Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Sandy Springs, GA

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

Most homeowners have some basic lawn maintenance knowledge. However, landscaping necessitates more advanced skills. Large projects may require heavy equipment and intense labor. Complicated projects such as irrigation systems and fire pits require additional machinery and construction expertise.

You can handle some landscaping projects on your own. Smaller projects, such as adding a flower bed or removing overgrown plants, are easier to DIY. You should hire a professional landscaper for things like a complete yard overhaul, and for smaller projects if you lack the needed expertise.

Professional landscape architects and designers can enhance your lawn, recommend the most cost-effective upgrades, and help develop a long-term maintenance plan. These professionals have the skills and expertise to elevate your outdoor 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 Sandy Springs Landscaping Company

Finding the right landscaping company involves finding one with good experience that also fits your budget and service needs. Consider the following factors when hiring a landscaping contractor.

Services Offered

Know what services you need before choosing a company. Some companies provide lawn care services that focus on yard health and maintenance. These services can include fertilizing, mulching, mowing, pruning, and controlling weeds. Many also offer pest management solutions and tree removal services.

You should hire a full-service landscaping company if you're revamping your entire yard or adding new elements, such as a fire pit. These providers specialize in outdoor designs and upgrades, such as gardening, landscaping rock projects, and adding hardscapes. They can also help install sprinkler or irrigation systems, retaining walls, fire pits, and other architectural elements. Some also provide lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Most landscaping contractors are trained and certified in areas like lawn maintenance, outdoor design, and horticulture. Your provider should hold the appropriate licensure from the Sandy Springs city government. It might also employ the following certified professionals:

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

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

Reputation and Reviews

Try to find a provider with an excellent reputation and positive customer reviews. Read both positive and negative reviews on third-party review sites such as the Better Business Bureau to get a feel for how a provider treats its customers. You want to avoid providers that have frequent mentions of poor project results, delayed projects, or unreliable customer service, or that have generally poor reviews.

Work Portfolio

Most landscaping and maintenance companies will have before and after photos of past projects to demonstrate the quality of their work. Ask to see your provider's portfolio. You can specifically ask to see other projects similar to yours, to see how yours might look and even get some inspiration.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability is important to consider during and after a landscaping project. Ask your provider about its best practices for eco-friendly material options, water conservation, and waste management; you might also ask for maintenance recommendations. Landscapers should opt for native plants (such as trumpet honeysuckle, climbing aster, and narrowleaf sunflower) when planting new vegetation, and they shouldn't let their work affect your existing vegetation.

Cost

Many providers offer free consultations, during which a contractor will review your outdoor space, provide recommendations, and go over project ideas. Your detailed quote will cover project costs such as materials and labor. We recommend getting multiple quotes from different companies, which you can then use to compare services and rates and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Sandy Springs

In Sandy Springs, you should expect to spend roughly $28–$42 for landscaping, depending on project type and size. Significant yard work like resodding will be more expensive than easier tasks such as mowing and gardening. Factors such as your yard's size and the materials you choose will affect your final price. For larger yards, a provider may charge by the acre. Large-scale projects require more labor, which will increase costs. Here's the average cost of landscaping by project type:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$12,977 - $17,303
Landscaping Design	$2,134 - $2,846
Landscaping LandGrading	$426 - $2,559
Landscaping Mulch	$26 - $128
Planting FlowerBeds	$85 - $1,706
Planting Trees	$223 - $373
Sodding	$43 - $51
Swimming Pool	$32,413 - $85,297