Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Allen, TX

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.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) landscaping works for smaller projects, such as removing overgrown plants or adding a flower bed. However, you should consider hiring a professional landscaping contractor if you’re completing a yard overhaul or don’t have basic lawn expertise.

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

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Allen Landscaping Company

You want to find a landscaping company that offers the services you need within your budget. You also want to know that your provider has a good reputation. Keep the following considerations in mind when hiring a landscaping contractor.

Services Offered

Different landscaping companies cater to different lawn needs. Some providers focus on services to help with yard health and maintenance, such as pruning, fertilizing, mowing, mulching, and controlling weeds. These companies often also provide pest control and tree removal services.

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

Licensing and Experience

Most landscapers are trained and certified in various areas, such as horticulture, lawn maintenance, and outdoor design. Your provider should possess the appropriate licenses from the Allen 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 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 a way to show a contractor's commitment to their profession. Your landscaper should be fully bonded and insured. Most contractors have liability insurance to protect against bodily injury or property damage. Request an insurance certificate or insurance numbers to confirm a company's coverage.

Reputation and Reviews

Find a contractor who gets good reviews from customers. You can check third-party review sites like the Better Business Bureau to ensure a company has a good reputation and provides a positive customer experience. Try to avoid companies with largely negative reviews, including reviews that frequently mention delayed projects, poor project results, or unreliable customer service.

Work Portfolio

Many landscaping and maintenance companies proudly share photos of past projects with potential customers. Request to see a portfolio of landscaping projects and designs, ideally ones similar to your own ideas. Companies often have before and after photos to illustrate the quality of their work.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability is important to consider during and after landscaping work. Ask your provider about its best practices for waste management, eco-friendly material options, and water conservation; you might also ask for maintenance recommendations. Landscaping providers should use native plant life (such as desert marigold, blackfoot daisy, and desert sand verbena) when planting new vegetation, and they shouldn't let their work affect your existing vegetation.

Cost

You should request quotes from multiple companies to learn about services and pricing. Most companies conduct free consultations to review your outdoor space, make recommendations, and discuss project plans. You’ll receive a detailed quote outlining your project costs, including materials and labor. You may wish to use competing quotes to negotiate a lower price.

Landscaping Costs in Allen

Generally, landscaping costs $28–$42 per hour in Allen. These prices vary based on project type and size. Less complicated work, such as gardening or mowing, will be less expensive than a larger project like resodding. Pricing can depend on your chosen materials. For a bigger yard, companies might charge by the acre. Bigger projects necessitate more labor, which will increase the total price. Here's the average cost of landscaping by project type:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$13,841 - $18,454
Landscaping Design	$2,139 - $2,852
Landscaping LandGrading	$427 - $2,561
Landscaping Mulch	$26 - $128
Planting FlowerBeds	$85 - $1,707
Planting Trees	$224 - $373
Sodding	$43 - $51
Swimming Pool	$32,433 - $85,351