Best Landscaping Companies in Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Best Landscaping Companies in Houston, TX

Find trusted landscaping professionals serving Houston. All contractors are independently researched and certified.

Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.

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Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.

Laird Landscaping, Inc.
Certified Best Pick

Laird Landscaping, Inc.

Certified Pro

Honesty, integrity, and attention to detail are the foundations of the referral-based business with which we have been blessed since the inception of our company in 1982. Be it a manicured front yard, a free-flowing tropical paradise in your backyard, or even a new fence, it would be a pleasure to work with you on your landscaping needs. Laird Landscaping's list of custom-designed installations includes plantings, drainage, lighting, pergolas, and fountains as well as hardscapes, such as flagstone, fences, and pavers.

11th year as a Best Pick Insured
Sterling Design & Landscape Resources
Certified Best Pick

Sterling Design & Landscape Resources

Certified Pro

Sterling Design works with you to discover the best plants to fit your architectural style and lifestyle. We provide high-quality service through communication, attentiveness, and expertise. Sterling Design can help you shape your corner of the world with creative ideas for an outdoor living experience you will enjoy for years to come. Sterling Design offers residential landscape design and consultation services at an hourly rate.

10th year as a Best Pick Insured

Recent Project Requests in Houston

Real homeowners looking for landscaping in your area

Houston

"We need to have one of our flower beds totally redone. In the backyard beside our pool because we had to have some of ou..."

Oct 10, 2025
Katy

"We need a tree trimmed. Need the lawn reviewed. It needs dirt and soded. We need a quote on our yard."

Mar 22, 2025
Katy

"Tree & bush trimming , mulching & general clean up . Also sprinkler system check up ."

Sep 15, 2024
Katy

"Hi, would like to re-landscape my front and back yard. Will also need irrigation changes with the new landscaping. Depen..."

May 5, 2024
HOUSTON

"We have a 13'x13' dirt patch in the middle of our slate deck that we would like to cover with artificial turf. We als..."

Apr 21, 2024
Houston

"lawn care"

Mar 16, 2024
Houston

"Good Evening, I'm seeking a quote to level an existing parking area w/ Black Star Gravel. Its almost four area that face..."

Jan 26, 2024
Katy

"We need three trees and several shrubs trimmed in our yard."

Jun 14, 2023
Houston

"Front of house needs clean up with new shrubs and flowers to make the house pop. New mulch etc."

Jun 6, 2023
Houston

"Advice on what to do about our train the front yard keep it and trim it back or cut it down. Eventually I would like to..."

May 12, 2023
Certification Standards

How Houston Landscaping Companies Earn Best Pick Certification

Only landscaping companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.

Customer Satisfaction

Landscaping companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.

Licensing & Insurance

Current state contractor license verification and general liability insurance for landscaping work

Business Stability

Minimum 1 year in business with established local presence

Verified State Standing

Maintain active business registration and in good standing with the state

Operational Excellence

Consistent landscaping service quality across all projects

Annual Re-Certification

Must re-qualify every year through new research

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Certified Best Pick® landscaping companies in Houston, TX

Best Pick Certified Landscaping companies in Houston, TX have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:

  • High customer satisfaction: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers
  • Verified credentials: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)
  • Financial stability: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing
  • Local track record: Minimum 1 year serving the Houston, TX area

Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.

No. Landscaping companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.

Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.

The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Landscaping company fails to deliver on their commitments.

To be eligible:

  • Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com
  • Register for the guarantee (free)
  • Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service
  • Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first

This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on our guarantee page.

Check your irrigation system for broken sprinkler heads or clogged nozzles. Inspect plant beds for proper drainage and standing water. Verify soil moisture levels by inserting a finger two inches deep. Look for pest damage on leaves and branches.
Houston landscaping contractors provide landscape design and installation, hardscaping with patios and walkways, paver installation, retaining wall construction, drainage and irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, planting services, grading, artificial turf installation, pergola construction, fire pit installation, water features, and outdoor kitchen construction.
Best Pick Reports serves the Greater Houston metropolitan area across several counties including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County and Waller County. Best Pick contractors serve many localities within this region including Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Aldine, Tomball, Jersey Village, Katy, Sugar Land, & Missouri City.