Landscaping · Greater Nashville

Landscaping contractors in Nashville

Design and install, hardscape, drainage, irrigation and outdoor living. Tell us what you need and we will match you with up to three vetted landscapers working in your zone — free, and with no obligation to hire.

Short answer: the fastest way to find a reliable landscaping contractor in the Nashville area is to compare three written estimates from companies that already work in your part of the metro. Nashville Home Pros does that matching for free — the same landscapers printed in the issue mailed to your street.

What this category covers

Landscape design and full installation
Paver patios, walkways, driveways and retaining walls
Drainage correction and regrading
Irrigation systems and lighting
Outdoor kitchens, fire features and pergolas

What matters in Middle Tennessee

Drainage is the recurring Middle Tennessee story. Heavy clay soil sheds water rather than absorbing it, and on the rolling lots common through Williamson and Wilson County, that water ends up against a foundation or in a crawl space. A landscape plan that starts with where the water goes will outlast one that starts with plant selection.

Where does water currently go, and how does this plan change that? Question one on every landscaping walkthrough

Questions to ask every bidder

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Where does water currently go, and how does this plan change that?
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Is the retaining wall engineered, and does it need a permit?
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What is the plant warranty, and what voids it?
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Is ongoing maintenance included or quoted separately?

A newly installed bluestone paver patio with a lit fire feature behind a Middle Tennessee home — Landscaping work across the Greater Nashville area.

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Where these pros work

South / West: Arrington, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Brentwood, College Grove, Eagleville and more. North / East: Bell Buckle, Castalian Springs, Christiana, Fosterville, Gallatin, Gladeville and more.

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Landscaping questions

How do I find a good landscaping contractor in Nashville?

Start with companies that already work in your zone and have a track record you can check. Nashville Home Pros matches you with up to three vetted landscapers at no cost — every one of them has been reviewed for licensing, insurance and reputation before their ad ran in the magazine.

What should I ask a landscaping contractor before hiring?

Where does water currently go, and how does this plan change that? Is the retaining wall engineered, and does it need a permit? What is the plant warranty, and what voids it? Get the answers in writing as part of the proposal, not verbally on the walkthrough.

Does landscaping work need a permit in Nashville?

It depends on the scope and the jurisdiction. Structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work generally requires a permit from Metro Nashville Codes or your county building department, while purely cosmetic work often does not. A reputable contractor will tell you which applies and will pull the permit in their own name.

How much does landscaping cost in Middle Tennessee?

There is no honest single number — pricing turns on scope, materials, the age and condition of the house, and how much has to be corrected once things are opened up. That is exactly why comparing three written estimates for the same scope is worth the hour it takes.

Is there any cost to be matched?

No. Matching is free to homeowners and there is no obligation to hire any company we send. The service is funded by the contractors who advertise in Nashville Home Pros Magazine.

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