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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Q: How much do landscapers typically charge?

<div>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. </div>

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Last update on August 18, 2025

Reviewed in February 2017
We got a few quotes from different companies. In our case we needed the full service including landscaping and not just pavers and turf for our back yard (not big one though). The price was good. My wife had her own vision and design of what we wanted to do. They implemented it pretty well. We...
Apostle Pavers & Landscape
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Reviewed in September 2020
We couldn't be happier. Jamie and his crew were outstanding. They removed old turf, rototilled in compost, installed a new sprinkler system and an underground drain and then installed Bolero sod. They showed up every day and worked nonstop until the job was completed. Jaime's attention to detail...
Maranata Landscaping Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2025
They do what they say they will do for price quoted. Artificial turf, trees, rocks and some drip lines. Great work and price
Ibarra Landscape
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Reviewed in February 2021
Dr. Earth Landscaping did an outstanding job completing exactly what they promised in a timely manner and the prices were very reasonable. I was blown away when I saw the transformation of my yard and the attention to the detail. I highly would recommend you speak to Benny (the owner) when...
Dr. Earth Landscape
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Reviewed in July 2012
Vazquez Landscaping / Owner, Jesus Vazquez have transformed our yard from an eyesore with little functional space into an oasis for our family to enjoy year-round. Initially we hired them to landscape our front yard, but after endless compliments from our neighbors and visitors on our 'new'...
Vazquez Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2024
Amazing work. Thank you for installing the new turf system. Honest and great work ethic. My appreciation to Mr. Roy Lopez for his dedication to his craft 👏 bravo guys. Will be referring
Total Turf
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Reviewed in April 2025
Bob was very friendly! He was prompt coming out for the estimate and throughout the project. We were heading out of town the week that we was doing the turf for our lawn and he made sure he got everything done before we left. His estimate was very descriptive and thorough and he even offered to...
Jacques Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2019
System Pavers was great. They worked within our budget to plan a project we could be proud of and not break the bank. The pavers extended our patio to make a much more usable space. The project manager and crew were on time, professional and did an amazing job. They are also very responsive to...
System Pavers
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Reviewed in March 2015
Marco is the best! I finally found someone for my landscaping and general yard care that I like and can trust! I would recommend him him to anyone.
MARCO'S LANDSCAPING
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