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Landscaping Budget Calculator

Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape $15-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes.5-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes. Sod install runs $0.80-Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape $15-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes..50/sqft material plus $0.40-$0.80 labor. Sprinkler system ownership lowers long-term watering cost but adds $2,500-$6,000 upfront. Drought-tolerant plantings can cut water cost 50-80% over traditional lawn, now required in some jurisdictions. Mulch refresh annually averages $3-$4/cubic yard delivered. Tree removal for new installs runs $500-$2,500 per tree depending on size and access.5-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes.5-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes. Sod install runs $0.80-Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape $15-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes.5-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes. Sod install runs $0.80-Full yard landscape $5-$20/sqft. Basic sod + shrubs $5-$8/sqft. Full landscape with trees, irrigation, hardscape $15-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes..50/sqft material plus $0.40-$0.80 labor. Sprinkler system ownership lowers long-term watering cost but adds $2,500-$6,000 upfront. Drought-tolerant plantings can cut water cost 50-80% over traditional lawn, now required in some jurisdictions. Mulch refresh annually averages $3-$4/cubic yard delivered. Tree removal for new installs runs $500-$2,500 per tree depending on size and access.5-$25/sqft. This calculator sizes..50/sqft material plus $0.40-$0.80 labor. Sprinkler system ownership lowers long-term watering cost but adds $2,500-$6,000 upfront. Drought-tolerant plantings can cut water cost 50-80% over traditional lawn, now required in some jurisdictions. Mulch refresh annually averages $3-$4/cubic yard delivered. Tree removal for new installs runs $500-$2,500 per tree depending on size and access.

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Total landscape cost

$31,350

Base landscape

$30,000

Irrigation

$0

Specimen trees

$1,350

How the math works

2,500 sqft full landscape at $12/sqft = $30,000. Plus $3,750 irrigation + $1,350 trees = $35,100.

Phase the work. Year 1: sod + foundation shrubs. Year 2: trees + irrigation. Year 3: hardscape. Spreads cost and lets mistakes get corrected cheaply.

How to Use

  1. Enter sqft, scope (basic/full/premium).
  2. Add specific items: irrigation, trees, mulch.
  3. See total.

Frequently Asked Questions

ROI on landscaping?

Good curb appeal adds 5-12% resale value per NAR studies. Basic $5K spend can return $10K+ in sale premium. Over-landscaping (exotic plants, elaborate water features) often doesn't recoup.

Do-it-yourself savings?

40-60% vs pro landscaper. Sod and plants are easy to source. Hard work: digging, grading, tree planting. Rent equipment for larger jobs.

Irrigation ROI?

Drip/sprinkler systems cost $2-$4/sqft installed. Save on watering cost + plant survival. Pay back in 2-4 years on a property with established landscape.

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