Gardening Services in Montreal, QC
At Masters' Guild, we provide expert gardening services designed to transform and maintain your outdoor space. From planting vibrant flowers and building raised garden beds to installing garden edging and creating functional garden rooms, our skilled landscapers ensure your garden thrives year-round. Let us handle the hard work so you can enjoy a lush, beautiful garden.
Gardening in Montreal, QC: Hourly gardening typically runs $25–$50 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $10 to $380, depending mostly on garden size and access. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.
What gardening costs in Montreal, QC (2026)
| Job | Typical range (CAD) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly gardening | $25–$50 | per hour |
| Maintenance visit | $75–$170 | per visit |
| Flower-bed weeding | $55–$130 | per job |
| Hedge trimming | $140–$380 | per job |
| Flower or plant planting | $10–$40 | per plant |
Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Montreal's regional price level (about 5% below the national average; estimate (Numbeo 2026 cost-of-living index: Montréal 59.9 versus Canada 63.0)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.
Our Gardening Expertise in Montreal, QC
Landscaping & Garden Design
Our landscaping services include designing and cultivating outdoor spaces that enhance the beauty and functionality of your property. From modern layouts to traditional gardens, we create spaces tailored to your vision.
Custom Pergolas & Garden Structures
Add charm and utility to your garden with a custom pergola or garden shed. Our experts design and build structures that complement your space, providing both style and functionality.
Raised Garden Beds & Planters
Elevate your gardening experience with raised garden beds and custom planters. These solutions not only add visual appeal but also improve soil quality and drainage for healthy, thriving plants.
Garden Edging & Cleanup
Keep your garden neat and well-defined with our garden edging services. We also provide comprehensive garden cleanup, removing debris and weeds to ensure your space stays pristine.
Why Choose Masters' Guild for Gardening?
- Experienced Landscapers: Our vetted professionals bring expertise and creativity to every gardening project.
- Comprehensive Services: From building pergolas to maintaining garden rooms, we handle all aspects of gardening.
- Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront estimates with no hidden fees let you plan confidently.
- Convenient Booking: Easily manage your gardening needs through our user-friendly app.
Get Started Today!
Post your Gardening Quest through our app to connect with skilled landscapers. Whether it’s creating a raised garden bed, installing garden edging, or designing a custom garden room, Masters' Guild brings your outdoor vision to life.
Gardening Services We Offer
Masters' Guild provides a wide range of gardening and landscaping services for residential and commercial properties. From garden shed construction to professional garden edging, we deliver tailored solutions for every outdoor space.
- Custom Garden Structures: Pergolas, sheds, and rooms designed for your needs.
- Planters & Raised Beds: Beautiful, functional additions to enhance your garden.
- Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your gardening projects through our app.
What's different about gardening in Montreal
Gardening in Montreal has a compressed working season shaped by cold, snowy winters and warmer summers. At Montréal–Trudeau, normal daily mean temperatures range from -9.2°C in January to 21.7°C in July, with about 217 cm of annual snowfall. In Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, and Outremont, plan garden cleanup and planting around spring demand; April through July are peak months. A typical maintenance visit takes two to six hours, while recurring maintenance usually lowers per-visit pricing.
In 2021, 293,880 of Montréal’s 816,355 occupied private dwellings were built in 1960 or earlier. For routine gardening, the service is generally unlicensed, although liability insurance is expected and pesticide application requires applicable authorization. Municipalities issue residential construction permits under their bylaws, so confirm local requirements for any work that fits a permit category. Ville de Montréal building-permit submissions for construction work require detailed plans, including structural details.
What moves the price in Montreal
- Winter snow and roof-drainage maintenance shape spring cleanup timing.
- April through July peak demand can limit gardening availability.
- Older Montréal housing can require detailed plans for construction work.
- Garden size, access, overgrowth, and cleanup affect the scope.
Licensing and permits in Quebec
Gardening is generally unlicensed; expect liability insurance, with regulated pesticide application requiring applicable authorization.
Municipalities issue residential construction permits under their bylaws; confirm local requirements before work, since the provincial framework lets municipalities require permits and certificates. In Montreal, permits come from the Ville de Montréal — Comptoir des permis.
Tax: Labor for taxable commercial home repair or improvement services is ordinarily subject to GST and QST when supplied in Québec by a registrant.
Best time to book in Montreal
Book before spring for better availability; recurring maintenance usually lowers per-visit pricing. Peak demand: April, May, June and July. Typical job length: 2-6 hours per visit.
DIY or pro? DIY is suitable for light weeding and planting; hire a pro for large cleanups, hedge work, deliveries, or pesticide application.
Areas we cover in Montreal
Pros on Masters' Guild take gardening jobs across Montreal neighborhoods including Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Outremont, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Verdun, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do gardeners need a licence in Montreal, QC?
Gardening is generally unlicensed in Quebec. Expect liability insurance, while pesticide application requires applicable authorization. Confirm municipal permit requirements when related work falls within residential construction, renovation, additions, utility connections, or other listed permit categories.
What does gardening cost in Montreal, QC?
Hourly gardening is listed at 25–50 per hour, and a maintenance visit at 80–180 per visit. Garden size and access, overgrowth and cleanup, visit frequency, plant and mulch materials, and spring demand can affect the final amount.
When should I book gardening in Montreal, QC?
Peak demand runs from April through July, so booking before spring can improve availability. Montréal’s normal January mean is -9.2°C and typical annual snowfall is about 217 cm, making snow clearing and roof-drainage maintenance recurring needs apart from gardening.
Sources: Our Gardening cost guide · homeguide.com · www.homestars.com. Updated 2026-09-16.
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