Garden Cost Calculator

Create a practical budget for your garden refresh. Add the areas and materials you expect to use, enter local prices, and combine plants, soil, mulch, hardscaping, labour, and delivery into one planning estimate.

Garden-specific budgetFree · no sign-upCustom currencyContingency included

Build your garden budget

Enter your own estimated costs in one currency. Use 0 for anything you don't need.

Currency symbol or code

Display only; no currency conversion.

Contingency allowance

Plants, trees & seedsPlant extras

Soil, compost & amendmentsMulch & ground cover

Pavers, gravel & edgingWatering / irrigation

Labour / installationDelivery / transport

Tools / equipment rentalOther costs / permits

Optional total budget

Compare your estimate with this target.

Project name (optional)

Planning note: Prices vary by region, season, plant size, material quality, delivery distance, and site conditions. Use current local prices or written quotes. This tool does not include tax unless you add it to a relevant line item.

How the garden estimate works

The calculator adds your entered costs for plants, soil, mulch, hardscaping, watering, labour, delivery, tools, and other expenses. It then applies the selected contingency to the subtotal and compares the estimated total with your optional budget.

Frequently asked questions

What should I include in a garden budget?

Consider plants, soil, compost, mulch, edging, pavers or gravel, watering supplies, labour, delivery, equipment hire, and any project-specific fees.

Does this calculate quantities of soil or mulch?

No. It totals costs you enter. Use the relevant Leaf & Lodge material calculators to estimate quantities, then enter supplier prices here.

Does the currency field convert prices?

No. It changes the displayed symbol or code only. Enter every line item in the same currency.