Landscaping cost in Dallas, TX
Landscaping covers routine maintenance, irrigation, drainage correction, hardscape, and full front- or back-yard redesigns.
What's different about landscaping in Dallas
Water restrictions and clay soil make plant selection the whole game. Native and adapted plantings survive August; sod that needs daily watering does not. Keep grading sloped away from the slab.
Dallas labor rates sit close to the national average — typically within about 5% either way — but material and permit costs vary a lot by municipality. Storm season is the single biggest factor: roofing quotes in the weeks after a major hail event routinely run 15–25% above the same job in the fall.
Typical costs
Routine maintenance
Depends on lot size.
$120 – $250 / visit
Irrigation system
Zones drive the price.
$3,000 – $8,000
Sod installation
Grading extra.
$1.50 – $3.50 / sq ft
Full yard redesign
Plants, hardscape, lighting.
$12,000 – $25,000
Ranges reflect typical residential pricing. Dallas labor rates, permits, and access can move them.
Common questions
Where does landscaping money go furthest?
Drainage and grading first. Plants on top of a drainage problem die and take your budget with them.
Things to watch out for
- Designs with plants that aren't native or climate-appropriate — you'll replace them within two seasons.
- Maintenance contracts that auto-renew annually without a price cap.
Serving Dallas and nearby Plano, Frisco, Irving, Garland, Richardson, McKinney.
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