North Carolina cost guide
Landscaping Installation cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
Landscaping Installation in North Carolina costs an estimated $2,900 - $15,500 total project. That is 3% below the national average, because landscaping workers in North Carolina earn $19.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total project)
- $2,900 - $15,500
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
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Priced as total project.
Estimated cost in North Carolina: $2,900 - $15,500
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscaping installation prices in North Carolina
- 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: North Carolina landscaping wages are 3% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How North Carolina compares
Landscaping Installation companies in North Carolina
Other landscaping costs in North Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.94
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$660 - $2,850
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.65 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
Landscaping Installation cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does landscaping installation cost in North Carolina?
About $2,900 - $15,500 total project. The US range is $3,000 - $16,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscaping installation more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscaping installation runs 3% below the national average.
What affects landscaping installation prices in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 291 businesses offering this service in North Carolina, including in Cary, Greensboro, Concord, Fayetteville 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 North Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.