Landscaping Cost Per Unit Calculator

Landscaping drives curb appeal — benchmark cost per unit and identify cost-effective mix.

Landscape acres

Units

Monthly maintenance

Annual irrigation

Seasonal renovation

Per-unit annual

$221

Per-acre annual

$11,033

Annual total

$33,100

How the math works

Total = monthly × 12 + irrigation + seasonal. Per unit + per acre derived.

$1,800 × 12 + $3,500 + $8,000 = $33,100. / 150 = $221/unit; / 3 = $11,033/acre.

How to Use

Enter landscape acreage.
Enter units.
Enter monthly landscape maintenance.
Enter annual irrigation cost.
Enter annual renovation (fall/spring).
Read annual cost per unit and per acre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typical landscape cost?

Garden-style (1-3 acres per 100 units): $100-300/unit/year. Mid-rise (less landscape): $50-150/unit/year. High-rise (minimal): $25-100/unit/year. Resort-style (heavy amenity): $250-600/unit/year. Cost per acre: $3,000-10,000/acre/year for routine maintenance. Xeriscape/native: 30-50% below conventional. Mature trees: lower cost (less watering, less replacement).

What's included?

Monthly mowing (40+ cuts/year in Florida, 20-30 in mid-Atlantic). Edging, blowing. Seasonal flowers (3-4× annual install). Mulch refresh (1-2× annually). Shrub pruning (2-3× annually). Weed control. Irrigation maintenance. Fertilization (2-4× annually). Lawn aeration + overseeding (fall). Tree pruning (annual or bi-annual). Storm damage cleanup. Special events (holiday lighting, etc.).

Irrigation cost?

Water usage: $0.50-2.50/acre/day in summer. Smart irrigation (weather-based controllers): 15-30% water savings. Drip/micro-sprinkler: 20-40% savings vs spray. Rainwater harvesting/greywater: further savings + sustainability cred. Rain sensors mandatory in many cities (reduce overwatering). Annual irrigation cost on 2-acre property: $1,200-6,000.

Capex cycle?

Mulch: annual refresh. Flower beds: seasonal installations (4×/year). Shrubs: replacement 5-10 years. Turf renovation: 3-5 year cycle. Tree replacement: 10-25 years depending on species. Hardscape (paths, walls): 15-25 years. Irrigation system replacement: 15-25 years. Fall/spring renovation budget: $5-25k/property typical. Full landscape refresh (renovation): $25-150k per property every 10-15 years.