How much should someone pay to have seasonal color done in 2 large flower beds?

Question

There are annuals that have frozen and died and the beds need to be cleaned and have the weedstop fabric put down ....then new topsoil and mulch and about 15 flats of pansys put down . the beds are on the outter side of a large circle drive in dallas texas.
I need to know a price to pay for the labor and another for materials please.

Answer 1

So.Cal. area
My nursery prices:
1 yard topsoil $20(bulk)
1 yard eco-mulch $20 -or-1 yard redwood bark nuggets $50(bulk)
1 flat (24 plants) color $20

A yard of topsoil will cover 160 sq. ft. (10'x16') if spread 2" thick.
A yard of mulch(medium grind) will cover the same area
One plant per sq. ft.

Assuming 320 sq. ft. (10'x32')
2 yards topsoil $40
2 yards redwood nuggets $100
13 flats color $260 (yes I realize you'd be 8 plants short)
Tax @ 8% $67.20
Mixed delivery $40
Materials $507.20
Labor $600-$700 (I have a great crew and I pay them well)
I'd don't do weed cloth. Pre-emergant herbicide and mulch will keep the weeds down(I do hope you're using drip irrigation).

Answer 2

All areas have different prices for these services as well as the materials. In Dallas I would call 2 or 3 nurseries or landscaping companies and ask them to come out and give me an estimate for the whole thing. The cheapest may not be the best. Write down what you want, everything...that is important. That is what the estimate will be based on. Then get it in writing, make sure all things are listed because it is a binding contract. That means from the size, the materials, the amount of flowers and mulch amount, and prices of each, as well as labor and what it includes as well as that they leave with all trash and nothing left behind. Then you need to understand it's up to you to keep the plants watered and fertilized so they will live, inspect the flowers, make sure they have no bugs, before they plant them. Inspect the area and ask for this in the contract, before they leave so it is not left up to chance. It protects them as well as yourself.Then get references before making a decision. Call the references and go look at the work. Also ask for liability, a copy of a certificate of insurance. If someone gets hurt you don't want to get sued. So, it's involved. you can have your neighbor or neighborhood gardner do it at a reasonable price but you can't expect perfection or reliability unless you get a contract and make sure it's legal. This gives you certain rights if you aren't satisfied. Good luck.

Answer 3

With all you want done (time & material) my guess would be $1000-$1500

Answer 4

you could save a lot of money and do it yourself, otherwise you should have a regular gardening service