Award-winning Melbourne landscape garden with native planting, plunge pool and city backdrop
Labour partner · MIFGS 2024 Gold Medal build

Landscaping labour,
built for landmark work.

We supply the crews Melbourne's best landscape designers trust on their most important projects — from everyday planting days through to Gold Medal show gardens.

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Trusted by leading Melbourne landscape designers & builders
Available this week

Get a crew on site

Fast quote. Usually confirmed within hours.

No obligation. We'll reply with availability and a straight-up quote.

How it works

From enquiry to crew on site — in hours.

01

Tell us the job

Share project type, suburb, dates and how many workers you need.

02

We match a crew

A team of reliable university-student labourers locked in, usually within hours.

03

They arrive ready

Full PPE, punctual, briefed — ready to take direction from your lead landscaper.

04

You get it done

Simple invoicing, transparent rates, crews you can book again on-demand.

Case Study — Featured Project

Gold Medal
at Melbourne International
Flower & Garden Show 2024

We were the labour hire partner that assisted Longview Landscapes in delivering their award-winning Saltbush installation — recognised as the Gold Medalist for Design Excellence at MIFGS 2024.

Saltbush garden at dusk — gabion walls, native planting and timber platform seating area
Gold Medalist 2024

Award

Gold Medal — Design Excellence

International Flower & Garden Show 2024. Recognised for its considered approach to landscape design and delivery — thoughtful composition, enduring material selection and craftsmanship at every scale.

Featured in

The Design FilesGardens IllustratedHouses MagazineBroadsheetLandscape Australia

What we delivered

Show-build labour across a compressed construction window. Our crews worked alongside the Longview team through material placement, gabion structure assembly, rockwork, planting, paving and final presentation for opening day.

Why we were chosen

Show gardens reward labour that can move fast without sacrificing finish quality. Our university-student crews brought fitness, intelligence and care to every stage — the kind of labour you want on a project photographed for national publications.

"Featured in multiple publications, this project reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, material selection and enduring outdoor environments."

If our labour is trusted on Gold Medal show gardens, imagine what it can do for your next project.

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What we cover

Landscaping labour, done properly.

From backyard planting days to award-level show garden builds — we match the right crew to every scope.

Garden Installations

Bed prep, soil spreading, planting days and mulching. Precise, careful work ready for designer handover.

Turf & Lawn Laying

Stripping, levelling, base prep and rolling out fresh turf. Fast, clean, consistent lines.

Material Handling

Soil, mulch, gravel, pavers, sleepers, trees — wheelbarrowed, lifted, and placed exactly where needed.

Hardscaping Offsiders

Paving, retaining walls, decks, gabion structures, feature builds. Strong, careful, take direction.

Garden Clean-ups

Green waste, pruning piles, site tidy-ups, end-of-project clears. Sites left immaculate.

Show & Event Builds

Long days, tight deadlines, exhibition-level detail. Crews experienced in show-garden delivery.

Why Leg-Up

Landscapers don't have time
to babysit labour.

We send switched-on university students — fit, capable and genuinely good to have on site. They turn up on time, listen to the lead, handle materials with care and don't stand around waiting to be told what to do.

Physical, fit, used to long days outdoors
Careful with plants, finishes and client property
Show up in full PPE, ready to go
Great communication with your lead landscaper
Clean up after themselves — every time
Trusted on award-winning builds
Saltbush garden at duskSaltbush garden pool
What clients say

Real reviews from Melbourne landscapers.

We needed labourers for a landscaping project in the western suburbs and Leg-Up sent out excellent workers. Strong, switched-on and great attitude. Highly recommend their labour hire for any outdoor or landscaping work done.

Ulisses Albuquerque

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The team at Leg Up are incredible. Every labourer they send is hardworking, easy to communicate with, and brings a great attitude on site. They make planting days run smoothly and stress-free.

Matilda McMahon

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Reliable, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile. Easily the best labour hire crew we've used for our landscaping projects.

Max Grodski

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FAQ

Answers for landscapers.

How quickly can you supply landscaping labourers in Melbourne?

We regularly handle same-day and next-day requests. For planting days, turf drops and big material moves, give us 24 hours where possible and we will lock in the right crew size.

Can your crews handle show gardens or award-level installations?

Yes — we have supplied labour for award-winning installations including the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Our crews understand show-build pace, attention to detail and working alongside senior designers and landscape architects.

What do your landscaping labourers actually do on site?

Anything physical your landscaper or designer directs them to — bed prep, mulching, turf laying, planting, wheelbarrowing soil, moving pavers and sleepers, retaining wall offsiding, green waste clean-ups and general garden labouring.

Do the workers bring their own PPE and tools?

Yes. Every labourer arrives with full PPE (boots, hi-vis, gloves, eye protection). Hand tools — shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows — are typically supplied by the lead contractor on site.

Are you insured for landscaping work?

Absolutely. We carry $20M public liability and full workers compensation. Insurance certificates are available on request before your project starts.

What areas of Melbourne do you service?

All of metropolitan Melbourne. Popular landscaping areas include Brighton, Toorak, Hawthorn, Kew, Malvern, Armadale, Camberwell and beyond.
Service Areas

Landscaping labour across Melbourne

We cover every metro suburb. A few of our most popular landscaping areas:

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Book the same crews that
delivered a Gold Medal.

Same-day availability across Melbourne. We'll have switched-on landscaping labourers on your site fast.