The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in New York
Affordable landscaping in New York, New York. Budget jobs start near the low end of $4,250 – $21,300.
Low
$4,250
Average
$10,700
High
$21,300
New York crews quote about $6 – $57 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in New York
Local labor, permitting and climate move New York prices away from the national average.
Labor market
NYC labor, permitting and logistics make it the most expensive market in the country.
Permits
DOB permits, filings and licensed-contractor requirements apply to nearly all work.
Climate
Freeze-thaw, coastal storms and dense construction access all add cost.
Ways to lower your New York 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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