Landscaping costs a national average of $3,518 per Angi’s 2026 project data, with most homeowners paying $1,248 to $6,069.1 LawnStarter puts the average project at $1,400 to $1,660, while Fixr’s $10,000 average describes a full quarter-acre design-and-build.2,3 Prices below are national figures from each source’s latest published data.*
*National figures, not local quotes; Angi and LawnStarter label their data 2026, while Fixr’s page carries no publication date. Your price depends on project scope, yard size, materials, and local labor rates.
$3,518
average (Angi, 32,752 projects)
$1,248 – $6,069
typical range (Angi)
$1,400 – $1,660
average project (LawnStarter)
$10,000
quarter-acre project (Fixr)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $3,518 average; most pay $1,248 – $6,069 | 32,752 verified projects, all sizes (2026 data) |
| LawnStarter | $1,400 – $1,660 average project | Professional landscaping services (2026) |
| Fixr | $10,000 average; $8,000 – $15,000 range | Quarter-acre project: design, soil, grading, plants, patio, walkway (page undated) |
The averages measure different jobs, so treat them as a spread: Angi blends everything from small planting jobs to full remodels, LawnStarter’s figure covers typical service projects, and Fixr’s assumes a complete quarter-acre build. The sources do not establish how much of the gap is scope versus pricing.1,2,3
Cost per square foot
| Source | Per-square-foot range |
|---|---|
| Angi | $4.50 – $12 (up to $40 for a tear-out remodel) |
| LawnStarter | $4.50 – $14.50 |
| Fixr | $5 – $20 |
Angi’s size table, at its $4.50 to $12 per-square-foot range:1
| Area (sq ft) | Average cost (Angi, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 200 | $900 – $2,400 |
| 500 | $2,250 – $6,000 |
| 1,000 | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| 2,000 | $9,000 – $24,000 |
Front yard vs backyard
| Location | Angi | Fixr (labor included) |
|---|---|---|
| Front yard | $1,500 – $5,000 | $4,000 – $6,000 |
| Backyard | $15,000 – $50,000 (full renovation) | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| Garden | — | $8,000 – $20,000 |
The backyard rows describe different scopes: Angi’s figure is a full renovation, while Fixr’s is a typical backyard project, so they are not directly interchangeable.1,3
Labor rates
| Professional | Angi | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaper | $50 – $100 per hour | $50 – $100 per hour |
| Landscape designer | $50 – $150 per hour | $200 per hour |
| Landscape architect | $70 – $100 per hour | — |
The two sources agree on landscaper rates but differ on designer rates; neither explains the gap.1,3
Material costs (Angi, 2026)
| Material | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Sod | $0.35 – $0.85 per sq ft |
| Turf | $2 – $6 per sq ft |
| Grass seed | $3 – $10 per pound |
| Topsoil | $12 – $55 per cubic yard |
| Rocks or gravel | $40 – $100 per cubic yard |
| Mulch | $0.20 – $0.60 per sq ft |
| Pavers | $1 – $25 per sq ft |
| Border plants | $2 – $50 per plant |
Land preparation (Angi, 2026)
Prep work adds $200 to $6,110 depending on the yard:1
| Prep task | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 – $2,000 |
| Tree stump removal | $300 – $500 |
| Soil testing | $700 – $2,050 |
| Land survey | $400 – $750 |
| Leveling or grading | $390 – $6,110 |
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Landscaping Cost? (2026 Data)
2. LawnStarter — How Much Does Landscaping Cost in 2026?
3. Fixr — Landscaping Cost