Should landscapers be certified or licensed?

<div>When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">check our state licensing tool</a> to review the local landscaper guidelines.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

How do I reduce landscaping costs?

<div>If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:<ul><li>Repurpose existing features and materials</li><li>Softscape instead of hardscape</li><li>Choose the more inexpensive materials</li><li>DIY when you can</li><li>Buy young plants instead of mature ones</li></ul></div>

How much are typical landscaping costs?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">Landscaping costs</a> around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:<ul><li>Location</li><li>Yard size</li><li>Project size</li><li>Materials</li><li>Land preparation</li><li>Type of landscaping</li></ul>Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000. </div>

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Reviewed in July 2015
The guys started at 9:00 a.m. and did not leave until the entire job was done. They were professional and very accommodating. The yard and beds look fantastic.
Paladina Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2014
landscaped back and front yards -- beautiful job -- also does yard maintenance throughout year - landscaping was about $200
Piccolino Landscaping LLc
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Reviewed in August 2013
When they put down the sod it isn't even close to being similar to the grass that's in my yard. The workers were kinda slow. I did not find this company customer friendly. They also did not put down a weed barier to stop the grass and weeds from growing through.
SLS Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Reasonable pricing but not very communicative with the customer and quality of lawn care has been a little spotty. They use the large stand behind mowers that cause turf damage after a rain and unfortunately did not repair damage. Owner is a good guy but his staff are not very careful.
Michel Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2012
I contacted Rick Page Quality Landscaping to re-sod my back yard and reseed my front yard. He came out very soon after I called and looked at the job. A couple of days after that he provided me with an estimate of the job. I immediately said that I would accept the job and asked when he could...
Rick Page Quality Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2021
The manager James had very quick, friendly, and thorough communication with me and his workers. He gave me a reasonably priced estimate. His workers possessed a high level of technical skill and completed the work well. My new retaining wall and yard look really great! I will definitely hire...
Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
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Reviewed in October 2019
Cullen was very responsive to initial inquiry and was able to come out to review job and provide a quote/timing in just a couple days. When providing the quote Cullen listened to what I was looking for, and then gave me multiple options and the prices associated with each, a good-better-best...
Green Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2017
Justin and his team did an excellent job with the landscaping on our yard. We were putting our house on the market and needed to spruce up the landscaping and not spend a lot of money to do it. Justin came over to give me a quote and view the job personally. He gave me a very fair quote and came...
Nicholas Lawn Care
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Reviewed in July 2019
This is the second time we used Wain Landscaping, specifically Rick to redesign our landscaping around our home. Last year was a redesign/replace landscaping in our courtyard and we were so pleased by Rick's design, communication, and pride in the projects outcome, we hired him for a $35,000...
WAIN LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2020
Beautiful job! Good communication and employees. They were very efficient, cleaned up everything. Im happy to have Tuma take care if my yard!
TUMA LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING
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Customers say: Quick response

71 local quotes requested

14 years of experience

Here at J.C.M. Landscaping we value our customers! With excellent customer service and dedicated employees were sure to do the job right the first time! For your convenience we now except visa..mastercard..discover..cash and check

"Chris and his team are amazing, they do excellent work and Chris is always there to lead the way to make sure everything is done correctly. Would hire again without hesitation."

Lena T on March 2025

"Chris and his team are amazing, they do excellent work and Chris is always there to lead the way to make sure everything is done correctly. Would hire again without hesitation."

Lena T on March 2025

Customers say: Terrific value

83 local quotes requested

Free onsite estimate

Daily Landscaping is a lawn care service company established in 2018 in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Our team is passionate and dedicated to complete residential and commercial projects as we desire your areas to be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally clean. We take pride in being in the landscape industry for over 6 years!

"Contacted Daily Landscaping to remove overgrown weeds and to kill vegetation on a hillside. 2 people came out and removed most but not all. Quoted 1500.paid 1000. Asked TJ if someone can come back to finish and spray. He agreed someone would come May and June. No one showed up. Called several times no answer. When TJ finally answered he hung up on me. At this point I am very disappointed. I thought he was an upstanding person. I would have been ok if they would have finished the job at a later date because I know the weather has been terrible but there has been no communication."

