Find a local landscaping & lawn care in Houston, TX
Houston, Houston, Texas, landscaping fights heat, drought restrictions, and clay soil — the right native and drought-tolerant plan saves water and survives August. Get matched with a local landscaper who designs for our climate (and a licensed irrigator for sprinklers).
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Houston landscaping lives and dies by water. Sprinkler and irrigation work requires a TCEQ-Licensed Irrigator — verify that license before hiring.
When you can, book non-emergency work outside hurricane season (June–November), when Houston crews are less stretched.
What to verify when hiring a landscaping in Houston
- Ask how the landscaping accounts for expansive Gulf-Coast clay movement — it's the #1 cause of callbacks in Harris County.
- Confirm freeze and winterization steps — the 2021 statewide event showed how exposed Houston homes are.
- Ask about hard-water impact — Houston's mineral content shortens the life of fixtures and equipment.
Serving The Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Sugar Land and the rest of the Greater Houston area.
Permits and inspections for major work run through the City of Houston Permitting Center.
Common landscaping jobs in Houston
- Drought-tolerant and xeriscape design
- Sod installation and lawn renovation
- Sprinkler/irrigation (licensed irrigator)
- Tree planting, trimming, and removal
- Mulch, beds, and stone/hardscape
- Drainage and grading for clay soil
What it costs in Houston
$50–$100/mo maintenance · $3,000–$15,000+ full yard install
Labor rates in the Greater Houston market are set by local demand; the statewide ranges above are a starting point, not a Houston quote.
Licensing & permits
Frequently asked about landscaping in Houston
Do I need a permit for landscaping work in Houston?
Major landscaping work in Houston typically requires a permit and inspection through the City of Houston Permitting Center; routine repairs usually don't. Ask the contractor who will pull the permit and verify any required trade license before hiring.
Does irrigation work require a license in Houston, Texas?
Yes — installing or repairing a sprinkler/irrigation system in Texas requires a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator. General landscaping, mowing, planting, and hardscape do not require a state license. Verify the irrigator's credential before hiring; CallerSync does not currently verify it.
What's the best landscaping for Houston, Texas heat and water limits?
Native and drought-tolerant (xeriscape) design — native grasses, adapted shrubs, mulch, and efficient drip irrigation. It survives August, handles watering restrictions, and cuts your water bill. A good Texas landscaper designs around your specific sun and soil.
How much does landscaping cost in Houston, Texas?
Routine lawn maintenance runs about $50–$100 per visit. A full front-yard refresh (beds, plants, mulch, stone) often runs $3,000–$8,000; a complete design-build with irrigation and hardscape can reach $15,000+. Get a written scope and plant list.