09 · siteworks trades # Landscapers and landscape designers in Auckland ## Summary **Landscapers and landscape designers** (Siteworks trades). Garden design, planting, lawns, irrigation and hard landscaping. Landscaping is not licensed, but the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects registers landscape architects. Ask for plans, references and a plant guarantee. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What landscapers and landscape designers do Landscapers and landscape designers plan and build gardens, planting, lawns, irrigation, paths and outdoor features. **You usually need them for:** The last stage of a new build, a new outdoor space, or reshaping a section after building work. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Outdoors and landscaping** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/), [decks & outdoor](/projects/decks-outdoor/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Landscaping is not licensed, but the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects registers landscape architects. Ask for plans, references and a plant guarantee. ### Official links * [NZ Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA): directory](https://www.nzila.co.nz/directory/) ### Questions to ask * Is design included, and who prepares the plan? * What plants, soil and irrigation are specified? * What is your maintenance and plant guarantee? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Landscapers and landscape designers in Auckland ### We're adding landscapers and landscape designers soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing landscapers and landscape designers in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=landscapers#claim) No landscapers and landscape designers listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do landscapers and landscape designers do? Landscapers and landscape designers plan and build gardens, planting, lawns, irrigation, paths and outdoor features. When do I need a landscaper or landscape designer? The last stage of a new build, a new outdoor space, or reshaping a section after building work. How do I check a landscaper or landscape designer? Landscaping is not licensed, but the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects registers landscape architects. Ask for plans, references and a plant guarantee. What should I ask a landscaper or landscape designer before hiring? 1. Is design included, and who prepares the plan? 2. What plants, soil and irrigation are specified? 3. What is your maintenance and plant guarantee? Do I need a landscape designer? For larger sections and complex sites a design plan helps price work accurately and avoids rework. For small jobs a landscaper may design as part of the quote. ## Related trades * [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) * [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) * [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) * [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) * [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) * [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/) * [Decks and pergolas](/trades/decks-pergolas/) * [Pool builders](/trades/pool-builders/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)