About The Garden Cost Guide

If you've ever got a quote for garden work and wondered whether it was reasonable — this site is for you.

The Garden Cost Guide covers the real cost of garden projects across the UK. From laying a patio to planting a hedge, we break down typical prices, what affects them, and what to watch out for when hiring a tradesperson.

All prices are researched and updated regularly to reflect current UK labour and material costs.

About James Hartley

James has spent over two decades renovating and landscaping residential gardens across the UK. After years of fielding questions from friends and neighbours about what things should cost, he built this site to give homeowners straightforward, no-nonsense pricing information they can actually use.