How much does a gardener cost on the Costa del Sol in 2026?

Hiring a gardening service on the Costa del Sol can cost anything from a few euros a month for a community to several thousand for a landscaping project on a villa. This guide gives guideline prices for 2026 and explains what drives the quote.

Prices here are indicative. Always ask several companies in the directory for a free, no-obligation quote.

Regular garden maintenance

Maintenance is the most requested service. It is usually billed per visit or as a monthly fee:

• Small garden (terrace, patio): €30–60 per visit.
• Medium private garden: €60–120 per visit (mowing, light pruning, clean-up).
• Villa with pool and large green areas: €150–400 per visit or monthly fee.

Most companies offer monthly contracts that work out cheaper than one-off visits.

Pruning and felling

• Hedge and shrub pruning: €25–50 per hour of work.
• Medium tree pruning: €80–200 depending on height and access.
• Felling with debris removal: from €150 (depends on the specimen).

Palm trees

Palm pruning and red palm weevil treatment is a specialist service:

• Palm pruning: €40–120 per tree depending on height.
• Preventive weevil treatment: from €30 per palm and application.

Irrigation systems

• Automatic drip irrigation install: €400–1,500 depending on area.
• Repair / programming: €50–120.

Design and landscaping

A turnkey landscaping project for a villa varies widely, but as a reference:

• Design project: from €800.
• Works + planting + irrigation: from €3,000 up to tens of thousands for luxury gardens.

What affects the price

1. Size and accessibility of the garden.
2. Frequency of service (an annual contract is better value).
3. Plant types and need for specialists (palms, natural lawn).
4. Area: Marbella and Puerto Banús tend to have slightly higher rates.

How to save without losing quality

• Go for xeriscaping (low-water Mediterranean garden): less watering, less maintenance.
• Sign an annual contract instead of one-off visits.
• Get at least three comparable quotes.

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