Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Webster, NY

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

While many homeowners have basic lawn maintenance skills, landscaping requires more specialized knowledge. Full-scale landscaping employs intense labor and heavy equipment. More complex elements, such as irrigation systems or fire pits, need machinery and construction experience as well.

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 planning a complete yard overhaul, consider hiring a professional.

Professional landscape architects and designers 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 knowledge to elevate your outdoor space. Contactors that offer lawn care services can improve your lawn's health and prevent you from making costly mistakes.

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Webster Landscaping Company

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

Services Offered

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

A full-service landscaping company is your best option 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 designs and upgrades, such as gardening, landscaping rock projects, and adding hardscapes. Some also offer lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Most landscape contractors have advanced training and certifications in certain areas, such as lawn maintenance, outdoor design, and horticulture. Companies should hold the appropriate licensure from the Webster city government. The company may 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 have certifications from professional organizations, such as the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network. While not mandatory, these certifications show a contractor's commitment to their profession. Your landscaper should be fully insured and bonded. Contractors will normally have liability insurance for protection against property damage or bodily injury. Homeowners should request a certificate of insurance or insurance numbers to confirm coverage.

Reputation and Reviews

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

Work Portfolio

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

Sustainability Practices

Ask your landscaping company about its sustainability practices, such as water conservation, waste management, and eco-friendly material options. Your provider can explain its own sustainability practices and offer recommendations for sustainable maintenance, such as how to reduce cost, waste, and water consumption. When planting vegetation, the company should use native area plants, such as blue vervain, rough-stemmed goldenrod, and cardinal flower. Any work they complete shouldn't impact your existing vegetation.

Cost

Request quotes from multiple companies to compare services and prices. Most providers offer free consultations during which they'll review your outdoor space, provide recommendations, and discuss project plans. Your detailed quote will outline project costs such as labor and materials. You can use a quote to compare companies and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Webster

In Webster, you should expect to spend around $24–$35 for landscaping, depending on project type and size. Significant yard work such as resodding will cost more than easier tasks like gardening and mowing. Factors like your yard's size and the materials you choose will affect your final cost. For larger yards, a provider may charge by the acre. Large or complex projects will require more labor, which will increase costs. The table below breaks down the average cost of different landscaping services:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$12,711 - $16,948
Landscaping Design	$1,792 - $2,389
Landscaping LandGrading	$406 - $2,437
Landscaping Mulch	$24 - $122
Planting FlowerBeds	$81 - $1,625
Planting Trees	$213 - $355
Sodding	$41 - $49
Swimming Pool	$30,868 - $81,233