Little Rock, AR
Landscaper insurance in Little Rock, Arkansas
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Little Rock landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Little Rock (203,000 people) compete in a county with 116 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 1,030 people.
Landscaping firms near Little Rock
| Census 2023 | Pulaski County | All of Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 116 | 753 |
| Landscaping services employees | 1,030 | 4,607 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $42,768 | $42,497 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 250 | 1,550 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 16 | 217 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 67% | 71% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (67% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
With 16 garden centers and nurseries in the county, installation crews have local sources for stock. Installation work brings completed operations exposure that maintenance-only crews avoid.
Lawns and properties in Little Rock
Little Rock has 99,643.0 housing units, 62% of them single-family homes (Arkansas: 72%). Single-family neighborhoods drive recurring mowing and maintenance routes; apartment complexes and HOAs drive commercial grounds contracts.
With 12% of its 95,182 workers home-based, Little Rock has more residents home during the workday than the state average (9%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Pesticide licensing for Little Rock landscapers
Landscapers applying weed or insect control for Little Rock clients generally need a commercial applicator license from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, State Plant Board. Many general liability policies also need a pesticide endorsement. See our pesticide liability guide.
BLS estimates 6,610 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Arkansas earning a median $35,770 a year (May 2025).
Little Rock next to other Arkansas markets
Washington County, which includes Fayetteville, counts 94 landscaping services establishments. Sebastian County, which includes Fort Smith, counts 31 landscaping services establishments. North Little Rock shares the same county landscaping market as Little Rock, with 35,250.0 housing units. On county landscaping firm count, Little Rock comes in 1st of the 20 Arkansas cities we cover.
What underwriters ask Little Rock landscapers
- Commercial contracts
- High-value machines with serial numbers
- Year, make, VIN, and drivers
- Gross receipts for the last year
- Three to five years of claims history
- Maximum height and whether you remove trees
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Common questions from Little Rock landscapers
What insurance do Little Rock landscapers need?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Arkansas page.
How many landscaping companies are in Pulaski County?
The Census Bureau counted 116 landscaping service establishments in Pulaski County in 2023.
What do Little Rock property managers require from landscapers?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research