Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Phoenix (2026)

Average cost in Phoenix

US$11,900avg

US$2,500 — US$45,000

US$5 — US$20 per sq ft

+10.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Arizona

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and site prep

US$1,625 — US$29,250

65%

Materials

Rock, plants, and turf

US$500 — US$9,000

20%

Design & Planning

3D renderings and consultations

US$200 — US$3,600

8%

Irrigation & Systems

Drip systems and smart controllers

US$175 — US$3,150

7%

🧾Sales Tax (5.6%) — Arizona
Base cost + $666 tax$12,566

Sales Tax at 5.6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Sod or seed lawn
  • Garden bed preparation
  • Mulch & edging
  • Shrubs & perennials (basic)
  • Grading & soil prep
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls)
  • Irrigation system
  • Mature tree planting
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fencing

Based on landscaping a standard 2,000 sq ft front or back yard.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$9,200

US$7,360 — US$11,040

Based on 12 sources and market data for Phoenix. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$10,769

Today

US$11,900

Landscaping in Phoenix is 10.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$1,131 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Phoenix

Verified providers
🔨

Ground Zero Landscape

16615 N 19th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA

4.9
★★★★½

86 reviews

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Hawkeye Landscaping Inc

24401 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA

4.8
★★★★½

179 reviews

🔨

Mountainscapers Landscaping

1545 E Yucca St B, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

4.8
★★★★½

79 reviews

🔨

AMS Landscaping

11035 N 23rd Dr #9, Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

4.4
★★★★½

361 reviews

🔨

Goodman's Landscape Maintenance, LLC

2210 W Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

4.3
★★★★½

160 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, professional landscaping in Phoenix typically ranges from $5 to $20 per square foot, with a median average of approximately $9 per square foot for standard desert xeriscaping.

Artificial turf installation currently costs between $8 and $20 per square foot. For a standard 500-square-foot area, homeowners should budget between $4,000 and $10,000 depending on the turf grade and base preparation.

Standard monthly maintenance packages for average-sized residential yards in Phoenix range from $150 to $400, covering basic tasks like debris removal, irrigation checks, and light pruning.

A comprehensive backyard transformation including hardscaping (patios/pavers), premium lighting, and new irrigation typically ranges from $15,000 to $50,000 or more.

Decorative rock (3/4-inch screened) averages $45 to $110 per ton, while decomposed granite (1/4-inch minus) ranges from $35 to $60 per ton, excluding delivery fees which typically add $75 to $150 per load.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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