How much do landscapers typically charge?

• <div><p>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. </p></div> • <div><p>Landscapers typically charge $50 to $80 per person per hour, which equals around $150 to $240 per hour for a three-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.</p></div> • <div><p>Landscapers charge based on the size of the project and the number of skilled workers needed to complete the project. A basic 3-man crew, including heavy duty truck and tools can cost around $200.00 per hour, or $1,600.00 per day, plus materials, travel and disposal of waste. Larger projects can cost $2,500.00 per day, or more.</p></div> • <div><p>This question is challenging because pricing varies greatly based on the job's scope, region, and required expertise. Obtaining multiple estimates will help you understand pricing better and keep contractors competitive.</p></div> • <div><p>Landscape professionals typically charge $50 to $150 per hour based mainly on the type of equipment needed to perform the task safely and efficiently.</p></div>

How do I reduce landscaping costs?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Repurpose existing features and materials</p></li><li><p>Softscape instead of hardscape</p></li><li><p>Choose the more inexpensive materials</p></li><li><p>DIY when you can</p></li><li><p>Buy young plants instead of mature ones</p></li></ul><p></p></div> • <div><p>Saving money on a landscape project starts by breaking the project up in segments or phases. Start with the site work, digging or adding soils. Then plant the larger "anchor" plantings. Then follow up with the smaller fill in shrubs or flowers. Lastly, add decorative items like boulders, rock mulch and low voltage landscape lighting. This way you can budget the project based on your time and money.</p></div> • <div><p>Establishing a budget and adhering to it is crucial when starting any project. Selecting, pricing, and organizing your materials in advance can help you avoid unexpected costs later on. Additionally, considering DIY options and repurposing existing materials can be an effective way to save money.</p></div>

How much are typical landscaping costs?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">Landscaping costs</a> around <b>$3,500</b> but varies widely from <b>$200 to $14,000</b>. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:</p><ul><li><p>Location</p></li><li><p>Yard size</p></li><li><p>Project size</p></li><li><p>Materials</p></li><li><p>Land preparation</p></li><li><p>Type of landscaping</p></li></ul><p>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 <b>$800 and $3,000</b>. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of <b>$2,000 to $6,000</b>. </p></div>

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Q: Should landscapers be certified or licensed?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div> • <div><p>Licensing requirements vary from state to state and by locality. It's always best to check with your local University Extension Service to find out which services require licensing.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own landscaping?

• <div><p>If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-plant-tree.htm">planting a tree</a>, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.</p><p>Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional. </p></div> • <div><p>Yes, landscaping and lawn care can be done by anyone. Just like baking, anyone can do it, but are the results good and worth the effort? Hiring a professional makes sense when doing complex work such as drainage, treating insects and disease, and pruning trees over 20 feet tall, etc. Some of these things require special licensing, such as pruning large trees. Getting multiple estimates from well-regarded professionals can help you decide the best choices for a DIY project or hiring a professional.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2011
They came out to set some landscaping rocks in my yard. They came out and were ont time and punctual. They were professional in the quality of work. I was pleased with the job that thye did and would recommend them to anyone in the future. They deal with heavier hardscape jobs that require...
T B GRAY INC
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Reviewed in November 2014
They did a great job. Despite the job taking them longer than they had planned, they honored their estimate.
Landscaping For Less
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Reviewed in July 2017
Came out June 19th, arrived exactly when said they would . Had a lot of good ideas how landscape the area. Rep said it would probably take a week minimum to get estimated to us. After 10 days called, talked with rep who said they were working on it. It has now been a month, no estimate, no reply...
EARTH & WOOD
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Reviewed in July 2015
I work with Bill. He does our general maintenance every 2 months.. Fertilizing, trimming, weeding, etc. I have a small yard and he charged $80.00. He then started to do some work for my neighbor, so he then started charging $100 for both yards. Bill also took out a tree for me and resets our...
Domestic Landscape
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Reviewed in January 2013
They are very good. He has a good price. He is punctual and does a great job. He calls me back and always gets back to me. He is great at his job and he is very thorough. I had him do an extra job of putting up arbors and he did an excellent job.
Martin's Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2014
When I decided to build a new house, I called Doug, so he was in on the ground floor (no pun intended). From planning through construction, he worked with the builder and with me to make sure that the grading, drainage, landscape design, drives, walks, and patios were coordinated and constructed...
Montana Gardens
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Reviewed in March 2012
I haven't used him for a while but if I needed something done or if I was going to recommend somebody, it would be him. We are friends and he did the work for basically nothing. I don't know anyone that knows more about pruning than him. He doesn't remove trees. He also does outdoor kitchens. He...
Verns Landscape
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Reviewed in February 2013
Alberto, his brother Raul and their crew surprised us with their creative suggestions for landscaping our son's small backyard in Henderson. They showed up on the day they promised, completed the work in a day and a half and returned a few days later to help us program our sprinkler system and...
Pueblo Verde Landscape Maintenance Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
I have used them for several years. They have been great. They provide prompt service. They do just what I ask. They have good quality products.
Swan River Gardens
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