Landscaping In Kansas City

The average cost to seed a lawn is $1,302. The lowest amount paid to reseed a lawn was $50, while the highest amount was $3,700. Clearly, that is a wide range.

So why would you seed a lawn? If you want to change the look and feel of your landscape or need to repair a damaged portion of your yard, then you need to reseed it.

On top of size, the type of seed and grass can affect the overall price. Additionally, if your lawn is sloped, it will add to the difficulty of the project, which of course, drives up the price.

Some of the most common types of grass include fescue, Bermuda, wheatgrass, Bahia, clover grass or a mix of all. Tall fescue can withstand plenty of activity and grows well in cool areas. Grasses like Bahia and Bermuda prefer warmer conditions and are tolerant of dryer and even drought conditions. Make sure you discuss all the options, pros and cons with your landscaper before installation begins.

Like any other home improvement project, the work does not stop after installation. However, unlike projects within the home, if you choose to ignore your landscape, everyone will notice.

Hiring a pro to handle weeds, trim trees and mow your lawn can be a good investment that doesn’t break the bank. If you went an all-inclusive route, most homeowners pay between $250 and $500 for lawn care maintenance. Of course, you could hire landscapers for individual projects as well. According to our data, mowing costs approximately $60, trimming around $200 and weeding between $12 and $40.

This is where you step up to the Big Leagues. Landscape designers are brought in to take your yard to the next level. Talented designers are able to identify the natural advantages of your specific plot and plan accordingly, blending cost-effective and benefit-rich elements that will ultimately enable you to recoup the design costs faster than you can imagine.

Nationally, the average price to hire a landscape designer is about $5,200. The range for most homeowners is between $4,200 and $6,200. However, the most in-depth projects may cost more than $10,000 to plan due to the significant number of variables at play.

For more info on why a professional landscape designer is worth the investment, please refer to our cost guide.

Any homeowner can install, update and maintain their landscape. If you’re willing to invest the time, then go at it without a professional. On the other hand, now that you have the average prices for the major landscaping projects, you have all the info you need to make a final decision.

We have more landscaping cost guides. Click here to see the average price for installing an outdoor kitchen, a pond, turf and a variety of other landscaping projects.