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Home 101: Landscaping Services Near You And What They Cost
The grass is always greener when aerated, seeded and fertilized by the professionals. Here's where to find the best ones in your area.

Now that spring is finally in the air, it's time to start thinking about getting your yard ready for the season. A little landscaping goes a long way and, while some outdoor feats are easy DIYs, bringing in a professional can make a big difference.
If you're considering building a retaining wall or implementing other major structural changes, look into hiring a landscape architect. If you're mainly in the market for plants and greenery, an experienced landscape designer is your best bet.
Based on HomeAdvisor's True Cost Guide, the average cost to hire a landscape architect is $2,763, while the average cost to hire a landscape designer is $4,308. These professionals can coordinate your varying landscaping needs, or you can contact the professionals for each job yourself. We've put together a list of where to find different landscaping services near you and how much each one will cost you.
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Lawn
Mow And Maintain a Lawn
Average cost: $142
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Aerate a Lawn
Average Cost: $123
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Seed A Lawn
Average cost: $830
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Fertilize A Lawn
Average cost: $230
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Reslope A Lawn
Average cost: $1,878
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Install Sod
Average cost: $1,806
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Install Turf
Average cost: $4,451
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Install Landscaping
Average Cost: $3,283
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Deliver Soil, Mulch Or Rocks
Average cost: $698
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Trees And Shrubs
Trim Or Remove Trees Or Shrubs
Average cost: $740
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Maintain Trees And Shrubs
Average cost: $412
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Remove A Tree Stump
Average cost: $298
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Water
Install A Sprinkler System
Average cost: $2,435
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Repair A Sprinkler System
Average cost: $232
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Install A Water Fountain
Average cost: $2,612
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Install A Pond
Average cost: $3,058
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Extras
Install Landscape Curbing
Average cost: $1,152
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Install Drainage
Average cost: $3,355
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Build An Arbor, Pergola Or Trellis
Average cost: $3,513
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Excavate Land
Average cost: $2,937
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