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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Landscapers

The 3 best landscapers in Philadelphia, PA

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.

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Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city, a dense rowhouse market where roofers and plumbers are booked solid year-round. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.

We indexed 3 landscapers serving Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods, including Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, South Philly, University City, West Philly. 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 all 3 landscapers listed for Philadelphia, 3 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 3 publish a phone number and 2 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Philadelphia, PA 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.

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How we rank landscapers in Philadelphia

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.

Local conditions

Hiring landscapers in Philadelphia: what the local data says

  • 52% of occupied homes in Philadelphia are owner-occupied, and 9% of homes are single-family detached houses. Much of the rest is rowhouses, townhouses and apartments, so check shared property lines, HOA or condo rules and any landlord approval before planning outdoor or roof work.
  • The typical last spring frost in Philadelphia is around April 1 and the first fall frost around November 13, roughly 225 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
  • Philadelphia gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year and about 20 inches of snow, and July 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 Philadelphia, PA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Landscapers around Philadelphia

Nearby directories for the same trade: Camden (3 ranked), Gloucester City (6 ranked), Cherry Hill (3 ranked).

Common questions

Landscapers in Philadelphia: quick answers

How are the landscapers in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

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 Pennsylvania?

Licensing in Pennsylvania runs through the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registry. Before hiring anyone in Philadelphia, ask for their PA HIC registration number (it starts with PA) and verify it in the Attorney General's public contractor registry before work begins. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which landscapers serve Philadelphia?

This page lists Elements Lawn & Pest, Four Seasons Total Landscaping and Taylor Expert Arborists, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

When is the best time to book landscapers in Philadelphia?

Going by Philadelphia's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 1, first fall frost around November 13), the usual windows are from about April 1 into early summer or before July, usually the wettest month in Philadelphia. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Philadelphia

  • Check which Pennsylvania license applies. Pennsylvania licenses some of this work through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which issues the pesticide application business license (for weed and pest treatments). Verify it at the official Pennsylvania license lookup before signing. Plain fertilizing needs no state license, but weed-and-feed and pre-emergent treatments count as pesticide work that requires one.
  • 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 Center City or Northern Liberties will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Philadelphia

The landscapers on this page serve all of Philadelphia and surrounding areas, including Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, South Philly, University City, West Philly. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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