How much does landscaping work cost in California?
Landscaping prices in California depend on the job and where you are. Below are the rates real FinerNest pros across California actually charge — by the unit, up front, no quotes to chase.
Quick answer
Based on 10 landscaping pros on FinerNest in California, yard cleanup & debris removal runs $50 per hour, and awning install (fabric / retractable) runs $150–$300 per unit. Rates trend higher in metros like Los Angeles, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks.
Landscaping prices across California
The rates California pros publish on FinerNest (from 10 pros statewide). Labor only; materials are quoted separately. Where pros differ, you’ll see a range.
| Service | What it includes | Rate (real pros) |
|---|---|---|
Artificial turf / lawn install | Site prep, base (DG/gravel), turf install, infill | $5 per sq ft |
Awning install (fabric / retractable) | Prep area, place and secure material, clean up | $150–$300 per unit |
Decorative stone / boulder placement | Prep area, place and secure material, clean up | $180–$220 per ton |
Landscape edging / curbing | Prep area, place and secure material, clean up | $3 per linear ft |
Landscape Fabric Installation | Prep area, place and secure material, clean up | $0.15 per sq ft |
Landscape gravel (ground cover) | Prep area, place and secure material, clean up | $0.30 per sq ft |
Lawn mowing & edging | Mow, edge and blow clippings | $30 per 1,000 sq ft |
Yard cleanup & debris removal | Clear leaves, weeds, brush and general yard debris | $50 per hour |
Hedge / shrub trimming | Trim and shape a hedge or shrub, clear cuttings | $15 per shrub |
Tree trimming — small (under 20 ft) | Trim/shape a small ornamental tree from ground or ladder, clear branches | $76–$150 per tree |
See landscaping prices and pros by city: Palmdale, Los Angeles.
Landscaping pros in California
Landscaping cost FAQ — California
How much does landscaping work cost in California?
Landscaping work in California is priced by the unit rather than as one lump bid — each service has its own rate. The table above shows what 10 real California pros charge on FinerNest, and your price is locked before work starts.
Why are California landscaping prices shown as ranges?
Pros set their own rates, so where they differ you see a low-to-high range across California. Bigger metros usually trend toward the higher end. Pick a city for local rates and the specific pros near you.
Are these real prices or estimates?
Real. They come from rates 10 California pros published on FinerNest — not generic estimates. Open a pro to see their full rate card.