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 June 2021
Absolutely amazing quality and service from Green Turf landscaping team. We had yard work from removing big bushes & a tree, sod, adding irrigation system, retaining walls and retaining rock walls for outdoor kitchen/patio area. Ameen kept us updated with progress updates and work completed on...
Green Turf Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2018
This is a great company that does great work. Mark helped us create a landscaping plan for our muddy yard which he and his team turned into reality, part of which included artificial turf, all at a reasonable price.
NW Arbor Care LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Pedro and his team did a great job installing a new sod lawn in our backyard. They were timely, efficient and great at keeping us up to date. The yard looks great. Thank you!
Ruiz Landscaping Services LLC.
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Reviewed in January 2013
Alex and Eric were great to work with--very professional. They did a prompt estimate and willingly made alterations as our ideas changed. When we had a bad idea, they let us know why it was not wise and suggested alternatives. They had to cope with some very bad weather and the holiday closure...
Aden Landscaping & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2020
It went ok. I'm not happy there are the turf nails showing all over the place. I think it needed more infill sand spread out. They had extra bags of the sand after the project but took them all.
PELICAN LANDSCAPING LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Rod and his team did a great job removing some overgrown bushes and installing sod in our front yard. The project was easily done in a day and came out great. These guys were super friendly and easy to work with - highly recommend!
Cousins Inc
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Reviewed in June 2023
They did beautiful work, and quickly. They removed at least a couple of tons of old brick planters, gravel, nasty old ground cloth. Installed gopher-proofing and sod to give a bit of paw-friendly yard. Pointed out details I had missed and suggested fixes. And they worked HARD. One hot day, two...
Unique Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
They totally cleared a portion of my property of blackberries, dead and volunteer trees & bushes and all stumps then added bark and some plants. It looks beautiful. Front lawn was sodded and back lawn thatched and reseeded. The crew were hard working, and courteous. They meticulously cleaned up...
Vision Landscapes
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Reviewed in May 2013
Hoffman's Landscape did a great job. They were very business-like, accomodating and friendly. Overall, with building a fence, and ongoing yard service, including tree trimming, and fertilization over a year it was less than 8,000.
Hoffman's Landscape, Inc.
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