How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Westchester County? (2026 Guide)

Landscaping in Westchester runs 20-35% above national averages. The reasons are straightforward: labor is expensive, property expectations are high, and the rocky soil in parts of the county makes excavation work harder and more time-consuming.

The range of what people spend varies wildly. Weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot might cost $50-100 per visit. A full landscape design with a patio, plantings, and retaining wall can easily exceed $30,000. Most homeowners end up spending $3,000-8,000 per year on basic maintenance (mowing, cleanups, mulch, pruning) and then face a bigger number when they want something built.

Scarsdale landscaping bills are the highest in the county. Large properties (half acre to two acres is common), neighborhood expectations for curb appeal, and homeowners who want magazine-quality results push annual maintenance costs to $8,000-15,000 for a typical property.

Yonkers and Mount Vernon are on the other end. Smaller lots, simpler maintenance needs, and more competition among landscapers keep prices lower. Annual maintenance on a typical Yonkers property runs $2,000-4,000.

Northern Westchester towns (Katonah, Bedford, North Salem) have their own premium: larger lots mean more mowing time, and the rocky soil up there makes any digging project harder. Excavating for a patio in Bedford costs 15-30% more than the same job in White Plains because of the granite bedrock.

Mamaroneck and other Sound Shore towns have coastal considerations. Salt-tolerant plant selections, drainage management for storm surges, and deer-resistant plantings (deer are a problem across the county, but especially in waterfront areas) all affect what you're paying for.

Landscaping in Westchester follows a predictable annual cost pattern:

March-April: Spring cleanup ($300-800) plus any mulch and bed preparation ($500-2,000 depending on beds). This is also when you should book hardscape projects if you want them done before summer.

May-October: Weekly mowing season. Budget $200-400/month for basic mow-and-go service. Full-service maintenance (mowing plus weeding, pruning, fertilizing) runs $400-800/month.

November-December: Fall cleanup ($300-800) is the big seasonal expense. Properties with many deciduous trees can need 2-3 visits. Leaf removal on large properties sometimes costs more than any other single landscaping expense all year.

January-February: Snow plowing, if your landscaper offers it, runs $75-150 per visit or $500-1,500 for a seasonal contract.

Hardscape is where landscaping costs jump from four figures to five. A 300 sq ft paver patio with basic concrete pavers runs $4,500-8,000. The same patio in natural bluestone costs $6,000-12,000. Bluestone is the classic Westchester choice, and it shows up on patios all over the county.

Retaining walls are the other big-ticket item. Many Westchester properties have grade changes that need walls for usable yard space. Small walls (under 4 feet) can be built without engineering. Anything over 4 feet needs a structural engineer's stamp, which adds $1,500-3,000 to the project before a single block is laid.

Drainage is the hidden hardscape cost. If your yard doesn't drain properly, a patio will make the problem worse. French drains, regrading, and catch basins can add $2,000-6,000 to a patio project. A good landscaper will bring this up. A bad one will build the patio and let you deal with the puddles.