Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Phoenix (2026)

Average cost in Phoenix

US$10,500avg

US$1,500 — US$50,000

US$5 — US$17 per sq ft

+5.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated today
Arizona

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and crew wages

US$900 — US$30,000

60%

Materials

Plants, rock, turf, and hardscape

US$375 — US$12,500

25%

Design & Planning

3D renderings and consultations

US$150 — US$5,000

10%

Site Prep & Grading

Clearing, leveling, and debris removal

US$75 — US$2,500

5%

🧾Sales Tax (5.6%) — Arizona
Base cost + $588 tax$11,088

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

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Phoenix

Verified providers
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Ground Zero Landscape

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

4.9
★★★★½

87 reviews

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Hawkeye Landscaping Inc

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

4.8
★★★★½

170 reviews

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Mountainscapers Landscaping

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

4.8
★★★★½

79 reviews

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AMS Landscaping

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

4.4
★★★★½

351 reviews

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Goodman's Landscape Maintenance, LLC

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

4.3
★★★★½

157 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

Xeriscaping typically costs between $5 and $20 per square foot in Phoenix. For a small to medium-sized yard, homeowners can expect to spend between $3,000 and $10,000 for a professional installation.

In 2026, artificial turf installation in the Phoenix metro area ranges from $8 to $20 per square foot. A standard 500-square-foot turf area typically costs between $4,000 and $10,000.

Monthly maintenance packages for average-sized residential yards in Phoenix generally cost between $100 and $400, depending on the frequency of visits and the complexity of the landscape.

A new automated drip or sprinkler irrigation system with a smart controller typically costs between $2,500 and $8,000, depending on the number of zones and yard size.

📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.