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Landscaping in San Jose, CA

Compare 8 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $370–$1111.

Top Landscaping Companies in San Jose

  1. 1.Rosa's Maintenance Inc

    4.8★ (52 reviews)

    4.8★ from 52 reviews

  2. 2.LawnStarter Landscaping

    4.8★ (28 reviews)

    4.8★ from 28 reviews

  3. 3.R & J Landscaping

    4.3★ (39 reviews)

    4.3★ from 39 reviews

  4. 4.Kingscape Landscape Construction INC

    4.3★ (22 reviews)

    4.3★ from 22 reviews

  5. 5.Medallion Landscape Management Inc

    3.4★ (32 reviews)

    3.4★ from 32 reviews

  6. 6.Zazueta Landscape

    3.4★ (5 reviews)

    3.4★ from 5 reviews

  7. 7.Perfective Maintenance Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.Solis Gardening And Landscaping

Landscaping Cost in San Jose

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

ServiceTypical range in San Jose
Mulch installation$370–$1,111/job
Planting and bed design$494–$1,851/job
Yard cleanup$247–$740/job
Patio or hardscape$3,702–$11,106/job

Landscaping prices in San Jose run about 23% 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 8 companies serving San Jose, rated 4.3★ on average across 179 customer reviews.

San Jose Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Jose's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 18
Annual precipitation
15.82"
Heating degree days
2,257
Cooling degree days
636
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42°58.1°3.07"
Feb44.7°61.9°3.11"
Mar46.6°65.7°2.54"
Apr48.6°69.3°1.18"
May52.4°74.3°0.51"
Jun56°79.1°0.1"
Jul58.1°81.9°0.02"
Aug58.3°81.9°0.02"
Sep56.8°80.1°0.18"
Oct52.5°74°0.8"
Nov46°64.3°1.68"
Dec41.9°58°2.61"

NOAA station data 6.13 miles from San Jose.

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 San Jose

How much does landscaping cost in San Jose?

Mulch installation in San Jose typically runs $370-$1111 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve San Jose?

We track 8 landscaping companies serving San Jose.

When is the best time to plant in San Jose?

The last spring frost in San Jose usually falls around January 13, and the first fall frost around December 18. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in San Jose more expensive than average?

Landscaping in San Jose runs about +23.4% versus the national average.

How much rain does San Jose get for new plantings?

San Jose averages 15.82 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive San Jose summers?

With summer highs near 82F in San Jose, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in San Jose, 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 San Jose.

How cold do San Jose winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 42F in San Jose set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.