Landscapers in Columbia, SC

Local listings, alphabetical, with a guide to hiring.

Lawn care and landscaping companies cover mowing, planting, irrigation, lighting and hardscapes. Much of the Midlands grows warm-season grasses such as centipede, zoysia and Bermuda, which need different care from cool-season lawns.

Listed businesses (A–Z)

• Affinity Landscaping — Lawn care and landscape installation across the Columbia area. (website)
• Sparta Lawn Care — Lawn care and landscape maintenance. (website)

Listings are alphabetical and are not endorsements. Details were checked against each business's website on September 26, 2026. Listing policy.

About landscapers in Columbia, SC

Clemson's Home & Garden Information Center publishes lawn calendars for the warm-season grasses common in the Midlands, and they make a good yardstick for any lawn care quote. For centipedegrass, HGIC recommends a mowing height of 1 to 2 inches and at least 6 hours of full sun. It also advises against nitrogen fertiliser in early spring, before green-up, which usually comes in late April or early May. Centipede grows best at a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.0, so fertiliser and lime should follow a soil test.

Bermudagrass is also mowed at 1 to 2 inches. Heights below 1 inch need a reel mower. If a crew offers weed or insect control, ask for the applicator's licence, which Clemson's Department of Pesticide Regulation issues and lets you verify. Size mulch, sod and gravel orders with the free calculators below. For bigger hardscape or drainage jobs, read how to hire a contractor in Columbia, and see roofers and painters for work on the house itself.

How to choose

• If the service includes applying herbicide, insecticide or fertiliser-pesticide mixes, the applicator should hold a licence from Clemson's Department of Pesticide Regulation.
• Ask for the service schedule in writing — number of visits, what each includes, and how weather skips are handled.
• For irrigation or hardscape projects, ask for a drawing and a written warranty.

Official lookups: Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation · Clemson Home & Garden Information Center · Clemson HGIC centipedegrass calendar · Clemson HGIC bermudagrass calendar

Frequently asked questions

How much does lawn care cost in Columbia, SC?

Prices depend on lot size, grass type and visit frequency, so ask two or three companies for a written schedule: number of visits, what each includes, and how weather skips are billed. Compare the same services side by side.

How short should a centipede or Bermuda lawn be cut in the Midlands?

Clemson HGIC recommends 1 to 2 inches for both centipedegrass and bermudagrass, raised during heat or drought stress. Bermuda below 1 inch needs a reel mower.

When should a centipede lawn be fertilised?

Not in early spring. Clemson HGIC advises against nitrogen fertiliser before green-up, which inland usually comes in late April or early May. Fertilise and add lime or sulfur based on a soil test.

Does a landscaper need a licence to spray weeds?

Commercial pesticide application in South Carolina is licensed by Clemson University's Department of Pesticide Regulation, which offers a licence lookup. Ask for the applicator's licence before anyone sprays herbicide or insecticide.

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