Landscapers in
Trenton, NJ

In the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $19.31 an hour ($40,170 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $16.81–$26.51. 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 Trenton was built in 1953, and 79% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $160,700. 16% of Trenton'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.

Trenton gets about 46 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. With about 100 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Trenton is 54°F; summer afternoons average 83°F and winter nights 26°F. It gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Trenton 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.

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

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

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

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