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How to Find the Best Landscaping Companies in Frisco

Finding the best landscaping companies in Frisco, Texas can be a simple task with a little research and preparation. The word landscaping is a widely used term with several meanings, so before searching Google and calling local Frisco landscaping contractors, you should first know what type of landscaper is needed for your project.

Below is a list of landscaping service categories with tasks performed by landscapers. This will identify the type of landscaper needed for your project, narrow down the list of candidates and help show you how to find the best landscaping companies in Frisco. Knowing what type of landscaper needed for your project first will save the time and frustration of dialing through the list of local Frisco landscapers only to leave messages and wait for return calls.

Landscaper

A general landscaper performs several landscaping installation and maintenance tasks such as planting small trees & shrubs, installing seasonal flowers and mulch, pruning trees & shrubs, seasonal clean-up such as weeding flower beds and leaf removal and installing sod. Most general landscapers perform basic installation and maintenance tasks and have little knowledge of landscape planning, construction or plant material.

Some landscapers and landscaping companies who specialize in landscape planning and construction employ a landscape designer with plant and stone material knowledge and workers with skill sets in stone masonry and outdoor construction. They can perform more complex tasks such as building an outdoor kitchen, patio or walkway, fire pit, pergola, landscape bed, stone flower bed border or retaining wall along with other custom stone work and outdoor living services.

Landscape Designer

A landscape designer is someone who plans and designs outdoor landscapes and hardscapes. A designer has knowledge of plant and stone material, labor and material costs and uses computer design software to create a digital landscape design. They work with clients during project planning and design stages to help establish a budget and select stone and plant materials accordingly. As mentioned before, designers are typically only employed by landscaping companies who specializes in landscape planning and construction rather than the average landscaper, so it’s a good question to ask when calling local Frisco landscaping companies.

Masonry Contractor

Hire a masonry contractor if you need custom stonework or concrete work done. Most stone masons use concrete and mortar to support and assemble natural stone, manufactured stone, stone veneer and brick. They can build just about anything with stone or concrete including retaining walls, block walls, outdoor kitchen enclosures, outdoor fireplaces, flagstone and stamped concrete patio’s and more.

Sod Supplier

A sod supplier is someone who sells sod and may install it too. Most general landscapers can purchase and install sod for you. Just make sure to select the proper sod variety for your lawn. Most sod installed in the far North Dallas area is a Bermuda variety, though you may consider installing Zoysia or St. Augustine varieties in shady areas of the lawn.

Lawn Sprinkler System Contractor

Use a lawn sprinkler system contractor for irrigation design, installation, repair and drainage correction. Most landscaping companies offer basic irrigation services such as sprinkler head repairs, sprinkler controller programming and upgrades, sprinkler system expansion, pipe rerouting and dripline installation for flower beds and foundations. Though, it would be wise to hire a company who specializes in sprinkler and irrigation work for more complex services such as sprinkler design and drainage correction.

Lawn Care Service

Hire a lawn care service for general yard work such as mowing, core aeration, fertilization & weed control, seasonal flowers, mulch installation, pruning and seasonal clean-up.