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6 Best Landscaping Companies in Calgary, AB (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 6 landscaping companies in Calgary, AB. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 6 because only 6 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 5, 2026.

Project Landscape, Clover Landscaping and Calgary Landscaping lead our list of the six best landscaping companies in Calgary, AB. All six have at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a working website, a logo and a Calgary street address. We checked each one on November 5, 2026 and list them in the order Google returned them. No company paid to be here.

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The Ranking

Our top 6 landscaping companies in Calgary

Calgary yards are built on clay. The soil holds water in spring, bakes hard in August and moves with every freeze, and Chinook winds can swing the temperature by 20 degrees in a day, so a patio base or retaining wall that was dug shallow shifts within a few winters. Calgary sits in roughly plant hardiness zone 3 to 4, the growing season runs from about mid May to mid September, and a late frost can still kill new plantings in June. The better companies here plan around that with deeper compacted bases for pavers, drainage behind walls and plant lists chosen for the cold. Water matters too. The City of Calgary can set outdoor watering restrictions in dry summers, so check the current rules at calgary.ca before you lay sod or switch on a new sprinkler system, and ask any irrigation contractor about backflow testing and fall blowouts. Tall retaining walls and walls near property lines or utility rights of way can need a permit or an engineer's design, so ask each company who pulls it and confirm with the City. Alberta One-Call locates buried lines before anyone digs. Two checks protect you. Alberta has no provincial licence for landscapers, so there is no government lookup for the company that builds your yard. Ask for its City of Calgary business licence number, a certificate of liability insurance and a Workers' Compensation Board clearance letter, and get the scope, price and warranty in writing. One company on this list holds a prepaid contractor licence, which is a consumer protection licence rather than a trade licence. Anyone who sprays weed killer for pay needs Alberta pesticide applicator certification, so ask whether weed control is on your quote. The six companies below include three design and build firms, a fence and deck crew, a lawn care company and a sprinkler specialist. They differ in size: one has more than a thousand reviews and a parts counter, another has 54. This is a short list on purpose. Many Calgary names that rank well on Google work from residential street addresses, have a handful of reviews, sell landscape supplies or run sites copied from other firms, and we left them out.

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  1. 01

    Best for paver patios and retaining walls

    Project Landscape

    4.8(130 Google reviews)
    Best forPaver patios, retaining walls and full backyard builds
    In business10 years
    Warranty2 years on hardscaping installations and 1 year on softscaping from project completion, subject to terms. Artificial turf carries a 15 year manufacturer warranty and a 3 year installation warranty. Generally non-transferable to a new owner.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 130 Google reviews, in business since 2016 with ICPI, Techo-Pro and Belgard Pro credentials listed.

    What we like

    • Two year hardscape and one year softscape warranty published
    • Paving, walls, turf, irrigation and decks under one contract
    • Reviewers say a full backyard build took about two weeks

    Things to consider

    • The warranty generally does not transfer to a new owner

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Paver patios, retaining walls and full backyard builds
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    3511 64 Ave SE
    Years in business
    10 years
    Warranty
    2 years on hardscaping installations and 1 year on softscaping from project completion, subject to terms. Artificial turf carries a 15 year manufacturer warranty and a 3 year installation warranty. Generally non-transferable to a new owner.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    ICPI certified installer
  2. 02

    Best for a build crew plus year-round maintenance

    Clover Landscaping

    4.6(357 Google reviews)
    Best forPatios, retaining walls and year-round lawn maintenance
    In business11 years
    Warranty3 year craftsmanship warranty on retaining walls (the Clover Guarantee), built to manufacturer specifications. Terms for other work are not published.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 357 Google reviews, started by two brothers in 2015 with named owners and four construction foremen.

    What we like

    • Team page names owners Dwight and Dmitry
    • Three year craftsmanship warranty on retaining walls
    • Estimators arrive with a drone and 3D measuring rod, per a reviewer

    Things to consider

    • No licence or insurance details on the website

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Patios, retaining walls and year-round lawn maintenance
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    1811 4 St SW Ste 901
    Years in business
    11 years
    Warranty
    3 year craftsmanship warranty on retaining walls (the Clover Guarantee), built to manufacturer specifications. Terms for other work are not published.
  3. 03

    Best for licence-checked design and build

    Calgary Landscaping

    4.7(63 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign-first patios, retaining walls and synthetic turf
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyOne year limited workmanship warranty from substantial performance, on work built by its crews and subject to payment in full. Live plant material, including sod, shrubs, perennials and trees, is sold as is with no survival guarantee. Positive drainage is warranted at the time of completion. Operating entity: Create Escape Inc.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 62 Google reviews, more than 23 years in business with city, county and provincial licences listed.

    What we like

    • Publishes City of Calgary and Foothills County licence numbers
    • Bonded, Workers' Compensation Board covered and BBB A+
    • Landscape design comes before construction

    Things to consider

    • Plants and sod carry no survival guarantee

    Services

    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Design-first patios, retaining walls and synthetic turf
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    259 Midpark Way SE Ste 250
    Warranty
    One year limited workmanship warranty from substantial performance, on work built by its crews and subject to payment in full. Live plant material, including sod, shrubs, perennials and trees, is sold as is with no survival guarantee. Positive drainage is warranted at the time of completion. Operating entity: Create Escape Inc.
    Credentials
    City of Calgary Business Licence BL302472
  4. 04

    Best for fences, decks and gravel yards

    Stoney Landscaping

    5.0(54 Google reviews)
    Best forBackyard fences, decks, gravel and artificial turf
    In business4 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 54 Google reviews, founded in 2022, with one day fence and gravel jobs praised by reviewers.

