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Landscaping in San Francisco, CA

Compare 8 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $368–$1104.

Top Landscaping Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Madroño Landscape Design Studio

    4.8★ (17 reviews)

    4.8★ from 17 reviews

    +14154620489Website

  2. 2.Severe Chopper Tree Trimming Service

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16282017131

  3. 3.Bjorkland -Reyes Landscaping

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14152058305Website

  4. 4.CK Management Systems

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19253953103Website

  5. 5.Outdoors-Landscape

    +14158329667Website

  6. 6.Forevergreen Landscape

    Website

  7. 7.MADAGA SERVICES LLC

    +12096891331Website

  8. 8.Chop Chop Landscaping

    +16282275858Website

Landscaping Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Mulch installation$368–$1,104/job
Planting and bed design$491–$1,841/job
Yard cleanup$245–$736/job
Patio or hardscape$3,681–$11,043/job

Landscaping prices in San Francisco run about 23% 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 Francisco, rated 4.5★ on average across 23 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

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 Francisco

How much does landscaping cost in San Francisco?

Mulch installation in San Francisco typically runs $368-$1104 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve San Francisco?

We track 8 landscaping companies serving San Francisco.

Is landscaping in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Landscaping in San Francisco runs about +22.7% versus the national average.

How much rain does San Francisco get for new plantings?

San Francisco averages 20.68 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive San Francisco summers?

With summer highs near 65F in San Francisco, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

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

How cold do San Francisco winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 45F in San Francisco set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.