New Jersey cost guide
Xeriscaping cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
Xeriscaping in New Jersey costs an estimated $5.05 - $20 per sq ft. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft)
- $5.05 - $20
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $1,520 - $6,070 (300 square feet at per sq ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects xeriscaping prices in New Jersey
- Area converted and how much existing turf is removed.
- Plant choices, rock and mulch materials.
- Drip irrigation for establishment.
- Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
- Local labor costs: New Jersey landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $66
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.02
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Xeriscaping cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does xeriscaping cost in New Jersey?
About $5.05 - $20 per sq ft. The US range is $5 - $20 (Fixr).
Is xeriscaping more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so xeriscaping runs 1% above the national average.
What affects xeriscaping prices in New Jersey?
Area converted and how much existing turf is removed. Plant choices, rock and mulch materials. Drip irrigation for establishment. Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
How do I find xeriscaping companies in New Jersey?
Browse landscapers in New Jersey and ask each for plant list, drip irrigation and whether the work qualifies for a local rebate.
Planning estimate: US range from Fixr (2025) adjusted for New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.