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Landscaping in Augusta, GA

Compare 11 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $282–$847.

Top Landscaping Companies in Augusta

  1. 1.Let Us Give You A Hand Landscaping

    4.8★ (156 reviews)

    4.8★ from 156 reviews

  2. 2.Elite Housewashing & Property Maintenance LLC

    4.9★ (139 reviews)

    4.9★ from 139 reviews

  3. 3.scapegoat landscaping LLC

    4.8★ (78 reviews)

    4.8★ from 78 reviews

  4. 4.May Landscaping

    4.8★ (67 reviews)

    4.8★ from 67 reviews

  5. 5.Piedmont Landscape Management

    3.7★ (23 reviews)

    3.7★ from 23 reviews

  6. 6.LawnPapi, LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

  7. 7.Southern Nature Landscaping, Inc.

    3.8★ (17 reviews)

    3.8★ from 17 reviews

  8. 8.Brigham's maintenance , Landscaping and Repair

    4.6★ (8 reviews)

    4.6★ from 8 reviews

  9. 9.Ayers Landscape Management LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  10. 10.Loyalty Landscaping and More LLC

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

  11. 11.Landscaping Worx, LLC

Landscaping Cost in Augusta

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

ServiceTypical range in Augusta
Mulch installation$282–$847/job
Planting and bed design$376–$1,412/job
Yard cleanup$188–$565/job
Patio or hardscape$2,823–$8,469/job

Landscaping prices in Augusta run about 6% below 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 11 companies serving Augusta, rated 4.2★ on average across 499 customer reviews.

Augusta Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Augusta's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 5
Annual precipitation
43.57"
Heating degree days
2,470
Cooling degree days
2,088
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.8°57.9°3.91"
Feb35.9°62.3°3.92"
Mar42°69.9°4.18"
Apr48.1°77.3°2.84"
May57.3°85°2.65"
Jun66.2°91°4.72"
Jul69.8°93.4°4.33"
Aug69.3°91.8°4.32"
Sep62.6°86.7°3.22"
Oct51°77.7°3.27"
Nov41.4°69.1°2.82"
Dec34.5°60°3.39"

NOAA station data 6.34 miles from Augusta.

Permits & Regulations in GA

No permit typically required

  • Commercial pesticide application to lawns requires licensing and certification through the Georgia Department of Agriculture
  • Georgia licenses the business, certifies the operator, and separately registers employees who apply pesticides
  • Lawn care is a specialty trade and needs no residential or general contractor license

License required: Georgia Department of Agriculture pesticide contractor license and certified operator

Sources: www.agr.georgia.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Augusta

How much does landscaping cost in Augusta?

Mulch installation in Augusta typically runs $282-$847 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Augusta?

We track 11 landscaping companies serving Augusta.

When is the best time to plant in Augusta?

The last spring frost in Augusta usually falls around March 30, and the first fall frost around November 5. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Augusta more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Augusta runs about -5.9% versus the national average.

How much rain does Augusta get for new plantings?

Augusta averages 43.57 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Augusta summers?

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

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Augusta, GA?

In GA, Commercial pesticide application to lawns requires licensing and certification through the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Augusta.

How cold do Augusta winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 33F in Augusta set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.