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Landscaping in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 7 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $342–$1026.

Top Landscaping Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.Socal Landscape & Gardening

    5.0★ (94 reviews)

    5.0★ from 94 reviews

  2. 2.Edgar Landscaping

    4.7★ (25 reviews)

    4.7★ from 25 reviews

  3. 3.Pacific Palisades Landscaping Pristine

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

  4. 4.Caliview Landscape

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  5. 5.Westside LA Lawn Care and Landscaping Services

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  6. 6.Landscaping Brentwood Los Angeles

  7. 7.A’J Lawn Care

Landscaping Cost in Los Angeles

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

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Mulch installation$342–$1,026/job
Planting and bed design$456–$1,710/job
Yard cleanup$228–$684/job
Patio or hardscape$3,420–$10,260/job

Landscaping prices in Los Angeles run about 14% 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 7 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.9★ on average across 143 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

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 Los Angeles

How much does landscaping cost in Los Angeles?

Mulch installation in Los Angeles typically runs $342-$1026 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Los Angeles?

We track 7 landscaping companies serving Los Angeles.

Is landscaping in Los Angeles more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Los Angeles runs about +14% versus the national average.

How much rain does Los Angeles get for new plantings?

Los Angeles averages 13.93 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Los Angeles summers?

With summer highs near 79F in Los Angeles, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles.

How cold do Los Angeles winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 47F in Los Angeles set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.