Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Glen Burnie, MD

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

Although many homeowners have basic lawn maintenance knowledge, 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.

You can handle some landscaping projects yourself. Smaller projects, such as removing overgrown plants or adding a flower bed, are easier to DIY. However, you should hire a professional landscaper for things like a total yard overhaul, or smaller projects for which you lack the needed expertise.

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

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Glen Burnie Landscaping Company

Hiring the right landscaper involves finding one with good 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 providers offer lawn care services—including mowing, mulching, pruning, controlling weeds, and fertilizing—to help with yard health and maintenance. These companies often also provide pest control and tree clearing services.

A full-service landscaper is the best choice if you want to revamp your entire yard or install architectural elements such as fire pits, sprinkler or irrigation systems, and retaining walls. These companies specialize in outdoor upgrades and designs, such as gardening, landscaping rock projects, and adding hardscapes. Some also provide lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Most landscapers are trained and certified in various areas, such as horticulture, outdoor design, and lawn maintenance. Your provider should possess the appropriate licenses from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. It may 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 hold certifications from professional organizations, such as the Professional Landcare Network and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. These certifications are an added bonus, but not mandatory. Ask to see a certificate of insurance or a company's insurance numbers before starting a project. All landscaping companies should be insured and bonded. Contractors will usually have liability insurance to protect against property damage or bodily injury.

Reputation and Reviews

Seek out companies with excellent reputations and positive customer experiences. You can check third-party review sites such as the Better Business Bureau. Read negative and positive reviews for each company to gauge how it treats its customers. Avoid companies with mainly negative reviews and frequent mentions of poor project results, unreliable customer service, or delayed projects.

Work Portfolio

Many landscaping and maintenance companies are happy to share photos of previous projects with potential customers. Ask to see a portfolio of landscaping projects and designs, ideally ones similar to the ideas you have for your yard. Often, companies have before and after photos to illustrate the quality of their work.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability practices will include water conservation, waste management, and eco-friendly material options, and they're an important consideration when hiring a landscaper. Landscaping work shouldn't impact your existing vegetation. Additionally, your contractor should choose native plants, such as blue vervain, rough-stemmed goldenrod, and cardinal flower. Ask about sustainability practices for projects like yours, and get recommendations for ways to reduce maintenance costs, water consumption, and waste.

Cost

Request multiple quotes from different to compare services and prices. Most companies offer free consultations during which they'll review your outdoor space, make recommendations, and go over project ideas. A detailed quote will outline project costs such as labor and materials. You can use this quote to compare with other companies and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Glen Burnie

Landscaping typically costs $29–$44 per hour in Glen Burnie, depending on project size and type. Simple tasks, such as gardening or mowing, will cost less than significant yard work, such as resodding. Factors like your yard's size and the materials you choose will impact your final price. For larger yards, companies might charge by the acre. Bigger projects will require more labor, which will increase costs. The table below breaks down the average cost of common landscaping projects:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$13,032 - $17,376
Landscaping Design	$2,209 - $2,946
Landscaping LandGrading	$431 - $2,586
Landscaping Mulch	$26 - $129
Planting FlowerBeds	$86 - $1,724
Planting Trees	$226 - $377
Sodding	$43 - $52
Swimming Pool	$32,751 - $86,186