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Landscaping in Anchorage, AK

Compare 14 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $364–$1091.

Top Landscaping Companies in Anchorage

  1. 1.Caleb’s Services

    5.0★ (121 reviews)

    5.0★ from 121 reviews

  2. 2.Be Happy Property Services

    4.6★ (158 reviews)

    4.6★ from 158 reviews

  3. 3.Yardigans AK

    4.8★ (71 reviews)

    4.8★ from 71 reviews

  4. 4.Ground Effects Landscaping

    4.5★ (31 reviews)

    4.5★ from 31 reviews

  5. 5.Local Lawns Alaska

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

  6. 6.Master's Hand Landscaping and Excavation

    4.8★ (15 reviews)

    4.8★ from 15 reviews

  7. 7.Blackstone Landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

  8. 8.Cardenas Landscaping Service LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

  9. 9.Green Earth Landworks LLC

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

  10. 10.A&A Landscaping & rock walls

    4.4★ (7 reviews)

    4.4★ from 7 reviews

  11. 11.American Landscaping Inc

    4.3★ (6 reviews)

    4.3★ from 6 reviews

  12. 12.Lawns and Landscapes Inc.

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  13. 13.Alpenglow Landscaping

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

  14. 14.Northwood Landscaping

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

Landscaping Cost in Anchorage

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

ServiceTypical range in Anchorage
Mulch installation$364–$1,091/job
Planting and bed design$485–$1,818/job
Yard cleanup$242–$727/job
Patio or hardscape$3,636–$10,908/job

Landscaping prices in Anchorage run about 21% 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 14 companies serving Anchorage, rated 4.7★ on average across 461 customer reviews.

Anchorage Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Anchorage's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
May 19
First fall frost
September 13
Annual precipitation
16.5"
Heating degree days
10,554
Cooling degree days
4
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7°21°0.82"
Feb11.1°28.1°0.72"
Mar16.8°37°0.6"
Apr26.8°48.6°0.46"
May36.1°60°0.76"
Jun43.8°66.7°1.16"
Jul48.6°68.7°2.2"
Aug46.3°66°2.7"
Sep38°57.3°2.21"
Oct25.5°41°1.95"
Nov12°25.4°1.47"
Dec8.8°23.5°1.45"

NOAA station data 9.92 miles from Anchorage.

Permits & Regulations in AK

No permit typically required

  • Mowing and seasonal maintenance require no state license
  • Any pesticide or herbicide application for hire requires Alaska DEC applicator certification
  • Federal EPA certification applies to any use of restricted-use pesticides

License required: None for maintenance; Alaska DEC certification for pesticide application

Sources: dec.alaska.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Anchorage

How much does landscaping cost in Anchorage?

Mulch installation in Anchorage typically runs $364-$1091 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Anchorage?

We track 14 landscaping companies serving Anchorage.

When is the best time to plant in Anchorage?

The last spring frost in Anchorage usually falls around May 19, and the first fall frost around September 13. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Anchorage more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Anchorage runs about +21.2% versus the national average.

How much rain does Anchorage get for new plantings?

Anchorage averages 16.5 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Anchorage summers?

With summer highs near 69F in Anchorage, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Anchorage, AK?

In AK, Mowing and seasonal maintenance require no state license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Anchorage.

How cold do Anchorage winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 7F in Anchorage set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.