How much would it cost to redesign your yard?

Upload a photo and get a free cost estimate to landscape your space. Budget, mid-range, and premium ranges, in 30 seconds.

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Real transformations and what they cost

Drag the slider to see each space before and after. The figures are illustrative mid-range estimates for that type of project, not quotes.

Before: Rustic Backyard with Pampas Grass, Weathered Wood & String Lights
After: Rustic Backyard with Pampas Grass, Weathered Wood & String Lights
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After

Small backyard refresh

$8,000 – $20,000

A simple pergola, wood lounge chairs, a hammock, a flagstone stepping path, pampas grass, and festoon lighting.

Before: Farmhouse Front Yard with Picket Fence, Vegetable Beds & Cottage Flowers
After: Farmhouse Front Yard with Picket Fence, Vegetable Beds & Cottage Flowers
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After

Front yard redesign

$10,000 – $28,000

White picket fencing, a paved path, raised beds, and abundant cottage-flower borders with potted plants.

Before: Zen Front Yard with Raked Sand, Stones & Moss Meditation
After: Zen Front Yard with Raked Sand, Stones & Moss Meditation
Before
After

Zen front garden

$8,000 – $25,000

Raked gravel, placed boulders, moss mounds, and sculpted specimen trees.

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How the cost estimator works

Upload a photo of any outdoor space and pick what you want to estimate: a full redesign, planting only, or hardscape only. The AI reads the photo for size, current state, and complexity, then estimates what the project would cost across three budget tiers.

Each tier comes with a realistic price range and what that budget buys for your specific space, plus a line-item breakdown for the mid-range option so you can see where the money goes. Add your location and the figures adjust to local labor and material prices.

It is a ballpark, not a quote. Real costs vary by region, site access, soil, and finish level, so use it to set expectations and then get local quotes. The tool is completely free and nothing you upload is stored.

Average landscaping costs by project

Typical US price ranges for common garden and landscaping projects. Your actual cost depends on size, materials, region, and finish level.

Project typeTypical cost (US)
Front yard refresh (planting, mulch, edging)$3,000 – $12,000
Full front yard redesign$8,000 – $30,000
Backyard makeover (planting + seating)$10,000 – $35,000
Full backyard redesign (hardscape, planting, lighting)$25,000 – $70,000
Patio or paver installation$3,000 – $20,000
Deck construction$4,000 – $15,000
Outdoor lighting$2,000 – $8,000
New lawn or sod$1,000 – $6,000
Water feature (pond or fountain)$1,500 – $20,000
Swimming pool$35,000 – $100,000+

What drives the cost of a garden redesign

The single biggest factor is the balance of hardscape versus planting. Hardscape (paving, decking, walls, pergolas, water features) is labor and material heavy and can account for half to three quarters of a redesign budget. Softscape (plants, soil, mulch, lawn) is far cheaper per square foot, which is why a planting-led redesign can transform a yard for a fraction of a full build.

Size and access matter next. A larger area needs more material and labor, and a yard with poor access (no side gate, steep grade, tight urban lot) raises labor costs because everything is moved by hand. Grading and drainage work is often invisible in the final photo but can be a large hidden line item.

Region and labor rates swing the total dramatically. The same backyard can cost twice as much in a high-cost metro as in a rural area. Finish level is the other lever: budget materials and young plants versus premium stone, mature specimen trees, and custom lighting can be a 3x to 5x difference for the identical layout.

A smart way to control cost is to phase the project: lock in the layout and hardscape bones first, then add planting and finishes over a season or two. Seeing the finished design before you start makes phasing far easier, which is exactly what the free AI redesign tool is for.

Common questions

Is the landscaping cost estimator really free?

Yes, fully free. No signup, no credit card, no email. Upload a photo of your space and get an instant cost estimate to redesign it.

How does it estimate the cost from a photo?

The AI reads the photo for size, current state, and complexity, then applies typical landscaping costs to produce three price tiers (budget, mid-range, premium) plus a line-item breakdown. Add your location and it adjusts to local prices.

How accurate is the estimate?

Treat it as a ballpark, not a quote. Real costs depend heavily on your region, site access, soil, materials, and the contractor. That is why the tool gives ranges and tiers rather than a single number. Always get local quotes before committing.

Why does it show three price tiers?

Because the same space can be done cheaply or lavishly. Budget covers planting and light improvements, mid-range adds quality hardscape and mature plants, premium includes features like pools, pergolas, lighting, and high-end materials. The tiers help you see where your budget lands.

Can I estimate just planting or just hardscape?

Yes. Pick the scope before you upload: full redesign, planting only, or hardscape only. The estimate covers just the work in that scope.

Does it work for small yards, balconies, or front yards?

Yes. The AI reads any outdoor space and scales the estimate to what it sees, from a small balcony to a large backyard.

Does my location change the estimate?

It can, a lot. Labor and material costs vary widely by region. Add your city or country and the AI adjusts the figures and currency where it can. Without a location it uses typical US costs.

What happens to my photo?

Nothing is stored. The photo is sent to the AI to produce the estimate and is not saved on our servers, not used for training, and not shared.

Can I see the garden redesigned after I get the estimate?

Yes. Each estimate links to our free AI redesign tool, which generates a photorealistic version of your space in any style, so you can see what your money would buy before you spend it.

How long does it take?

About 20 to 40 seconds from upload to estimate.

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