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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Last update on August 24, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Byrd graded and installed sod for my front yard. He was knowledgeable and offered guidance on things to be taken care of before the install. Crew worked diligently and cleaned up properly before leaving site. Would hire again.
Byrd’s Family Landscaping & Design
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Reviewed in June 2022
Alberto with AB landscaping came by and gave me a quote for the landscaping work that included some slight grading of my back yard and installing Bermuda sod. We ordered the sod and the day before it was delivered Alberto and his crew came by and completed the grading work and returned the...
ALBERTO LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in January 2021
Manuel saved my yard. I hired another landscaper to grade and lay sod in yard and he made a mess and would not take responsibility for his mess. Manuel fixed the mess, and made my yard better than I had hoped for. He was great with communication, and he and his crew got the work done quickly....
Capital Green
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Reviewed in December 2021
The Wallis team was great to work with in transforming an old, outdated landscaping to an eye-catching piece of work. The changes from mildewed and rotten wooden retaining walls to stone provide a new, clean look. I would recommend the Wallis team to anyone that is interested in upgrading their...
Wallis Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
I called Phil at SSD and requested a quote for landscaping the backyard. His was one of three quotes for the property and with each quote I followed the same process of walking them around the backyard, giving them specific and simple landmarks of where I wanted the new sod installed, etc... ...
Sod Sales Direct
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Reviewed in April 2016
A previous landscape contractor didn't properly grade part of our yard and also installed sod where it had no hope of growing because of too much shade. We needed to fix those issues and also wanted to redo front yard landscaping. We called Nesbitt because of good reviews on Angie's list. Eric...
Nesbit Landscape
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Reviewed in December 2024
Turf Tech is amazing! I have had the pleasure of working with this company several times, most recently a full backyard renovation at my home. Our backyard was awful, little grass was left, it had turns mostly to dirt. Horrible drainage issues, it was to the point my wife and I just didn’t even...
Turf Tech Lawn and Landscape
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Reviewed in March 2014
This is the third time I have used this company and Rick is great! He is so easy to work with and works very hard to stay within your budget. The people in the office have also been very responsive to any calls I may have made.
Outside Landscape Group
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Reviewed in March 2025
They were priced fairly. They came on time they described what they would have to do very clear instructions and did a great job. The yard looks fantastic and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for landscape upgrades.
Zamora Design & Build
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Reviewed in November 2023
We are pleased with the work RC & CG, LLC has done for our home. I would 100% recommend them for your landscaping needs. They are professional and know how to execute your vision.
RC & CG, LLC
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