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Landscaping in Salt Lake City, UT

Compare 6 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $336–$1009.

Top Landscaping Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.Lawngevity LLC

    4.3★ (107 reviews)

    4.3★ from 107 reviews

  2. 2.Outdoors Men Landscaping LLC

    4.9★ (42 reviews)

    4.9★ from 42 reviews

  3. 3.Simms Landscape

    4.1★ (19 reviews)

    4.1★ from 19 reviews

  4. 4.larry's lawn

    4.4★ (9 reviews)

    4.4★ from 9 reviews

  5. 5.Clean Cuts Trees

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  6. 6.All family maintenance

Landscaping Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Mulch installation$336–$1,009/job
Planting and bed design$448–$1,682/job
Yard cleanup$224–$673/job
Patio or hardscape$3,363–$10,089/job

Landscaping prices in Salt Lake City run about 12% 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 6 companies serving Salt Lake City, rated 4.5★ on average across 178 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

No permit typically required

  • Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license in the appropriate category
  • The applicator must hold, or work for a business that holds, a Commercial Pesticide Business License
  • Utah water districts commonly enforce seasonal watering restrictions that set irrigation schedules

License required: UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license (ornamental and turf)

Sources: ag.utah.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does landscaping cost in Salt Lake City?

Mulch installation in Salt Lake City typically runs $336-$1009 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Salt Lake City?

We track 6 landscaping companies serving Salt Lake City.

When is the best time to plant in Salt Lake City?

The last spring frost in Salt Lake City usually falls around April 20, and the first fall frost around October 23. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Salt Lake City more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Salt Lake City runs about +12.1% versus the national average.

How much rain does Salt Lake City get for new plantings?

Salt Lake City averages 16.1 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Salt Lake City summers?

With summer highs near 93F in Salt Lake City, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Salt Lake City, UT?

In UT, Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license in the appropriate category. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Salt Lake City.

How cold do Salt Lake City winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 22F in Salt Lake City set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.