Planning
Double Check
Your Budget
It's better to know what you can and can't
have before you start
According to the Association of
Professional Landscape Designers,
homeowners should budget 5 to
10 percent of their home's market
value for the installation or
renovation of the entire landscape,
and expect up to a 200 percent
return on the investment. A budget
will help you decide which of your
design ideas stay, which don't, and
which need tweaking.
Cost Estimates
LandscapingNetwork.com,
a California-based source of
landscaping information for
homeowners and professionals, can
help you get a handle on project costs.
Most prices are based on national
averages, and Southern California
prices may be higher. Call local
designers or contractors to discuss
pricing.
Professional Design and Installation
Designer or Architect
$500-$10,000
Hardscape
(per square foot; professionally installed)
Gravel $0.50-$2
Concrete $2-$5
Stamped or colored Concrete $5-$10
Pavers $6-$10
Brick $12-$25
Flagstone $15-$20
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Amenities
(professionally installed)
Fire pit $600-$6,000
Lighting $3,800-$5,000
Patio cover $7,000-$10,000
Deck $10,000-$15,000
Outdoor kitchen $2,000-$100,000
Fiberglass pools $15,000-$25,000
Concrete/granite and custom pools
$20,000-$55,000
