How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Longview & East Texas?

Most Longview landscaping projects run from a few hundred dollars for maintenance and small refreshes up into five figures for a full install like a paver patio or retaining wall — and here's the honest breakdown.

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The Short Answer

Straight talk on what landscaping costs around Longview

If you just want the quick number: routine lawn maintenance in Longview typically runs about $50 to $65 per visit for a standard residential yard, while one-time projects range from a few hundred dollars for a bed refresh up into five figures for a full sod install, paver patio, or retaining wall. Most homeowners land somewhere in between depending on the size of the yard and the kind of work.

We're Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned company that's worked yards across Longview and Gregg County since 2017. We put these ranges out in the open because most East Texas homeowners just want an honest ballpark before they pick up the phone — not a sales pitch. The ranges below come from real projects we've done around Longview, White Oak, Kilgore, and Hallsville. They are starting points, not final numbers. Every property is different, and the only exact price is the free, written quote we hand you after walking your yard in person.

Price Ranges by Service

What East Texas landscaping projects typically cost

Here's a plain-language range for each service we offer. These are the totals a homeowner pays, pulled from our own Longview-area quotes. Where a range is wide, it's because the job scales with your yard — a small version costs less and a large one costs more. Tap any service to see the full page.

Weekly Mowing & Lawn Maintenance

From about $50–$65 per visit for a typical residential yard, billed on a recurring schedule. Larger lots and heavy trimming can move that number. See lawn maintenance →

Sod Installation

Most projects $1,500–$4,700. Priced by the pallet — small patch repairs cost less, and large full-yard installs cost more. See sod installation →

Mulch Installation & Bed Refresh

Most beds $600–$2,400, depending on how many yards of mulch and how many beds you're refreshing. See mulch installation →

Seasonal Fertilization & Turf Health

From about $190 per visit. Multi-visit seasonal programs are available to keep East Texas turf healthy through the year. See fertilization →

Landscaping Design & Planting

Refreshes start a few hundred; most full projects $900–$3,600, with large custom designs running more. Bed renovations and new plantings included. See landscaping →

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

Most jobs $150–$800, depending on the number and size of the shrubs. See hedge trimming →

Drainage & French Drains

Most projects $2,000–$3,750. Sized to how much water you're moving and the run length across the yard. See drainage →

Paver Patios & Hardscaping

Most projects $3,100–$9,100. A small patio costs less; a large outdoor-living build costs more. See hardscaping →

Retaining Walls

From a few thousand dollars for a short garden wall to $20,000+ for tall structural walls — most fall $3,000–$19,000 by height and length. See retaining walls →

Christmas & Holiday Lighting

Most installs $575–$1,300, professionally hung and taken down at the end of the season. See Christmas lights →

Every property is different, so treat these as ballpark ranges — your free quote is the exact number. Call (903) 844-6877 or request one online and we'll walk your yard before we send a price.

What Changes Your Price

Why two Longview yards get two different numbers

When you see a range instead of a flat rate, it's because a handful of real things move the total up or down. Here's what we look at when we walk your property:

Yard & area size — square footage of turf, beds, or patio is the biggest driver on most jobs.
Materials you choose — the type of sod, mulch, pavers, plants, or stone you pick sets a different starting point.
Site access — a tight backyard gate or a steep, hard-to-reach spot takes more time than an open, drive-up lot.
Plant selection — mature specimens and seasonal color cost more than smaller starter plants.
Wall height & linear footage — a taller or longer retaining wall needs more base, block, and engineering than a short garden wall.
Site prep & ground conditions — East Texas sandy loam over clay subsoil sometimes needs extra leveling, grading, or drainage before the main work.

None of this is guesswork on our end. We walk the yard, measure what matters, and put every line in writing so you can see exactly what you're paying for. No hidden add-ons — if the ground turns up something unexpected, we show you and get your okay before we keep going.

Why Yard Dog

Honest quotes from a local crew that stands behind them

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We walk the property in person, usually within 24 hours, and send an estimate we stick to.

5.0 rating, 111 Google reviews

East Texas homeowners rate us five stars for showing up, doing it right, and pricing it fair.

Insured, family-owned since 2017

Same crew, same standards, every visit. Family-owned and fully insured.

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What East Texas homeowners say about Yard Dog.

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Miller did a wonderful job! He was quick and thorough, I would recommend Yard Dog highly!

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Professional and courteous. The price for the job was reasonable and was better than others I had checked with.

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FAQ

Landscaping Cost Questions, Answered

How much does landscaping cost in Longview, TX?

It depends on the work. Routine lawn maintenance in Longview typically runs about $50 to $65 per visit for a standard residential yard, while one-time projects range from a few hundred dollars for a bed refresh up into five figures for a full sod install, paver patio, or retaining wall. Most homeowners land somewhere in between. Every property is different, so we walk yours in person and send a written, itemized quote with the exact number before any work starts.

How much does weekly mowing cost in Longview?

For a typical residential yard in Longview, weekly mowing runs about $50 to $65 per visit, billed on a recurring schedule. Larger lots, heavy tree cover, or extra trimming can move that number. We give you a flat per-visit price up front so there are no surprises.

How much does a paver patio or retaining wall cost in East Texas?

Most paver patios and hardscaping projects run between $3,100 and $9,100, with a small patio costing less and a large outdoor-living build costing more. Retaining walls range from a few thousand dollars for a short garden wall to $20,000 or more for a tall structural wall, with most falling between $3,000 and $19,000 depending on height and length. Because these are engineered to your site, we always quote them after an on-site visit.

How much does sod installation cost in Longview?

Most sod installation projects in Longview run between $1,500 and $4,700. A small patch repair costs less, and a large full-yard install costs more. Sod is priced by the pallet based on your yard's square footage, so the total comes down to how much area you're covering and how much prep the ground needs.

Why do you give price ranges instead of a flat rate?

No two Longview yards are the same. Size, the materials and plants you choose, how easy the property is to access, wall height, and linear footage all change what a job takes. A flat rate would either overcharge the simple jobs or shortchange the complex ones. Ranges give you an honest ballpark, and your free on-site quote gives you the exact, itemized number we stand behind.

Do you offer free quotes in Longview and East Texas?

Yes. Every quote from Yard Dog Landscapes is free. We walk the property in person, usually within 24 hours, and send a written, itemized estimate we stick to. Yard Dog is family-owned, fully insured, and holds a 5.0 rating across 111 Google reviews from East Texas homeowners. Call (903) 844-6877 or request a quote online.

Want the exact number for your yard?

Call (903) 844-6877 or request a free quote online. We'll walk your property and send a written, itemized estimate.