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 August 2004
IN THE PAST 8 YEARS, HE HAS WORKED WITH ME ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH HARDSCAPES, INSTALLATIONS, REMOVING OLD LANDSCAPE, AND REGRADING AREAS. CONSISTENTLY GREAT QUALITY & RELIABILITY, VERY PLEASANT, AND I APPRECIATE HIS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUGGESTIONS, AND HIS REASONABLE PRICES.
ENVIRODESIGN INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
They did a phenomenal job. They're pretty awesome, good to work with and very helpful. We adore them. The owner is very easy to reach, very kind, always able to return call and we did call him back, so there's really no time wasted and he doesn't make us guess. They are very thorough and they...
Pro's Touch Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in May 2025
Everything went well -- arrived on time, worked promptly to remove a stump, install edging and sod for a part of my landscaping. Would recommend.
Midwest Procare LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
I've used Todd's services for a few years for maintenance of my irrigation system. He's always been responsive to needed system blow-outs and start-up repair of a valve box wiring. I noticed he also does landscaping work. So, I hired him to do level/grade and re-sod my backyard due to my dogs...
TM Home and Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2025
The project went well. I needed sod replacement along both sides of a new driveway, three spirea bushes and rock removed and replaced with new bushes and rock.
Sirek Landscaping Co.
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Reviewed in June 2015
While the landscape designer is very talented, and did come up with a plan that I liked, it proved to be a distraction from actually getting the work done. When I realized Trio Landscaping could not do any of the landscaping work, I had to scramble to find a landscaper in late May, to schedule...
Trio Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Carlos was very prompt in responding to my inquiry. Within a few days I had sod placed on my lawn. I would hire J & M Landscaping again.
J&M Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in July 2009
I had a great experience with Bluhm Brothers Landscaping. Everyone who came out was punctual and friendly. I would definitely use them again in the future.
Bluhm Brothers Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in December 2017
It went very well. They were very timely, friendly and picked up after themselves. Planting was done in October, so will wait and see what survives the winter.
LAWN BY THE YARD
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Reviewed in March 2020
Absolutely amazing! Don and his team do beyond professional and the highest quality work. We built a new home with an unusable backyard because of the severe slope down into a wetland pond. Don created an absolutely beautiful design for our whole yard. It included a rock retaining wall to...
SIGNATURE PATIO & LANDSCAPE Co.
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