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Typical landscaping pricing
- Lawn installation$1,200 – $8,500
- Mulching$300 – $1,800
- Hardscaping (patio/walkway)$4,000 – $20,000
- Retaining wall$3,500 – $18,000
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Holly Springs landscaping cost guide
What homeowners actually pay for the most common landscaping jobs, and what moves the number up or down.
| Job | Typical range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn installation | $1,200 – $8,500 | Sod or hydroseed, grading and irrigation prep. |
| Mulching | $300 – $1,800 | Per season; bed area, edging and mulch type. |
| Hardscaping (patio/walkway) | $4,000 – $20,000 | Pavers vs. concrete, base prep, drainage. |
| Retaining wall | $3,500 – $18,000 | Height and engineering drive cost per face foot. |
| Full landscape design | $12,000 – $60,000+ | Plan, plantings, hardscape and lighting phases. |
How landscaping pricing works
Square footage
Almost every landscaping line item is priced per square or face foot, so measured area is the biggest driver.
Site access & grade
Steep slopes, narrow gates and poor drainage add machine time, base material and engineering.
Material choice
Sod vs. seed, pavers vs. stamped concrete, and plant maturity can swing a budget by 2–3x.
Phasing
Splitting a design into phases keeps cash flow sane without paying twice for mobilization.
Why comparing contractors pays
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Quotes for the same job routinely differ by 30–40%. Knowing the fair range tells you which bid is padded and which is too cheap to be real.
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Catch missing scope
A low bid often skips permits, haul-away or base prep. Line-item ranges make those omissions obvious before you sign.
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Landscaping service in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is mostly 2000s-and-newer construction on generous lots, so system size and yard square footage drive most estimates.
ZIP codes covered: 27540
Landscaping questions, answered
Can you price a project I haven't measured?+−
Yes — give us your property size and desired features and we'll return a realistic budget band. A site visit sharpens it.
Sod or seed?+−
Sod costs more per square foot but gives an instant lawn. Seed is cheaper and slower, and needs a good watering window.
Do retaining walls need engineering?+−
Most jurisdictions require a stamped design above about 4 feet, which adds cost but prevents far more expensive failures.
When should I book?+−
Spring and early fall book out fastest. Pricing is usually softest in late fall and winter.
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