How Much Does Landscaping Cost in North Texas

The honest answer: it depends on what you need done. But that's a cop-out, so here are real numbers from projects we've done across Dallas, Plano, McKinney, and Frisco.

Weekly Lawn Maintenance

Basic weekly service (mow, edge, blow) runs $35 to $65 per visit for a standard residential yard. Bigger lots or properties with a lot of detailed edging push that higher. Most of our customers land around $45 per visit for a typical 5,000 to 8,000 square foot yard.

That covers mowing, string trimming along fences and beds, and blowing off driveways and sidewalks.

Sod Installation

Sod itself costs $0.30 to $0.60 per square foot depending on the variety. Bermuda is cheapest. St. Augustine and Zoysia cost a bit more. Labor for installation (including soil prep, tilling, and grading) adds another $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot.

For a typical 3,000 square foot front yard, you're looking at $2,400 to $4,800 all-in with soil prep. We've done full-yard sod replacements for $3,500 on the low end and $8,000+ for larger properties in Prosper and Lucas where the lots are bigger.

Mulch and Flower Beds

Fresh mulch runs about $50 to $75 per cubic yard installed. Most front yard beds need 3 to 6 yards. A typical mulch refresh with bed cleanup and edging costs $300 to $600 for a standard home.

If you want seasonal flowers planted too, add $150 to $400 depending on how many flats you want. Pansies in winter, petunias in summer. We usually plant in groups of 36 to 72 for a full look.

Stone Edging

This is where costs vary the most. Simple river rock borders run $8 to $15 per linear foot. Flagstone or limestone edging is $15 to $30 per linear foot. A 50-foot front bed border in limestone with installation typically costs $1,000 to $1,800.

Sprinkler System Install

A new sprinkler system for a standard residential lot in DFW runs $2,500 to $5,000. Larger properties or smart controller upgrades push it toward $6,000 to $8,000. Repairs are much cheaper. A broken head is $75 to $150. A valve replacement is $150 to $300. Pipe leaks depend on the location and depth.

Tree Trimming

Small ornamental trees: $150 to $300 each. Medium shade trees (crepe myrtles, oaks under 30 feet): $300 to $600. Large oaks or pecans that need a bucket truck: $800 to $2,000+. We don't do the huge removals ourselves but can handle trimming and shaping on most residential trees.

French Drains

French drain installation runs $25 to $50 per linear foot in DFW. A typical 30-foot run from the back of the house to the street costs $750 to $1,500 including the drain pipe, gravel, and landscape fabric. Foundation drainage systems that wrap around part of the house run $3,000 to $6,000.

One thing we tell every customer: get multiple quotes. Seriously. Call three companies, compare prices and what's included. We're confident in our pricing because we do the work ourselves. No subcontractors, no markups on top of markups.