Landscapers in
Decatur, IL

In the Decatur, IL metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $18.05 an hour ($37,540 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $15.00–$25.09. About 210 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a lower share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 0.77). 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 Decatur was built in 1960, and 79% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $99,600. 74% of Decatur'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 113 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Decatur is 53°F; summer afternoons average 85°F and winter nights 22°F. It gets about 39 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Decatur 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.

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

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

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

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