How much does landscaping cost in Boston?

Most Boston projects land between $4,100 – $20,400, with an average near $10,200. Local crews quote roughly $5 – $54 per square foot.

What is included in the Boston price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Landscaping cost per square foot in Boston, Massachusetts in 2026.

Low

$4,100

Average

$10,200

High

$20,400

Boston crews quote about $5 – $54 per square foot.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

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.

Sod$1 – $4

Hydroseed / seed$0 – $1

Mulch beds$3 – $8

Gravel / xeriscape$4 – $14

Paver patio$20 – $41

Retaining wall$34 – $82

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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