Local directory
Landscaper near me
357 landscaping companies across 7 states, listed from public business data. Use the directory to build a shortlist, then vet each company before anyone digs.
Updated November 2026
Metro directories
Houston, TX
43 companies · 39 websites
Chicago, IL
40 companies · 35 websites
Dallas, TX
39 companies · 38 websites
San Antonio, TX
39 companies · 35 websites
San Diego, CA
37 companies · 36 websites
Philadelphia, PA
36 companies · 29 websites
Los Angeles, CA
35 companies · 29 websites
Phoenix, AZ
34 companies · 32 websites
New York, NY
30 companies · 30 websites
Jacksonville, FL
24 companies · 21 websites
How to vet a landscaper in five steps
- Match the company to the work. A maintenance crew that mows 200 lawns may not build a retaining wall. Ask for two recent projects of the same type and size, and look at them.
- Check licence and insurance. Ask for the licence number where the work requires one, a certificate of insurance for general liability, and workers' compensation. Call the insurer if the certificate looks generic.
- Give everyone the same brief. Area in square feet, what stays, what goes, drainage problems, access width, plant preferences and budget. Written, not verbally.
- Compare line items. Plant sizes, soil volumes, disposal, irrigation, permits, labour days, warranty. A low total with a thin scope is not a lower price.
- Put it in a contract. Payment schedule, start and finish dates, change-order rate, cleanup, plant warranty and who pulls permits. Read the cancellation and delay clauses.
Full checklist: how to choose a landscaper. Questions to ask: 12 questions before you sign.
Red flags
Cash-only, no contract
A company that will not put scope and payment terms in writing is not cheaper. It is uninsured risk with your name on it.
A price before a site visit
Access, slope, soil and drainage decide the price. A phone quote is a guess, and the guess will be revised after the crew arrives.
Pressure to decide today
“This price is only good today” is a sales tactic. Plants and crews are not perishable in an afternoon.
FAQ
How do I find a good landscaper near me?
Start with three local companies that do the kind of work you need, check that each is licensed and insured for that work, and give all three the same written scope. A company that designs, installs and maintains can be convenient; a specialist may be better for drainage, irrigation or stone.
What should a landscaper's quote include?
A plant list with botanical names, sizes and quantities; square footage of beds and hardscape; soil amendment and mulch volumes; disposal; irrigation scope; permit responsibility; a payment schedule; and the change-order rate. If a quote is one line, it is not a quote.
How much should I pay upfront?
A deposit of 10–30% is common to reserve materials and a crew date. Avoid paying the full balance before the work is complete, and never pay a large deposit in cash without a signed contract. Progress payments tied to completed phases protect both sides.
Do landscapers need a licence?
It depends on the work and the state. Mowing and planting may need no licence; irrigation, pesticide application, retaining walls and electrical lighting usually do. Ask for the licence number and verify it with the state or local authority, and require a certificate of insurance naming you as additional insured for large work.
Is it cheaper to hire a landscaper in the off-season?
Sometimes. Late autumn and winter are slower in cold climates, and companies may discount hardscape or design work to keep crews busy. Planting windows still govern softscape, and scheduling flexibility matters more than the month.