Landscapers in
Toms River, NJ

In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $21.89 an hour ($45,530 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $17.04–$28.64. About 50,410 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 Toms River was built in 1978, and 54% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $403,600. 77% of Toms River'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.

Toms River gets about 49 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. With about 113 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Toms River is 53°F; summer afternoons average 83°F and winter nights 24°F. It gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Toms River 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.

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

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

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

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