How to hire a landscaper
Lawn and landscaping covers routine maintenance through to design and hardscaping — the category where the difference between a one-off job and a recurring contract matters most.
What the job usually involves
- Routine: mowing, edging, blowing, seasonal cleanup.
- Treatment: fertilising, weed control, aeration, overseeding.
- Trees and shrubs: trimming, removal, stump grinding.
- Hardscaping: patios, retaining walls, paths, drainage.
- Design and planting for a new garden.
What to ask before you agree to anything
- Is this a one-off visit or a recurring contract, and how do I cancel it?
- What exactly is included each visit — does cleanup and disposal come with it?
- Do you carry insurance, particularly for tree work near a building or power line?
- Who is responsible if a mower throws a stone through a window?
- For treatments: what is being applied, and how long should children and pets stay off?
Warning signs
- Tree work quoted without anyone looking at what is above and below the tree.
- A recurring contract with no clear cancellation terms.
- No insurance for work near structures or power lines.
- Chemical treatments with no product name offered.
Common questions
How much lawn care do I actually need?
It depends on grass type, season and what you want it to look like. Ask a local business what they would recommend for your specific yard and why, and be wary of a programme sold as a fixed package before anyone has seen the grass.
Is tree removal covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually only when a tree has fallen and caused damage, and often not for removal alone. Policies vary a great deal, so read yours or call your insurer before assuming either way.
How does Region Beacon work for lawn and landscaping jobs?
You describe the job once. The first nearby business that takes it gets your details and contacts you; nobody else does. You deal with whoever you pick directly, and you pay them directly — Region Beacon never handles the money and takes no commission, so nothing is added to your price for using it.
Get quotes from landscapers near you
Describe the job once and the first nearby business to take it contacts you. Only that one gets your details, no commission is added, and your details are not sold on to anyone.