A well-designed outdoor space adds real value and enjoyment to a home. In Hastings, where Hawke's Bay's hot, dry summers, winter frosts on the Heretaunga Plains and the occasional big storm, good landscapers pair design with practical knowledge of sun-loving, drought-tolerant planting for the hot dry summers, good irrigation and frost-aware species to build gardens, paving and retaining that last and suit the site.
This page highlights the Top 5 landscapers in Hastings, based on independent research into reputation, design and build quality, service and reliability.
The top 5 landscapers in Hastings are 1. RPM Property Maintenance, 2. G-Force Contracting, 3. Espaso Verde, 4. Backyard Eco Landscapers, 5. Alphascapes. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
This featured position sits above the editorial Top 5 and is clearly labelled. It does not influence the rankings below.
RPM Property Maintenance offer expert residential landscaping in Hastings, from garden beds and irrigation to patios, pathways and retaining walls.
Based in Hastings, G-Force Contracting handle groundworks, site prep, retaining walls and garden edging for residential, commercial and rural landscapes across Hawke's Bay.
Espaso Verde are an award-winning Hawke's Bay landscape design and construction company providing complete design services for homes and businesses.
Backyard Eco Landscapers offer eco-friendly landscaping across Hastings and Napier, including paving, retaining walls, native planting and garden maintenance.
Alphascapes provide landscaping design and architecture across Hastings, Havelock North and Central Hawke's Bay, with a specialty in StoneSet porous paving.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Landscaper | Best for |
|---|---|
| RPM Property Maintenance | Residential landscaping and hardscaping |
| G-Force Contracting | Groundworks and retaining |
| Espaso Verde | Award-winning landscape design and build |
| Backyard Eco Landscapers | Eco-friendly gardens and hardscaping |
| Alphascapes | Design-led landscaping and paving |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each landscaper. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 5. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
Landscaping ranges from full design-and-build projects to planting, paving, retaining walls and ongoing maintenance. When choosing a landscaper in Hastings, be clear about whether you want design, construction, maintenance or all three, and check they have done similar work in similar conditions.
Local knowledge matters here. Hastings sits on the fertile Heretaunga Plains, and its hot, dry summers reward drought-tolerant planting and good irrigation, while winter frosts shape plant choice. Ask to see past projects, get a written scope and quote, and confirm who handles any consents for structures like large retaining walls.
Landscapers handle some or all of garden design, planting, lawns, paving and patios, decking, retaining walls, irrigation, lighting and ongoing maintenance. Some specialise in design, others in construction or maintenance, so match the firm to your project.
It varies enormously with scope, materials and site access, from a planting refresh to a full design-and-build with hardscaping and retaining. Get a written quote that breaks down design, materials, construction and any maintenance so you can compare fairly.
Sun-loving, drought-tolerant and frost-aware planting suits Hastings' hot summers and cooler winters, and a local landscaper can plan irrigation and species to match. A good local landscaper will recommend planting suited to your site and aspect, which saves money and disappointment compared with plants that struggle in the conditions.
Larger retaining walls and some decks need building consent from Hastings District Council, while smaller structures may be exempt. A good landscaper will know the thresholds and either manage the consent or tell you when an engineer is needed.
Hastings' mild climate suits planting across much of the year, with autumn and spring ideal before the dry summer and away from hard frosts. Hard landscaping like paving and retaining can be done across much of the year, while planting and lawns establish best in the milder seasons. Your landscaper can sequence the work to suit.
Many do, from regular garden care and lawn mowing to seasonal pruning and irrigation checks. If you want a low-maintenance result, say so at the design stage so plant and material choices reflect that.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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