How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Ireland?
LandArt prices landscaping at project level, not by the hour or per square metre. A design, build and planting project, combining hard landscaping with a full planting scheme, typically costs €10,000–€200,000 depending on garden size: from €10,000–€50,000 for a small courtyard garden up to €40,000–€200,000 for a large garden. A planting-only project, with no hard landscaping, starts from €2,000 and can run up to €150,000.
Landscaping costs in Ireland are hard to pin down online: figures are scattered, often outdated, quoted by the hour or square metre, or based on a single competitor's table. That's not how LandArt prices a project. We don't quote hourly rates or per-square-metre figures, and we only carry out hard landscaping, such as patios, decking and walls, as part of a complete design, build and planting project, never as a standalone job. This guide sets out our current 2026 Irish euro costs by project type, and explains what drives the price. It's written by LandArt, a Dublin design-build landscaping practice that prices and delivers projects of every size across the city.
Landscaping Cost by Project Type
Every landscaping project we quote falls into one of two categories, priced as a fixed figure for the whole job rather than by the hour or square metre.
1. Design, Build & Planting Projects
Hard landscaping, such as patios, decking, walls and structures, combined with a full planting scheme. We deliver these together, never hard landscaping alone.
Complete design, build and planting of a compact courtyard or small garden.
Full landscaping of a typical Dublin suburban garden, hard and soft landscaping combined.
High-specification landscaping of a large garden, with premium materials, features and an extensive planting scheme.
2. Planting-Only Projects
A landscaping project focused entirely on planting, with no hard landscaping involved.
From a modest border and lawn refresh to an extensive planting scheme across a large garden.
See our garden landscaping pillar guide for the full service breakdown: Garden Landscaping Dublin.
What Affects Landscaping Cost?
- Which project type fits your garden: whether you need hard landscaping at all is the first factor; if your existing paving and structures are fine, a planting-only project is the more cost-effective route.
- Scope of hard landscaping: within a design, build and planting project, the amount of paving, walls and structures is the biggest driver of where in the range you land.
- Materials: natural stone and porcelain cost more than concrete; composite decking more than timber.
- Garden size: larger areas need more materials, planting and labour.
- Site access and groundworks: difficult access, levelling and drainage add cost.
- Design complexity: bespoke features, curves, levels and structures cost more than simple layouts.
Why We Price by Project, Not by the Hour or Square Metre
We don't quote landscaping by the hour or per square metre, and we don't price hard landscaping as a standalone item. Landscaping work involves too many interacting factors, groundworks, materials, access, design complexity, for an hourly or per-metre rate to give you a reliable figure, and it puts the cost risk on you rather than us. Instead, every project is assessed on site and quoted as a single fixed figure for the whole job, whether that's a full design, build and planting project or a planting-only scheme. That gives you cost certainty from the outset.
What Is the Most Budget-Friendly Way to Landscape a Garden?
The cheapest landscaping is rarely the lowest quote: it's the one that's done right the first time. A very low price often means cut corners on groundworks or materials that fail and have to be redone. Real value comes from a considered design, quality build, and choosing the right project type for what your garden actually needs.
If your existing hard landscaping is sound, a planting-only project from €2,000 can transform the garden without any build cost. Where hard landscaping is needed, choose the smallest design, build and planting band that fits your garden, and consider phasing the work over time. Choose materials wisely: mid-range paving laid well beats premium stone laid badly. Design once and build right, since a good design avoids the expensive rework that inflates DIY jobs. Use one team: a design-build firm is more efficient than managing separate designers and contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does landscaping cost in Ireland?
With LandArt, a design, build and planting project, combining hard landscaping with a full planting scheme, typically costs €10,000–€200,000 depending on garden size: €10,000–€50,000 for a small courtyard, €20,000–€90,000 for a small/medium garden, or €40,000–€200,000 for a large garden. A planting-only project, with no hard landscaping, starts from €2,000 and can run up to €150,000. We price every project as a fixed figure, not by the hour or square metre. -
Do you charge an hourly rate for landscaping?
No. LandArt doesn't quote by the hour or per square metre. Every project is assessed on site and priced as a single fixed figure for the whole job, whether that's a design, build and planting project or a planting-only scheme. This gives you cost certainty from the outset rather than an open-ended arrangement. -
What is the most budget-friendly way to landscape a garden?
If your existing hard landscaping doesn't need replacing, a planting-only project, starting from €2,000, is usually the most budget-friendly route. Where hard landscaping is needed, choosing the smallest design, build and planting band that suits your garden, phasing the work over time, and getting the design right first all help a budget go further. -
Is it cheaper to landscape a garden yourself?
DIY landscaping can save on labour for simple tasks, but for anything involving groundworks, drainage, paving or structures, professional work is usually better value in the long run. DIY mistakes, such as poor drainage, uneven paving and failed foundations, are expensive to put right, and a professional result lasts far longer and adds more value to the property.
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