Question 1

Will this make me happy if I hire a landscape contractor?

Accepted Answer

Happiness correlates with fit: spaces that match how you live. List top uses (kids’ play, cooking, quiet reading, dogs) and rank them. Have your landscaper show where each use lives on the plan and how lighting, shade, and access support it. If your daily habits are visible in the layout, satisfaction follows. If the plan [&hellip;]

Question 2

Will I regret this landscaping in five years?

Accepted Answer

You won’t if you design for maintenance and Utah’s climate. Choose drought-tolerant plants, size irrigation correctly, and avoid trendy materials that weather poorly. Ask your landscape contractor for a five-year maintenance plan with costs. If ongoing care, water use, and replacement cycles fit your budget, regret is unlikely. If not, revise the design now.

Question 3

What if I hate the finished landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Prevent it. Require drawings (and 3D, if the scope warrants), samples/mockups for pavers and edging, and a flagged field layout before excavation. Build with checkpoints: layout approval, base inspection, first course of pavers, planting bed mockup. If something misses the mark, halt and issue a written change order. Your leverage is highest before final acceptance—use [&hellip;]

Question 4

Am I being too picky or not picky enough with a landscaping company?

Accepted Answer

Be exacting on durability and safety (drainage, base prep, electrical, irrigation coverage). Be practical on minor cosmetic choices that don’t affect longevity. Use a preconstruction meeting to lock decisions, then a weekly written update to track progress. If workmanship deviates from the plan or specs, speak up immediately—fixes are cheaper mid-build than after.

Question 5

Should I get more bids from a landscape contractor?

Accepted Answer

Yes—two or three comparable bids. Give each contractor the same plan and spec so prices are apples to apples. Evaluate beyond total cost: base depths, plant sizes, controller/valve brands, warranty length, schedule, and cleanup. Discard vague proposals. The best bid is the clearest on scope and quality, not just the lowest price.

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