Garden clean-ups & restorations
Tackle an overgrown garden with a one-off clean-up, pruning, hedge shaping, weeding, feeding and fresh mulch.
When much of the garden can stay.
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Gardening services in Sydney
Arrange a one-off garden clean-up, restore tired planting or make a bigger change. Our family business helps with garden restorations and makeovers across Ryde, the North Shore, Inner West and Hills District.
- Family-owned since 1994
- Deal directly with David
- Green waste from the work taken away
Your garden
Bring it back, or make a change?
Keep the garden you love and give it some attention, or change the planting and layout. Start with what you want from the space.
Garden makeovers
Change the space with new planting, garden beds, mulch and lawn where needed. Keep what works and rethink the rest.
When you want a more substantial change.
Explore garden makeoversNot sure which you need? David can talk through the options when he visits.
Book when your garden needs attention, with no fixed schedule. We don’t offer lawn mowing or regular maintenance rounds.
Planning beds, paths or new lawn together? Explore landscaping
Our garden work
Real gardens. A visible difference.
In this Ryde garden, clearing made room for new planting and timber-edged beds around the established trees.
What’s included
The work your garden needs
We agree on the work when we see the garden. A restoration or makeover can include:
Pruning and hedge shaping
Bring overgrown shrubs and screening plants back into shape, with the height and extent agreed before work starts.
Weeding, feeding and mulch
Clear weeds from the beds, feed the soil and spread fresh mulch to help hold moisture.
Planting and garden beds
Keep suitable established plants, replace tired planting and fill the gaps. For a bigger change, plan new beds and lawn together.
A tidy finish
Take away the clippings and green waste from the agreed work and leave the garden ready to enjoy.
Typical prices
What does gardening cost?
The garden’s condition matters as much as its size. These typical prices distinguish a restoration visit from the first substantial work on a neglected garden.
| A garden restoration visit | $300 to $2,500 |
|---|---|
| A first substantial restoration of a neglected garden | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| A small garden makeover (up to 50 m²) | $5,000 to $15,000 |
- Covers: The agreed work on your garden, from pruning, weeding and mulch to new planting and lawn, with the green waste taken away.
- Not included: Council-approved tree work, large retaining walls, extensive paving and pools.
Typical prices, including GST. We confirm the exact price with a free quote on site.
What affects your quote?
- The size of the garden and how overgrown it is
- The pruning, planting, soil preparation and mulch needed
- Hedge height, access and the green waste to take away
Working with Absolute
Talk through the garden with David
You deal with David, from a family business based in Ryde since 1994. He’ll look at what you want to keep, what needs attention and what you would like to change. Customers often mention our punctuality and the tidy finish.
David · Founder of Absolute
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Tell us about the garden
Send your suburb and a short description. Photos are helpful, but optional.
Walk through the options
David arranges a free on-site visit to look at the garden and discuss the work.
Agree on the work and price
You receive a quote before deciding to go ahead.
Highly recommend this landscaping company. They listened to my ideas, provided great suggestions, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations.
More customer reviews
Another tree service mucked me around all morning with quote appointment changes, so I contacted Festus from Absolute Tree and he quoted over the phone his team turned up and both tree stumps were gone before sunset on the same day at a most reasonable cost. Thanks again.
Graeme Macallister ·
I was a bit apprehensive about hiring a landscaper after hearing a few horror stories, especially picking someone I’d found online—but I’m so glad I went with Absolute Tree and Garden. David was extremely responsive and even shuffled his schedule to squeeze my job in earlier than expected. The team that came out were friendly, efficient, and thorough—exactly what you’d hope for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Absolute Tree and Garden to anyone.
Simon Davies ·
David and the whole crew at Absolute Tree and Garden Services are fantastic. The work is always done very professionally and safely. The crew are very friendly and respectful. I have used them for many years across multiple properties and the service is always the same - consistently good. I like that they will push back if the request is not going to give you the best result which is great. They turn up on time!! Their rates are very reasonable as well. I fully recommend Absolute Tree and Garden Services! Stuart
Stuart Anderson ·
David and his team are phenomenal! Our overgrown trees have been pruned to perfection our front garden replanted and it looks gorgeous. Thank you David!
Wendye Vince ·
I could not rate David and his team more highly. They did a first rate job in both my backyard and front yard. Both look fantastic and I could not be happier. David is a genuinely nice guy and very easy to relate and talk to. David’s price was very reasonable for all the work he did and I will definitely be using his services again soon. Highly recommended.
Peter Brooke ·
These guys were great. Good communication, job done well and no mess left behind. Very happy. Thank you.
Carolyn Ozkoseoglu ·
Before you book
Gardening questions
Can I book a one-off garden clean-up?
Yes. A garden restoration can be a one-off visit to bring an overgrown garden back into shape. Book again when the garden needs attention; there is no set schedule.
Can you keep the established plants I want to retain?
Tell David which plants you want to keep when he visits. We look at what can stay, what needs pruning and where new planting would help before agreeing on the work.
Is green-waste removal included?
We take away the clippings and green waste from the agreed garden work. The amount to remove is one of the things David checks when preparing your quote.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Send your suburb, what you would like changed and any useful details about access, such as steps or a narrow side passage. A wide garden photo and a close-up can help, but photos are optional.
Do you do weekly or fortnightly garden maintenance?
We don’t offer lawn mowing or regular maintenance rounds. You can book us when you need a garden restoration, a clean-up or a makeover.
Where we work
Gardening across our part of Sydney
We're based in Ryde and do this work across the suburbs around it. Choose your area for local details.
- Ryde
Our home base: Eastwood, West Ryde, Putney and nearby
- North Shore
Hunters Hill and Lane Cove up to Hornsby and Wahroonga
- Inner West
Terraces and courtyards from Balmain to Strathfield
- Hills District
Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, North Rocks and nearby
Free on-site quote
Tell David about your garden
Tell us what you’d like changed and your suburb. David will get in touch to arrange a free on-site quote.