NAICS Code for Landscaping
The NAICS code for most landscaping businesses is 561730 (Landscaping Services). If the business primarily provides professional landscape design and planning for larger projects (e.g., parks, campuses, golf courses, airports), the code is commonly 541320 (Landscape Architectural Services). Retail sellers of plants and landscape supplies are typically classified under 444220 (Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores).
How to choose the correct NAICS code for landscaping
Decision rule (fast): choose the code that matches the establishment’s primary service delivered.
- Step 1: Identify what the business primarily sells: ongoing landscape care, installation, design/planning, or retail materials.
- Step 2: If most revenue is from mowing/maintenance/installation, use 561730.
- Step 3: If most revenue is from professional landscape architecture/planning for larger projects, use 541320.
- Step 4: If the business mainly retails plants/supplies (and may install/maintain as part of retail), use 444220.
NAICS codes for landscaping businesses
Landscaping-related work commonly falls into one of these three codes:
- 561730 – Landscaping Services
- 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services
- 444220 – Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Quick mapping: which landscaping code should I use?
| If the business primarily does… | Most common NAICS code | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape care, maintenance, and/or installation | 561730 | Mowing, trimming, irrigation install/repair, planting, mulching, seasonal cleanup |
| Landscape architecture / large-project design and planning | 541320 | Design/planning for parks, campuses, airports, golf courses, ski areas, public spaces |
| Retail plants & landscape supplies (often with install/maintenance) | 444220 | Garden centers, nurseries, farm supply stores, lawn supply retail |
When a business does multiple activities, select the code that matches the dominant activity (largest share of revenue/work).
Landscaping company types
Below are common “what’s my code?” landscaping searches and the code they most often align to. Use these as shortcuts, then confirm scope on the linked code page.
Landscape services (maintenance / install)
Most landscaping contractors—especially maintenance and installation—map here.
Landscape design (small projects)
Design tied closely to installation/maintenance (walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, etc.) commonly stays under landscaping services.
Landscape architecture (large projects)
Professional planning/design for larger land areas and complex site projects.
Landscape materials providers
Businesses primarily selling plants/supplies (with optional install/maintenance services) often fit retail.
More common landscaping questions
NAICS code for landscape maintenance?
Typically 561730 when the business is primarily maintaining lawns, gardens, trees, and related landscape.
NAICS code for commercial landscaping?
Usually 561730 for maintenance/installation; use 541320 when the primary service is large-scale landscape architecture and planning.
NAICS code for landscape construction?
Often 561730 for installation of landscape features; large-project planning/design aligns to 541320.
Targeted NAICS landscaping business lists
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FAQ
- What is the NAICS code for landscaping?
Most landscaping businesses use NAICS 561730 – Landscaping Services. - What NAICS code is landscape design?
Design tied to installation/maintenance commonly aligns to 561730. Large-project landscape architecture and planning aligns to 541320. - What NAICS code is landscape architecture?
NAICS 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services. - What if the business sells plants and supplies?
If retail is the primary activity, use NAICS 444220.
Next steps
If you provide landscape maintenance or installation, start with NAICS 561730. For professional landscape architecture and planning, start with NAICS 541320.
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