How To Choose A Long Island Landscaping Company

Making improvements to your property is a big deal and you want to pick the right professional to help you through the process. In many wise, landscaping is a work of art and the artwork all begins with the design.

Some landscaping companies utilize trained landscape architects while others utilize professionals that have been trained through work experience. While the ultimate decisions may not come down to it, find out the credentials of the person that will do the design.

A representative from the business will likely come out and scope your property. While they may offer to come out when you're not there, you may want to consider being there to talk through the walk of your property. This is particularly true if you have a favorite tree or bush that you want maintained.

While price will have large impact, you want the job to go as smooth as possible as well. After you have narrowed it down to one or two companies, ask for references and really contact the references. Go out and see the finished product if possible. Don't always just go by pictures. See how the work held up over seasons.

Before you hire anyone, make sure they are licensed in the county and/or town where the job is to be done. For Nassau County, you can contact Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs, www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/oca/index.html. For Suffolk County, contact the Suffolk County Office of Consumer Affairs, http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/departments/CountyExec/consumeraffairs.aspx. Also, ask to see a copy of their license.

Finally, make sure the business is bonded and insured so that any damages that may occur by the company during the project will be covered.

Good luck.