North Carolina cost guide
Xeriscaping cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
Xeriscaping in North Carolina costs an estimated $4.86 - $19 per sq ft. 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 (per sq ft)
- $4.86 - $19
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in North Carolina: $1,460 - $5,830 (300 square feet at per sq ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects xeriscaping prices in North Carolina
- 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: North Carolina landscaping wages are 3% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How North Carolina compares
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
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.65 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
Xeriscaping cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does xeriscaping cost in North Carolina?
About $4.86 - $19 per sq ft. The US range is $5 - $20 (Fixr).
Is xeriscaping more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so xeriscaping runs 3% below the national average.
What affects xeriscaping prices in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Browse landscapers in North Carolina 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 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.