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You’ve decided that it’s time to give your yard or garden the attention it deserves, and you need some landscaping services to do the job. It can be difficult finding a company that has exactly what you’re looking for, especially if you don’t know what questions to ask or how to tell them apart from the competition. Follow these 10 tips and you’ll find the right landscaping service in no time!

1) Start With the Basics

Landscapers come in many forms, so finding one to work with your business can be tough. Whether you’re looking for landscaping help in general or need to find a specific type of service (such as garden cleaning), it’s always best to start with the basics. Start by doing some research and asking friends and family if they know any recommendations. You might even consider reaching out to homeowners in your local area, many of whom will hire people from their circle. If you do reach out to someone who provides Garden Cleaning services, ask them about what types of packages they offer. Prices vary wildly depending on the size of the property and other factors. In general, though, smaller properties may cost less than larger ones because there is the less square footage that needs to be covered during a job.

2) Get a Comprehensive Quote

To save money and ensure you get exactly what you want, it’s a good idea to get a comprehensive quote from at least three different landscaping companies before signing on with one. Be sure to inquire about various water filtration systems as well—you don’t want your lawn browning up after too much exposure to soil. To help you find a great service, we have put together a guide that outlines 10 tips for hiring an expert team of landscape designers for your home or business property.

3) Ask About Reputation

Getting a referral from someone you trust is one of your best options for finding reputable landscapers. Try asking your friends, family members, and neighbors if they know of any reliable landscapers near you. If you’re able to come up with two or three names, it might be worth doing some additional research on each company to narrow down which will work best for your home’s needs.

4) Research Their Work (Online)

While it’s important to research any professional you hire, it’s especially important when hiring a landscaper. A lot of these companies have websites that you can visit and look at their work. It will give you a good idea of what they’re capable of doing. If there are photos, take a look and make sure they accurately represent what they did on other jobs or if they add a filter to make everything look greener than it is.

5) Talk with Previous Clients

A good tip when searching for a new landscaping service is to talk with your neighbors and friends. See if they use any type of home water filtration system or lawn care services in their own homes, and ask them how well they performed. You’re bound to find some good leads! One great idea is to check online review sites such as Yelp, Angie’s List, and Google Reviews. These websites offer ratings and reviews on local companies that provide home water filtration systems or other similar services.

6) Ask about Experience

The more experience a company has in professional landscaping, the better. Make sure to ask about how long they’ve been in business and if they have additional certifications or training in landscaping and lawn maintenance services. If a company doesn’t have any experience or additional training, you may want to look elsewhere because someone with less experience will likely perform less-than-professional work.

7) Check References

If you’re looking to bring in a new landscaper, it can be hard to tell if they have any experience from one simple look at their work. To make sure you’re bringing in someone who knows what they’re doing, do a bit of research and ask for references. If your potential hire isn’t willing to provide them, that might be a red flag that something isn’t quite right. While you can check references yourself, reaching out to other businesses may also give you a better idea of how well someone does their job.

8) Look at Recommendations in Person

A great way to ensure that you’re getting good service is to physically meet with local landscapers who you’ve found online. Use Yelp, Angie’s List, and Google Reviews to find landscape services near you. Then, take some time going into their shops or offices and talking with their staff about what your specific needs are—most will be happy to do a site visit if it helps them win business from customers. Ask about their customer satisfaction rates (if they don’t have one listed on their website), ask how many years they’ve been in business, and make sure they have workers’ compensation coverage in case anyone gets hurt while working on your property.

9) Use Local Professionals

One of our favorite ways to find a great service or product is to ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals are still one of your best sources when it comes to finding great professionals in your area. You can also check Angie’s List, which offers both member reviews and ratings on contractors in almost every city nationwide. (Just be aware that some services pay to be listed on these sites; make sure you do your research first.) Finally, if you want to try something a little different, you can use Yelp—an online review platform—to help narrow down your search results.

10) Go to Expertise Showcases

When looking to find a new service, it can be helpful to visit industry trade shows and expos. These gatherings are hosted by professional groups, so you know you’re getting access to experts and people who’ve devoted their careers to mastering their craft. It may also be helpful to consider asking neighbors or friends for recommendations; perhaps they’ve hired a landscaper in the past who did a fantastic job. Another good way to find local companies is by using online review sites. They can tell you which landscape services are better-reviewed than others in your area, as well as provide insights from real clients about what makes one company different from another.

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