cost of proffessional landscaping?

Cassey Hollinghurst: You get what you pay for. But keep in mind the most expensive isn't always the best. Go with the company that gives you peace of mind. Try to steer clear of the fly by night landscapers.

Jess Grizzel: You get what you pay for. That is all that really needs to be said. If you are short on cash break up the project and do a part every year. I can't really give you a number because I am not sure how many, what type, or size of the plants being used. How much edging is being used. Is it going to by rock or mulch. These small factors can have a huge imapact on the price of a job.

Connie Dickirson: I paid 2,000 for just the front and one side of my house and they did a really bad job. The plants were fine. What they did is bring in bags and bags of dirt. Dug up the what was there and plowed it with a tiller. Spread the dirt planted the plants and put pine bark on top. They didn't put down any garden cloth and because of bringing in s! o much dirt it lays against the house which can cause problems. It would of took us some time to do it right, like take away some of the bad dirt first and then put down weed cloth. Also I had them put in soaker hose but they didn't bury it deep enough you can see it. The first rain that came washed out a bunch of the dirt across the front of the house. So I have been pretty disappointed with it. We will have to do a lot of fixing to get it right. If I had to do it over again I would have them remove the bad dirt first and put in the good and put the edging. Then do all the rest myself....Show more

Seema Hosfeld: I think the national average for landscaping on new construction is 10-15% of the homes value. So if you buy a $250,000 house you're looking at a good chunk of change. Too many people try to cut corners and do the job themselves without a plan and end up with an expensive mess. If you're not blessed with a green thumb or design savvy, I would consult w! ith your landscape architect and devise a 5yr plan to save mon! ey and give maximum curb appeal. If you do some of the labor and shop for bargains at nurseries you can save a bundle and still get the look of a pro. RScott...Show more