How much does landscaping cost in Denver?

Most Denver projects land between $3,250 – $16,400, with an average near $8,200. Local crews quote roughly $4 – $44 per square foot.

What is included in the Denver 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 Denver, Colorado in 2026.

Low

$3,250

Average

$8,200

High

$16,400

Denver crews quote about $4 – $44 per square foot.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

Local labor, permitting and climate move Denver prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Denver labor runs about 10% above the national average and books out in summer.

Permits

Denver permits required for roofing, structural, electrical and fences.

Climate

Hail is the top driver of roof replacement; freeze-thaw affects concrete.

Sod$1 – $3

Hydroseed / seed$0 – $1

Mulch beds$2 – $7

Gravel / xeriscape$3 – $11

Paver patio$16 – $33

Retaining wall$27 – $65

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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