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How much does landscaping cost in the Southeast?

Typical range: $1,248–$6,069. Typical professional landscaping project as reported to Angi (often a front-yard refresh, beds/plants, or sod). A full backyard renovation is a different scale: ~$15,000-$50,000 per Angi.

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Typical range

Low
$1,248
Typical
$3,518
High
$6,069

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Sources are listed below. Your pro's quote, after they measure, is the real number.

How these numbers were put together

Angi national 2026 (32,752 verified projects). Southeast Angi city averages ($2,586-$3,422) run 3-26% below national. Sod/sprinkler/front/backyard ranges from Angi national pages; St. Augustine sod ($0.95-$2.40/sq ft installed) from HomeGuide.

What's included

  • Usually included: Design-light planting, beds, mulch, sod or small hardscape items, labor - scope varies widely.
  • Usually not included: Large hardscape (patios, walls), irrigation unless stated, landscape architect design fees (Angi avg ~$4,588), tree removal, drainage systems, outdoor lighting.

By type

Typical landscaping cost by type
Type Typical range
Front yard $1,500–$5,000
Full backyard renovation $15,000–$50,000
Sod installation $1,080–$3,073
Sprinkler system $1,640–$3,570
St. Augustine sod, installed, per sq ft $0.95–$2.40

What drives the cost

  • Yard size (Angi: ~$4,500-$12,000 per 1,000 sq ft of landscaped area)
  • Scope: plants/mulch refresh vs full re-grade, sod, hardscape and irrigation
  • Grass type: St. Augustine and Zoysia cost more than Bermuda or Bahia
  • Irrigation zones (~$600-$2,000 per zone; average lawn 3-5 zones)
  • Soil prep, old turf removal, drainage fixes (clay soils in GA/NC/AL)
  • Design fees and plant size/maturity

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Landscaping cost by city

Landscaping cost questions

How much does a backyard makeover cost?

A full backyard renovation runs roughly $15,000-$50,000 per Angi; a front-yard refresh is more like $1,500-$5,000.

How much does new sod cost?

Angi's 2026 national average is $2,076 (most pay $1,080-$3,073). In Tampa and Orlando averages are about $1,750-$1,800; in Atlanta and Charlotte about $2,650-$2,900.

How much is a sprinkler system?

About $2,530 on average nationally ($1,640-$3,570); Atlanta averages $2,449 per Angi.

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Sources

  1. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost? [2026 Data] · accessed 2026-10-25
  2. Angi - How Much Does Sod Installation Cost? [2026 Data] · accessed 2026-10-25
  3. Angi - How Much Does a Lawn Sprinkler System Cost? [2026 Data] · accessed 2026-10-25
  4. HomeGuide - How Much Does St. Augustine Sod Cost? (2026) · accessed 2026-10-25
  5. This Old House - Outdoor Living Trends 2025 (updated 2026-06-11; cites NKBA/NAR) · accessed 2026-10-25
  6. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Tampa, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  7. Angi - How Much Does Sod Installation Cost in Tampa, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  8. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Orlando, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  9. Angi - How Much Does Sod Installation Cost in Orlando, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  10. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Atlanta, GA? · accessed 2026-10-25
  11. Angi - How Much Does Sod Installation Cost in Atlanta, GA? · accessed 2026-10-25
  12. Angi - How Much Does a Lawn Sprinkler System Cost in Atlanta, GA? · accessed 2026-10-25
  13. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Charlotte, NC? · accessed 2026-10-25
  14. Angi - How Much Does Sod Installation Cost in Charlotte, NC? · accessed 2026-10-25
  15. Angi - How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Raleigh, NC? · accessed 2026-10-25

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Figures are third-party published estimates, not Backyardly quotes.