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If you are planning on having an average sized yard fully landscaped with basic features such as a retaining wall, turfed lawn, garden beds and an automated irrigation system then your budget shouldn't be less than $10,000. Most people have no real idea about how much blood, sweat and tears goes into landscaping a property. Reality tv shows have gone a long way to promoting the landscaping industry. Although these programs do little, if anything, to show the laborious tasks involved in construction. It takes a long time to build a quality landscape. Despite being a labour intensive trade, the cost of labour has barely increased over the last ten years. The reason for landscaping costs seeming high is partly due to more intricate designs and the continually increasing costs of materials, tools and waste disposal. You get what you pay for, so employ a professional. Only use a licensed landscaper.