Colorado cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Colorado
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Colorado costs an estimated $770 - $3,300 total plan. That is 10% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Colorado earn $22.52 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $770 - $3,300
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +10%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #7 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Colorado: $770 - $3,290
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Colorado
- Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings).
- Number of site visits and revision rounds.
- Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect.
- Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
- Local labor costs: Colorado landscaping wages are 10% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Colorado compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| California | $775 - $3,350 |
| Vermont | $775 - $3,300 |
| Alaska | $775 - $3,300 |
| Colorado | $770 - $3,300 |
| Minnesota | $760 - $3,250 |
| Connecticut | $755 - $3,250 |
| Oregon | $755 - $3,250 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in Colorado
Other landscaping costs in Colorado
- Lawn Mowing$48 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $435
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $82
- Gardener$38 - $71
- Tree Removal$435 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.10
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$630 - $2,100
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,900
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.24 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $76
- Commercial Lawn Care$865 - $1,750
Landscape Design cost in Colorado: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Colorado?
About $770 - $3,300 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Colorado than average?
Colorado ranks #7 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 10% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Colorado?
Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings). Number of site visits and revision rounds. Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect. Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
How do I find landscape design companies in Colorado?
Local Landscaping lists 129 businesses offering this service in Colorado, including in Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, Broomfield and 8 more. Ask each for the deliverables, revision rounds and whether the fee is credited toward installation.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Colorado by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.