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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I ask this question to any Landscaping company. How much to plant one fifteen foot tall Sylvester Palm in a front yard?
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I couldn't agree more. When we contracted with Tri County who had done the initial build, Scott could tell me how much every single plant would cost installed. It really wasn't about "design". Before he planted, I knew exactly what the job would cost. You ask what the curbing costs per linear foot installed. You determine the stone you wish, or the mulch type, and ask what the install cost is. It is fairly easy to determine who is charging more and less.
That said, I don't think TriCounty is doing private landscaping now because TV has them so busy. I will also tell you they were less expensive than the two other "design" landscapers we spoke to. If you can come up with your own design after getting ideas from three companies, you should be able to ask the price and shop that design to determine the best overall price.
BTW: I think this is a great thread. When we were just beginning with all the extras, I wish I had had a thread like this to go to so I could refer to approximate costs and make decisions in a more cohesive way instead of piecemealing it as time went on. One doesn't know how much things will cost after they plunk down the cost of the house. Knowing approximately how much you will be putting in after is extremely helpful to make choices...where do you want to spend your money and what is most important to YOU. Thanks for starting this thread Gracie.