How to Price Landscaping

Draw out your landscaping design plan on paper. Figure the area of ground you want to landscape to determine the amount of mulch or rock needed and the number and kind of trees, plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses or flowers you want to place inside the area. Look into the cost of loose mulch or rock pebbles as opposed to bagged. Decide if you want to place a border around the landscaping; pavers or bricks can be used to frame and divide the lawn landscape.

Look at mail circulars or visit nurseries, greenhouses and home improvement stores for prices on your landscaping needs. Write down the prices so you may compare them from each store.

Inventory your landscaping tools. You need certain tools such as a garden rake, wheel barrow, spade and gardening gloves to achieve an impressive space. For large landscaping jobs, call two to three equipment rental agencies to check prices for wood chippers, trenchers or small bobcats.

Price weed killers and pesticides as you need them to keep your landscaping from appearing tattered and overgrown. Insects destroy foliage and weeds may overtake your dazzling display without the proper products to stave off these intrusions.

Look at different home improvement or specialty stores for prices on fencing and water features. Determine the type of fencing you need. You may require a chain link fence instead of a decorative one if keeping small children or pets inside a yard. Water features range from less expensive fountains to costly small ponds, which require more maintenance.

Call a professional landscaper and ask for a quote. Give him the details of your landscape project with the types of plants and features you want. Compare the quote with your estimated cost list to see whether you are better off doing it yourself or having it done professionally.