Landscaping costs vs. house costs

[JBob]

If I buy a house for $200,000 and it has no landscaping, how much should I budget for bushes and flowers to dress it up? Is there a set amount one can plan on?

 

[Zappa]

My dad always said about 3 percent for landscape.
$200,000 house at 3% would be about $6000.

 

[JBob]

Wow, that seems like a lot. Would that include labor and mulch and all?

 

[Zappa]

Wow, that seems like a lot. Would that include labor and mulch and all?

I would think so. a couple thousand for plants. couple thousand labor and some money for hardscape.
It would make you a great landscape.
Of course, you could shop hard for plants and DIY and save some money, for sure. Or do it in stages as you can pay for it.

 

[adele]

if you hire a good professional landscape designer, you can have a really gorgeous landscape for less money than you would think.

 

[Zappa]

if you hire a good professional landscape designer, you can have a really gorgeous landscape for less money than you would think.

I agree. A pro who works full-time with shape, seasonal colors, textures, and knows their plants can produce a great scheme.

 

[Barista]

I worked for a landscaper for a couple of summers when I was in school. It is hard work and they don't make a lot of money for it.

 

[Frances Farmer]

I worked for a landscaper for a couple of summers when I was in school. It is hard work and they don't make a lot of money for it.

It is really hard work and you only get a day off when it rains. My brother did it two summers, too.

 

[JBob]

Sounds like sweatin for equity for Jbob......

 

[Trooper]

Sounds like sweatin for equity for Jbob......

You can do a great job with planning, and you will save a lot of money. Don't try to do it all in one weekend!

 

[He's got game]

Wow! Six Grand? Really?

 

[Johnysam]

A landscaping project can cost you anywhere between $5,000 to over $100,000. While deciding on a budget keep in mind that investing in professional landscaping will greatly add to the value of your home. I must also share a general rule of thumb is to spend 10% of your home's value on landscaping.

 

[Chuck Finley]

I would think so. a couple thousand for plants. couple thousand labor and some money for hardscape.
It would make you a great landscape.
Of course, you could shop hard for plants and DIY and save some money, for sure. Or do it in stages as you can pay for it.

if you hire a good professional landscape designer, you can have a really gorgeous landscape for less money than you would think.

^^^^^^
Both are right on the money! A good plan will get you great bang for your buck.

 

[Chuck Finley]

A landscaping project can cost you anywhere between $5,000 to over $100,000. While deciding on a budget keep in mind that investing in professional landscaping will greatly add to the value of your home. I must also share a general rule of thumb is to spend 10% of your home's value on landscaping.

You had me right up to the "10%" rule of thumb.
$20,000 in landscaping on a $200,000 house? I don't think so.

 

[Avril]

You had me right up to the "10%" rule of thumb.
$20,000 in landscaping on a $200,000 house? I don't think so.

I agree!! More like two or 3 percent.

 

[rabbit]

i agree too. $6000 landscaping on a 200000 dollar home is plenty.

 

[rabbit]

You had me right up to the "10%" rule of thumb.
$20,000 in landscaping on a $200,000 house? I don't think so.

yes. that is crazy money for the average owner.

 

[The Turk]

You had me right up to the "10%" rule of thumb.
$20,000 in landscaping on a $200,000 house? I don't think so.

Crazeeeeee for sure.

 

[Alexis Cooper]

if you hire a good professional landscape designer, you can have a really gorgeous landscape for less money than you would think.

I agree with you. A good professional landscape designer will do it at less money.

 

[Mike Jaquish]

Landscaping is such a contribution to the curb appeal and initial perception of the property, it's smart to make a reasonable investment.
10%? That is way over the top.