Choosing a Landscaper

If you're thinking of re-landscaping take a few precautions before choosing a landscape contractor. 

Though I'm not in the business any longer I've had the opportunity to landscape the smallest of yards to more than 28 acre resorts.  And I asked a few of my past customers what they looked for in a landscape contractor.  I think you should do the same - for your protection. 

You see, the second someone looses their job, all of a sudden they turn into landscapers.  With a pick and shovel in hand they go at it.  Some are good, most are bad.  Look at a landscapers past work history.  Ask for references, call those references up.  Ask if they came to the job when they said they would.  Did they leave the job every night a mess or was it left in a tidy fashion.  Interview your landscaper a few times before choosing.  This way you can get a better feel whether or not the both of you are compatible.  

Your landscape, when properly done, can increase the value of your property 10-15 to 25%.  So choose your landscaper carefully.