Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

Many homeowners have basic lawn maintenance knowledge, but landscaping needs more advanced skills. Full-scale landscaping projects require heavy equipment and intense labor. 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 the needed lawn expertise or are looking for a total yard overhaul, we recommend hiring a professional.

Professional landscape designers and architects can enhance your lawn, recommend the most cost-effective upgrades, and help you develop a long-term landscape maintenance plan. These professionals have the skills and expertise to elevate your outdoor living space. Contactors that offer lawn care services can improve the health of your lawn and prevent you from making costly mistakes.

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Palm Beach Gardens Landscaping Company

Choosing the right landscaping company involves finding one with the right experience that also meets your service needs and budget. Keep the following considerations in mind when hiring a landscaping contractor.

Services Offered

Consider your landscaping needs before choosing a provider. Some companies offer lawn care services—including controlling weeds, fertilizing, pruning, mowing, and mulching—to improve your yard health and maintenance. These companies often also offer pest control and tree clearing services.

You'll need full-service landscaping if you plan to revamp your yard or want new outdoor elements, such as a fire pit. These companies specialize in outdoor designs and upgrades, including landscaping rock projects, adding hardscapes, and gardening. They may also help install sprinkler or irrigation systems, retaining walls, fire pits, and other architectural elements. Some provide lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Landscapers often have advanced training and certification in areas such as lawn maintenance, horticulture, and outdoor design. A company should have the appropriate licenses from the Palm Beach Gardens city government. It might also employ the following certified staff members:

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

It might also hold certifications from professional organizations, including the Professional Landcare Network and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. These certifications are not mandatory, but a way to show a contractor's commitment to their profession. Ask to see a certificate of insurance or a company's insurance numbers before starting a project. All landscapers should be bonded and insured. Contractors will normally have liability insurance for protection against property damage or bodily injury.

Reputation and Reviews

Look for a contractor who has an excellent reputation and positive customer reviews. You can read both positive and negative reviews on third-party review sites such as the Better Business Bureau to get a feel for how a company treats its customers. You want to avoid companies that have frequent mentions of unreliable customer service, delayed projects, or poor project results, or that have overall poor reviews.

Work Portfolio

Most landscaping and maintenance contractors proudly share their finished projects with potential customers. Ask the company for its portfolio of landscaping projects and designs. They may also have before and after pictures to show off their quality work. Request completed landscape designs similar to your project to get an idea of how it will look.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability practices can include eco-friendly material options, water conservation, and waste management, and they're an important consideration when selecting a landscaping company. Landscaping work on your property shouldn't impact your existing vegetation. Additionally, your landscaper should choose native plants, such as trumpet honeysuckle, climbing aster, and narrowleaf sunflower. Ask your landscaper about sustainability practices for your project, and get recommendations for ways to reduce maintenance costs, water consumption, and waste.

Cost

Many providers offer free consultations. During this process, the contractor will review your outdoor space, offer recommendations, and discuss project plans. Your detailed quote will cover project expenses like labor and materials. We recommend getting multiple quotes from different companies, which you can then use to compare rates and services and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Palm Beach Gardens

Landscaping in Palm Beach Gardens generally costs between $22 and $33 per hour. These figures depend on things such as project size and type. Bigger projects like resodding will cost more than simple lawn tasks like gardening or mowing. Factors like materials and the size of your yard will affect your final cost. For larger yards, a provider might charge by the acre. Bigger projects will require more labor, which will increase costs. Here's the average cost of different landscaping services:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$12,875 - $17,166
Landscaping Design	$1,683 - $2,243
Landscaping LandGrading	$400 - $2,398
Landscaping Mulch	$24 - $120
Planting FlowerBeds	$80 - $1,599
Planting Trees	$209 - $349
Sodding	$40 - $48
Swimming Pool	$30,377 - $79,941