The 4 best landscapers in Cary, NC
Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.
Cary is served by local service businesses indexed below. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.
We indexed 4 landscapers serving Cary and surrounding neighborhoods, including Asbury, Bedford, Chelsea Meadows, Hastings, Jordan at Southpoint, Lake Anne. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the landscapers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.
Of the 4 landscapers listed for Cary, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 4 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.
If you live in Cary, NC and need a landscaper, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.
Velasquez Landscaping
In their words
Landscaping Contractor in Cary, NC. If you require affordable landscaping solutions for the areas around your property, our company has the means to take care of your needs.
Fontaine Landscaping
In their words
Fontaine Landscaping is a professional landscape company serving residential, commercial, and HOA properties in Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville, and Holly Springs.
Renz Landscapes
In their words
With over 40 years of experience, Renz Landscapes delivers custom landscape and hardscape designs. Including patios, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, and more across Cary, Raleigh, Apex, and Holly Springs, NC.
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How we rank landscapers in Cary
Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the landscapers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.
Hiring landscapers in Cary: what the local data says
- 27% of the homes in Cary were built in 2010 or later. Newer lots often start with graded fill and little established planting, so soil prep is usually part of the job.
- 68% of occupied homes in Cary are owner-occupied, and 59% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The typical last spring frost in Cary is around March 19 and the first fall frost around November 23, roughly 249 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
- Cary gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year and about 5 inches of snow, and September is typically the wettest month. Drainage and grading problems show up in the wettest month, which is the best time to see where water sits.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Cary, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.
Landscapers around Cary
Nearby directories for the same trade: Raleigh (3 ranked), Durham (6 ranked), Greensboro (4 ranked).
Landscapers in Cary: quick answers
How are the landscapers in Cary ranked?
Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the landscapers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.
How do I pick the best landscaper in Cary?
Use this list to shortlist two or three landscapers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.
How do I verify a landscaper's license in North Carolina?
Licensing in North Carolina runs through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC licensed by their own state boards. Before hiring anyone in Cary, ask for the license number and verify it in the board's public lookup (nclbgc.org for general contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors or the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors for those trades). Jobs under $40,000 do not require a general contractor license, so ask about insurance either way. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.
Which landscapers serve Cary?
This page lists Ponti Landscapes Inc., Velasquez Landscaping, Fontaine Landscaping and Renz Landscapes, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.
When is the best time to book landscapers in Cary?
Going by Cary's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 19, first fall frost around November 23), the usual windows are from about March 19 into early summer or before September, usually the wettest month in Cary. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.
Directories & guides for landscapers in Cary
Third-party roundups and multi-business directories covering this area. Not curated by us; included for reference.
What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Cary
- Check which North Carolina license applies. North Carolina licenses some of this work through the North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board, which issues the North Carolina landscape contractor license. Verify it at the official North Carolina license lookup before signing. Mowing and lawn care need no landscape license, and installation needs one only when a job site's contracts total $30,000 or more in 12 months; anyone spraying weed or insect control must hold a pesticide applicator license in Category L.
- Written estimates. Any landscaper who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
- Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
- Local references. A landscaper who's done work in Asbury or Bedford will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.
Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Cary
The landscapers on this page serve all of Cary and surrounding areas, including Asbury, Bedford, Chelsea Meadows, Hastings, Jordan at Southpoint, Lake Anne. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.
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