Landscaping Budget
Enter your yard size and category budgets. See total cost, cost per square foot, phased annual outlay, and expected resale bump.
$16,000
total project cost
$8,000/yr × 2 yrs
Plan
Total project
$16,000
Per year
$8,000
5-yr all-in
$22,000
Cost / sq ft
$3.20
Resale add-on
$16,800
Freedom Coach™
Plan: ~$16,000 over 2 years — $8,000/yr.
Cost per sq ft: $3.20. Resale bump estimate: ~$16,800.
Premium
Save phased plans, track project spend against budget, and see running resale value.
Unlock PremiumTypical projects run $3–$6 per square foot for a full design. A quarter-acre yard (~10,000 sq ft) budget is $10k–$30k depending on hardscape complexity.
Hardscape = patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits. Softscape = plants, trees, sod, mulch. Hardscape is usually 40–60% of a landscaping budget.
Yes — most homeowners phase over 1–3 years. Hardscape first (patios/walkways), then softscape (plants), then lighting and irrigation.
According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, quality landscaping recoups ~105% at resale. Curb appeal is one of the highest-ROI home investments.
Budget 5–10% of the install cost per year for maintenance. A $20k project → $1k–$2k/yr for mowing, mulching, plant replacement, and pruning.
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