FAQ Category: Miscellaneous
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What typically fails in the first year after hiring a landscape company?
The first year is when weak points surface. In Salt Lake and Davis Counties, the most common problems are plants that don’t establish, irrigation leaks, and grading errors that cause puddling. Plants often fail due to transplant shock, poor soil…
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What’s the first thing that usually goes wrong with a landscape company?
The most common failure isn’t plants or patios—it’s communication. Missed updates, vague invoices, and undocumented changes create confusion that cascades into quality and scheduling issues. For example, if a change order isn’t written down, you may end up paying for…
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Would I hire a landscape company again?
That decision usually comes down to whether the company met your core expectations. Did they communicate clearly, document changes, and stick to timelines? Were the plants, hardscapes, and irrigation installed according to the contract? Did they honor warranty claims without…
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Will this really last 20 years like the landscaping company said?
Some landscape elements can last 20 years or more, but not everything ages at the same pace. A well-built paver patio with a properly compacted base and engineered retaining walls often last decades if drainage is correct. Natural stone can…
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Did a landscaper rip me off?
The first step is to compare what was installed against the contract. Were plant sizes smaller than specified? Was the patio base thinner than the agreed depth? Did you get surprise fees without signed change orders? Those are warning signs.…
