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Landscaping Cost Calculator
Estimate US general residential landscaping costs by area, project level, site preparation, planting, terrain, and selected softscape work.
How this estimate is calculated
A basic softscape refresh is the area-based baseline. Standard and premium project levels add only the difference required to reach their per-square-foot ranges. Site preparation, planting, and terrain adjust the landscaping subtotal. Sod scales with area; irrigation, trees and shrubs, design, and cleanup remain project allowances.
This is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote. Actual contractor quotes vary by location, specification, site conditions, labour, and project requirements.
Useful cost information
Planning assumptions
- The baseline covers general softscape work and does not include complete patio, deck, fence, retaining-wall, or major drainage projects.
- Pools, outdoor structures, major earthworks, and specialist arborist work are excluded.
Data sources & methodology
Angi — Landscaping Cost (2026 Data)
Last reviewed: 2026-09
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