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How GreenHand works

Whether you need a gardener for your home or you're a gardener looking for clients, we've made it effortless. Here's everything you need to know.

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R450 R380 R520
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Watch it thrive
For homeowners
Get your garden sorted in 3 simple steps

No cold calls, no guesswork. Post your job, get real quotes from verified local gardeners, and pay safely — all in one place.

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Post your job — it's free

Describe exactly what you need: lawn mowing, hedge trimming, a full garden redesign, or anything in between. Add your location, budget range, and preferred dates. It takes under two minutes and costs nothing.

No registration required to browse gardeners
Set your budget or ask for quotes with no fixed price
Add photos of your garden to get accurate quotes
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A homeowner's front garden in Pretoria, Gauteng
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Compare quotes from local gardeners

Verified gardeners in your area see your job and send competitive quotes in rands. Read their reviews from other South African homeowners, check their experience and qualifications, and message them directly before you decide.

Only ID-verified gardeners can quote on your job
Read honest reviews from verified past clients
Chat directly before committing to anyone
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South African gardener operating a brush cutter
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Pay safely and relax

Accept the quote you love and pay through GreenHand's secure escrow. Your money is held safely until the job is done to your satisfaction — the gardener only gets paid once you approve. GPS tracking lets you know exactly when they arrive and leave.

Escrow payment — your money stays safe until job completion
Live GPS tracking so you always know what's happening
100% satisfaction guarantee or we make it right
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Beautifully finished garden patio in Gauteng
Everything you need
Built to protect South African homeowners
Escrow payments in Rands

Your payment is held securely until the job is completed and you've approved it. No risk, no disputes. Gardeners only get paid once you're happy.

Verified gardeners only

Every gardener on GreenHand has had their South African ID verified, experience confirmed, and qualifications checked before they can quote on any job.

GPS tracking on every job

Know exactly when your gardener arrives and leaves. Real-time location updates and arrival notifications — perfect for when you're at the office.

Honest, verified reviews

Only homeowners who've completed a booking can leave a review. You'll always see real feedback from real South Africans — no fake five-star ratings.

Direct messaging

Chat directly with gardeners before accepting a quote. Ask questions, clarify job details, and make sure you're comfortable before any money changes hands.

Book recurring services

Found a great gardener? Book them weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Keep your garden beautiful year-round with the same trusted professional.

For gardeners
Start earning more — in 4 steps

No cold calling, no chasing payments. GreenHand connects you with quality clients in your area and handles everything from quotes to payments.

01
Apply and get verified

Register your profile in under 10 minutes. Tell us about your services, your experience, and the areas you cover. Upload your ID and any relevant qualifications. Our team reviews applications within 24-48 hours.

Free to register — no monthly subscription fees
Works for individuals and registered businesses
Fast approval — start earning within days
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Gardener registration
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Get matched with nearby jobs

Once approved, you'll see jobs posted by homeowners in your service area. Browse open jobs, read what clients need, and quote only on the work that suits your skills and schedule. No wasted trips, no guesswork.

Set your own service radius — you decide how far you travel
Filter by service type: mowing, irrigation, landscaping and more
Instant notifications when new jobs appear in your area
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Gardener browsing job opportunities
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Submit your quote and win the job

Send a competitive quote directly to the homeowner through GreenHand. They'll review your profile, read your reviews, and choose the best fit. Messaging is built in — answer any questions and seal the deal.

Set your own price — no race to the bottom
Your reviews and portfolio help you stand out
Chat with clients before the job starts
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Confident gardener winning a job
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Complete the job, get paid securely

Do great work, and GreenHand releases the payment to you once the homeowner approves. No chasing clients for payment, no bounced cheques. Every rand is protected by our escrow system.

Guaranteed payment — clients pay before the job starts
Direct bank transfer to your account within 48 hours
Build your reputation with every completed job
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Agapanthus blooming in a South African garden
Grow your business
Everything a South African gardener needs
More clients, less hustle

Stop relying on word-of-mouth alone. GreenHand brings job requests directly to you — homeowners in your area already looking for your services.

Guaranteed payments

Every job is paid through escrow before you start work. You'll never chase a client for payment again. Money lands in your account within 48 hours of job approval.

Professional profile

Build a profile that showcases your work, your qualifications, and your reviews. The more jobs you complete, the stronger your reputation grows on the platform.

GPS job tracking

GreenHand's GPS check-in shows clients you've arrived professionally. It protects you too — every job has a clear start and end time recorded.

Bookings dashboard

Manage all your upcoming and past jobs from one screen. See job details, client contacts, and payment status without juggling WhatsApp threads and notebooks.

Best practices library

Access GreenHand's free guides on professional gardening standards, client communication, and growing your business — all written for South African conditions.

Post a Job
R0
always free for homeowners
Platform Fee
15%
only on completed jobs
Gardener Registration
R0
free to join and apply
Ready for a garden you love?

Post your first job in under 2 minutes. It's completely free — you only pay when you find the right gardener and accept a quote.

Free to post — no credit card needed
Quotes from verified local gardeners
Secure escrow — pay only when you're happy
Post a job — it's free
Grow your gardening business

Join hundreds of South African gardeners already earning more through GreenHand. No monthly fees — just quality leads and guaranteed payments.

Free to register and apply
Job leads sent directly to you
Guaranteed secure payments in Rands
Apply as a gardener