Compare your landscaping quotes

How to compare landscaping quotes correctly

Landscaping quotes are the widest-ranging in home services because 'landscaping' means everything from a lawn install to a full hardscape. Scope must be defined in plants, square footage, and irrigation zones before you can compare.

Plant sizes matter. A 3-gallon shrub and a 7-gallon shrub of the same species can differ by $40+ each. Sod square footage, soil amendment depth, and mulch depth should all be spelled out.

Compare warranty on plants (typically 1 year if watered properly), irrigation coverage, and drainage work. Hardscape elements like edging, pavers, or retaining walls should be itemized separately.

Most important fields to compare

• Scope (sod/mulch/plants/hardscape/irrigation)
• Plant count & container sizes
• Sod square footage
• Soil amendment depth
• Mulch type & depth
• Edging material
• Irrigation zones
• Drainage work
• Plant warranty
• Cleanup & haul-off

Helpful Landscaping Guides

• Landscaping quote analyzer
• Landscaping cost guide

Popular metros for landscaping pricing

City pages with metro-specific landscaping cost ranges, contractor signals, and quote benchmarks.

• New York, NY
• Los Angeles, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Dallas, TX
• Atlanta, GA
• Denver, CO
• Seattle, WA
• Austin, TX