Affordable landscaping in Houston, TX
Affordable landscaping in Houston, Texas. Budget jobs start near the low end of $3,000 – $15,000.
Low
$3,000
Average
$7,500
High
$15,000
Houston crews quote about $4 – $40 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Houston
Local labor, permitting and climate move Houston prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Houston has the deepest trade labor pool in Texas, keeping bids near the national average.
Permits
Houston has no zoning but permits are required for structural, electrical and mechanical work.
Climate
Humidity, hurricanes and flooding drive moisture-resistant and wind-rated specs.
Ways to lower your Houston 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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