By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Gardening in Singapore spans everything from condo balcony maintenance (S$120-280/visit) to landed landscape redesign (S$25,000-80,000). The critical regulatory check is NParks — for any pruning of protected tree species (Tempura, Angsana, Tembusu), you need an NParks-registered arborist, or the homeowner faces fines up to S$50,000. Weekly garden maintenance doesn't need that level, but tree work always does. KakiList connects you with 254 verified Gardening providers serving the Sembawang area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.4★ based on Google reviews. Sembawang has a mix of HDB flats and landed properties, with some older colonial-era homes that may require specialized maintenance. Whether you live near Sembawang MRT or around Sun Plaza, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, our providers serve all parts of Sembawang. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
For Sembawang residents, gardening services here regularly handle edible garden setup, soil replacement, and pest-resistant hedge maintenance. Because the estate runs along Sembawang MRT with Sun Plaza nearby, most providers here can cover same-day call-outs across the North zone without long commutes.
Average rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4 across 21067 reviews
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| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Garden Maintenance (monthly) | S$100 – S$300 |
| Tree Pruning | S$100 – S$500 |
| Landscaping | S$500 – S$5,000 |
| Lawn Care | S$80 – S$200 |
Prices are estimates and may vary based on scope, property type, and urgency. Get exact quotes by requesting free quotes.
For HDB/Landed properties in Sembawang, rates track the islandwide average for gardening. The main cost variables are job complexity and urgency, not location — though providers based outside the North zone may add a small transport fee.
Yes, for any substantial pruning of species listed as Heritage Trees or protected under the Parks and Trees Act. Common protected species include Tempura, Angsana, and Tembusu. Cutting or severely pruning without NParks approval carries fines up to S\$50,000. Use an NParks-registered arborist for any major tree work — they handle permit applications.
Condo balcony: S\$120-280/visit. Landed 2,000-3,500 sqft garden: S\$280-650/visit (monthly visits typical). Major pruning days (pre/post-monsoon): +S\$400-900. Tree surgery on 10m+ trees: S\$800-2,500 per tree. Landscape redesign for landed: S\$25,000-80,000 depending on scope.
A written plant list (species, quantities), a visual mockup or CAD drawing, a 30-90 day plant establishment warranty (replacement if plants die in first weeks), and itemised cost breakdown covering plants, soil, hardscape, and installation. "We'll see how it looks lah" style approaches produce gardens you end up redoing within 2 years.
Burning garden waste is illegal under NEA regulations in Singapore. Gardeners who burn cuttings on-site expose you to neighbour complaints and NEA fines. Legitimate gardeners remove waste to approved disposal or composting. Asking about disposal method upfront filters out operators taking shortcuts.
Yes — completely different scope. Landed gardens involve lawn care, hedge maintenance, tree care, pest management, fertilisation, and occasional hardscape maintenance. Condo balcony work is potted-plant-focused. Gardeners specialising in one typically underperform on the other. For landed, pick gardeners with landed portfolio; for condos, specialists in container gardening.