Landscaping Contractor in Murfreesboro, TN — Services, Costs & What to Look For

Murfreesboro, TN's rapid growth — it's consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the country — has created a large, active market for professional landscaping and outdoor living. New construction neighborhoods need finish landscaping. Existing homeowners are upgrading backyards. Commercial properties need grounds maintenance. And the range in contractor quality spans from truly excellent to genuinely terrible.

Here's what landscaping services actually cost in Murfreesboro, TN, what to look for when choosing a contractor, and what Lebanon Scapes provides throughout Rutherford County.

Landscaping Services Available in Murfreesboro, TN

Lebanon Scapes provides the following throughout Murfreesboro and Rutherford County:

*Full landscape design and installation.* Starting with grade and drainage, then hardscape, then planting and lighting — in the right sequence. New construction finish-outs for Murfreesboro's growing neighborhoods, full backyard transformations, and front yard curb appeal projects.

*Paver patios, retaining walls, and outdoor living.* See our dedicated Murfreesboro hardscaping post for full pricing and details. The short version: paver patios run $18–$25/sq ft installed with proper base construction; retaining walls run $30–$45/sq ft for segmental block.

*Lawn care and maintenance programs.* Weekly mowing, edging, blowing. Fertilization programs timed to Rutherford County's Zone 7a growing season. Pre-emergent applications in late February/early March. Fall aeration and overseeding in mid-September.

*Drainage solutions.* French drains, catch basins, regrading, and dry creek beds. Rutherford County's clay soil and the topography of many Murfreesboro neighborhoods create drainage issues that need proper solutions — not just regrading the symptom every spring.

*Sod installation.* Tall fescue, bermuda, and zoysia. We prepare the soil correctly before installation — no shortcuts that show up as uneven growth and poor establishment.

*Land clearing and site prep.* Brush removal, overgrown lot clearing, and rough grading for new construction throughout Rutherford County.

*Commercial landscaping.* Grounds maintenance contracts for commercial properties, office parks, retail centers, and HOA common areas in Murfreesboro. Scheduled mowing, seasonal color rotations, mulching, irrigation management.

What Landscaping Costs in Murfreesboro, TN

These ranges reflect Rutherford County market pricing as of 2026:

*Lawn maintenance (weekly mow + seasonal programs):* $180–$400/month depending on property size.

*Sod installation:* $1.80–$3.50/sq ft installed depending on grass type, area size, and site prep required.

*Landscape bed installation (planting + mulch):* $12–$22/sq ft.

*French drain installation:* $2,500–$7,000 for a standard residential system. More complex systems with multiple inlets and longer runs are higher.

*Full landscape design-build (new construction, 1/4 to 1/2 acre):* $20,000–$65,000 depending on scope.

What to Look For in a Murfreesboro Landscaping Contractor

Murfreesboro has a lot of landscaping companies — ranging from one-truck mowing operations to full-service design-build contractors. Here's how to separate the ones worth hiring from the ones worth avoiding:

*They ask about drainage before proposing any design.* Any contractor who leads with plant selections or patio layouts on a site they haven't fully evaluated is either inexperienced or in a hurry. The site's drainage and grade determine what's possible and what will hold up — that analysis comes first.

*Their quotes are itemized, not single numbers.* A hardscaping quote that shows one number — "paver patio, 500 sq ft, $11,000" — tells you nothing about base depth, material specs, or what happens if something doesn't meet your expectations. A professional quote breaks down excavation, base depth and material, paver brand and specs, joint sand type, and edge restraint.

*They're licensed, insured, and specific about it.* General liability insurance and workers' compensation — get proof in writing before any work starts. If a crew member is injured on your property and the contractor doesn't carry workers' comp, you may be liable.

*They're upfront about permits.* Retaining walls over 4 feet require a permit in Rutherford County. Any contractor who builds taller walls without mentioning this is either uninformed or planning to skip the permit. Both are your problem at sale time.

*They communicate before and during the project.* The biggest complaint homeowners have about landscaping contractors isn't the finished work — it's the communication during the project. Calls not returned, schedule changes not communicated, scope changes not discussed. Ask directly how the company handles communication.

Lebanon Scapes & Construction — Serving Murfreesboro, TN

Lebanon Scapes is based in Lebanon, TN — about 35 minutes from downtown Murfreesboro — and serves Rutherford County for landscaping, hardscaping, drainage, lawn care, and outdoor living projects. We're owner-operated, fully licensed and insured, and the owner is involved on every project.

Free on-site estimates throughout Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, and the surrounding Rutherford County area. Call or text 615-487-2965 or visit [LebanonScapes.com/contact](/contact) — we typically respond same-day and can schedule an estimate within the week.