What should we be spending on our landscaping?

What Should You Spend on Landscaping?

A well-designed landscape is more than just a backdrop – it’s an extension of your home and your life. As a general guide, investing around 15–20% of your home's value into landscaping is considered a smart way to elevate both lifestyle and property value. Not only does it enhance the way you live, but it also adds significant value to your property over time.

But the real question is: how do you want to live?

But beyond percentages, the real value lies in how your outdoor space supports your lifestyle. Do you want a private retreat to unwind after a busy day? A space for effortless entertaining? A garden that feels alive and restorative?

At Babylon Gardens, we design with intention – balancing structure with softness, form with feeling, and importantly true function so you can carry out your life in the way you want to. We take time to understand how you live and what you need from your outdoor space, then shape it into something truly special.

The result is more than just a garden – it’s a tailored, timeless environment that makes everyday living feel extraordinary.

The nitty gritty:

Of course all jobs are very different and there are budgets and affordability to be taken into account.

However we have provided a rough guide for full site transformations

Homes valued at $1.6M–$2M
Estimated investment: $320,000–$500,000
This allows for a complete outdoor transformation – professionally designed and built gardens, paved and timber entertaining zones, built-in seating, lighting, irrigation, and lush planting. At this level, a compact pool or spa may be achievable depending on priorities and layout.

Homes valued at $2M–$3M
Estimated investment: $400,000–$750,000
At this range, we’re typically delivering fully integrated outdoor spaces including pools, high-end outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, covered dining or lounge areas, custom stonework, and feature planting. Every element is tailored to your lifestyle and architectural style.

Homes valued at $3M–$5M+
Estimated investment: $600,000–$1.25M+
Expect full outdoor living environments that may include a pool, spa, sauna, or ice bath, outdoor kitchen, architectural stone or concrete detailing, bespoke structures, advanced lighting and irrigation systems, large specimen trees, and extensive plant layering. These landscapes are often staged with seasonal change, texture, and long-term growth in mind.