Landscapers in
Apple Valley, CA

In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $20.99 an hour ($43,650 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $17.49–$28.00. About 13,190 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 1.25). These are what workers earn, not what landscapers charge: a contractor's hourly rate also covers insurance, licensing, vehicles, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The typical home in Apple Valley was built in 1987, and 26% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $407,400. 77% of Apple Valley's homes are single-family detached houses, the homes most likely to have their own yard to maintain. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Apple Valley is dry, with about 6 inches of precipitation a year, so drought-tolerant plants and efficient drip irrigation make a big difference to water use. The average temperature in Apple Valley is 62°F; summer afternoons average 97°F and winter nights 33°F. It gets about 6 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Apple Valley range from $50–$150 per visit for basic maintenance to $2,500–$12,000+ for comprehensive design and plantings. Hardscaping projects tend to be the most expensive.

Apple Valley homeowners have access to a wide range of landscaping services including lawn installation and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor lighting, landscape design, and seasonal cleanup. Many contractors in Apple Valley also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Apple Valley doesn't require a permit, but projects involving retaining walls over a certain height, irrigation systems connected to city water, grading that affects drainage, or tree removal may require permits. Contact the Apple Valley building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Apple Valley.

On Ratedeed, you can browse landscapers serving Apple Valley who specialize in everything from lawn maintenance to complete outdoor transformations. Look for professionals experienced with Apple Valley's local climate and soil conditions. Read reviews from other Apple Valley homeowners, request free quotes, and ask for photos of completed projects in the area.

The best plants for Apple Valley depend on your specific location, sun exposure, and soil type. Local nurseries and landscapers familiar with Apple Valley's climate can recommend native and adapted species that thrive with minimal maintenance.