What Garden Design Quiz

A small yard redesign costs $3,000 to $7,000 for basic planting and lawn work according to HomeAdvisor data. Medium yard projects with a patio or deck added run $7,000 to $20,000. A full landscape transformation including hardscaping, drainage, lighting, and planting costs $20,000 to $75,000 or more. Hardscaping components like patios add $15 to $25 per square foot to the project total.

A low maintenance yard relies on hardscaping such as patios and gravel paths, evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning, artificial turf or native groundcover instead of lawn, and automated drip irrigation to eliminate hand watering. According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, low-maintenance designs reduce ongoing yard care time by 60 to 80% compared to traditional lawn-dominant designs.

You answer 8 questions about your yard size, sun exposure, maintenance willingness, usage (entertaining, kids, pets), and style preferences. The quiz recommends the yard design approach best suited to your space and lifestyle.

The quiz has 8 questions covering your yard conditions including sun exposure, maintenance time available, primary usage such as entertaining or children, budget range, and aesthetic goals. It takes under 2 minutes and produces a specific design direction recommendation.

Yes. Retake the yard design quiz with different budget inputs to compare a full landscape transformation against a lower-cost phased approach. Priorities evolve with life stage, a young family yard differs significantly from an entertaining-focused design for the same property.

Recommendations are based on US landscaping conditions and common design principles. They consider your climate zone, soil type indicators, sun exposure, and maintenance capacity to suggest a practical design approach, from low-maintenance hardscape to entertainer yards.

Professional landscaping costs $4,000 to $20,000 for a full yard design and installation according to HomeAdvisor data. Basic lawn care runs $100 to $300 per month while hardscaping like patios and retaining walls adds $15 to $30 per square foot. Landscaping recoups 100 to 150% of its cost in curb appeal value making it one of the few home improvements that can return more than you invest.

Basic yard landscaping costs $3,000-8,000 for a small to medium yard. A full redesign with patio, planting, and features costs $8,000-25,000+. Ongoing lawn and yard maintenance costs $50-100 per visit for a standard property, typically biweekly.

Porcelain tile is the most durable option for wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, with a rated lifespan of 50 or more years according to Consumer Reports testing.

Moving a home in the US costs $15,000-$40,000 in realtor commissions, closing costs, title insurance, and moving expenses alone. A major renovation such as an addition or attic conversion costs $50,000-$150,000 but adds significant value.

Annual client retention of 60 to 70% is the US salon industry average according to Professional Beauty Association data. Top-performing salons retain 80% or more of clients year over year by combining consistent technical quality with a proactive rebooking culture at checkout.

Ten areas: HVAC servicing, plumbing condition, electrical inspection, roof condition, gutter maintenance, pest control, fire safety equipment, major appliances, exterior condition, and seasonal maintenance habits.