
Landscaping & Hardscape in Fort Smith, AR
Compare 29 landscaping & hardscape contractors near you in Fort Smith and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.5/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
Last updated March 23, 2026
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5.0Fix It Asphalt
5.0GreenScapes Total Lawncare & Landscaping Service
5.0N F LAWN CARE
5.05 mo onlineOrganics Landscape Supply
5.08½+ years onlinePlanItEarth
5.0Quality Lawns Inc
5.0Schwartz Stone Co
5.024+ years onlineMario Saenz Landscaping Design | Fort Smith Lawn Care, Sod, Tree Cutting, Hardscaping
4.929+ years onlineRiverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living, Flowerbeds, French Drains, Sprinkler Repair
4.97½+ years onlineVasquez Tree and Landscaping Service
4.9Express Tree & Landscaping Services LLC
4.8~16 years onlineFrank Sharum Landscaping & Design
4.817+ years onlineFairway Lawns of Fort Smith
4.528+ years onlineWalker Michael Landscapes
4.330+ years onlineCASTRO LANDSCAPING
4.2Ellis Landscape Services
4.215+ years onlineSharum's Garden Center
4.217+ years onlineGreenview Lawns Inc
4.1~16 years onlineW & W Construction of Fort Smith LLC
4.0~7 years onlineABC Block & Brick
3.726+ years onlineStraw Hat Lawns and Landscape, LLC
3.7~7 years onlineKing Irrigation & Lighting, Inc.
3.5Godfrey & Black Brick & Stone
3.420 years onlineGround Effects Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.
3.413+ years onlineLandscaping & Hardscape in Nearby AR Cities
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Landscaping & Hardscape in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith landscaping has to deal with Arkansas's heat (95-105°F summers), tornado-driven storm damage, and the clay-loam soils that don't drain well. Native plant palettes (purple coneflower, little bluestem, oakleaf hydrangea, pawpaw) thrive without irrigation once established. Older Belle Grove and Park Hill homes often have mature oaks worth preserving — Sebastian County tree protection rules apply to designated heritage trees. NeedInstall connects you with Fort Smith landscapers who design with native palettes, handle HOA approvals in newer Chaffee Crossing, and install proper drainage in clay-heavy lots.
Fort Smith landscaping runs $4,500-$22,000 for residential redesigns. AR requires a state contractor license over $20K. No state landscape license but most pros are ICPI- or NCMA-certified for hardscape. Tree removal in heritage areas may need permit. Standard 1-3 week install. Heavy summer humidity makes establishment slow — plan irrigation for first season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Best grass for Fort Smith?
- Bermuda for full-sun front yards (heat-tolerant), zoysia for premium yards (less water than fescue, greener winter). Avoid fescue — too thirsty for AR summer.
- How do I drain my flat backyard?
- French drains, dry creek beds, or pop-up emitters daylighting away from foundation. AR clay won't percolate fast — design for surface conveyance, not infiltration.
- Permit needed?
- Most landscaping doesn't need permits. Hardscape (retaining walls over 4 ft, fences over 6 ft, patios over 200 sq ft) does — check Fort Smith Building before starting.
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