Landscaping Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)
Professional landscape design and installation including plants, hardscaping, grading, and irrigation.
National Average (per project)
Low
$1,000
Average
$5,000
High
$15,000
Landscaping Cost Breakdown
| Item | Description | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plants & trees | Shrubs, perennials, ornamental trees, ground cover | $300 | $5,000 | flat |
| Mulch & soil | Mulch, topsoil, compost, and amendments | $100 | $800 | flat |
| Sod or seed | New lawn installation (sod or seed) | $200 | $2,000 | flat |
| Hardscaping | Pavers, edging, retaining walls, stone features | $0 | $5,000 | flat |
| Irrigation | Sprinkler system or drip irrigation install | $0 | $3,000 | flat |
| Grading & drainage | Soil grading and drainage improvements | $200 | $1,500 | flat |
| Labor | Landscape crew and design fees | $500 | $4,000 | flat |
* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.
Professional landscape design and installation including plants, hardscaping, grading, and irrigation.
Landscaping Cost by City
Houston, TX
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Dallas, TX
per project
$4,850
$970–$14,550
Phoenix, AZ
per project
$4,650
$930–$13,950
San Antonio, TX
per project
$4,400
$880–$13,200
Austin, TX
per project
$5,100
$1,020–$15,300
Fort Myers, FL
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Charlotte, NC
per project
$4,700
$940–$14,100
Nashville, TN
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Raleigh, NC
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Boise, ID
per project
$4,600
$920–$13,800
Tampa, FL
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Denver, CO
per project
$5,250
$1,050–$15,750
Atlanta, GA
per project
$4,850
$970–$14,550
Orlando, FL
per project
$4,700
$940–$14,100
Jacksonville, FL
per project
$4,550
$910–$13,650
Las Vegas, NV
per project
$4,900
$980–$14,700
Salt Lake City, UT
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Columbus, OH
per project
$4,500
$900–$13,500
Indianapolis, IN
per project
$4,450
$890–$13,350
San Diego, CA
per project
$5,900
$1,180–$17,700