We heard nothing for many weeks, not even a notice that they had received the check to reserve a slot for us. I was getting worried, and was about to call them, when suddenly we got a call that said they were coming the next day to perform the work. It was very short notice, but luckily my wife was able to get off of work that day to oversee the job. The quality of the work was mixed. The sump trench and piping was done quickly, and seems to be working well so far. They laid down sod on the front of the property with grass over the trench area, but oddly left a small gap of dirt between the sod and old grass. But behind the fence, on the side of the house where the rest of the trench had been dug, they left only bare dirt. I'm not sure why they neglected to lay down sod and grass in this area. On the other side of the house, the all new sod and grass looked great. They gave us a brief note to water it every once in a while, since it was the summer. Well, the grass didn't work out too well. First, when we had a big rain the entire area still flooded up with water, with no appreciable difference in water running toward the front of the property. So their solution for that side of the house didn't really work at all. Also, they didn't lay down anything on top of the grass to protect it from the summer sun, such as hay, which I thought was standard practice. I was watering it once a day, but it still turned completely brown. I switched to watering it 3 times a day, and after several days of that it finally turned green again and seems to be fairly healthy at this point. I also had to plant all new grass seeds myself on the bare spots they had left. The new sod on the side of the house is also very soft and weak. Just walking around it (and this was not after a rain storm, but after a series of dry days) my feet left big holes in the ground, which now when the rain does come are filling up with water. So in a way, their "solution" to my flooding side of the lawn has actually made the problem worse. Finally, this was probably just an oversight, but when they invoiced us by email recently they did not show our deposit on the invoice. So they asked us for the full payment again. My wife was about to send a check for the full amount, but luckily I caught their mistake at the last minute. Again, this was probably just an error on their part, but it's an error that almost cost us $675. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/silver-spring/hometown-landscape-and-lawn-service-reviews-2273455.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Pet and Home Care ","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Yvondra H."},"reviewBody":"I have been using them for a while now, but in the last two sessions, I have had some problems. Previously, I have been able to work out any issues with them. Now, they never answer phone! They say they want to make arrangements via email, but its like pulling teeth. I want to verbally speak to someone and their phones are constantly going to voice mail. I would especially like verbal communication when talking about finances and requests unfulfilled. They had billing department problems. I am always financially prepared. They say they never charged us for the last job and when we called for service this time they had a humongous bill for us. They'd already had access to our card. This time, they did not charge the card, even though they had done it in the past. They told me they sent an email and asked could they charge the card, but in the past they automatically billed us. After speaking with them about this, she told me this is something they and their other customers are used to as well and they normally take it after the job. I am a teacher and am very detailed and thorough. They came here and told me they could not find things and that I did not have things that I needed, like a pooper-scooper for the litter box. I have had cats for years so that is untrue. I asked them specifically to water my outdoor plants. They over-watered my indoor plants and left my outdoor plants to dry to die. I asked them not to send men to my home, as personal preference, and I just don't know what to trust. I am worried for my cats and kittens. Communication is poor because of the lack of telephone response and not all cat sitters read the left instructions. You would be lucky to get them on the telephone.
On the bright I like the fact that I requested a woman and they say they will give me a woman. I am not there when they are there, so I can never be sure. They work with you in a timely manner and give priority to sick animals, which I like in case my animals are sick. I would like to give them a chance to rectify this issue and see what they can do. Of all of the companies that I have used, I am happy with them. I like the little report cards they leave for my cats. They just have some bugs to work out. Not a terrible company at all.
I would like consistency, as in the same person or people so that people are familiar in my home and things are consistently clean and organized. I called in and spoke with Jennifer today regarding the watering of the plants and she tried to guarantee me that the workers did water the outside plants. I explained to her that I came home and outside plants had not been watered and then she made another excuse that it had rained. I informed her that I paid for the plants to get watered regardless of whether it rains or not. Jennifer addressed me using slang which I thought was very unprofessional. It was not appreciated. As a result of that I will not be using them ever again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/frederick/pet-and-home-care-reviews-220149.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Landscapers LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rachel G."},"reviewBody":"The guy that we work with is very friendly, very nice. His crews are super, they're really nice, really careful, do what you ask them to do and they all seem very knowledgeable about plants and have good ideas about things we could do with the yard. They're great."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/bethesda/the-landscapers-llc-reviews-6232407.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Jose Lopez Landscaping Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Marion M."},"reviewBody":"Mr Lopez arrived promptly with two helpers. We walked around the property as I explained what work I wanted done. He pointed out some plants that needed pruning and asked questions. I pointed out which plants I wanted fertilized and provided the appropriate fertilizer or lime for each. He told me the price. In 3 hours he and his team had completed all the tasks and cleaned up after themselves, removing all dead plant material for disposal by them.
Lopez Landscaping has been cutting my grass for the past year, including aerating, fertilizing and over-seeding, and applying pre-emergent weed preventer as needed. They placed a rock tree ring around a large 40 ft tree in my front lawn, after first purchasing the pavers that I chose at Home Depot.
They are prompt, know what they're doing, and work quickly. They accommodate me when I ask for certain products to be used.
