Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Texas City, TX

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

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

Small landscaping projects, such as removing overgrown plants or adding flower beds, can be easy projects to DIY. If you don't have the needed lawn expertise or are planning a complete yard overhaul, consider hiring a professional.

Professional landscape architects and designers have the skills to elevate your outdoor space and the expertise to create a long-term maintenance plan. A local professional can identify the most cost-effective upgrades, and one who offers lawn care services can improve your yard health. Hiring a professional also prevents you from making costly mistakes.

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Texas City Landscaping Company

Reputation and experience are important considerations for choosing a landscaping company, but you also want to ensure that your provider offers the services you need at a reasonable price. Consider the following factors when shopping for landscaping contractors.

Services Offered

Assess your landscaping needs before selecting a provider. If you want assistance with yard health and maintenance, look for one that offers lawn care services. These services may include fertilizing, mulching, mowing, pruning, and controlling weeds. Some companies offer additional pest management services and tree removal.

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

Licensing and Experience

Your provider should have the appropriate licenses from the Texas City city government. Most contractors also have advanced training and certification in areas such as outdoor design, horticulture, and lawn maintenance. Your provider might employ 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 have 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. Your landscaping contractor should be fully insured and bonded; most providers have liability insurance for protection against bodily injury or property damage. Ask to see an insurance certificate or insurance numbers to confirm a company's coverage.

Reputation and Reviews

Look for companies with excellent reputations and positive customer experiences. Read about the company on 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, delayed projects, or unreliable customer service.

Work Portfolio

Most landscaping and maintenance companies will have before and after photos of previously completed 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

Ask your landscaping company about its sustainability practices, including water conservation, eco-friendly material options, and waste management. Your provider should be able to explain its own sustainability practices and give you recommendations for sustainable maintenance, such as how to reduce cost, water consumption, and waste. When planting vegetation, your landscaper should select plants native to your area, such as desert marigold, blackfoot daisy, and desert sand verbena. Any work completed shouldn't affect your existing vegetation.

Cost

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

Landscaping Costs in Texas City

Landscaping in Texas City generally costs between $47 and $70 per hour. These figures depend on things such as project type and size. Bigger projects like resodding will be more expensive than simple lawn tasks like gardening or mowing. Bigger projects require more labor, which increases the total cost. Depending on your yard's size, your provider might charge by the acre. The cost will also be influenced by the materials you choose. The table below breaks down the average cost of landscaping by project type:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$12,417 - $16,556
Landscaping Design	$3,531 - $4,708
Landscaping LandGrading	$509 - $3,056
Landscaping Mulch	$31 - $153
Planting FlowerBeds	$102 - $2,037
Planting Trees	$267 - $445
Sodding	$51 - $61
Swimming Pool	$38,704 - $101,852