SEO for Landscapers — Grow Your Business Online
Specialist SEO for landscaping businesses. Rank on Google for garden design, driveways, patios, fencing, and artificial grass keywords to attract premium customers in your area.
Why Landscapers Need SEO in 2025
Landscaping is a visual, high-value trade. Customers searching for "landscaper near me" or "garden design [city]" are planning projects worth thousands of pounds. They want to see your portfolio, read reviews, and feel confident before hiring. SEO puts your business in front of these customers when they're ready to spend.
The UK garden and landscaping market is worth over £5 billion, with homeowners increasingly investing in outdoor living spaces, artificial grass, and driveway upgrades. Post-pandemic, "garden makeover" searches have remained at record highs.
Unlike generic directories, SEO brings customers directly to your website where you control the narrative — showcasing your best work, customer testimonials, and unique selling points. The result? Higher-quality leads, bigger projects, and customers who've already chosen you before making contact.
Our SEO Strategy for Landscaping Businesses
Visual Portfolio Optimisation
Landscaping is visual. We optimise your before/after galleries with image SEO, structured data, and compelling descriptions that rank in Google Images.
Seasonal SEO Strategy
Landscaping demand peaks in spring and summer. We time content and optimisation to ensure you rank when search volume is highest.
Service-Specific Pages
Dedicated landing pages for driveways, patios, fencing, garden design, artificial grass, and more — each targeting specific search intent.
Local Area Domination
Location pages for every town you serve, capturing 'landscaper in [location]' searches across your entire service area.
Keywords We Target for Landscapers
We target the full spectrum of landscaping search intent — from initial inspiration to ready-to-hire:
- Landscaper near me
- Garden design [city]
- Driveway installation cost UK
- Patio builder near me
- Fencing contractor [city]
- Artificial grass installer
- Garden landscaping quotes
- Block paving [city]
- Decking installation near me
- Garden makeover cost
- Resin driveway installer
- Landscape gardener [city]
What We Deliver for Landscaping Businesses
- Google Business Profile optimisation with landscaping categories, portfolio photos, and review strategy
- Local SEO targeting every postcode and town in your service area
- Portfolio-focused website with before/after galleries designed to convert browsers into enquiries
- Content strategy covering landscaping costs, design inspiration, material guides, and seasonal tips
- Review generation to build a 5-star Google reputation that wins premium clients
- Monthly performance reports with rankings, traffic, leads, and clear ROI tracking
- Citation building across landscaping directories, trade associations (BALI, APL), and local listings
- Social media integration — we ensure your Instagram portfolio feeds into your SEO strategy
The Seasonal Advantage of Landscaping SEO
Landscaping has strong seasonal search patterns. "Garden design" searches peak from February to May, while "driveway installation" remains steady year-round. Smart landscapers start their SEO in autumn to be ranking by the time spring demand hits.
| Season | Peak Keywords | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar-May) | Garden design, patio, decking | Maximum visibility — harvest leads |
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | Artificial grass, fencing, outdoor living | Maintain rankings, push premium projects |
| Autumn (Sep-Nov) | Driveway, block paving, garden clearance | Build content for next spring |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | Planning, garden makeover ideas | Technical SEO, content creation, prep |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SEO cost for landscapers?
Our landscaping SEO packages start from £497/month. With projects typically worth £3,000-£30,000+, just a few new jobs from Google can deliver a significant return on investment.
How long does landscaping SEO take?
Google Maps improvements usually appear within 8-12 weeks. Organic rankings for competitive terms take 3-6 months. Starting in winter means you're ranking by the time spring demand peaks.
Why is visual content so important for landscaping SEO?
Landscaping is one of the most visual trades. Google Images drives significant traffic for garden design searches. Optimised portfolio images with proper alt tags and schema dramatically improve visibility.
Can SEO help me get commercial landscaping contracts?
Yes. We target keywords like 'commercial grounds maintenance [city]', 'office landscaping contractor', and 'commercial garden design' to attract high-value, recurring maintenance contracts.
Do you work with landscapers across the UK?
We work with landscaping businesses from Scotland to the South Coast. Our strategies are tailored to your local area, competition, and the specific services you offer.