Landscapers in
Clinton Township, MI

In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $18.67 an hour ($38,820 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.78–$25.42. About 12,990 people work in this occupation in the metro area. 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 Clinton Township was built in 1980, and 51% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $225,000. 48% of Clinton Township'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.

With about 133 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Clinton Township is 48°F; summer afternoons average 79°F and winter nights 20°F. It gets about 32 inches of precipitation a year, including about 32 inches of snow. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Clinton Township 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.

Clinton Township 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 Clinton Township also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Clinton Township 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 Clinton Township building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Clinton Township.

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

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