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Landscaping in Fresno, CA

Compare 15 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $312–$936.

Top Landscaping Companies in Fresno

  1. 1.Stangby Designs

    4.7★ (71 reviews)

    4.7★ from 71 reviews

  2. 2.Specialty Landscape Inc.

    4.8★ (57 reviews)

    4.8★ from 57 reviews

  3. 3.The Landscaping Masters Inc.

    4.6★ (57 reviews)

    4.6★ from 57 reviews

  4. 4.Picture Perfect Lawn

    4.5★ (54 reviews)

    4.5★ from 54 reviews

  5. 5.New Vision Landscape Company

    5.0★ (33 reviews)

    5.0★ from 33 reviews

  6. 6.EC Landscaping

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  7. 7.Claudio Perez Gardening services

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  8. 8.Mundo's Landscaping & Gardening service

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

  9. 9.Garcia's Landscaping Service in Fresno

    4.4★ (13 reviews)

    4.4★ from 13 reviews

  10. 10.Roman Landscape

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

  11. 11.Land-Garzon Inc

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

  12. 12.Rock Pile Landscaping

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  13. 13.Cano Landscaping

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  14. 14.SuperLawn Gardening Service

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

  15. 15.AGR LANDSCAPING FRESNO

Landscaping Cost in Fresno

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

ServiceTypical range in Fresno
Mulch installation$312–$936/job
Planting and bed design$416–$1,560/job
Yard cleanup$208–$624/job
Patio or hardscape$3,120–$9,360/job

Landscaping prices in Fresno run about 4% above 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 15 companies serving Fresno, rated 4.8★ on average across 340 customer reviews.

Fresno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fresno's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
February 2
First fall frost
December 6
Annual precipitation
11.5"
Heating degree days
2,346
Cooling degree days
2,124
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.3°54.8°2.19"
Feb41.5°61.6°2.03"
Mar45.6°67.6°2.03"
Apr49.4°74.6°0.95"
May56.2°84.1°0.43"
Jun62.4°92°0.21"
Jul67.6°98.4°0.01"
Aug66.2°97.1°0.01"
Sep61.5°90.9°0.17"
Oct53°79.5°0.63"
Nov43.4°65.1°1.07"
Dec38°54.9°1.77"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Fresno.

Permits & Regulations in CA

No permit typically required

  • Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license
  • Applying pesticides or herbicides for hire requires separate licensing through the Department of Pesticide Regulation
  • Many California water districts enforce irrigation-day restrictions that constrain lawn watering schedules

License required: CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (work over $1,000)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Fresno

How much does landscaping cost in Fresno?

Mulch installation in Fresno typically runs $312-$936 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Fresno?

We track 15 landscaping companies serving Fresno.

When is the best time to plant in Fresno?

The last spring frost in Fresno usually falls around February 2, and the first fall frost around December 6. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Fresno more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Fresno runs about +4% versus the national average.

How much rain does Fresno get for new plantings?

Fresno averages 11.5 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Fresno summers?

With summer highs near 98F in Fresno, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Fresno, CA?

In CA, Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Fresno.

How cold do Fresno winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 38F in Fresno set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.