Following these tips will make the experience of beautifying your property enjoyable and successful.

Hints on selecting a Landscape Contractor

Before contracting for landscape (or any) work, ask for references, go look at the work, follow up and talk with the owners to ensure their satisfaction with the business relationship, get the contract, guarantees/warranties in writing. Ask if they carry insurances for general liability (PerfectLawn carries a $1 million policy), vehicles, workers’ compensation, and unemployment. Under certain circumstances the owner could be liable for accidents occurring on his/her property if the contractor is not insured. Do they have the appropriate local business licenses? A state Nursery Handler’s License (required for anyone handling nursery stock)? A pesticide applicator’s license for pesticide spraying? Is their equipment well maintained? Are their vehicles clean? Are their workers neat in appearance? Be absolutely clear about the terms of payment and the date of completion. Make certain the company office address and phone number are on the document/contract and know the name of the representative or designer who worked with you.