Landscapers in
Mansfield, OH

In the Mansfield, OH metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.44 an hour ($36,280 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $12.80–$21.47. About 310 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 Mansfield was built in 1959, and 78% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $119,600. 59% of Mansfield'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 125 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Mansfield is 50°F; summer afternoons average 80°F and winter nights 21°F. It gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, including about 48 inches of snow. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Mansfield 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.

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

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

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

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