The company works in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, NW and NE DC, Bethesda, and Potomac."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/unknown/jose-lopez-landscaping-services-reviews-6553135.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"J & G Landscape Design Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MICHAEL H."},"reviewBody":"Jeff Potter spent several hours with us discussing/presenting ideas about plantings appropriate to our sun, drainage, and deer concerns. He was patient, honest and objective. We particularly appreciated his professional advice.
His work crew arrived early, worked hard, asked questions, and left work area super clean.
Working with us he placed new plantings prior to actual planting. Again, this was very important to us.
We have used J&G in the past--pavers, irrigation, plantings and were always more than pleased. This experience was most satisfactory. We have suggested J&G to several neighbors."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/spencerville/j-and-g-landscape-design-inc-reviews-215494.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Brookland Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"EDWARD M."},"reviewBody":"Excellent. After sewer line excavation to our front yard, we had it completely landscaped. Unfortunately, the garden hose attached to a faucet on the front of the house. Each time we used the hose, we had to navigate new rose bushes and other new plants that were between the faucet and what we were watering. Some of the shrubbery was getting damaged, so we decided we needed to move the faucet and hose away from the front of the house. Raciel returned our call within three days; gave us an estimate within that week and completed the work himself within 10 days. He charged $157 for parts and $200 for labor (2+ hours), which was what he estimated. The work was completed on time, without any trouble. The faucet is now on the side of the house. The hose comes around a small retaining wall and does not damage the new shrubbery. We are very pleased."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/dc/washington/brookland-plumbing-reviews-355287.htm"},"position":9}]}
Plant Watering reviews from real Angi homeowners in Silver Spring, MD
Last update on October 14, 2025
Julie M.
5.0
08/2024
Heads Up Irrigation did a wonderful job! Despite the terrible drought this summer, every plant I own is healthy and beautiful thanks to the perfect watering system Heads Up installed. The crew are consummate professionals. They installed the system flawlessly and cleaned up the yard when they...
Margaret J.
5.0
10/2021
Professionals on site today were outstanding, taking the time to educate us on way forward with watering- just terrific explanations and service.
Dennis W.
1.0
05/2017
Other than some vague verbal advice about plants in pots, NO written report and NO plan diagram has been received. Money not well spent - unless they follow thru ASAP.
Venessa K.
3.0
09/2014
They were very kind in phone conversations, and an appointment was made for an estimate. But they were over three hours late for the estimate, which meant that neither of the homeowners was even home when they came, only a roommate. Still, their price was better than the competition, so we...
The guy that we work with is very friendly, very nice. His crews are super, they're really nice, really careful, do what you ask them to do and they all seem very knowledgeable about plants and have good ideas about things we could do with the yard. They're great.
Jeff Potter spent several hours with us discussing/presenting ideas about plantings appropriate to our sun, drainage, and deer concerns. He was patient, honest and objective. We particularly appreciated his professional advice. His work crew arrived early, worked hard, asked questions,...
Edward M.
5.0
06/2007
Excellent. After sewer line excavation to our front yard, we had it completely landscaped. Unfortunately, the garden hose attached to a faucet on the front of the house. Each time we used the hose, we had to navigate new rose bushes and other new plants that were between the faucet and what...
"My experience with TLC Inc. was a very positive one! I had a well/cistern that was leaking onto my lawn. Apparently the drainage system had deteriorated over the years. Mr. Drew Hall came out to look and discuss the project. When we later met at TLC to discuss solutions, Mr. Hall clearly explained what has to be done and showed me photos of a similar project. Mr. Hall also worked efficiently with my town’s public works and the county agency to create a system that was satisfactory for all. As the work progressed, Mr. Hall diligently kept me updated. Now, my lawn is dried out, instead of being a swamp. I recommend TLC Inc. for any water-related issues! Thank you, Mr. Hall!"
ROBERT W on April 2025
"My experience with TLC Inc. was a very positive one! I had a well/cistern that was leaking onto my lawn. Apparently the drainage system had deteriorated over the years. Mr. Drew Hall came out to look and discuss the project. When we later met at TLC to discuss solutions, Mr. Hall clearly explained what has to be done and showed me photos of a similar project. Mr. Hall also worked efficiently with my town’s public works and the county agency to create a system that was satisfactory for all. As the work progressed, Mr. Hall diligently kept me updated. Now, my lawn is dried out, instead of being a swamp. I recommend TLC Inc. for any water-related issues! Thank you, Mr. Hall!"
PVI Group is your one-call solution for a wide range of home improvement, maintenance and repair and lawn care needs. Our licensed professionals are known for the quality of our workmanship and professional reliability so you know the job will be done correctly and efficiently.
"PVI Group recently installed a new concrete patio at my home and I couldn't be happier with the results. The crew was very professional from start to finish. They arrived on time, completed the job as promised and cleaned up afterwards. The quality of the work is excellent. It's clear they take pride in their work. I highly recommend PVI Group to anyone looking for reliable, skilled professionals."
