Garden services in Benoni usually charge per visit or a fixed monthly fee. The size of the garden and what's included make the biggest difference.
Typical prices (2026)
- Lawn mowing: about R400 to R600 per visit for an average suburban garden.
- Monthly maintenance: a fixed monthly fee for regular visits. As an example, monthly mowing of a small lawn in nearby Springs was quoted at about R1,200, while larger gardens with trees and beds cost several thousand rand a month.
- Once-off clean-ups: priced by the job, depending on how overgrown the garden is and how much refuse there is.
What changes the price
- Garden size and slope.
- What's included: mowing, edging, weeding, hedge trimming and leaf clearing are sometimes priced separately.
- Garden refuse removal. This is the extra most often left out of a quote, so ask.
- Season. Benoni's lawns grow fast from October to March, so summer usually needs weekly or fortnightly visits, and winter can be monthly.
- Equipment and fuel: check that the team brings its own.
Getting a fair price
- Ask for a written list of what each visit includes.
- Ask whether refuse removal is included.
- Agree how often they'll come in summer and in winter.
- For tree work, ask for proof of public liability insurance. See tree felling in Benoni.
Source: lawn mowing and monthly examples from Procompare's 2026 price list. Prices are a guide only.
Frequently asked questions
Is a monthly contract cheaper than paying per visit?
Usually, because the service can plan its route. Check the notice period, and whether the price changes between summer and winter.
Why do garden service prices differ so much?
Garden size, how many workers come, what's included (refuse removal, edging, beds, hedges), and whether the service brings its own equipment and fuel. Compare quotes on the same scope. See what a garden service includes.
Is garden refuse removal included?
Clippings from each visit often are. Branches, big piles and full bakkie loads are usually extra. Ask before you agree.
Do I pay more for one-off clean-ups?
Yes. Overgrown gardens and once-off clean-ups are usually quoted separately and cost more than a regular visit.