Tennessee cost guide
Gardener cost in Tennessee
Quick answer
Gardener in Tennessee costs an estimated $32 - $60 per hour. That is 8% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Tennessee earn $18.56 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $32 - $60
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -8%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #40 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Tennessee: $130 - $240 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Tennessee
- Hours per visit and how often the gardener comes.
- Tasks covered: weeding, deadheading, planting, pruning, mulching.
- Whether plants and materials are included or billed separately.
- Experience and specialty, such as native or ornamental gardens.
- Local labor costs: Tennessee landscaping wages are 8% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Tennessee compares
Gardener companies in Tennessee
Other landscaping costs in Tennessee
- Lawn Mowing$41 - $66
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $96
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $370
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$37 - $69
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.96 - $1.92
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.70 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$575 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$645 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,300
- Paver Patio$9.61 - $16
- Retaining Wall$34 - $62
- French Drain$9.52 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.80 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$750 - $1,500
Gardener cost in Tennessee: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Tennessee?
About $32 - $60 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Tennessee than average?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 8% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Tennessee?
Hours per visit and how often the gardener comes. Tasks covered: weeding, deadheading, planting, pruning, mulching. Whether plants and materials are included or billed separately. Experience and specialty, such as native or ornamental gardens.
How do I find gardener companies in Tennessee?
Local Landscaping lists 40 businesses offering this service in Tennessee, including in Murfreesboro, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and 8 more. Ask each for the hourly rate, minimum visit length and how materials are billed.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Tennessee by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.