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Landscaping in San Diego, CA

Compare 8 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $349–$1048.

Top Landscaping Companies in San Diego

  1. 1.AA Landscaping

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

    +17607107058Website

  2. 2.Ocean View Landscaping Maintenance & Gardening Service

    4.8★ (19 reviews)

    4.8★ from 19 reviews

    +18585198009

  3. 3.Ecoastal Lawn and Landscape

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +17604569715

  4. 4.Freshland Landscape & Design

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +17607042513Website

  5. 5.TRM Turf & Hardscapes

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18583513046

  6. 6.Landscape De Coronado

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +17608185145Website

  7. 7.Martinez L&R

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17604189544Website

  8. 8.Francisco Landscaping & Construction

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17608715926Website

Landscaping Cost in San Diego

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

ServiceTypical range in San Diego
Mulch installation$349–$1,048/job
Planting and bed design$466–$1,746/job
Yard cleanup$233–$698/job
Patio or hardscape$3,492–$10,476/job

Landscaping prices in San Diego run about 16% 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 8 companies serving San Diego, rated 5.0★ on average across 55 customer reviews.

San Diego Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Diego's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Annual precipitation
12.51"
Heating degree days
1,542
Cooling degree days
845
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.3°65.9°2.68"
Feb47°65.1°2.31"
Mar48.8°66.7°2.21"
Apr51.9°69°0.86"
May56.6°70.6°0.2"
Jun59.6°73.6°0.09"
Jul63.6°78.8°0.06"
Aug65°80.9°0.05"
Sep62.8°79.7°0.21"
Oct56.7°75.7°0.76"
Nov49.5°70.4°1.45"
Dec45.2°65.8°1.63"

NOAA station data 0.12 miles from San Diego.

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 San Diego

How much does landscaping cost in San Diego?

Mulch installation in San Diego typically runs $349-$1048 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve San Diego?

We track 8 landscaping companies serving San Diego.

Is landscaping in San Diego more expensive than average?

Landscaping in San Diego runs about +16.4% versus the national average.

How much rain does San Diego get for new plantings?

San Diego averages 12.51 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive San Diego summers?

With summer highs near 81F in San Diego, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in San Diego, 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 San Diego.

How cold do San Diego winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 44F in San Diego set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.