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 13, 2025

Reviewed in June 2020
Extremely well! Removed old sod and numerous rocks; installed new plants and bulbs: mulched; new stone pathway; yard clean-up. Bob was very thorough and cleaned up afterwards. Explained how to properly upkeep new plantings; very friendly; very fair priced; quality workmanship. Will be hiring him...
Odd Job Bob Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
Terrible landscapers. Grass was always turfed next to the house, cigarette butts in driveway, weedwack marks on siding.
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in September 2003
WE HAVE AN ACRE AND A HALF. I DO HAVE THEM CONTRACTED FOR MORE WORK. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THEY CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES.
CLEAN TURF & LANDSCAPE INC
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Reviewed in June 2018
We were looking for a company to cut grass, mulch three beds, plant a boxwood, and sod the front lawn and tree lawn. We had to get the work done quickly, and we were having a hard time getting estimates as a result. Dan was very responsive and professional, getting back to us quickly. His...
Ferrato Landscaping & Painting Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
I am very pleased with Eli's Landscaping and will certainly use the company again. They cleared the detritus from the multiple tree and bush beds around and near my house, cut the turf in front of the beds, and laid a layer of black mulch everywhere. The cleanup on site and communication with...
ELI'S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN INC
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Reviewed in April 2012
The people that treated our lawn recommended them and it was just a horrible mess. There was a storm in the night the day he put the brand new lawn, and when I asked him come over to check the lawn he refused saying that it'll be fine. I had nothing but weeds and I had to pay him again to come...
TURF TRIMMERS
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Reviewed in May 2024
Virtuoso Landscaping was great to work with! Kristi walked me through every step of the process and was highly communicative. Their pricing was very fair, the crew that completed our landscaping was very professional, and the end product turned out great!
Virtuoso Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2013
Debbie is the best. My yard turned out beautiful. It has won several landscaping awards. I look forward to my next landscaping project with her!
Creative Scapes
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Reviewed in June 2017
From start to finish everything went well. Trace and his team are very professional and efficient. Even did dome work not in the scope of the project for no extra charge. The quality of the work is excellent! Highly recommend!
Tab Property Enhancement LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
We used Mike and his crew at Estates Landscaping for two years in a row and have been very pleased. Last year we purchased our home and they redesigned and planted the landscaping after we removed the existing overgrown shrubs. Our yard also needed reseeding after we had a new septic system...
Estates Landscaping
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