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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Reviewed in May 2020
Great job by the team at Greenstone Landscaping. They explained the work to be completed and my lawn looks great! I would recommend this team for future landscaping work.
Green Stone Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2024
Prepared the yard and laid sod. Did a wonderful job. Timely and efficient. Friendly and professional to work with. Very reasonable pricing, too. Would recommend!
JJ'S Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2023
Jacob has. done a stellar job with installing new turf and regular mowing and fertilization. Provides quick responses to any questions we might have and always has a positive attitude. We highly recommend his services!
Pro-Mow Lawn Service, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2024
H & N Landscaping DFW did an incredible job on our yard. They listened to our preferences for a low-maintenance design with plenty of depth and color, and they also added a putting green that turned a previously patchy area into a usable, fun space. Their work was thoughtful and professional,...
H&N Turf DFW
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Reviewed in August 2022
Erick and his crew were awesome. The quality of work was very high and they were great to deal with. Very friendly and professional. I will definitely hire them again if anything is ever needed.
Landscaping Over Texas
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Reviewed in August 2018
Very bad experience, front to end. The installation was scheduled for 3 days and took more than 3 weeks. During the installation the crew would show up for a few hours randomly a few days during the week and then leave. Before the installation started I flagged the sprinklers with high hopes...
EasyTurf North Texas
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Reviewed in June 2019
It went exceptional. With several rain delays my yard was only partially completed for a big party. Richard had his team lay the turf temporarily for the party at no extra cost. He met with the crew every morning and afternoon to discuss and walk the job. The crew was very professional
R & R Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in March 2024
Paul and his crew are knowledgeable and provided excellent results. My yard has been flooding for several years causing foundation problems. D5 Plus LLC created an underground drainage system to move the water away from my foundation. They also re-graded my yard which had eroded due to the...
D5 Plus, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
We were needing sod installed in part of the backyard and part of the front. We also needed a drainage issue in the front yard caused be gutter extensions fixed. Robert came we walked the yard and he made sod recommendations for our backyard. He submitted his bid and we accepted his quote....
Texas Pride Landscape and Irrigation
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