Norfolk, Virginia · Landscapers

The 4 best landscapers in Norfolk, VA

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

4 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Norfolk is a major port city in Hampton Roads, Virginia, home to the world's largest naval base. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.

We indexed 4 landscapers serving Norfolk and surrounding neighborhoods, including Ghent, Downtown, Ocean View, Larchmont, Colonial Place. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the landscapers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 4 landscapers listed for Norfolk, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 3 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Norfolk, VA and need a landscaper, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank landscapers in Norfolk

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the landscapers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring landscapers in Norfolk: what the local data says

  • 44% of occupied homes in Norfolk are owner-occupied, and 46% of homes are single-family detached houses.
  • The typical last spring frost in Norfolk is around March 7 and the first fall frost around December 1, roughly 268 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
  • Norfolk gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year and about 6 inches of snow, and September is typically the wettest month. Drainage and grading problems show up in the wettest month, which is the best time to see where water sits.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Norfolk, VA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Landscapers around Norfolk: what this page found

1 of the 4 landscapers on this page is listed under Norfolk itself; the other 3 serve Norfolk from Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

The longest-established is Dr. Dan's Landscaping & Architectural Design, 35 years in business.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Chesapeake (4 ranked), Virginia Beach (4 ranked), Richmond (2 ranked).

Common questions

Landscapers in Norfolk: quick answers

How are the landscapers in Norfolk ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the landscapers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best landscaper in Norfolk?

Use this list to shortlist two or three landscapers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a landscaper's license in Virginia?

Licensing in Virginia runs through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Before hiring anyone in Norfolk, ask whether they hold a Class A, B, or C contractor license and verify the license number through DPOR's public license lookup. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which landscapers serve Norfolk?

This page lists Dr. Dan's Landscaping & Architectural Design, ZTV Landscaping, Freedom Mowers Lawn Care and Anderson's, in ranked order. 3 of the 4 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book landscapers in Norfolk?

Going by Norfolk's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 7, first fall frost around December 1), the usual windows are from about March 7 into early summer or before September, usually the wettest month in Norfolk. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Norfolk

  • Check which Virginia license applies. Virginia licenses some of this work through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which issues the VDACS pesticide business license and certified fertilizer applicator. Verify it at the official Virginia license lookup before signing. Mowing needs no state license, but a service that sprays weed control or fertilizes lawns commercially needs a VDACS pesticide business license and a certified fertilizer applicator.
  • Written estimates. Any landscaper who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A landscaper who's done work in Ghent or Downtown will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Norfolk

The landscapers on this page serve all of Norfolk and surrounding areas, including Ghent, Downtown, Ocean View, Larchmont, Colonial Place. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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