    What we like

    • Transparent estimates with no added costs, per reviewers
    • Open Saturday mornings
    • Free first consultation

    Things to consider

    • Says it is provincially licensed but publishes no number

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    Key details
    Best for
    Backyard fences, decks, gravel and artificial turf
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    251 90 Ave SE Unit 23
    Years in business
    4 years
    Credentials
    States it is a provincially licensed landscaping company (no licence number published)
  5. 05

    Best for weekly mowing and sod replacement

    The Lawnfather Inc.

    4.8(265 Google reviews)
    Best forWeekly lawn mowing, spring cleanups and sod installs
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 265 Google reviews, more than ten years in lawn care with sod, turf and snow removal.

    What we like

    • Same day quotes mentioned by reviewers
    • Extra bare patches filled at no charge, per a reviewer
    • Handles mowing, spring cleanup and snow clearing

    Things to consider

    • Website lists a different street address than Google

    Services

    • Lawn care
    Key details
    Best for
    Weekly lawn mowing, spring cleanups and sod installs
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    4301 D 9 St SE
    Credentials
    Consumer Choice Award 2023
  6. 06

    Best for sprinkler installs and seasonal service

    Raintech Irrigation Ltd.

    4.9(1022 Google reviews)
    Best forSprinkler installation, spring start-up and fall blowout
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyThe company states that it warranties and guarantees all of its work. Specific terms are not published.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 1,022 Google reviews, more than 35 years of Calgary irrigation work from a parts showroom.

    What we like

    • Spring start-up, blowout and backflow testing
    • Licensed with the City of Calgary and Alberta Government Services, insured and bonded
    • Named team led by partner Jason Tymchuk

    Things to consider

    • Irrigation only, so no mowing or hardscape

    Services

    • Irrigation
    Key details
    Best for
    Sprinkler installation, spring start-up and fall blowout
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    11055 50 St SE #131
    Warranty
    The company states that it warranties and guarantees all of its work. Specific terms are not published.
    Credentials
    City of Calgary business licence

Side by Side

Compare the top landscaping companies in Calgary

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 6 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Project LandscapePaver patios, retaining walls and full backyard buildsLawn care, Hardscaping, IrrigationCalgary4.8(130)Not listedView
02Clover LandscapingPatios, retaining walls and year-round lawn maintenanceLawn care, Hardscaping, Landscape designCalgary4.6(357)Not listedView
03Calgary LandscapingDesign-first patios, retaining walls and synthetic turfHardscaping, Irrigation, Landscape designCalgary4.7(63)Not listedView
04Stoney LandscapingBackyard fences, decks, gravel and artificial turfLawn care, HardscapingCalgary5.0(54)Not listedView
05The Lawnfather Inc.Weekly lawn mowing, spring cleanups and sod installsLawn careCalgary4.8(265)Not listedView
06Raintech Irrigation Ltd.Sprinkler installation, spring start-up and fall blowoutIrrigationCalgary4.9(1022)Not listedView

Coverage

Landscaping companies serving Calgary and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Alberta and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Calgary

Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Calgary. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best landscaping companies in Calgary

We searched Google Maps for landscaping contractors, landscaping companies, landscape design, hardscape and lawn care, retaining wall and patio builders, and irrigation and sprinkler companies in Calgary. We checked every candidate's website, address and reviews. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a real logo, at least four real photos and a street address inside Calgary. We rejected landscape supply yards, listings with residential-looking street addresses or hidden addresses, sites built from the same template as other firms, multi-trade construction firms, listings with fewer than 50 reviews and businesses outside city limits such as De Winton. Companies are listed in the order Google returned them. Ratings and review counts were read on November 5, 2026. No company paid for a place on this list, and Alberta issues no provincial landscaping licence, so we could not check one.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a landscaping company in Calgary

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

0 of 10 asked

Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Landscaping companies in Calgary FAQs

How do I check a Calgary landscaper's licence?

Alberta has no provincial licence for landscapers, so there is no government lookup for the company that builds your yard. Ask for its City of Calgary business licence number, a certificate of liability insurance and a Workers' Compensation Board clearance letter. Anyone who sprays weed killer for pay needs Alberta pesticide applicator certification, and tall retaining walls can need a permit, so ask who pulls it.

How much does landscaping cost in Calgary?

Cost depends on yard size, materials, base depth, drainage and whether walls or irrigation are involved, so get at least three written quotes for the same scope. A sod and mulch refresh costs far less than a paver patio with a retaining wall. Ask what the quote includes, how long the warranty runs and what happens to plants that fail. Four companies on this list advertise free estimates or quotes.

When should I book a landscaper in Calgary?

Book in winter or early spring. The ground thaws in April or May and the building season is short, and two companies on this list say their construction slots fill early. Sod and planting work best from May through September, and sprinkler blowouts should be booked before the first hard freeze in the fall. Spring start-ups and cleanups also bunch into a few weeks.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
6

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