Landscaping Cost Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate landscaping project costs for lawn, planting beds, plants, irrigation, hardscape, design and contingency.
Starting figures illustrate this model. Enter your own measurements, quoted costs and applicable terms; this page does not retrieve live prices or provider rates.
Estimated landscaping project cost
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- Lawn and ground cover: —
- Planting beds: —
- Plants and irrigation: —
- Hardscape, design and contingency: —
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Quick summary: Estimate landscaping project costs for lawn, planting beds, plants, irrigation, hardscape, design and contingency.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate landscaping project costs for lawn, planting beds, plants, irrigation, hardscape, design and contingency.
How to use it
Enter Lawn and ground-cover area (sq ft); Lawn preparation and installation per sq ft ($); Planting bed area (sq ft); Beds, mulch and soil per sq ft ($); Trees and plants ($); Irrigation and drainage ($); Paths, walls and hardscape ($); Design and permits ($); Contingency (%). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
The calculator prices lawn and planting beds by area, adds project allowances for plants, irrigation, hardscape and design, then applies contingency.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Lawn and ground-cover area (sq ft) | 5000 |
|---|---|
| Lawn preparation and installation per sq ft ($) | 1.75 |
| Planting bed area (sq ft) | 800 |
| Beds, mulch and soil per sq ft ($) | 7.5 |
| Trees and plants ($) | 8500 |
| Irrigation and drainage ($) | 6000 |
| Paths, walls and hardscape ($) | 12000 |
| Design and permits ($) | 2500 |
| Contingency (%) | 10 |
| Estimated landscaping project cost | $48,125.00 |
|---|---|
| Lawn and ground cover | $8,750.00 |
| Planting beds | $6,000.00 |
| Plants and irrigation | $14,500.00 |
| Hardscape, design and contingency | $18,875.00 |
Important limitations
Grading, drainage, mature trees, site access, soil, climate, ongoing maintenance and local labor rates can change actual landscaping bids.