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Gardening and Landscaping in a Phuket Home: Gardeners, Plants and Costs
Gardens grow fast in Phuket, and a month of neglect in the rainy season can undo a lot of work. This page summarises reported rates and plant advice from expat guides. Rates vary by area and workload. Reviewed in November 2026.
Hiring a gardener
One expat guide gives a gardener (mali) at about 300 to 500 baht for a half day or about 3,000 to 6,000 baht a month for regular care. Another lists small villa gardens at about 800 to 1,500 baht a month for two visits, standard villa gardens 2,000 to 4,000 for four visits and large pool-villa grounds 4,000 to 8,000 or more. Wet season often needs weekly visits and dry season about twice a month. See the household help guide for employment basics.
Plants that work
Guides advise leaning into tropical planting, such as frangipani, heliconia and bird of paradise, because most temperate plants struggle in the heat, UV and humidity. Plant at the start of the rainy season, mulch thickly and think about drainage. Choose pet-safe species if you have animals. See the pets guide.
Where to buy and who to hire
The nursery strip along the Route 4027 corridor in Thalang is described as the main plant market, and chain stores such as HomePro also sell plants and tools. A landscaping company, not a maintenance gardener, is the right hire for redesign, lawns or structures, so compare written quotes. See the renovation guide.
Related home care
Overgrown gardens attract pests, so see the pest guide, and for pools see the pool villa guide. Check your lease for who pays for the garden. See the renting guide.
This is general information, not medical, legal or insurance advice. Rules and conditions change, so check current official guidance for your situation.
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