A mowing visit, a planting plan and an irrigation or hardscape project are different services. Describe which you need so the estimate and credential checks match the work.
Business listings are being checked
We have not published a checked provider list for this category yet. The scope questions and official links below can help you check a business you find elsewhere.
What to include in your estimate request
Separate installation from maintenance
List the beds, plants, irrigation, drainage or built features in scope. Ask which services are design, installation or routine upkeep.
For recurring maintenance, specify visit frequency, seasonal work, hauling and whether materials are included.
Compare materials and follow-through
Request plant sizes, irrigation specifications, soil preparation and responsibility for permits or utility coordination where relevant.
Ask who provides watering instructions, startup adjustments and replacement terms. Keep tree work and pesticide treatment explicit.
Oregon credential and permit starting points
Use the Landscape Contractors Board’s requirements for the exact installation scope; maintenance and construction can have different requirements. Check additional credentials for pesticide or other regulated work.
Source links reviewed October 10, 2026. Confirm current requirements for your work with the agency and the local authority.
Common questions
Does a maintenance business automatically qualify for an installation?
No. Check the credentials and scope for irrigation, planting or built features separately.
Can one estimate cover planting and drainage?
It can, but ask for distinct descriptions, materials, assumptions and responsibility for each part.
Compare the whole scope
Use the quote-comparison guide and budget worksheet to keep labor, materials, approvals, disposal and exclusions explicit. Prices and availability come from the business, not this guide.