Boise, ID
Boise, ID landscaping and lawn care insurance
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Boise landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Ada County is the working territory for Boise's landscapers: the Census Bureau counted 315 landscaping service businesses there in 2023, out of 1,166 statewide. Boise itself has about 237,000 residents.
Ada County landscaping industry
| Census 2023 | Ada County | All of Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 315 | 1,166 |
| Landscaping services employees | 1,946 | 6,135 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $47,458 | $51,496 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 632 | 2,102 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 17 | 116 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 65% | 72% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (65% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
With 17 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.
Boise yards and grounds
Renters occupy 37% of Boise's occupied homes. Rental-heavy areas shift work toward property managers and apartment communities, which typically require additional insured endorsements and certificates before a crew starts.
18% of Boise workers work from home (state: 13%), which means more people at home during weekday mowing and blowing, and more attention to noise, debris, and crew conduct.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Chemical application rules for Boise crews
Chemical application is regulated in Idaho by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. For Boise landscapers, drift and misapplication claims are the main insurance concern.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $41,600 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Landscaping markets around Boise
Landscapers around Nampa number 234 at the county level. Canyon County, which includes Caldwell, counts 234 landscaping services establishments. Neighboring Meridian, also in Ada County, has a median housing year of 2007. On county landscaping firm count, Boise comes in 1st of the 15 Idaho cities we cover.
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- HOA and property manager insurance requirements
- Loss runs
- Chemical application
- Tree work height
- High-value machines with serial numbers
- Services and revenue share
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Common questions from Boise landscapers
What insurance do Boise landscapers need?
Liability, auto, inland marine for equipment, and workers' comp are standard. Chemical work, tree work, and snow need specific coverage.
How many landscaping companies are in Ada County?
The Census Bureau counted 315 landscaping service establishments in Ada County in 2023.
What do Boise 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