Any landscapers here ?

[Parshooter]

I have some work to be done and have received two estimates. They are about $1k off of each other. Will wait for more to come in before making a decision. Can post pics if you'd like to bid. TIA.

 

[dazdnaz]

It is all about the estimates, you will need to look at the material, if they are brass valves or plastic, commercial grade or home depot pipes. I recently had my yard done and upgraded to commercial grade. You have to pay for it up front but you are not digging holes to repair in the future.

 

[Parshooter]

Thanks for the reply but I'm only doing shrubberies. Replacing and adding new.

 

[dazdnaz]

 

[zwiller]

Not a pro but I do all my own. IMO, you pay dearly for quality and speed. The pros (local greenhouses) here are $$$ but will come as promised, typically a week and it will look totally pro. There are guys that do landscaping on the cheap but they are a month or 2 out and results are blah. IE mulch: Pro will run some nice curved edged lines, throw a ton on, bed is nice and rounded. Cheap guy just throws it on and rakes it sorta. My parents are cool with that, I am not. The pros also typically warranty new shrubs and trees.

 

[dazdnaz]

If we are talking plants, go with a place that installs and warranties them. In my experience if they have a long trip to make they will charge more so look as close to your residence as you can.