Only if the contract says so—clearly. Require milestone dates, liquidated damages (or at least defined remedies) for missed milestones, a change-order process, and a firm price tied to the drawings/specs. Keep a running change-order log with totals. Pay only for documented progress.
Will a landscaper do what they promise, when they promise, for the price they promise?
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