How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Nashville in 2024?

What determines a landscaping budget?

Creating a beautiful landscape for your home is a delicate balance of budget, quality, and style. Just like choosing a car, every detail matters when it comes to achieving the perfect result. Are you a fan of classic or modern designs? Do you fancy a customized interior with a metallic finish or prefer heated seats and keyless entry? With so many options available, it's easy to see how prices can vary so dramatically.

When buying a new car, the base model might start at $20,000, but with the addition of a trim package, a sound system upgrade, and warranty care, the price can quickly escalate to $30,000-$40,000. Most people opt for an upgraded base model or a used car with added features, as they understand that even the smallest details can significantly impact their driving experience. With the average driver spending at least 30 minutes commuting each day, selecting the vehicle that best suits your needs is crucial.

These same principles can be applied to designing and building your dream landscape or garden. We recognize that you expect the best, which is why we work closely with you to create a vision that reflects your unique style and budget requirements. Our team uses their knowledge and creativity to handpick every element and feature with great care, ensuring that your landscape is nothing short of breathtaking.

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How much does landscaping cost in Nashville in 2024?

As a good starting point, a general rule of thumb is to spend at least 10% of your home’s value on landscaping. For example, if you have a $500,000 home then a landscaping budget of $50,000 is appropriate.

On average, a residential landscape project in Nashville can range from $30,000 to $60,000.

One common misconception about landscaping is that choosing cheaper materials will save you a significant amount of money. While there may be price differences between various landscape materials, the most significant factor that affects the cost is the amount of labor required for installation.

For instance, if you're installing a project in a backyard with no machine access, it can add 20-40% more labor time than in a yard with machine access. Since labor makes up 60-80% of the total cost, this scenario alone could increase the project's price.

What are some specific 2024 pricing examples for Nashville area landscaping?

To give you at least a ballpark picture of pricing, about 75% of the time, a landscape feature installed in 2024 will cost you somewhere in the price ranges below. Remember, prices are heavily dependent upon the size of the property, the material selections, and the scope of the full project. To get a better idea of what your unique landscape will cost, book a complimentary site visit and consultation and have us create a design proposal for you that will address your specific property size and project needs.

Average Front Yard 2024 Pricing Examples:

Foundation Plants: $12,000 - $ 18,000+

Foundation planting in your garden is the plants you put around the house, close to the walls, under the windows, and beside the doors. It is both the 'foundation' of your garden design, and goes around the foundations of your home. Foundation plants usually focus on year-round evergreen trees and shrubs.

Enhanced Front Yard Planting: $15,000 - $20,000+

Enhanced plantings build upon foundational plantings, adding varied heights and tiers, textures, and colors through the use of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials.

Walkways and Pathways: $6,500 - $9,500+

Material choices, labor, and access costs determine the price of pathway and walkway costs.

Irrigation and Drainage: $8,000 - $15,000+

This range covers the costs from the installation of timed drip irrigation lines up to the installation of underground french drainage systems. The price of an irrigation system is heavily determined by the size of the property and amount of irrigation ‘stations’ to be installed.