Landscape Design Near Me — No Giant Deposit.
Full yard makeovers — phased, escrow-protected.
Complete landscape redesign — plants, beds, hardscaping, lighting, irrigation — post your yard free and identity-verified local designers send itemized bids. Your money stays in escrow and phases with the work — no one giant upfront deposit.
Free to post. No credit card. Yard makeovers $5,000–$30,000 — phase the work, no lump-sum deposit.
Post free. Compare verified bids. Pay from escrow.
What Does a Landscape Design Cost Near You?
Real installed ranges from verified AllBetter projects and industry data. Scope and materials set the price — post your yard and compare itemized bids on the same plan.
Full Front-Yard Redesign
Complete curb-appeal overhaul — beds, plantings, edging, and focal points designed together for a cohesive front yard.
$5,000–$15,000 · Curb Appeal
Backyard Living Redesign
Turn a plain backyard into an outdoor room — patio, plantings, lawn, and lighting planned as one project.
$10,000–$30,000 · Outdoor Living
Planting Design & Beds
A designed planting plan — layered perennials, grasses, and shrubs arranged by height, season, and sun for year-round interest.
$3,000–$12,000 · The Green Layer
Landscape Lighting Design
Low-voltage lighting designed to uplight trees, wash beds, and light paths — safety and drama after dark.
$2,500–$8,000 · After Dark
Pathways & Flow
Walkways and garden paths designed to move people through the yard naturally — the bones a great landscape hangs on.
$3,000–$10,000 · Move Through It
Phased Whole-Yard Plan
A master plan built to install in phases — do it in stages you can afford, escrow-protected each phase, no one giant deposit.
$8,000–$30,000 · Phase ItThe average backyard makeover runs $10K–$15K and can add up to 15% to home value — but you shouldn’t write one giant deposit check. Post the project, get itemized bids, and phase the work with escrow protecting each stage.
Photo the Yard. Get Design Bids. Walk the Plan. Approve.
From a weekly mow to a $20K backyard makeover — here's how AllBetter replaces the deposit-and-pray model.
Show Us the Yard
Photo the lawn, beds, trees, fence line, paver area. Note lot size, frequency (one-time vs recurring), and special needs (gate access, dog in yard, sprinkler heads to avoid). Takes 60 seconds. No credit card. No deposit. No annual contract commitment.
Compare Real Bids
identity-verified landscapers send fixed per-job bids — total cost locked before anyone touches the yard. Compare price, reviews, and identity status side by side, then ask about equipment and timing in the chat.
Walk the Yard. Tap Approve.
Your money sits in escrow while the crew works. Walk the yard and tap Approve — only then does the crew get paid. No annual contracts. Posting and comparing is free; a small service fee applies at booking.
Don't Hand a Stranger $5,000 Upfront.
Deposit-takers vanish, cash-only crews ghost, and the big chains lock you into 12-month contracts. Three things kill all of that:
ID-Verified to Bid
Government ID confirmed by identity before any pro sees your address. No anonymous lawn crews in your backyard with the gate open.
Every pro · no exceptionsEscrow-Protected Payment
Your money sits in escrow while the work happens. The pro is paid when you approve the finished job — not before.
Spot the ★ badgeLock the Bid Before They Start
Message any landscaper for insurance, crew size, debris removal & arrival window — right in the app, before they touch the yard.
No phone # sharedSame Makeover. Bids 133% Apart.
Across 186 multi-bid landscaping jobs on AllBetter, the high bid ran 133% over the low bid on the same scope. One post, three bids, side by side — you see who’s fair before anyone shows up.
Get My 3 Bids →AllBetter vs. TruGreen vs. Lawn Love vs. Thumbtack
TruGreen and the national chains lock you into 12-month contracts with auto-renewal and cancellation friction. Lawn Love assigns whoever's closest — no choice in pro. Angi/Thumbtack charge landscapers $15–$50 per lead — that cost gets baked into your quote. Cash-only "guy with a truck" wants a $2,000 deposit and good luck if he ghosts.
| Feature | Best ValueAllBetter | Thumbtack | TruGreen | Lawn Love |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed per-job bids | Hourly w/ trip fee | 12-month contract · auto-renew | Fixed pricing · no competition |
| Upfront deposit | ✓ None — money in escrow | None | Annual prepay common | None |
| Choose your own pro | ✓ By name, face, reviews | You pick from bidders | ✗ Random crews | ✗ Closest assigned |
| Payment protection | ✓ Escrow until you walk & Approve | ✗ Pay pro directly | ✗ Charged to credit card | ✗ Charged before service |
| Identity verification | ✓ identity required | Self-reported | Franchise-employed (varies) | Background checks for some pros |
| Lead fees on landscapers | $0 · Free to bid | $15–$50+ per lead | N/A · franchise | Per-job fee |
| Cancel any time | ✓ Just don't rebook | Per-job | ✗ Cancellation friction | Per-job |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything homeowners ask before booking — answered.
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Landscape Designers Available in Your City.
Available in major metro areas across the U.S. — itemized landscape design and full-makeover bids from identity-verified local designers.
Midwest
Chicago, IL — Naperville, Evanston, Schaumburg
Detroit, MI — Dearborn, Warren, Ann Arbor
Minneapolis, MN — St. Paul, Bloomington
Milwaukee, WI — Wauwatosa, Brookfield
Cleveland, OH — Akron, Parma, Lakewood
Northeast
New York, NY — Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City
Boston, MA — Cambridge, Somerville, Newton
Philadelphia, PA — Camden, Cherry Hill
Pittsburgh, PA — Cranberry, Mt. Lebanon
Washington D.C. — Arlington, Alexandria
South
Atlanta, GA — Sandy Springs, Decatur
Dallas, TX — Plano, Frisco, Arlington
Houston, TX — Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland
Miami, FL — Coral Gables, Doral, Fort Lauderdale
Tampa, FL — St. Petersburg, Clearwater
West & PNW
Los Angeles, CA — Pasadena, Glendale
San Francisco, CA — Oakland, San Jose
Seattle, WA — Bellevue, Tacoma
Denver, CO — Aurora, Lakewood
Phoenix, AZ — Scottsdale, Mesa
And hundreds more cities nationwide — download the app and enter your ZIP code to find a landscaper near you.
Need More Than a Landscaper?
Same verified-pros + escrow-on-every-job model across every home-service vertical.
Your Dream Yard Shouldn’t Start With a Blank Check.
60 seconds to post. 3 fixed-price bids in 30 minutes. Walk the yard. Tap Approve. Money moves on your command — not on a contract auto-renewal or a deposit handed to a door-knocker.
Start in 60 Sec — Real Bids, You Approve