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УкраїнськаGarden design price list 2026: concept, full design and landscaping
indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index
A garden design for an area of up to around 500 to 800 m² costs a median of PLN 2,000 at landscape architecture studios, typically PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000. The simplest concepts start at PLN 1,000, while premium designs cost up to PLN 4,000. Landscaping is a separate expense, with a median of 275 PLN/m².
At a glance (as at 5 October 2026)
- A garden design for an area of up to around 800 m² usually costs PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000 at design studios, while the median from 5 price lists is PLN 2,000.
- The cheapest concept designs for small gardens start at PLN 1,000, while premium designs cost up to PLN 4,000.
- According to gardening company price lists, creating a garden from scratch costs a median of 275 PLN/m², typically 240 ‑ 275 PLN/m².
- A seeded lawn usually costs 19 ‑ 33 PLN/m², while supplied and laid turf costs around 50 PLN/m².
- A 500 m² garden landscaped at the median price-list rate costs around PLN 138,000, many times more than the design alone.
A new house, a bare plot and a question: hire a landscape architect or plant by instinct? A garden design costs a fraction of the landscaping itself and helps prevent the most expensive mistakes: moving trees, digging up the lawn to install irrigation and choosing plants that will not survive their first winter. We have collected price lists from design studios and landscaping companies to show how much a design costs and how much the entire garden costs.
How much does a landscape architect charge for a garden design?
A landscape architect most often charges PLN 2,000 for designing a garden of up to around 500 to 800 m², and half of the price lists fall within the range of PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000. This is the median from 5 public price lists published by studios and industry articles collected by indekscen.pl. The cheapest concepts for small gardens start at PLN 1,000, while premium studios charge up to PLN 4,000 or more.
The price depends on four factors:
- Garden area. Studios charge a fixed rate for a size bracket, for example up to 300 m², up to 500 m² or from 500 to 800 m².
- Scope of the design. A concept alone is the cheapest option, full documentation with a planting plan and technical drawings costs more, and 3D visualisations carry an additional charge.
- Studio segment. The difference between a local designer and a renowned studio can be severalfold.
- Region. Rates are higher in large cities.
Details, quotations from price lists and dates are available at garden design.
„Za małe ogrody do 500 m2 (jeśli projektem mają zająć się architekci krajobrazu) należy liczyć się z kosztem rzędu 1000 zł za projekt.”
mgprojekt.com.pl, 2026, source
„Mały ogród do 300 m² – od 2 500 do 4 000 zł za projekt koncepcyjny, do 6 000 zł za pełną dokumentację z wizualizacjami 3D”
Ogrody Romanowscy, 2026, source
„Projekt koncepcyjny – obejmuje opracowanie inwentaryzacji terenu, przygotowanie koncepcji projektu ogrodu przedstawionej w formie moodboardu. Jest to plansza z | Ceny projektu koncepcyjnego rozpoczynają się od 2000 PLN”
Strefa Zieleni (Lublin), source
„500 – 800 m2, 1670 zł + VAT: 23%”
architekt-ogrodu.pl, source
What does a garden design include?
A concept garden design usually includes a site survey, a landscaping concept, often presented as a mood board with visual inspiration, and plant selection. A more comprehensive design also includes a detailed planting plan showing the number and placement of plants, technical drawings and a schedule of materials.
What a garden design does not usually include:
- Landscaping. Planting, lawns and paths are quoted separately by the landscaping company.
- Supervision of the work. Visits by the architect while the garden is being landscaped cost extra.
- Irrigation design. This is a separate item in most price lists.
When comparing quotes, ask each studio for a list of the elements included in the price. An offer for PLN 1,000 and one for PLN 4,000 may cover entirely different scopes of work.
Garden design price per m2: how do studios calculate it?
Garden design is rarely priced per m². Studios more often charge a fixed rate for an area bracket, such as one price for a garden from 500 to 800 m². As a result, the price per metre decreases as the garden becomes larger: designs for a 300 m² and a 700 m² garden may cost a similar amount because they fall within the same bracket.
If a studio quotes a price per m², calculate the cost for the entire garden and compare it with the median of PLN 2,000. Large gardens of more than 1000 m² and designs with full construction documentation cost considerably more. According to the price lists of full-service companies, the design alone for such a garden costs around PLN 11,300.
How much does creating a garden cost in 2026?
According to gardening company price lists, creating a garden from scratch costs a median of 275 PLN/m², typically 240 ‑ 275 PLN/m². This rate covers basic gardening work: soil cultivation, plants, a lawn and irrigation. Construction work such as walls, fences, driveways and drainage increases the price per metre, while swimming pools, pergolas and outdoor kitchens are separate items.
