Cost to landscape a front yard in Lansing, MI
Updated 2026
Estimate Breakdown
Add all required items to calculate the estimated cost for the completed work.
material
Sod Installation
$0.70
×
350.00
SF
$0.70
×
350.00
SF
$245.00
Plants and Shrubs
$45.00
×
65.00
EA
$45.00
×
65.00
EA
$2,925.00
Landscaping Materials
$2.00
×
250.00
SF
$2.00
×
250.00
SF
$500.00
Irrigation System
$2.00
×
550.00
SF
$2.00
×
550.00
SF
$1,100.00
Equipment Rental
$300.00
×
52.00
DAY
$300.00
×
52.00
DAY
$15,600.00
labor
Landscaping Labor
$65.00
×
24.00
HRS
$65.00
×
24.00
HRS
$1,560.00
Site Preparation Labor
$65.00
×
8.00
HRS
$65.00
×
8.00
HRS
$520.00
$22,450.00
$4,490.00
Finish Level
Project Size
SF
Contractor Markup:
%
Avg. cost in Lansing, MI
$26,940.00
Avg. cost per SF:
$53.88
Contractor Markup:
$4,490.00
The cost of landscaping a front yard varies between $6.04/SF and $14.02/SF. The price depends on the chosen materials (sod vs. seed, type of plants, mulch vs. rock), irrigation requirements, hardscaping elements, and the existing yard condition. Design complexity, soil preparation needs, and drainage solutions can significantly impact the final cost.
Planting and site preparation
The listed package includes sod, plants and shrubs, mulch or rock, edging, soil amendments, irrigation, labor, and equipment. Review those selections against the landscape plan instead of assuming every yard needs the entire package.
Material choices and yard condition
Sod versus seed, plant selections, mulch versus rock, and irrigation requirements change the scope. Existing vegetation, grading, soil preparation, and drainage needs affect how much work comes before planting.
Define work beyond planting
Confirm the planting area, irrigation coverage, and site access. Hardscaping and drainage solutions are mentioned as cost factors but are not fully defined by the listed planting items; describe that work separately when needed.
