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Landscaping in Montgomery, AL

Compare 9 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $273–$820.

Top Landscaping Companies in Montgomery

  1. 1.BTOPS Landscaping, Inc.

    4.4★ (19 reviews)

    4.4★ from 19 reviews

  2. 2.Pate Landscape Co. Inc

    4.8★ (14 reviews)

    4.8★ from 14 reviews

  3. 3.MikeLowery Landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  4. 4.Castillos Lawn Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  5. 5.Dizzle Landscape and Design

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  6. 6.Central Alabama Land Care

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

  7. 7.Btop's Landscaping

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.Allen Enterprises- Steel City Landscaping L.L.C.

  9. 9.Tyler Johnston Landscaping

Landscaping Cost in Montgomery

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Montgomery
Mulch installation$273–$820/job
Planting and bed design$364–$1,367/job
Yard cleanup$182–$547/job
Patio or hardscape$2,733–$8,199/job

Landscaping prices in Montgomery run about 9% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Montgomery, rated 3.7★ on average across 39 customer reviews.

Montgomery Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Montgomery's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
52.8"
Heating degree days
2,278
Cooling degree days
2,113
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.1°57.5°4.62"
Feb38.9°62.1°5.08"
Mar44.7°69.6°5.47"
Apr50.9°76.6°3.97"
May59.5°84.2°3.65"
Jun67.4°89.1°4.62"
Jul70.1°91.8°5.27"
Aug70°91.3°4.22"
Sep64°86°3.64"
Oct51.9°77.6°3.05"
Nov43.4°69°4.67"
Dec36.6°60.1°4.54"

NOAA station data 6.76 miles from Montgomery.

Permits & Regulations in AL

No permit typically required

  • Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires an Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries professional services-horticulture license
  • Each applicator must additionally hold a commercial applicator permit, at $45 per category
  • A certified operator is responsible for the work performed by the licensed business

License required: AGI professional services-horticulture license

Sources: agi.alabama.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Montgomery

How much does landscaping cost in Montgomery?

Mulch installation in Montgomery typically runs $273-$820 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Montgomery?

We track 9 landscaping companies serving Montgomery.

When is the best time to plant in Montgomery?

The last spring frost in Montgomery usually falls around March 18, and the first fall frost around November 7. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Montgomery more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Montgomery runs about -8.9% versus the national average.

How much rain does Montgomery get for new plantings?

Montgomery averages 52.8 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Montgomery summers?

With summer highs near 92F in Montgomery, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Montgomery, AL?

In AL, Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires an Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries professional services-horticulture license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Montgomery.

How cold do Montgomery winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 35F in Montgomery set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.