Can the same company do both installation and ongoing maintenance?

Many landscape companies offer both, but some specialize in one or the other. Check whether a design-and-build company also offers a maintenance plan before you sign a mowing contract elsewhere.

How do I know if my yard needs installation work first?

If you're dealing with poor drainage, no established lawn, bare soil, or want new beds and hardscape features, that's installation. If grass already grows and just needs upkeep, that's maintenance.

New landscape installation vs ongoing lawn maintenance

Homeowners often aren't sure which type of company to call: one that designs and builds a new landscape (grading, planting beds, sod, trees) or one that maintains an existing lawn week to week. This page clarifies the split so you contact the right kind of provider.

Installation covers design, grading, new plantings, sod laying, and bed construction, usually a defined project with a start and end
Maintenance covers recurring mowing, fertilizing, and seasonal upkeep on a lawn that already exists
Many properties need both at different stages: install first, then transition to a maintenance plan

If your yard needs to be built or redesigned from the ground up, that's an installation job. If the yard is established and just needs regular care, that's maintenance, already covered on our lawn care hub.

What it costs

Installation projects are priced per job based on square footage, materials (sod vs seed, plant selection, soil work), and design complexity, so costs vary widely from a small bed refresh to a full yard overhaul. Maintenance is typically priced per visit or as a seasonal package, which is a smaller recurring cost by comparison.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for landscape design & installation.

1. Pro Green Irrigation - Lawn Care & Sprinkler Systems Toronto
5.0★ · 251 reviews

94
2. My Landscapers Inc.
4.9★ · 180 reviews

92
3. Oaks Home Services
5.0★ · 102 reviews

91

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FAQ

Can the same company do both installation and ongoing maintenance?: Many landscape companies offer both, but some specialize in one or the other. Check whether a design-and-build company also offers a maintenance plan before you sign a mowing contract elsewhere.
How do I know if my yard needs installation work first?: If you're dealing with poor drainage, no established lawn, bare soil, or want new beds and hardscape features, that's installation. If grass already grows and just needs upkeep, that's maintenance.

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