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 28, 2025

Reviewed in February 2022
The sales team at Innovative Turf Design addressed all of our concerns regarding turf installation & the landscaping we had in mind. They gave us options and were very knowledgeable about the product and how they would handle the installation. The crew that installed our turf was on time and...
Innovative Turf Design
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Reviewed in May 2024
Alex came out 3 times to help me work through changes I had in mind, and he and his team did a fantastic job! They resodded my yard, and put in a drain and flowerbed. I'm extremely pleased with the work they did. Angelica worked great with me getting everything scheduled and rescheduled to my...
Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
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Reviewed in January 2025
It went great. Team communicated with me well, were on time and accommodating. They cleaned up well after the project and spread remaining mulch i had purchased they wasn't use to other areas of my yard.. well done
Element Creations
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Reviewed in November 2013
I emailed Zack for an estimate to remove sod in my front yard. After a couple of emails, he came by to give me a quote. He was able to save some of the sod so I could reuse it in my back yard, and was very careful around the existing trees. He finished everything in one day and hauled off what...
Zack's Landscape & Lawn Inc
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Reviewed in September 2017
Prior to using Riverside Lawn & Landscaping my yard was a dark jungle. They came in and removed three trees, laid top soil and laid sod. Now my yard is a paradise fit for my pooches.
Riverside Lawn & Landscape
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Reviewed in August 2023
Went great!! Excellent communication through out the project!! Everything I requested was done and on time!! Highly recommend this company to others
Texan Landscape Group
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Reviewed in May 2020
Joe is the owner and personally came out to provide the design and recommendations. His crew was very professional and completed the work and cleanup to our satisfaction. We have had positive comments on our landscaping from neighbors that pass by. Backyards Plus also does our weekly cutting and...
Backyard's Plus Lawn Care & Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2017
It was 3 days of intensive labor and clean up of my overgrown, jungle like back yard. They went above and beyond and could not have been happier with the results.
B & B Outdoor Innovations
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