Landscaping cost per square foot in Augusta
Landscaping cost per square foot in Augusta, Georgia in 2026.
Low
$2,800
Average
$7,000
High
$14,000
Augusta crews quote about $4 – $37 per square foot.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives landscaping prices in Augusta
Local labor, permitting and climate move Augusta prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Augusta runs about 93% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Augusta, GA projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
Georgia weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Augusta and why.
Augusta unit pricing by material
Ways to lower your Augusta 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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