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 April 2020
They went out of their way to make my yard look perfect. I would highly recommend for sod replacement services.
Rivera Mulch & Landscape Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2012
Chip did a terrific job. He came up with recommendations for landscaping that turned out better than I had hoped. Many neighbors have commented out well the yard looks now. I would definitely recommend Chip to anyone interested in landscaping.
THE GARDEN GNOME
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Reviewed in March 2020
Dakota and his crew were awesome! Arrived promptly and went above and beyond. Beautiful sod, healthy plants and quality work!
Southern Brothers Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in June 2019
Second nature landscaping came and installed two trees, sod, ground the stumps from previous trees, did bobcat work, and leveled out the yard. They were extremely professional and easy to work with! I would recommend them to anyone in need of landscaping. Couldn't have asked for better service.
Second Nature Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2007
The service was excellent and the quality of work was excellent. They were very prompt. They were courteous and most professional. He offered a variety of options to make sure I ended up with the appearance I was looking for in my yard.
ART OF NATURE OF TAMPA BAY
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Reviewed in May 2014
Peter came out on 21-Mar to evaluate my yard and take measurements. He delivered a landscape design plan on 04-Apr. His quote was not the most expensive nor was it the least expensive. It was squarely in the middle - which was fine. Some of his plant selections did not match with my needs. ...
Floridigenous Landscape Inc
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