Landscaping Adelaide
Adelaide landscaping: paving, retaining walls, garden design, pergolas and decking across the CBD, inner suburbs and metro. Free quote in 24–48 hours.
Landscaping Quotes is an Adelaide landscaping business. We quote and build garden design, paving, retaining walls, decking, pergolas, artificial turf and irrigation across the CBD, inner suburbs and Greater Adelaide. Projects range from courtyard makeovers to full backyard builds; tell us about yours and we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours with a free, itemised quote.
Adelaide landscaping covers everything from inner-city courtyard makeovers in Adelaide’s terraced suburbs to full residential master plans on the Adelaide plains. The CBD-and-inner suburbs market favours space-efficient design, durable materials that handle heavy clay soils, and trades who can manage tight access for delivery.
Local landscape characteristics
Heavy clay soils through most of the inner-Adelaide footprint. Hot, dry summers with regular 35°C+ days, and mild, wet winters. Paving and retaining walls dominate the hardscape spend; gardens lean toward Mediterranean and native palettes for low water use.
Suburbs covered
Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Hindmarsh, Bowden, Thebarton, Mile End, Hilton, Park Lands.
Planning notes for Adelaide gardens
- Reactive clay. Much of the Adelaide plains sits on clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer, so paving bases, footings and drainage are designed for movement.
- Hot, dry summers. Mediterranean and native plant palettes, mulch and drip irrigation keep gardens alive through January and February.
- Tight inner-city access. Terrace and cottage blocks often mean wheelbarrow-only access, which is planned for and itemised.
For a full price breakdown of a typical project, see our cost of landscaping in Adelaide guide, or browse all our landscaping services.
Services we cover in Adelaide
Across Adelaide, we can quote on:
- Landscape design and garden design
- Paving — concrete, bluestone, travertine, brick
- Retaining walls — concrete sleeper, timber, block
- Decking — timber, composite, merbau
- Pergolas — timber, steel, aluminium, louvred
- Artificial turf installation
- Irrigation systems
Get a free quote in Adelaide
Request a free landscaping quote — tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you within 24–48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much does landscaping cost in Adelaide?
It depends on the mix of work. As a guide, paving costs $70–$250 per square metre, retaining walls $180–$900 per linear metre depending on material, artificial turf $55–$110 per square metre and an attached 4×4m pergola $4,500–$16,000 before roofing. Our full cost guide breaks down a typical project.
How do I get a landscaping quote?
Use the quote form (photos optional) or call us. Tell us your suburb, what you'd like done and a rough size. We'll get back to you within 24–48 hours to talk it through and arrange a written, itemised quote.
When is the best time to landscape in Adelaide?
Autumn and spring suit planting and lawns best. Hardscape such as paving, walls and pergolas can be built most of the year, though summer heat and winter rain can slow some work. Approvals for structures can take several weeks, so start planning early.
Last updated 8 October 2026