Examples for gardens of different sizes, based on the median and typical range in contractors’ price lists:
| Garden area | Landscaping at the median | Typical landscaping range |
|---|---|---|
| 200 m² | PLN 55,000 | PLN 48,000 ‑ 55,000 |
| 500 m² | PLN 138,000 | PLN 120,000 ‑ 138,000 |
| 800 m² | PLN 220,000 | PLN 192,000 ‑ 220,000 |
The design is an additional expense, typically PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000. It is clear that the design accounts for only a small part of the total budget, and a good design can reduce landscaping costs by specifying the quantities of plants and materials in advance.
| Service | Median | Typically | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden design | PLN 2,000 | PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000 | 5 |
| Creating a garden from scratch | 275 PLN/m² | 240 ‑ 275 PLN/m² | 3 |
| Laying a lawn | 21 PLN/m² | 19 ‑ 33 PLN/m² | 5 |
Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.
How much do a lawn and irrigation cost in a new garden?
According to price lists, laying a seeded lawn costs a median of 21 PLN/m², typically 19 ‑ 33 PLN/m², including ground preparation and materials. Supplied and laid turf costs around 50 PLN/m². A 200 m² seeded lawn costs around PLN 4,200.
It is worth including automatic irrigation in the garden design before the lawn is laid. Pipes and sprinklers are installed in the ground before sowing seed or laying turf. Adding irrigation to an established lawn means digging it up and laying it again. We do not yet have a separate median price for irrigation design, but it appears as an additional item in studio price lists.
Is a free or online garden design worthwhile?
A free online garden design from an app or AI generator is useful for inspiration and for sketching the layout of paths and flower beds. It cannot replace a site survey, which assesses sunlight, soil, gradients and existing trees, all of which determine whether the plants will survive.
Cheaper alternatives to a full design:
- A concept alone instead of full documentation. You pay closer to PLN 1,000 and select the plants with help from a nursery.
- A garden consultation. Some studios offer a one-off visit to discuss the layout instead of preparing a complete design.
- A design for only part of the garden, such as the area in front of the house or a flower bed beside the patio.
- A free design from a nursery or contractor, if you buy plants from them or commission the landscaping. Ask whether you will own the design.
How can you create a garden cheaply?
The cheapest way to create a garden is in stages: begin with the design and groundwork, then add the lawn and irrigation, followed by planting and decorative elements in subsequent seasons. This spreads out the cost, which at the median of 275 PLN/m² reaches around PLN 138,000 for a 500 m² garden.
Practical tips to avoid overpaying:
- Smaller plants instead of large specimens. Young shrubs and perennials cost a fraction of the price of large ones, and after two or three seasons the difference disappears.
- A seeded lawn instead of turf, if you can wait a few weeks. The difference is 21 PLN/m² compared with around 50 PLN/m².
- Combine groundwork and paths with house construction, while machinery is still on the plot.
- Ask for a total price, rather than an hourly rate for a gardener.
If you are also planning a patio or fence, we compare prices in the articles which patio is the cheapest and panel fencing price. We cover lawn maintenance costs in grass cutting price list.
What should you ask an architect before commissioning a design?
Before commissioning a garden design, ask the architect five questions, as the answers will determine whether a price within the PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000 range is good value for you:
- How many site visits are included in the price and whether the site survey includes land measurements.
- How many concept versions you will receive and how much each additional revision costs.
- What format the design will be supplied in: PDF drawings, a plant list with quantities or visualisations.
- Whether the design accounts for the landscaping budget, meaning whether the architect will select plants and materials to match the amount you want to spend.
- Whether you can commission any company to carry out the work, or whether the design is tied to the studio’s contractor.
What is missing from other garden design price lists?
Online price lists usually present the offer of a single studio in one city. We compare prices from several studios and landscaping companies, provide the median, typical range and lowest and highest prices, and include a source and date for each one. This makes it easier to assess whether the quote you have received reflects market prices. We do not yet have local medians for cities for this service.
More prices for garden work are available in the garden category.
The prices in this article come from public price lists published by design studios and gardening companies, as well as industry articles, as at 5 October 2026. Each price has a source, date and verbatim quotation on the service page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a year-round flower bed design cost?
Osobnej mediany dla samej rabaty nie mamy. Projekt rabaty to mniejszy zakres niż projekt całego ogrodu, więc powinien kosztować mniej niż typowe PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000 za cały ogród. Zapytaj pracownię o wycenę za sam projekt nasadzeń.
How much does a front garden design cost?
Projekt małego ogrodu frontowego mieści się zwykle w dolnej części cenników, blisko PLN 1,000, bo pracownie liczą cenę od powierzchni. Pełny projekt z wizualizacjami podnosi cenę nawet przy małej działce.
Is an irrigation design included in the garden design price?
Zwykle nie. Projekt nawadniania to w cennikach osobna pozycja, doliczana do ceny projektu ogrodu, którego mediana wynosi PLN 2,000. Warto go zamówić razem, bo rury układa się przed trawnikiem.
Is an architect's supervision of garden landscaping charged separately?
Tak, nadzór nad realizacją to osobna, dodatkowa usługa, nieujęta w cenie projektu (PLN 1,670 ‑ 3,000). Pracownie liczą go zwykle za wizytę albo ryczałtem.
How much does turf cost for a new garden?
Trawnik z rolki z materiałem i montażem kosztuje według cenników około 50 PLN/m². Trawnik z siewu jest tańszy, mediana 21 PLN/m².
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Every amount quoted in the article has a source, date and verbatim quote from the price list on the service page.
Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.
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