Question 1

Is this the right time to start with a landscaping company?

Accepted Answer

For major installs in Utah, best windows are fall and early spring: easier on plants and better soil conditions. Summer installs work with species selection, mulch, and tight watering. Winter is ideal for design, permits, and HOA approval so you’re first on the spring schedule. Decide by scope: planting-heavy → spring/fall; hardscape-heavy → almost year-round [&hellip;]

Question 2

Am I making a huge mistake hiring a landscaper?

Accepted Answer

Check three safeguards. 1) Scope: detailed drawings, plant list (botanical names/sizes), base depths, and irrigation specs. 2) Contractor: S330 license, insurance, local references you can visit. 3) Commercial terms: line-item pricing, change-order rules, milestones, and warranties. If you have those, you’re not making a huge mistake—you’re managing risk. If any piece is missing, fix it [&hellip;]

Question 3

Will a landscape company abandon me after they get paid?

Accepted Answer

That risk drops when the contract protects you. Require: 1) milestone payments tied to visible work, 2) a written punch list at substantial completion, and 3) warranty terms with a post-install check (often 30–90 days). In Utah, reputable landscape companies schedule a one-year walkthrough to address settling, irrigation tweaks, and plant replacements. Hold a small [&hellip;]

Question 4

Is my landscaper judging my budget, taste, or property?

Accepted Answer

A professional landscaper shouldn’t be judging anything; they should be clarifying goals, constraints, and style. In Salt Lake and Davis Counties, the right process starts with a needs interview, target budget range, and examples of looks you like and dislike. Ask for a concept that fits your budget, plus an “add/hold” list so you control [&hellip;]

Question 5

Will a landscape contractor stand behind their work?

Accepted Answer

A reputable contractor should always stand behind their work with written warranties. For Utah projects, one year of coverage is common for plants, since establishment is most critical in the first growing season. Hardscaping, such as patios, walls, or irrigation systems, often carries multi-year warranties that protect against workmanship defects. These terms should be included [&hellip;]

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Is this the right time to start with a landscaping company?

Am I making a huge mistake hiring a landscaper?

Will a landscape company abandon me after they get paid?

Is my landscaper judging my budget, taste, or property?

Will a landscape contractor stand behind their work?

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