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Landscaping in Memphis, TN

Compare 14 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $280–$839.

Top Landscaping Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.Green Elite Landscape & Design LLC

    4.8★ (321 reviews)

    4.8★ from 321 reviews

  2. 2.Vision Homes Tn & Landscapes

    5.0★ (65 reviews)

    5.0★ from 65 reviews

  3. 3.Buena Vista Landscape

    4.8★ (68 reviews)

    4.8★ from 68 reviews

  4. 4.Bluff City Landscape

    4.4★ (50 reviews)

    4.4★ from 50 reviews

  5. 5.Brothers Landscape LLC

    4.7★ (34 reviews)

    4.7★ from 34 reviews

  6. 6.Rivera Lawncare

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

  7. 7.Greenline Landscape Services

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  8. 8.Sara's Lawn and landscaping

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

  9. 9.JR Rosales Landscape

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

  10. 10.Berry & Son Landscaping

    3.3★ (7 reviews)

    3.3★ from 7 reviews

  11. 11.RT Landscaping service LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  12. 12.Forest Wind Landscaping, Inc.

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

  13. 13.My Faith Landscaping

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  14. 14.Dynamic Landscaping Services

Landscaping Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Mulch installation$280–$839/job
Planting and bed design$373–$1,398/job
Yard cleanup$186–$559/job
Patio or hardscape$2,796–$8,388/job

Landscaping prices in Memphis run about 7% 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 14 companies serving Memphis, rated 4.7★ on average across 601 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

No permit typically required

  • A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each location offering custom lawn pesticide application
  • A charter requires a $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance of at least $250,000 per incident and $500,000 aggregate
  • Lawn and ornamental application is a separate certification category from structural pest control

License required: Tennessee Department of Agriculture pest control charter (lawn and ornamental)

Sources: www.tn.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Memphis

How much does landscaping cost in Memphis?

Mulch installation in Memphis typically runs $280-$839 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Memphis?

We track 14 landscaping companies serving Memphis.

When is the best time to plant in Memphis?

The last spring frost in Memphis usually falls around March 17, and the first fall frost around November 15. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Memphis more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Memphis runs about -6.8% versus the national average.

How much rain does Memphis get for new plantings?

Memphis averages 53.68 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Memphis summers?

With summer highs near 92F in Memphis, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Memphis, TN?

In TN, A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each location offering custom lawn pesticide application. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Memphis.

How cold do Memphis winters get for landscaping?

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