Landscaping is more than just making your yard look nice—it’s an investment in your property that can increase curb appeal, boost home value, and create outdoor spaces you’ll love for years to come. But one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “How much does landscaping actually cost?”
The truth is, landscaping isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. Pricing depends on your goals, the materials you choose, and the scope of work involved. In this guide, we’ll break down typical costs for various landscaping services so you can plan your project with confidence.
Starting with Design: The Foundation of Great Landscaping
Before any shovel hits the ground, professional landscaping begins with a solid design plan. Our landscape design consultation is the first step in creating a space that fits your home, style, and long-term goals.
Design Consultation Fee
Starting at $350
- Non-refundable design fee
- Applied toward your final landscaping project when you move forward with installation
- Larger or more complex projects may require an adjusted design fee based on scope
Design Options
We offer two professional design approaches depending on your needs:
3D Concept Design
We take photos of your existing landscape beds and home, then create a realistic 3D design to help you visualize plant layout, spacing, and overall flow. This option is ideal for most residential landscape projects.
CAD Design
For larger or more complex projects, we provide a detailed CAD (computer-aided) drawing with precise measurements and layout specifications.
Why a Design Consultation Matters
- Ensures proper plant selection and spacing from the start
- Helps you avoid costly changes later in the process
- Gives you a clear vision before installation begins
- Creates a plan tailored specifically to your home and landscape conditions
Typical Landscaping Investment Ranges
Most professionally installed landscaping projects require a realistic budget to achieve long-lasting, quality results. Here’s what you can expect for different project sizes:
Small Projects: $2,000 – $5,000
Perfect for focused improvements like planting beds, fresh mulch, clean edging, and minor landscape upgrades.
Medium Projects: $5,000 – $15,000
Includes professional design, multiple planting beds, grading work, drainage solutions, and comprehensive plantings.
Large Projects: $15,000 – $25,000+
Full landscape redesigns, outdoor living spaces, complex installations, and transformative property improvements.
Softscaping: Plants, Beds & Mulch
Typical Investment: $800 – $10,000+
Softscaping includes all the living elements of your landscape—plants, shrubs, trees, soil preparation, and mulch. Pricing depends on several factors:
- Plant size and quantity
- Native plants vs. specialty varieties
- Bed size and existing site conditions
Quality plant material and proper installation techniques are essential for long-term success. Cutting corners here often leads to plant failure and costly replacements down the road.
Ongoing Landscape Services & Pricing
Monthly Landscape Maintenance Program
Starting at $250/month (based on property size)
- One visit per month from April through October (7 total visits)
- Weed pulling and shrub trimming as needed
- All debris hauled away
- Designed to keep your beds clean and stress-free
Optional Weed Prevention Program (Additional Cost):
- 3 applications of Crew Granular Herbicide (Early Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall)
- 1 targeted Roundup application
- Additional Roundup applications available at added cost
4-Step Ornamental Program: Starting at $180
Helps minimize weeds and maintain cleaner flower beds throughout the season.
Mulch Installation
$131 per yard
Includes material, delivery, labor, and professional installation.
Landscape Bed Edging (Optional): Starting at $350
Redefines beds with a clean, crisp edge so mulch stays in place and your landscape looks finished.
Seasonal Cleanups (Spring / Summer / Fall)
Starting at $350
- Shrub trimming
- Weed removal
- Complete debris haul-away
Lawn Services & Pricing
Lawn Grading & Seeding
Starting at $3,500 (pricing varies by lawn size and condition)
- Harley rake to pulverize and level soil
- Remove debris that prevents healthy grass growth
- Apply quality grass seed
- Install biodegradable straw blanket secured with staples
Aeration & Overseeding
10,000–15,000 sq ft: Starting at $150
- Aeration only starts at the listed price
- Overseeding is an additional cost (typically costs as much as aeration for yards 15,000+ sq ft)
- Example: $150 for aeration + $150 for overseeding = $300 total
- Larger yards increase pricing due to seed volume and coverage area
Lawn Top Dressing
Starting at $0.40–$0.50 per sq ft
This comprehensive service includes:
- Mow lawn down to 2″
- Remove clippings
- Aerate and remove plugs
- Apply pulverized topsoil
- Overseed entire lawn
Purpose: Adds soil depth, improves leveling, enhances seed-to-soil contact, and promotes thicker, healthier turf growth.
Best Time: Fall, between early August and September 30th.
Leaf Removal
Starting at $350 (pricing varies by lawn size and leaf volume)
We offer professional leaf removal to keep your property clean and healthy during fall.
Service Options:
- Leaf Mulching: Starting at $185. Leaves are finely mulched back into the lawn to return nutrients to the soil.
- Leaf Removal & Haul-Away: Leaves are blown to the curb, vacuumed, and hauled off-site.
Custom Christmas Light Installation
Starting around $7.00 per linear foot
Our custom Christmas lighting is a professionally installed, made-to-fit system designed specifically for your home.
First-Year Investment
- Custom-fit lighting designed for your roofline
- Installed exactly where you want it
- Average first-year cost: ~$1,200 (front face of home only)
- Includes materials, installation, takedown, and storage
The first year is your startup investment, as lights are custom built and fitted to your home. These lights belong to you—you own them!
Light Options:
- Warm White
- Cool White
- Candy Cane Color
- Multi-Color
We use commercial-grade materials with C9 bulbs designed to last 5–7 years.
Returning Customer Pricing (Second Year and Beyond)
$750 per season
- Professional installation
- Takedown after the season
- Secure off-season storage
Complimentary Repair Service
If a bulb goes out or a section needs attention, we’ll repair or replace it within 48 hours at no additional charge.
Why Choose Professional Christmas Lighting?
| DIY Store-Bought Lights | Professional Christmas Lighting |
|---|---|
| Store-bought lights that often fail | Commercial-grade C9 bulbs built to last |
| Measuring, cutting, and guessing | Custom-fit lighting designed for your home |
| Risky ladder work | Safe, professional installation |
| Inconsistent color and spacing | Clean, uniform, professional look |
| No warranty or repair service | Complimentary repairs within 48 hours |
| Annual re-purchase of lights | Lights last 5–7 years |
| Install and takedown on your time | We install, remove, and store everything |
| No long-term value | One-time startup investment with lower annual cost |
Our Approach: Quality, Longevity, Clean Installation
Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free estimate and let’s bring your landscape vision to life.