Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Arlington, TX

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

You may have some basic lawn maintenance knowledge. However, landscaping requires advanced skills, heavy equipment, and intense labor. More complicated projects, such as adding a fire pit or irrigation system, also require machinery and construction experience.

You can do 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 landscaping contractor for things like a complete yard overhaul, or smaller projects for which you lack the needed expertise.

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

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Arlington Landscaping Company

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

Services Offered

Assess your landscaping needs before choosing a provider. If you need assistance with yard health and maintenance, you’ll need a company offering lawn care services. These services can include mowing, mulching, fertilizing, controlling weeds, and pruning. Some companies provide additional pest management services and tree removal.

Look for 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 landscaping rock projects, gardening, and adding hardscapes. They can also help install sprinkler or irrigation systems, retaining walls, fire pits, and other architectural elements. Some also offer lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Landscapers often have advanced training and certification in areas such as outdoor design, horticulture, and lawn maintenance. Your provider should have the appropriate licenses from the Arlington city government. It may also have the following certified staff members:

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

It may also hold certifications from professional organizations, including the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network. These certifications are an added bonus, but not mandatory. Request a certificate of insurance or a provider's insurance numbers before beginning a project. All landscapers should be bonded and insured. Contractors will typically 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. Look for both negative and positive reviews for each company to gauge how it treats its customers. Avoid companies with mostly negative reviews and frequent mentions of poor project results, unreliable customer service, or delayed projects.

Work Portfolio

Most landscaping and maintenance contractors are happy to share completed projects with potential customers. Ask to see a portfolio of your provider's landscaping projects and designs. They might also provide before and after pictures to show the quality of their work. Ask about completed landscape designs similar to your planned project to get a better idea of how it will look.

Sustainability Practices

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

Cost

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

Landscaping Costs in Arlington

Landscaping in Arlington generally costs between $27 and $40 per hour. These figures depend on things such as project type and size. Bigger projects like resodding will cost more than simple lawn tasks like gardening or mowing. Larger projects require more labor, which increases the total cost. Depending on your yard's size, your provider may charge by the acre. The cost will also be influenced by the materials you choose. The table below shows the average cost of landscaping by project type:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$13,486 - $17,981
Landscaping Design	$2,019 - $2,692
Landscaping LandGrading	$420 - $2,518
Landscaping Mulch	$25 - $126
Planting FlowerBeds	$84 - $1,678
Planting Trees	$220 - $367
Sodding	$42 - $50
Swimming Pool	$31,891 - $83,925