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Small garden makeovers often start around $2,000 to $5,000, a mid-size project with paving and planting is commonly $10,000 to $30,000, and full backyard transformations with structures run higher. The biggest variables are hard surfaces, retaining and site access.

Supplied and laid turf typically runs $12 to $25 per square metre depending on the variety and how much prep the site needs. A standard backyard lawn often lands between $1,500 and $4,000 including soil prep. Poor prep is the main reason new turf fails.

Many councils require approval for retaining walls above a set height, often around one metre, and walls near boundaries or affecting drainage may need engineering. Rules vary by council, so ask your landscaper to confirm before building. Building without approval can be costly to fix.

Autumn and spring are ideal for planting and turf because the soil is warm and the weather is mild, which helps plants establish. Hardscaping like paving and walls can be done year round. Summer planting is possible but needs more watering to survive.

A regular garden tidy commonly runs $50 to $80 per hour, and a routine fortnightly visit for an average yard is often $60 to $150 per visit depending on size and what is included. Ongoing schedules usually work out cheaper than occasional big clean-ups.

For anything beyond a simple planting refresh, a plan is worth it because it prevents expensive changes mid-project and lets you stage the work over time. A plan also helps you compare quotes fairly, since every landscaper is pricing the same scope rather than guessing.