Memphis landscaping pricing per square foot
Landscaping cost per square foot in Memphis, Tennessee in 2026.
Low
$2,750
Average
$6,900
High
$13,800
Memphis crews quote about $4 – $37 per square foot.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives landscaping prices in Memphis
Local labor, permitting and climate move Memphis prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Memphis runs about 92% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Memphis, TN projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
Tennessee weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Memphis and why.
Memphis unit pricing by material
Ways to lower your Memphis 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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