Landscaping cost in Nashville, TN
Landscaping covers routine maintenance, irrigation, drainage correction, hardscape, and full front- or back-yard redesigns.
What's different about landscaping in Nashville
Pricing for landscaping work in Nashville tracks close to national averages, but availability tightens in the weeks after major storms. Get more than one quote and make sure each one covers the same scope before you compare numbers.
Nashville labor runs near or slightly above the national average, with excavation-heavy work above average because of rock. Confirm whether rock removal is included or billed separately.
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. Nashville 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 Nashville and nearby Franklin, Murfreesboro, Brentwood, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Mount Juliet.
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