Estimated Cost for a Custom Garden with Fruit Trees, Vegetables, and Hardscape

Ballpark for a garden with 5 fruit trees, vegetable patch, stone enclosure, fire pit, and seating in Orange County, CA.

Southeast Baseline

$7,000–$10,000 for similar scope in the Southeast.

California Premium

Labor, materials, and permits in OC typically run 30–50% higher. Expect $10,000–$15,000+.

Variables That Change Cost

• Tree size (15 gal vs. 48 in box).
• Stone type (flagstone vs. veneer vs. boulders).
• Fire pit (prefab vs. custom masonry).
• Irrigation, lighting, soil prep, access.

Next Step

Get 3 design-build quotes with detailed specs. A vague description yields a vague estimate.