Landscaping Cost in Nashville (2026)
Average cost in Nashville
$5,000 – $125,000
$5 – $15 per sq ft
In Nashville, the average is $37,050 and most projects cost between $5,000 and $125,000, or about $5 – $15 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 6 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and site prep
65%
Plants, stone, mulch, and sod
25%
3D renderings and site analysis
7%
City permits and HOA approvals
3%
Sales Tax at 7%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Sod or seed lawn
- Garden bed preparation
- Mulch & edging
- Shrubs & perennials (basic)
- Grading & soil prep
- Labor
Typically Excludes
- Hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls)
- Irrigation system
- Mature tree planting
- Outdoor lighting
- Fencing
Based on landscaping a standard 2,000 sq ft front or back yard.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Nashville
Likely range $16,673 – $81,510
- Labor65%$24,083
- Materials25%$9,263
- Design & Planning7%$2,594
- Permits & Fees3%$1,112
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$37,050
Standard (design + planting)
$59,280
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$88,920
Calibrated to 6 researched sources for Nashville. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$33,682
Today
$37,050
Landscaping in Nashville is ↑ 10.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $3,368 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Nashville
Verified providersJML Landscape Management Inc
5916 Robertson Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
40 reviews
Gardens of Babylon Landscapes
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
708 reviews
Park View Lawn Care and Landscape
3833 Saunders Ave, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
158 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
A standard industry rule of thumb for Nashville is to budget approximately 10% of your home's total value. For a $600,000 home, a $60,000 landscape budget is considered appropriate for a full transformation.
Nashville's heavy red clay soil often requires significant amendments and drainage solutions. Homeowners should budget an additional $2 to $5 per square foot for soil conditioning and French drains to prevent water pooling.
Most softscaping does not require a permit, but structural changes like retaining walls over 4 feet require a permit costing between $200 and $500. Standard deck or patio permits in Nashville are approximately $91.
General landscaping crews in the Nashville area charge between $50 and $75 per hour per person, while specialized hardscape or master stoneworkers can cost $100 to $150 per hour.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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