One thing about landscape quotes is that they are rarely inexpensive, especially in Northern Utah. In general, a landscape quote includes your plant costs but also a lot of the unwritten value that your landscaping team provides. Naturally, the best way to ensure fair pricing is to understand what goes into your quote.
But how do you know if you’re being quoted fairly? Whether you’re a homeowner planning your yard or a contractor managing a large project, understanding how to read and compare a landscape estimate can save you time and money.
This guide by Glover Nursery explains what a landscape quote includes, how pricing is determined, and what to look for in a detailed estimate, whether you’re shopping retail or are a contractor putting together a bid for your customer.
What Makes up a Landscape Quote?
A landscape quote is a detailed summary of all the materials, plants, soils, hard goods, and estimated labor hours needed to complete your project. It also includes a short job description outlining what will happen during the project. Beyond pricing, a good quote helps you understand exactly what you’re paying for and what services are included.
For homeowners, the quote helps visualize where the budget is going and whether adjustments are needed before installation begins. For contractors, it serves as a foundation for estimating labor, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring costs align with client expectations.
Here is a typical cost breakdown of a landscape quote:
- Material costs: Pricing varies depending on the vendor and seasonal availability. This list should include itemization for all parts that will go into the finished project. Examples might include: plant list, irrigation system parts, patio pavers, etc.. Delivery fees and custom orders can also add to total expenses.
- Tools and equipment: Includes specialized tools, machinery, and fuel costs required to complete the project efficiently.
- Contractor margin: Covers labor, time, coordination, and professional expertise to ensure high-quality results and reliable project management.
Disclaimer: Glover Nursery provides quotes for plant material costs only, and they’re primarily intended as a benchmark to help homeowners gauge their budget.
Plant materials are just one of the three main cost factors mentioned above. Your total project cost may increase significantly once the other two are included. We strongly recommend speaking directly with your landscaper to receive a complete and accurate quote for your project.
Getting a Quote for Homeowners
If you’re a homeowner planning a DIY landscape project and need a lot of plant material ready, Glover Nursery can help clear up most of the material costs.
The best way to begin navigating your quote is by creating a clear plant list or concept plan. You can work with our design team to create a plan. Or, if you have a landscaper you work with, they can provide this for you. Alternatively, you can prepare the list yourself if you have a plan for what you want to plant.
If you’re going to handle most of the work by yourself, labor costs will be minimal. If you already own the necessary tools or know where to rent them, your main concern will be material costs.
Our quote form functions similarly to our Plant Diagnostic service. It’s simple, free, and carries no obligation to purchase. You can use it to calculate your material costs accurately and make informed decisions before buying.
How to Get a Plant Material Quote
Upload your plant list, and our staff will review current stock and email your estimate within a few business days. If you choose to move forward with purchasing, we will happily pull all the material from our inventory and hold it for you to pick up.
For added convenience, we do offer delivery service for an additional fee. If you would also like help planting trees or large shrubs, we offer installation services for those items. Details on those service options can be found here.
Factors that Influence Plant Pricing
If you requested multiple quotes from other vendors, you may notice some differences in pricing. That variation’s completely
Easily Gauge Landscape Quote Prices with Glover Nursery
Hopefully, planning for your landscape design shouldn’t be complicated anymore with our guide.
If you’re ready to start planning your next landscape project, submit your plant list through our quote form today. It’s free, no-obligation, and we always offer a fair price (which might be even less if you have an approved wholesale account with us) for our plants.
