Landscaping costs vs. house costs

My dad always said about 3 percent for landscape.
$200,000 house at 3% would be about $6000.

 

I would think so. a couple thousand for plants. couple thousand labor and some money for hardscape.
It would make you a great landscape.
Of course, you could shop hard for plants and DIY and save some money, for sure. Or do it in stages as you can pay for it.

 

if you hire a good professional landscape designer, you can have a really gorgeous landscape for less money than you would think.

 

I agree. A pro who works full-time with shape, seasonal colors, textures, and knows their plants can produce a great scheme.

 

I worked for a landscaper for a couple of summers when I was in school. It is hard work and they don't make a lot of money for it.

 

It is really hard work and you only get a day off when it rains. My brother did it two summers, too.

 

You can do a great job with planning, and you will save a lot of money. Don't try to do it all in one weekend!

 

Wow! Six Grand? Really?

 

A landscaping project can cost you anywhere between $5,000 to over $100,000. While deciding on a budget keep in mind that investing in professional landscaping will greatly add to the value of your home. I must also share a general rule of thumb is to spend 10% of your home's value on landscaping.

 

^^^^^^
Both are right on the money! A good plan will get you great bang for your buck.

 

You had me right up to the "10%" rule of thumb.
$20,000 in landscaping on a $200,000 house? I don't think so.

 

I agree!! More like two or 3 percent.

 

i agree too. $6000 landscaping on a 200000 dollar home is plenty.

 

yes. that is crazy money for the average owner.

 

Crazeeeeee for sure.

 

I agree with you. A good professional landscape designer will do it at less money.