Professional Gardener in Sri Lanka
Gardener in Sri Lanka – garden maintenance, landscaping, and lawn care.
A gardener in Sri Lanka charges about Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,800 per hour, or Rs 3,500 to Rs 6,000 per day. A routine maintenance visit costs Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 depending on garden size.
Growth here is fast and seasonal. Through the southwest monsoon a Colombo or Kalutara garden can need cutting back every two to three weeks, while in the dry season the same garden needs watering more than cutting. Coconut and large tree work is priced per tree and should only go to someone insured, because the risk sits over your roof and your neighbour's.
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Seasonal garden planning
Monsoon growth, dry-season watering and Avurudu tidy-ups.
Services
Remove or trim grass, hedges and shrubs
Remove or trim tree
Irrigate garden
Landscaping
Build pergola, gazebo or garden house
Garden pest control
Maintain garden
Other gardening services
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Build or replace decking
Install or maintain pond
Lay lawn or sow grass
Repair or maintain fence
Plant trees or shrubs
Create or renovate access path
Build garden shed
Build or renovate well
Tarring
Install or replace portal
Nurseryman service
Transplant trees
Install or replace rainwater collector
Install or replace exterior or patio heaters
Create hanging garden
Lay lawn edging stones
Gardener Charges in Sri Lanka (2026)
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does a gardener cost per day in Sri Lanka?
A gardener charges Rs 3,500 to Rs 6,000 per day, or Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,800 per hour, in Colombo and the suburbs. A two-person team arriving with their own mower, trimmer and tools costs Rs 6,500 to Rs 11,000 per day.
2. What does regular garden maintenance cost?
A routine visit costs Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 depending on plot size and what is included. Monthly plans with two or four visits are usually cheaper per visit than one-off calls, and are worth it in the monsoon when growth is fastest.
3. How much to cut down or trim a coconut tree?
Cutting back or felling a coconut or other large tree costs roughly Rs 6,000 to Rs 35,000 per tree. Price depends on height, lean, proximity to the roof or power lines, and whether the debris is removed. Only use someone with proper climbing gear and cover for damage.
4. What does new turf cost in Sri Lanka?
Supplying and laying turf costs about Rs 55 to Rs 150 per square foot, depending on the grass variety and how much levelling, topsoil and drainage the ground needs first. Malaysian and Australian carpet grasses cost more than local varieties.
5. When is the busiest time for gardeners?
Right through the southwest monsoon from May to September in Colombo and the west, when everything grows at once, and in the weeks before Avurudu in April when households want gardens tidy. Booking a standing monthly slot avoids paying the peak rate.
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