Landscapers in
Mount Vernon, WA

In the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $21.65 an hour ($45,020 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $18.13–$28.57. About 500 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 1.55). 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 Mount Vernon was built in 1989, and 39% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $472,300. 61% of Mount Vernon'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.

Mount Vernon gets about 47 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. The average temperature in Mount Vernon is 52°F; summer afternoons average 73°F and winter nights 35°F. It gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year, including about 6 inches of snow. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Mount Vernon 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.

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

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

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

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