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 May 2018
Fantastic! Everyone was on time, did what they said they would and cleaned up at the end of the day. They also were the best price! I have used Southbay Xeriscape for both my front and back yard projects and would recommend with 100 % confidence!
SBX Eco Construction
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Reviewed in October 2019
After receiving a quote, he did not perform the services and did not show up at the job site 2 different days we agreed to. Next he asked I pay for the sod directly to the vendor as he was waiting for some other check to clear for funds. I was willing to give him another try buy I did not hear...
GREENBIRD LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in July 2016
Steve was awesome from start to finish. Made great suggestions and was always receptive to our ideas. If we ever do any more landscaping, we will use them again for sure. Great experience!!
Panjia Turf
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Reviewed in April 2023
They did a great job installing my turf. Tony was fast and very professional. The turf was installed exceptionally fast without any issues. I recommend their work to all my neighbors.
Luxturfscape
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Reviewed in June 2024
I reviewed Brothers Landscaping and Tree Service several years ago, but feel like it needs an updated review from me. Since my last review I have had Sebastian and crew landscape my yard. They did artificial turf with stepping stones, solid artificial turf, several retaining walls, pavers and a...
Brothers Landscaping & Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2021
I found system pavers through my Dad who had his driveway redone with paver stones and looked great. Due to their previous workmanship, I had them give a quote for my home. I had systems pavers do artificial turf in my front yard and paver stones in the back yard. They did a wonderful job. I got...
System Pavers
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Reviewed in April 2018
We recently completed a major job with California Smartscape and are very pleased with the results and the process. Our job involved replacing a large driveway and two patio areas totaling about 1800 square feet and about 100 feet of walkway with pavers, synthetic turf in two backyard areas,...
California Smartscape
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Reviewed in March 2017
I hired Tough Turtle to replace my front and back yards with turf and to replace the patches of grass by the curb with river rock and the addition of concrete in the front yard, as well as a curb in the back yard. I'm extremely pleased with both the installation process and the results. The crew...
Tough Turtle Turf
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Reviewed in November 2016
AM Landscape deserves ALL the stars received on Yelp! In the initial consultation, the manager Aria was prompt, courteous and thorough. He was easy to work with and flexible with the ideas presented for our drought-friendly landscape. In addition, AM Landscape is competitively priced. The...
AM Landscape Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Canjura Construction did awesome job on my property. The crew was very professional. Always on time and very knowledgeable on the process and materials for the work that they performed. Having a company that shows up on time and works hard with great communication means a lot to me and my family.
Falcon Landscape Construction
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