New York cost guide
Landscape Design cost in New York
Quick answer
Landscape Design in New York costs an estimated $750 - $3,200 total plan. That is 7% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New York earn $21.93 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $750 - $3,200
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +7%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #12 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in New York: $750 - $3,210
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in New York
- 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: New York landscaping wages are 7% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How New York compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $755 - $3,250 |
| Oregon | $755 - $3,250 |
| New Hampshire | $750 - $3,200 |
| New York | $750 - $3,200 |
| Montana | $750 - $3,200 |
| Rhode Island | $745 - $3,200 |
| Maine | $740 - $3,200 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in New York
Other landscaping costs in New York
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Gardener$37 - $70
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.04 - $2.07
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$625 - $2,100
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,600
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.18 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Landscape Design cost in New York: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in New York?
About $750 - $3,200 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in New York than average?
New York ranks #12 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 7% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in New York?
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 New York?
Local Landscaping lists 93 businesses offering this service in New York, including in New York City, Southampton, New Rochelle, New York 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 New York by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.