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Best Landscapers in McAllen, TX

We list 12 landscapers in McAllen, Texas. The DIRT Score runs 0–5 and is built from review volume and rating, years in business, license signals where we have them, and response time.

2 of those listings currently carry a DIRT Score. The average DIRT Score in McAllen for this trade is 2.6 (0–5 scale); the highest is 3.8.

Ask whether the quote includes irrigation and whether they hold a Texas irrigator licence if it does. Ask what happens if plants die inside a year.

McAllen sits in the Valley — heat and humidity are the baseline. Shortlist on score and reviews, then get three written quotes.

Use the ranked list below to shortlist, then talk to two or three before you book. A written scope beats a handshake every time.

McAllen homeowners often also pull quotes from the a nearby metro metro. Confirm service area, then get scope and price in writing before you hire.

Every listing here is a real contractor page on Finds — not a paid placement.

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2.6avg DIRT Score

Every listing is free. Nobody paid to be at the top — the order is the score, and the score is the data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best landscaper in McAllen, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored landscaper in McAllen on this list is Perez Lawn Care Services, with a DIRT Score of 3.82 across 10 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

How much do landscapers charge per hour in McAllen, Texas?

We don't publish an hourly rate for McAllen landscapers until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs. Get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top.

Who is the most affordable landscaper in McAllen?

We don't rank by price. Get three quotes for the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.

How do I find a trustworthy landscaper in McAllen?

Check three things. One: the license — if irrigation is included, verify a TDLR licensed irrigator; otherwise get plant warranty terms in writing. Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start.

How can you tell if a landscaper is any good?

Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when the job goes sideways — whether they came back, argued, or charged again to fix their own work. Also look at whether the owner replies, and how.

How do I know if a landscaper is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean different scopes. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that.

What's a normal call-out or trip charge in McAllen?

We don't publish a made-up McAllen trip-charge number. Ask each landscaper whether the first visit is a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — before they roll.

Do landscapers in Texas have to be licensed?

General landscaping does not require a statewide license in Texas. Irrigation system work does — that needs a TDLR licensed irrigator. Ask which one you're hiring.