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>

What are the different types of lawn irrigation?

<div>Lawn irrigation is the process of getting water to your lawn, grass and all, for it to grow. There are five main types of lawn irrigation methods:<ul><li>Manual irrigation puts you in charge of the flow of water. Using a sprinkler head on your hose is best to evenly distribute the water across your entire lawn. This doesn’t take much time but requires you to be physically outside holding the hose. </li><li>Above-ground sprinklers attach to your hose and rotate or oscillate around your lawn. Since these are above-ground, they’ll need to be moved when it’s time to mow, and depending on the size of your property, you might need to move it around your yard for full coverage. </li><li>In-ground sprinklers are flush with the ground when not in use but pop up above the ground level when it's time to water the lawn. Piping for these sprinklers is all found underground, and there are different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sprinkler-head-types-and-sprinkler-repair.htm">types of sprinkler heads</a> for different uses and lawn sizes. </li><li>Drip irrigation involves drip lines that are more efficient than sprinklers for more extensive lawns. This involves a lot of digging since they are installed underground, but it makes it easy for you to mow.</li><li>Rainwater collection and irrigation uses nature’s precipitation to water your lawn. This option might not be available in every area since semi-reliable rainfall is needed, though the barrels for this system can range from 15 gallons to 10,000 gallons or more.</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 December 2013
The guys went above and beyond to make sure my sprinkler systems were all working and that all the plants would do well long into the future. I love not having grass!
San Diego Landscape Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in May 2018
We first met with Ari and explained what we were looking to do with our front yard. He came back with a design to which we made some minor changes then approved. We had to wait several months to come up in their que, but it was well worth it. They removed all existing landscape and hauled away,...
AM Landscape Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2015
Bob and his crew were very punctual and professional. The job started when stated and was completed on time. Bob was very understanding with my ideas and advised me of the best design for my front yard within my budget. He was happy to accommodate any changes I had along the way. His...
Natural Aspect Gardenscape
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Reviewed in May 2019
We contacted California Smartscape to give us an estimate on redoing our front and back yards. They had been destroyed by putting a pool in and by a large tree in the front yard that damaged the hardscape. We spoke at length to Richard and Nick about our budget and our ideas for the yard. The...
California Smartscape
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Reviewed in July 2015
They were very professional for all work, responding to all our requests and provided expert and very helpful assistance. Their estimates were reasonably priced and they showed up on time and completed the work quickly and with very good quality. They demonstrated strong knowledge for our...
Dame Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
I called several landscapers and asked what I should do to improve the look of my yard. Everyone who visited suggested replacing all of the sod with low water plants. It was too cost prohibitive for me however Kent's bid was less than anyone else' s. My wife and I decided we wanted to keep...
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
We had a backyard dirt slope that was impossible to water or grow plants on and was the only eyesore of our recently renovated and beautiful old home. We decided a water feature with boulders and waterfalls would be the answer. We called Robert at Pacific Dreamscapes. He came over and...
Pacific Dreamscapes
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