Fayetteville is a moderate cost-of-living market — pricing guide and permit rules below.
Fayetteville landscaping rates: $90-$170/hr. Always get 3 written quotes and verify AR licensing at Arkansas CLB (aclb.arkansas.gov). Sales tax on materials: 9.5%.
Fayetteville requires permits when work exceeds $20,000 or involves full system replacement. Your licensed contractor pulls the permit — if they ask you to pull it, that's a red flag.