Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Cupertino, CA

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

Although many homeowners have basic lawn maintenance knowledge, landscaping necessitates more advanced skills. Completing a full-scale landscaping project requires intense labor and heavy equipment. If you want to add complex elements such as a fire pit or irrigation system, you'll need someone with construction and machinery expertise.

Small landscaping projects, such as adding flower beds or removing overgrown plants, can be easy projects to DIY. If you don't have basic lawn expertise or are looking for a total yard overhaul, consider hiring a professional.

Hiring a landscape architect or designer helps you avoid expensive mistakes. These professionals have the knowledge and skills to elevate your outdoor space, recommend cost-effective upgrades, and help you develop a long-term maintenance plan.

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Cupertino Landscaping Company

Reputation and experience are important considerations when hiring a landscaping company, but it's also important that the provider offers the services you need at a reasonable price. Keep the following considerations in mind when hiring a landscaping contractor.

Services Offered

Different landscaping companies serve different lawn needs. Some focus on services that help with yard health and maintenance, such as mulching, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and controlling weeds. These companies often also provide pest management and tree cutting services.

Look for a full-service landscaping company if you're adding new outdoor elements (such as a fire pit) or planning a revamp of your whole yard. These providers specialize in outdoor designs and upgrades, such as adding hardscapes, gardening, and landscaping rock projects. They can also help install retaining walls, sprinkler or irrigation systems, fire pits, and other architectural elements. Some also offer lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Most landscapers have advanced training and certifications in certain areas, such as outdoor design, lawn maintenance, and horticulture. Companies should have the appropriate licenses from the California Contractors State Licensing Board. It may have the following certified staff members:

• Certified fertilization or pesticide specialists
• Licensed arborists
• Licensed horticulture specialists
• Licensed or certified landscaping designers or architects

It may also have certifications from professional organizations, including the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network. These certifications are not mandatory but can lend credibility to a provider. Your landscaper should be fully bonded and insured. Most providers have liability insurance to protect against property damage or bodily injury. Ask to see an insurance certificate or insurance numbers to verify a company's coverage.

Reputation and Reviews

You want a provider with a good reputation and positive customer reviews. You can read both positive and negative reviews on third-party review sites like the Better Business Bureau to get a feel for how a provider treats its customers. Avoid companies that have frequent mentions of poor project results, unreliable customer service, or delayed projects, or that have generally poor reviews.

Work Portfolio

Ask to see a portfolio of your landscaping company's previous work. Most landscaping and maintenance companies are happy to share designs and projects with potential customers, including before and after photos. You can ask for photos of past projects that are similar to your design ideas to get a picture of how yours will look.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability is important to consider both during and after landscaping work. Ask your landscaper about its best practices for eco-friendly material options, waste management, and water conservation; you might also ask for maintenance recommendations. Landscapers should use native plant life (such as evening primrose, red columbine, and beach strawberry) when planting new vegetation, and they shouldn't let their work affect your existing vegetation.

Cost

Many landscapers offer free consultations, during which a contractor will review your outdoor space, make recommendations, and discuss project plans. Your detailed quote will outline project expenses like labor and materials. We recommend getting quotes from multiple companies, as you can use these to compare services and rates and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Cupertino

In Cupertino, you should expect to spend roughly $33–$50 for landscaping, depending on project size and type. Significant yard work like resodding will cost more than more straightforward tasks like gardening and mowing. Factors such as the size of your yard and the materials you choose will impact your final cost. For larger yards, a provider might charge by the acre. Large-scale projects need more labor, which will increase costs. Here's the average cost of landscaping by project type:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$13,981 - $18,641
Landscaping Design	$2,521 - $3,361
Landscaping LandGrading	$449 - $2,696
Landscaping Mulch	$27 - $135
Planting FlowerBeds	$90 - $1,797
Planting Trees	$235 - $393
Sodding	$45 - $54
Swimming Pool	$34,152 - $89,873