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 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>

What is the average cost to install a paver patio?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-paver-patio-cost.htm">cost of a paver patio</a> is $3,800 for a 280-square-foot patio on average. Depending on the patio size, paver material, and design complexity, this cost can range from $2,400 to $7,000 or more.The size of your patio is a significant factor in the project’s overall cost. If you're building a smaller patio of only 60 square feet, your costs will be closer to $480 to $1,500. If you want a more luxurious 900-square-foot patio, you'll spend closer to $7,200 to $22,500.</div>

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Last update on August 11, 2025

Reviewed in December 2015
We found O'Leary Landscaping based on Angie's List reviews. Our job involved replacing a wooden retaining wall and stairs that were coming apart in an area that slopes steeply downward. For our first appointment, Dan O'Leary came to our home to meet with us and inspect the site. Our next...
O'Leary Landscaping & Irrigation
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Reviewed in March 2024
Excellent from start to finish. Don was very responsive and provided detailed quote. Team doing the work were very professional, left the area clean and tidy at the end of each day and the final result is excellent.
COSCO LANDSCAPE CO
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Reviewed in January 2017
I appreciated that they worked with me to find materials that fit my aesthetic but were in my price range. The crews were precise and paid attention to detail to make everything perfect. They left the areas of my driveway and yard that were disturbed by the construction better than they were...
GREENER IMAGE LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2011
We asked Chris to give us a quote for a retaining wall last Spring. He was very polite, knowledgeable and responsible. After submitting a very competitive price, unforeseen circumstances forces us to delay the project a few months. After asking Chris to renew his bid (and after he and become a...
E LAMBTON LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in August 2015
They are an exceptional company. Every employee that we have dealt with has been wonderful: kind, courteous, knowledgable, respectful and they are very hard workers.
JOYCE LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in November 2015
Our old driveway was ripped out along with a rotting railroad tie retaining wall, a new wall and driveway were installed with a new drain. Our old driveway was cracking and retained water whenever it rained even a little. The driveway has a steep pitch to it as we have a garage under the first...
DP Asphalt Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
mIn addition, I was hauling some heavy ornamental grasses to the area behind the retaining wall and one of the crew just came over and helped me. The entire job was professionally done and everyone involved from Diane, who answered the phone to Mark, the foreman who assessed the job and the crew...
Briggs Landscape Construction
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Reviewed in October 2016
The job went very well from start to finish. When considering this contractor Ves and Joe took us around to several sites to show us past work performed for others. They provided us with a written estimate for the job including a site drawing based on our initial input and modified it per our...
Able Landscaping
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