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Landscaping in Bakersfield, CA

Compare 5 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $335–$1006.

Top Landscaping Companies in Bakersfield

  1. 1.C&S Lawn Care

    4.8★ (21 reviews)

    4.8★ from 21 reviews

    +16615734017Website

  2. 2.Lawn Love Lawn Care of Bakersfield

    4.2★ (31 reviews)

    4.2★ from 31 reviews

    +16615785327Website

  3. 3.Alan Jack Lawn Service

    3.9★ (26 reviews)

    3.9★ from 26 reviews

    +16612136226Website

  4. 4.Advanced Universal Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    Website

  5. 5.Valley Lawn Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16613981843Website

Landscaping Cost in Bakersfield

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

ServiceTypical range in Bakersfield
Mulch installation$335–$1,006/job
Planting and bed design$447–$1,677/job
Yard cleanup$224–$671/job
Patio or hardscape$3,354–$10,062/job

Landscaping prices in Bakersfield 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 5 companies serving Bakersfield, rated 4.6★ on average across 80 customer reviews.

Bakersfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Bakersfield's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
January 28
First fall frost
December 12
Annual precipitation
6.47"
Heating degree days
2,173
Cooling degree days
2,259
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.3°56.2°1.16"
Feb42.4°62.8°1.24"
Mar46.5°68.7°1.21"
Apr50.2°75°0.52"
May57.5°83.5°0.18"
Jun64.2°90.9°0.08"
Jul70.5°97.1°-77.77"
Aug69°95.8°0.04"
Sep64°90°0.08"
Oct55°79.4°0.3"
Nov44.6°65.7°0.64"
Dec39°56.6°1.02"

NOAA station data 5.69 miles from Bakersfield.

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 Bakersfield

How much does landscaping cost in Bakersfield?

Mulch installation in Bakersfield typically runs $335-$1006 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Bakersfield?

We track 5 landscaping companies serving Bakersfield.

When is the best time to plant in Bakersfield?

The last spring frost in Bakersfield usually falls around January 28, and the first fall frost around December 12. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Bakersfield more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Bakersfield runs about +11.8% versus the national average.

How much rain does Bakersfield get for new plantings?

Bakersfield averages 6.47 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Bakersfield summers?

With summer highs near 97F in Bakersfield, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield.

How cold do Bakersfield winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 39F in Bakersfield set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.