Gail F on October 2025
PVI Group is your one-call solution for a wide range of home improvement, maintenance and repair and lawn care needs. Our licensed professionals are known for the quality of our workmanship and professional reliability so you know the job will be done correctly and efficiently.
"PVI Group recently installed a new concrete patio at my home and I couldn't be happier with the results. The crew was very professional from start to finish. They arrived on time, completed the job as promised and cleaned up afterwards. The quality of the work is excellent. It's clear they take pride in their work. I highly recommend PVI Group to anyone looking for reliable, skilled professionals."
Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget
"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."
Amaris J on February 2023
Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget
"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."
Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.
"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"
CJ H on September 2021
Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.
"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"
Specializing in landscape renovations to include storm water remediation, dry creek beds, paver and flagstone patios, retaining walls, and even vegetable gardens. Visit our photo gallery for ideas with more ideas at our website at www.atdlandscaping.com to view our gallery, learn about our start-to-finish promise, and schedule a landscape consultation.
"Our neighbor is using them to make a patio, soon our home filled with white dust and it coveted our lawn. The workers informed us they were not using any water or dust suppression methods as required by OSHA. We told them we were concerned about our exposure to silica, a cause of potentially fatal silicosis, and they said they “did not care.” We have been breathing it in for days and they have not been using water, air monitoring or any other steps to minimize hazards. The dust has spread across a dust loaded with children."
Stephanie A on June 2025
Specializing in landscape renovations to include storm water remediation, dry creek beds, paver and flagstone patios, retaining walls, and even vegetable gardens. Visit our photo gallery for ideas with more ideas at our website at www.atdlandscaping.com to view our gallery, learn about our start-to-finish promise, and schedule a landscape consultation.
"Our neighbor is using them to make a patio, soon our home filled with white dust and it coveted our lawn. The workers informed us they were not using any water or dust suppression methods as required by OSHA. We told them we were concerned about our exposure to silica, a cause of potentially fatal silicosis, and they said they “did not care.” We have been breathing it in for days and they have not been using water, air monitoring or any other steps to minimize hazards. The dust has spread across a dust loaded with children."
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"Great job. Knowledgeable and professional"
Keith M on September 2025
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
We are a fully licensed and insured landscaping business specializing in the design, maintenance, and installation of your landscaping needs including a water features division which specializes in custom waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and much more.
"It went very good."
Surafel A on February 2025
We are a fully licensed and insured landscaping business specializing in the design, maintenance, and installation of your landscaping needs including a water features division which specializes in custom waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and much more.
First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: [email protected].
"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."
Jesse T on May 2025
First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: [email protected].
"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with the work Sean and his crew did on our screened porch. I'm fairly particular and wanted to be involved in the project, probably more than most clients, and Sean worked with me throughout to get the porch I wanted. He was communicative and explained pros/cons of all the various options. Partway through the project, we realized our pre-existing front porch needed some repairs too, and Sean seamlessly added that to the project and was very reasonable on the price. Once the team started, the work went quickly but was clearly done very carefully. The attention to detail was fantastic, and the end result is a beautiful and functional porch that we're thrilled with. In the first week after the porch was completed, at least 6-8 different sets of neighbors stopped us to say it looked great. I would absolutely use American Deck again for a similar project and have recommended them to friends."
Andrew C on April 2025
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with the work Sean and his crew did on our screened porch. I'm fairly particular and wanted to be involved in the project, probably more than most clients, and Sean worked with me throughout to get the porch I wanted. He was communicative and explained pros/cons of all the various options. Partway through the project, we realized our pre-existing front porch needed some repairs too, and Sean seamlessly added that to the project and was very reasonable on the price. Once the team started, the work went quickly but was clearly done very carefully. The attention to detail was fantastic, and the end result is a beautiful and functional porch that we're thrilled with. In the first week after the porch was completed, at least 6-8 different sets of neighbors stopped us to say it looked great. I would absolutely use American Deck again for a similar project and have recommended them to friends."
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
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FAQs for plant watering projects in Silver Spring, MD
Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.
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 check our state licensing tool 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:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
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:
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.
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.
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 types of sprinkler heads for different uses and lawn sizes.
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.
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.
The cost of a lawn sprinkler system is $2,550 for the average homeowner. However, this price can range from $350 to $5,000 or more, depending on the type of sprinkler system you install, the size of your yard, and the type of sprinkler heads you choose. For example, rotating or oscillating sprinkler heads are more expensive than stationary ones, making the cost for one sprinkler head $2.50 to $30 each. Likewise, a yard that is 1/4 of an acre in size averages a total average price of $2,460; however, a one-acre yard averages a cost of $9,840.
Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:
Location
Yard size
Project size
Materials
Land preparation
Type of landscaping
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.
The Silver Spring, MD homeowners’ guide to plant watering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
We break down the cost to remove bamboo, which is slightly higher than other forms of tree removal. It's a difficult DIY task because of bamboo's hardy underground roots.
Nothing spruces up your home’s exterior quite like refreshing flower beds and walkways with landscaping materials. Learn what questions to ask about mulch before ordering.
Some landscaping projects are subject to local building codes and require a permit. Learn when you need a permit for landscaping work and when you don’t.