Landscapers — National Directory (1,371 verified pros across 20 states)
What they do
Landscape design, installation, and hardscaping (non-routine mow service).
When to call
- Full landscape design and install — beds, trees, shrubs, irrigation.
- Hardscape — patio, retaining wall, walkway, fire pit.
- Drainage correction, French drain, or grading.
- Sod, seed, or lawn renovation.
- Irrigation install or seasonal start-up / blow-out.
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for landscapers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.Washington688
- 2.California286
- 3.Arkansas149
- 4.Ohio123
- 5.New York37
- 6.Oregon19
- 7.Alabama17
- 8.Minnesota15
- 9.Nevada12
- 10.Texas10
Emergency / 24-hour availability
Emergency-availability data is still being aggregated for landscapers. Call the state board or the pro directly to confirm 24-hour service before relying on it.
What landscapers earn (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Workers in the Landscaping Services industry (NAICS 561730) earned an average of $50K/year (about $969/week), across roughly 113,369 establishments nationwide employing about 816,763 people.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) 2024 — average industry wage, not a price to hire. This is what people employed in the trade are paid, not what a homeowner pays for a job (for typical project cost, see the cost guides above and the per-state cost pages).
Browse landscapers by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified landscapers from the national gold-tier roster.
These are the top 10 of 20 states with verified landscapers. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Landscapers in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio landscapers
- Landscaping is not state-licensed in Ohio, so vet on insurance, scope, references, and specialty credentials.
- Retaining walls over 4 feet, surcharge conditions, grading changes, drainage work, irrigation wiring, and right-of-way work can require permits.
- Ask for soil assumptions, plant warranty, watering responsibility, disposal terms, and whether pesticide work uses a licensed applicator.
- Project pricing is easier to compare than open-ended hourly work unless the cleanup scope is genuinely unknown.
Top 10 verified landscaper contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse landscapers by state” above.
- 1. Great Lakes Electrical Contracting, Inc.Toledo, OH25
- 2. Mr. Electric of DaytonKettering, OH20
- 3. Diversified Group, LLCToledo, OH15
- 4. 419 Landscape LLCPerrysburg, OH10
- 5. A Ackerman Tree Service, Inc.Dayton, OH10
- 6. A.C.E.S. Services, LLCToledo, OH10
- 7. Ace Home ImprovementsMentor, OH10
- 8. All Trades Service LLCLondon, OH10
- 9. AWC Landscape, Deck & FenceFindlay, OH10
- 10. Blue Star Electric LLCLakewood, OH10
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio landscapers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose a landscaper in OhioA practical Ohio homeowner guide to hiring a landscaper: insurance, NALP and ASLA signals, pesticide licensing boundaries, retaining-wall permit questions, native plants, soil testing, and pricing.1,617 words · Published 2026-05-24What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Ordinary landscaping is not state-licensed in Ohio. The substitute trust signals are liability insurance, workers' comp where applicable, NALP/PLANET training, ASLA involvement for design work, clear plant and material warranties, and permits or engineering for retaining walls, drainage changes, irrigation wiring, and hardscape structures.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($35) through the highest typical premium job ($15,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does spring yard cleanup cost in Toledo? | $150 | $300 | $500 |
| How much does lawn mowing cost per visit in Toledo? | $35 | $55 | $75 |
| How much does a full lawn-care plan cost in Toledo? | $800 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
| How much does tree planting cost in Toledo? | $300 | $550 | $800 |
| How much does a hardscape patio cost in Toledo? | $3,000 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/landscaping-toledo.jsonTop 5 verified landscapers for toledo. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=landscapingPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to landscapers, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-landscapingSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio landscapers
Are landscapers state-licensed in Ohio?
Ordinary landscaping is not state-licensed. Pesticide applications, landscape architecture, retaining walls, grading, drainage, irrigation wiring, and right-of-way work can trigger separate credentials, permits, or engineering.
How should I compare landscaping quotes?
Compare scope, crew size, materials, disposal, plant warranty, soil prep, watering responsibility, schedule, and permit assumptions rather than comparing only the bottom-line price.
Do retaining walls need permits?
Many jurisdictions require review for walls over 4 feet, walls carrying surcharge loads, drainage changes, or walls near property lines. Ask the contractor who handles permit or engineering review.
Should I ask for Ohio native plants?
Yes when low maintenance and local resilience matter. Ask the landscaper to match native options to mature size, drainage, sun exposure, deer pressure, and utility clearances.
Hand the question to your preferred assistant — it will use ProFix Directory's open MCP server and llms.txt as context.
Related
Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified landscapers mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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