Landscapers in
Visalia, CA

In the Visalia, CA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $21.22 an hour ($44,140 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $16.80–$28.24. About 970 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 Visalia was built in 1988, and 38% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $371,500. 76% of Visalia'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.

Visalia is dry, with about 11 inches of precipitation a year, so drought-tolerant plants and efficient drip irrigation make a big difference to water use. The average temperature in Visalia is 63°F; summer afternoons average 92°F and winter nights 39°F. It gets about 11 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Visalia 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.

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

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

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

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