Landscape Pricing Guide
Do you have realistic expectations for your landscaping budget?
How Much Does It Cost to Landscape a Backyard or Front Yard in Harford County, MD?
One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is, “How much does it cost to landscape a backyard?” or “How much does it cost to landscape a front yard?”
The truth is, landscaping costs can vary widely based on the size of the project, the materials used, and the level of design and installation required.
At Harvest Outdoor Living, we’ve put together this landscape pricing guide to help homeowners in Harford County, including Bel Air, Abingdon, Fallston, Forest Hill, Jarrettsville, and surrounding areas, understand the actual costs involved in professional landscaping.
Whether you’re looking for a simple garden bed refresh, a full backyard transformation, or a custom front yard design, this guide will give you a realistic idea of what to expect when planning your project.
Getting Your Landscaping Ready For Market
$3,500 - $7,500
If you're getting your Harford County home ready for sale you're generally looking for quick, affordable, projects that will improve your curb appeal without spending a fortune. The easiest (most affordable) way to do this is to give the property a thorough cleanup, a little bit of a facelift, and to complete any necessary repairs to items like irrigation systems, landscape lighting, edging, and any other obvious eye-sores.
With a budget in the $3,500 to $7,500 range here are some projects that could be completed.
Thorough Yard Cleanup: Often a good landscape cleanup can work wonders on a property that hasn't received a lot of attention over the last few years. Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, cleaning out garden beds, removing the organic debris, re-establishing garden bed and lawn edges, and aerating and overseeding the lawn to repair any brown or patchy areas.
Garden Bed Makeover: If your home has front garden beds or garden beds that border the driveway these can be revitalized and given a new look with a good cleanout, new seasonal plantings for interest and color, and a fresh layer of mulch to give the beds a uniform appearance.
Complete Necessary Repairs: If you have broken sprinkler heads or landscape lighting that isn't working, broken fencing or gates, maybe a few pavers on your walkway or patio are raised or sunken, and other obvious landscape eye-sores. Focus on repairing these issues so any potential buyers can see the property is cared for and ready-to-move in without them having to repair the landscaping.
This is a realistic budget range to get an average sized landscape cleaned up so the property can be put on the market. These particular projects will drastically improve curb appeal without spending a fortune and they can be completed fairly quickly.
Quick Front Yard Curb Appeal Improvements
$5,000 - $20,000
Front yard landscaping plays the most significant role in shaping the first impression of your home, contributing to the overall curb appeal and perceived value of your property. A well-designed and maintained front yard not only enhances the aesthetics of your residence but also creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests and potential buyers if you're looking to sell.
With a budget in the $5,000 to $20,000 range here are some projects that could be completed. With a budget on the $5k side you may be limited to one or two of the below items. With a budget on the $20k side you could likely do most if not all of these items.
Yard Cleanup: Every meaningful landscape project has to start here. A good landscape cleanup can work wonders on a property that hasn't received a lot of attention over the last few years. Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, cleaning out garden beds, removing organic debris, re-establishing edges, and repairing the lawn are key areas to start.
Garden Bed Makeover: If your home has front garden beds these can be revitalized and given a new look with a good cleanout, new seasonal plantings for interest and color, new brick or concrete curbing or a small garden retaining wall, and a fresh layer of mulch to give the beds a uniform appearance.
Landscape Lighting: A little bit of lighting goes a long way in improving the ambiance of your landscape, improving safety and security, and drawing attention to specific landscape features like your new garden beds.
Front Walkway Or Entry Steps: A new paver pathway from your driveway to the front door, maybe some new front steps, or a small patio area for an entry way will drastically improve your curb appeal. A beautiful entry can make a lasting impression.
Because this is a limited budget, new construction will be limited. However, that doesn't mean we can't still make a dramatic difference in the appearance and curb appeal of your property. By focusing on the right areas we can give you that "wow" factor without spending a fortune.
A Complete Front Yard Makeover
$20,000 - $50,000
Going beyond some simple curb appeal improvements a budget in this realm gives us a lot more to work with. We can get into new construction like a new paver driveway, a paver walkway, a new front entry porch or patio, retaining walls surrounding garden beds, a new lawn, and more. This budget would give your front yard a radically different new look.
With a budget in the $20,000 to $50,000 range here are some projects that could be completed.
Paver Driveway: So long as you don't have a massive driveway this budget could allow for the construction of a permeable paver driveway to replace that cracked or broken concrete or gravel driveway.
Garden Bed Construction: New garden beds can be created along the front or side of your home. They could include a small garden wall (retaining wall) along with a selection of plantings for color and interest.
Landscape Lighting: In this budget range landscape lighting could include driveway lighting, pathway lighting, and some wall lighting or specific spot lighting to bring attention to some specific landscape features.
Retaining Walls: This could include a retaining wall bordering your driveway or along the front of your yard if you have a sloped property.
Front Walkway Or Entry Steps: A new paver pathway from your driveway to the front door, maybe some new front steps, or a small patio area for an entry way will drastically improve your curb appeal. A beautiful entry can make a lasting impression.
This is a fairly common budget for landscape improvements and so long as materials are chosen carefully and there are no problems that must be overcome such as poor access, steep slopes, or substantial demolition, we can accomplish quite a lot with a budget in this range.
A Beautiful Backyard Patio Or Luxury Outdoor Living Space
$30,000 - $75,000
Going beyond some simple curb appeal improvements a budget in this realm gives us a lot more to work with. We can get into new construction like a new paver driveway, a paver walkway, a new front entry porch or patio, retaining walls surrounding garden beds, a new lawn, and more. This budget would give your front yard a radically different new look.
With a budget in the $30,000 to $75,000 range here are some projects that could be completed.
Landscape Design: When you're spending this kind of money a 3D landscape design starts to make a whole lot of sense. Using modern software we can create a very realistic rendering of what your new landscape could look like.
Paver Patio: What backyard outdoor living space would be complete with a beautiful paver or stone patio? In this budget range we can build a beautiful outdoor patio complete with all of the upgrades that take a patio from basic to luxury outdoor living.
Surrounding Garden Beds: New garden beds can be created along the front or side of your home. They could include a small garden wall (retaining wall) along with a selection of plantings for color and interest.
Pergola or Pavilion: The construction of a pergola or pavilion brings the benefit of shade or shelter from the elements. It will offer a nice area for cooking, relaxing, or entertaining.
Landscape Lighting: Your patio could include a landscape lighting system complete with accent lighting around the perimeter, pathway lighting, security lighting, and spot lighting.
Retaining Walls: If your property is sloped then the construction of a retaining wall might be necessary to carve out a flat and level section for your patio. They can also be used for raised garden beds or to create pathways.
Outdoor Kitchen: On the lower end of this budget scale a small outdoor grilling area is a possibility while on the higher-end of the scale an elaborate outdoor kitchen with cooking area, countertops, cabinets, a fridge, sink, and all the amenities of a modern kitchen could be included.
Firepit Or Fireplace: What patio would be complete with an outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplace to sit and relax with company during those warm summer evenings? With a budget in this range a firepit can easily become a focal point of your outdoor patio.
Backyard patios can vary in size and scope and the associated costs only increase with their size and the more luxurious the materials and finishing details. However, with a budget in this range you can get a very nice patio built.