Quick answer
Check the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board license, not just a CCB number, particularly for planting and irrigation. If you’re on City of Bend water and thinking about removing lawn, read the turf rebate rules before you pull anything out, as approval has to come first.
Companies to compare:A&E Landscape & Irrigation, Accent Landscape Design & Construction, Blake & Sons Landscape, Butch & Troy Landscaping, Complete Irrigation Services, Newport Avenue Landscaping.
Bend landscaping companies to compare
These companies matched active LCB licenses when they were last checked in October 2026. They are listed alphabetically.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
A&E Landscape & Irrigation
Based in: Redmond; serves Bend
License: LCB 9598
Phone: 541-241-4806
Services advertised: Design, installation, irrigation, pavers, walls and snow removal
Potential fit: A family company for irrigation and hardscape together.
Ask about: Design fees, and warranties on plants and irrigation.
Accent Landscape Design & Construction
Based in: Bend
License: LCB 8938
Phone: 541-419-8311
Services advertised: Sustainable design, construction, maintenance, water-saving irrigation and LED lighting
Potential fit: Homeowners who want a low-water plan and ongoing care.
Ask about: Examples of low-water projects after a few seasons, and maintenance costs.
Blake & Sons Landscape
Based in: Bend
License: LCB 8158
Phone: 541-385-7053
Services advertised: Design, installation, irrigation and maintenance, with low-water plants, rock and cinders
Potential fit: Full-service design plus recurring maintenance from one company.
Ask about: What’s included in maintenance visits and whether plant replacement is covered.
Butch & Troy Landscaping
Based in: Bend, since 1979
License: LCB 7158
Phone: 541-385-0839
Services advertised: Design, construction, water features, hardscape and maintenance
Potential fit: Larger projects where decades of local experience count.
Ask about: Current lead times and who oversees your job day to day.
Complete Irrigation Services
Based in: Bend
License: LCB 8952
Phone: 541-815-9623
Services advertised: Irrigation installation, repair and water-wise upgrades
Potential fit: A sprinkler system that needs repair, blowouts or conversion to drip.
Ask about: The scope of a system audit, plus what’s included in fall blowouts and spring start-ups.
Newport Avenue Landscaping
Based in: Bend, since 2005
License: LCB 9153
Phone: 541-617-8873
Services advertised: Design-build, irrigation, maintenance, xeriscape, firewise landscaping and snow removal
Potential fit: People who want published cost guidance before calling. It lists prices such as mowing from $97 and sprinkler zones at $1,600 to $2,000.
Ask about: What’s in the posted figures for your lot and the design process and fees.
Oregon has two boards. Which one applies?
The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board says a license is required for paid landscape construction, including:
- Planting lawns, shrubs, trees and other nursery stock
- Soil amendments, rototilling and grading
- Installing, repairing or maintaining irrigation, including blowing it out with compressed air
- Drainage systems
Either an LCB or CCB license can cover structures like decks, patios, fences, retaining walls and walkways. Irrigation is the common trap. Repairing a sprinkler system calls for an LCB license, and a CCB exception doesn’t cover it. Verify on the LCB register, and make sure the name on the record matches your contract.
City of Bend turf and irrigation rebates
Under the City’s 2026 terms, City of Bend water customers could get $3 per square foot of living lawn removed, up to $3,000. Key conditions:
- You need a working irrigation system with backflow, and you must convert whole irrigation zones.
- You need a city consultation and written approval before removing turf.
- The new area needs 3 inches of permeable mulch, plantings that reach 50% coverage in five years, and drip irrigation.
- No artificial turf, bare soil, plastic weed barrier or new concrete or asphalt in the converted area.
The 2026 season opened April 1, and projects had to be finished by mid-October, so winter is a good time to plan a 2027 project. The City also offered bill credits for retrofit devices, including smart controllers and efficient nozzles. Funds are first-come, first-served. Confirm the terms when the program reopens. If your water comes from Avion or another provider, the City’s rebate won’t apply, so ask your provider.
What makes a Bend yard different
- Short season and hard freezes: plants need to suit a high-desert winter, not just the nursery tag. Ask for local success stories.
- Thin soil and rock: Bend’s lots vary widely, and rock affects trenching and planting. Find out how each bidder handles rock, because it can quickly change a price.
- Blowouts: irrigation should be blown out before hard freezes. See our winterization guide.
- Water near the house: grading and downspouts should move water away from the foundation. Our drainage guide explains what to look for.
- Retaining walls: walls over 4 feet, or those holding up a building or driveway, need a City of Bend permit.
- New subdivisions: CC&Rs often set a deadline to finish the front yard and may require design review.
Fire-wise landscaping
Bend Fire & Rescue and the State Fire Marshal describe three zones around a house:
- 0 to 5 feet: remove mulch, needles and firewood from against walls and under decks, and use non-combustible ground cover such as pavers or crushed stone.
- 5 to 30 feet: use fire-resistant plants, keep lawn under 4 inches, rake debris and prune back branches.
- 30 to 100 feet: create fuel breaks, reduce ladder fuels and limb up trees.
Check that your design doesn’t put bark mulch or dense shrubs right against the house. Bend’s R327 wildfire building code took effect for new homes in May 2026, but it covers the building rather than the plants around it. For a closer look at your lot, see our tree service guide and defensible space guide.
How to get comparable quotes
Give each company the same goals and budget, and ask for a written proposal showing:
- LCB number, including any backflow endorsement if relevant
- A scaled plan or sketch
- Plant list with sizes and quantities
- Irrigation zones, controller and materials
- Depth and type of mulch or rock
- Base preparation for pavers and walls
- How rock will be priced if found during digging
- Permit and utility locating responsibility
- Plant and workmanship warranties
- Turf rebate paperwork, if you are applying
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- A CCB number offered for irrigation work, with no LCB license
- Turf already pulled up before rebate approval
- Bark mulch specified against the house on a fire-prone lot
- No rock allowance on an excavation-heavy job
- No plant list
- A plan with heavy watering needs and no explanation
- No written warranty
Common questions
Do landscapers need a license in Oregon?
Yes, for paid landscape construction. The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board covers planting, grading, drainage and irrigation. Some structures, like patios and fences, can also be built by CCB licensees.
Does sprinkler repair need a license?
Yes. The LCB says installing, repairing and maintaining irrigation, including compressed-air blowouts, requires an LCB license for paid work.
Does Bend pay people to remove their lawns?
In 2026, the City offered eligible water customers $3 per square foot, up to $3,000, with written approval before removal and other conditions. Check the current terms when applications reopen.
When should I blow out my sprinklers in Bend?
Before hard freezes, which commonly start in fall. Bend averages about 14 freezing nights in October and 21 in November, so don’t leave it too late. Book early, since companies fill up.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Bend?
Walls over 4 feet, or those supporting a building or driveway, need a City of Bend building permit. Check with the city for your specific project.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.