Iowa cost guide
Landscaping Installation cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Landscaping Installation in Iowa costs an estimated $2,950 - $15,800 total project. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total project)
- $2,950 - $15,800
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total project.
Estimated cost in Iowa: $2,960 - $15,800
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscaping installation prices in Iowa
- Project scope: planting beds, trees, grading, edging and hardscape.
- Plant sizes and material choices.
- Site access and how much existing material must be removed.
- Irrigation, drainage or lighting added to the project.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Landscaping Installation companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Landscaping Installation cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does landscaping installation cost in Iowa?
About $2,950 - $15,800 total project. The US range is $3,000 - $16,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscaping installation more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscaping installation runs 1% below the national average.
What affects landscaping installation prices in Iowa?
Project scope: planting beds, trees, grading, edging and hardscape. Plant sizes and material choices. Site access and how much existing material must be removed. Irrigation, drainage or lighting added to the project.
How do I find landscaping installation companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 112 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Sioux City, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Marshalltown and 8 more. Ask each for a line-item scope, plant sizes, timeline and the plant warranty.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.