Landscaping Cost in Phoenix (2026)
Average cost in Phoenix
$2,500 – $45,000
$5 – $20 per sq ft
In Phoenix, the average is $11,900 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $45,000, or about $5 – $20 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 12 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and site prep
65%
Rock, plants, and turf
20%
3D renderings and consultations
8%
Drip systems and smart controllers
7%
Sales Tax at 5.6%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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 project
LiveYour estimate in Phoenix
Likely range $5,355 – $26,180
- Labor65%$7,735
- Materials20%$2,380
- Design & Planning8%$952
- Irrigation & Systems7%$833
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$11,900
Standard (design + planting)
$19,040
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$28,560
Calibrated to 12 researched sources for Phoenix. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$10,769
Today
$11,900
Landscaping in Phoenix is ↑ 10.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $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 providersDivine Design Landscaping
2736 W Belmont Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051, USA
440 reviews
Goodman's Landscape Maintenance, LLC
2210 W Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA
178 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 dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months 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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