What is a landscape contractor?
A landscape contractor is an individual or company that installs trees, shrubs and flowers, as well as hardscape features such as walkways, stone driveways, patios and terraces, arbors and trellises and retaining walls. Landscape contractors often work under the direction of the homeowner or a landscape architect or designer who has created an overall design or master plan for your property. Landscape contractors also perform routine maintenance activities, such as mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding and mulching shrubs and flowerbeds. How to find a landscape contractor If you have used a landscape architect or designer, he or she should be able to recommend one or more reputable landscape contractors in your local area. If you need to find a landscape contractor on your own, ask friends, neighbors and other members of your community for recommendations. Choosing the right landscape contractor for the job There are several factors to consider when choosing a landscape contr
