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Landscaping in Buffalo, NY

Compare 15 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $320–$960.

Top Landscaping Companies in Buffalo

  1. 1.Lud's Landscaping Inc

    4.3★ (46 reviews)

    4.3★ from 46 reviews

  2. 2.TAJ Landscaping

    4.9★ (25 reviews)

    4.9★ from 25 reviews

  3. 3.Starlite Snow Removal & Lawn Care LLC

    4.8★ (22 reviews)

    4.8★ from 22 reviews

  4. 4.716 Lawn Care

    4.7★ (23 reviews)

    4.7★ from 23 reviews

  5. 5.Gaelic Clover Landscape Design LLC

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

  6. 6.Ground Control

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

  7. 7.Yard Barber landscaping & Lawn Service LLC

    3.5★ (10 reviews)

    3.5★ from 10 reviews

  8. 8.Beautiful River Landscape Design

    4.0★ (5 reviews)

    4.0★ from 5 reviews

  9. 9.Martins landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  10. 10.Allami Home Services Inc.

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  11. 11.Elbers Landscape Service, Inc.

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  12. 12.Art's landscaping recovery LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  13. 13.Brian's Landscaping & Snowplow

    2.3★ (3 reviews)

    2.3★ from 3 reviews

  14. 14.ASLawncare

  15. 15.Leon's Hlm Landscaping & Snow Removal

Landscaping Cost in Buffalo

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

ServiceTypical range in Buffalo
Mulch installation$320–$960/job
Planting and bed design$427–$1,601/job
Yard cleanup$213–$640/job
Patio or hardscape$3,201–$9,603/job

Landscaping prices in Buffalo run about 7% 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 Buffalo, rated 4.5★ on average across 167 customer reviews.

Buffalo Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Buffalo's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
April 23
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
40.48"
Heating degree days
6,617
Cooling degree days
544
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.5°31.2°3.18"
Feb19.2°33.3°2.49"
Mar26°42°2.87"
Apr36.8°55°3.01"
May47.4°66.5°3.46"
Jun57.3°75.3°3.66"
Jul62.3°79.9°3.23"
Aug60.8°78.4°3.26"
Sep53.4°71.1°3.9"
Oct42.7°59°3.52"
Nov33.9°47.6°4.01"
Dec24.1°36.1°3.89"

NOAA station data 7.06 miles from Buffalo.

Permits & Regulations in NY

No permit typically required

  • Mowing and maintenance need no state licence, but applying pesticides for hire requires NYSDEC applicator certification
  • Fertilizer containing more than 0.67 percent phosphorus may only be used when establishing a new lawn or when a soil test shows it is needed
  • Weed and feed products fall under the state Dishwasher Detergent and Nutrient Runoff Law

License required: None for mowing; NYSDEC applicator certification for pesticide application

Sources: dec.ny.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Buffalo

How much does landscaping cost in Buffalo?

Mulch installation in Buffalo typically runs $320-$960 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Buffalo?

We track 15 landscaping companies serving Buffalo.

When is the best time to plant in Buffalo?

The last spring frost in Buffalo usually falls around April 23, and the first fall frost around October 21. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Buffalo more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Buffalo runs about +6.7% versus the national average.

How much rain does Buffalo get for new plantings?

Buffalo averages 40.48 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Buffalo summers?

With summer highs near 80F in Buffalo, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Buffalo, NY?

In NY, Mowing and maintenance need no state licence, but applying pesticides for hire requires NYSDEC applicator certification. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Buffalo.

How cold do Buffalo winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 19F in Buffalo set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.