Marsha L on July 2025

Customers say: Quality work

229 local quotes requested

32 years of experience

12 employees. Cost determined by the job. Additional information: lawn mowing for the South Hills area and Shadyside and Squirrel Hill areas of Pittsburgh only. DO NOT CALL THE PHONE NUMBER CONNECTED TO ANGIES LIST, with the link. PLEASE CALL. 412-886-9818 ONLY. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

"Zingrone Landscaping did an excellent job! Joe was courteous, efficient, and professional. The landscape looks awesome. I highly recommend their service."

Dave R on August 2025

"Zingrone Landscaping did an excellent job! Joe was courteous, efficient, and professional. The landscape looks awesome. I highly recommend their service."

Dave R on August 2025

Quality Landscapes and Hardscapes LLC

Quality Landscapes and Hardscapes LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

101 local quotes requested

With 20+ years of experience, we offer Free Estimates on Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Fence Installations, Lighting, Grading, and Sod Installation. Contact us about our retaining walls special.

"Kieth and his crew widened my driveway and installed new Versa-Lok block walls left and right. His work was of the highest quality, on time and at a fair price. I would recommend Quality Landscapes and Hardscapes to anyone wanting to add to the value of their home. Dennis Bethel Park April, 2025"

Dennis R on April 2025

The Grounds Guys of Wexford

The Grounds Guys of Wexford

Customers say: Quality work

333 local quotes requested

15 years of experience

The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' lawn care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial lawn care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, or professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment.

"Never received a return call. I feel like I got some general call center that takes your info. Promised a quick call and three weeks later - nothing. I had multiple projects I was interested in them doing. Very bad if you can’t return a call."

Jean Q on June 2021

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

61 local quotes requested

We offer full landscaping and hardscaping services including retaining walls, patios, concrete, decorative concrete, fertilzing, mulching, weekly lawn maintenance. Fully Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Like us on Facebook! @jnlawncare

"Great! The work is beautiful! Done on time and took great care!"

Natalie B on May 2025

"Great! The work is beautiful! Done on time and took great care!"

Natalie B on May 2025

Rick Page Quality Landscaping

Rick Page Quality Landscaping

Customers say: Quality work

235 local quotes requested

22 years of experience

Rick Page Quality Landscaping is your go-to choice for all your landscaping needs in Pittsburgh. With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver top-notch results on every project. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece.

"Rick and his crew transformed my jungle of a backyard into a nice, neat patio encircled by mulch where I can have plants I want and not the mass of weeds I had. I was pleased with the results."

Carmen L on October 2024

"Rick and his crew transformed my jungle of a backyard into a nice, neat patio encircled by mulch where I can have plants I want and not the mass of weeds I had. I was pleased with the results."

Carmen L on October 2024

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2 years of experience

J Drum Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very easy to work with!"

Caitlin G on August 2024

"Very easy to work with!"

Caitlin G on August 2024

ESC Excavating LLC

41 Skylark Dr

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ESC Excavating LLC

41 Skylark Dr

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7 years of experience

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Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

S&B Construction, LLC

S&B Construction, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 years of experience

We pride our company on competitive pricing, reliability, attention to detail, integrity, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your construction project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Josh- is extremely passionate about his work and a real master of his trade for a young man!! I would highly recommend his work. He finished the job sooner than he quoted, the work far exceeded my expectations, and he was one of the more affordable quotes I received. Needless to say, I would highly recommend him and his team for any retaining wall or paver patio job. His team has been back to do several projects since the original wall."

John H on March 2023

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FAQs for landscaping projects in Pittsburgh, PA

Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.

When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:

Repurpose existing features and materials
Softscape instead of hardscape
Choose the more inexpensive materials
DIY when you can
Buy young plants instead of mature ones

If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like planting a tree, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.

Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional.

Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:

Location
Yard size
Project size
Materials
Land preparation
Type of landscaping

Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000.

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