Michigan cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Michigan
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Michigan costs an estimated $675 - $2,900 total plan. That is 4% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Michigan earn $19.49 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $675 - $2,900
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #32 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Michigan: $670 - $2,890
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Michigan
- 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: Michigan landscaping wages are 4% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Michigan compares
Landscape Design companies in Michigan
Other landscaping costs in Michigan
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $385
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $72
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$385 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.96
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.86 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$590 - $1,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.81 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- French Drain$9.77 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.91 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$775 - $1,550
Landscape Design cost in Michigan: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Michigan?
About $675 - $2,900 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Michigan than average?
Michigan ranks #32 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 4% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Michigan?
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 Michigan?
Local Landscaping lists 72 businesses offering this service in Michigan, including in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Dearborn 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 Michigan by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.