The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in Boston
Affordable landscaping in Boston, Massachusetts. Budget jobs start near the low end of $4,100 – $20,400.
Low
$4,100
Average
$10,200
High
$20,400
Boston crews quote about $5 – $54 per square foot.
We show you where it's safe to save.
What drives landscaping prices in Boston
Local labor, permitting and climate move Boston prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Boston labor is scarce and expensive, with a short outdoor construction season.
Permits
City permits, licensed-contractor rules and historic review are common.
Climate
Nor easters, ice dams and freeze-thaw drive roofing and insulation costs.
Ways to lower your Boston price
- Phase the project: hardscape and grading first, plantings the following season.
- Use smaller plants — a 1-gallon shrub becomes a 5-gallon shrub in two years at a quarter of the price.
- Seed instead of sod where you can wait; the savings are dramatic.
- Do your own demo, mulching and cleanup and pay for skilled work only.
- Choose native plants to cut irrigation and replacement costs long term.
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