Landscape Design Cost Calculator

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2025

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Saqib Hanif

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Landscape Design Cost — Accuracy

This tool estimates design‑only fees using your project area, project type, design complexity, and any selected options (hardscaping, planting plan). We also apply a simple region factor and show a small typical range.

How it’s calculated (simple)

Area = your project area. If you use m², we convert to ft² (1 m² = 10.7639 ft²).
Base design fee = the higher of Minimum(complexity) × ProjectType or Rate(complexity) × Area × ProjectType.
Options (if selected) add per‑square‑foot amounts: Hardscaping and Planting plan.
Location applies a factor (Rural 0.90, Suburban 1.00, Urban 1.15) to each part.
Total = Base + Options (after location). Cost per unit = Total ÷ Area in your chosen unit (ft² or m²).

Typical range: ±20% around the total to reflect scope, site complexity, and local market.

Example

2,000 ft² • Full property • Moderate complexity • Hardscaping: Yes • Planting: Yes • Suburban

Total: $2,700.00
Cost per ft²: $1.35
Typical range: $2,160.00 – $3,240.00

Industry-Standard Formulas: The formulas and methods used in this calculator follow widely accepted standards in Financial.
Careful Verification: The calculator is tested to ensure it behaves correctly across a range of inputs.
Continuous Updates: The calculator is updated as needed to reflect better accuracy and usability.

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Whether you are thinking of upgrading your backyard, front yard, or doing a full property makeover, the first question that pops up in your mind is very common:

"How much will it cost for a landscape design?"

Don’t worry, we have built a Landscape Design Cost Calculator. It accounts for the factors you choose, such as project type (full property, front yard, backyard, etc.), design complexity, location, and more.

Let’s dive deeper to understand everything about it step by step.

What is Landscape Design?

Landscape design is about giving your outdoor space a beautiful, aesthetic and long-lasting look by making it functional as well. It involves:

Designing front yards, backyards, or entire properties
Creating a beautiful layouts for patios and pathways
Planning planting beds, trees, shrubs, and sod
Balancing beauty with functionality (think drainage, shade, and accessibility)

What is a Landscape Design Cost Calculator?

The Landscape Design Cost Calculator is a simple but powerful online tool that helps homeowners estimate the cost of designing the landscape of their home—whether it’s the front yard, backyard, or the full property.

Let's look at a simple core formula:

Total Cost = (Base Fee + Hardscaping Fee + Planting Fee) × Location Factor

Where:

Base Fee = (Area × Rate per sq.ft × Project Type Multiplier) but never less than the minimum fee for that complexity.
Hardscaping Fee = (Area × Hardscaping Rate) (if included)
Planting Fee = (Area × Planting Rate) (if included)
Location Factor = Rural (0.90), Suburban (1.00), Urban (1.15)

Our calculator makes the estimation easy and accurate for making informed decisions to avoid overspending or unexpected expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this calculator include installation or construction?

No, our calculator is only for design costs, not for installation or construction, which often costs much more than the design itself.