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 25, 2025

Reviewed in November 2015
Chris was very knowledgeable and prompt with both the job and communications. The job was looked at, provided and estimate and completed before some other landscapers returned messages.
Plastino & Son Landscape Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2022
I LOVE my new yard, D&S did a fabulous job! The team was professional and meticulous in making sure that everything was perfect!
D & S Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in October 2024
I have never been happier with my yard. We bought our home and the yard was nothing but weeds. This crew was amazing , punctual and worked till late to ensure the job was complete on time and on budget. On the topic of budget, I was given a price that was unbeatable, let me just say it was...
Ivan Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2019
Scenic View landscaping did a wonderful job. Frank was exceptionally communicative, responsive and easy to work with. Our yard had degraded over years from loss of trees and erosion. He regraded, added soil and sod and landscaped. He also rerouted an existing sump pump line. Our yard is now...
Scenic View Landscaping & Design Specialists LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
My wife and I met with George Murphy,the owner of Green With Envy Landscaping. George provided us with a complete, detailed and reasonable proposal for an entire new landscaping and sod plan. From inception to completion George's attitude and enthusiasm were extremely professional. The work...
GREEN WITH ENVY LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in April 2015
They were great (professional and efficient). They completed the entire job on time .They also landscaped the front yard,sod and shrubs. I recommend them highly.
SCANAPICO LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in October 2015
I needed a last minute sod install before having a party and Frank was very accommodating and made it happen. He was very responsive to my requests (unlike other landscapers I contacted) and everything went as planned. I received several quotes from other landscapers and Frank's quote was very...
Almost Perfect Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2020
Thomas and his crew did an amazing job in a timely fashion. They were honest and didn't try to push unnecessary work on us. They transformed the front of our home with their landscaping design and new sod! We were completely satisfied with the work that Sagona did and would highly recommend...
Sagona Contracting, LLC
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