MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Before you hire someone to landscape that freshly thawed lawn, make sure you’re getting what you pay for.
It’s time to start thinking about lawn care and gardening, and if you’re going to hire someone this spring, make sure you’re not getting fleeced. Wisconsin Consumer Protection division director Michael Domke says you should always get more than one estimate.
“Make sure that those landscapers and those lawn companies are bidding on the same work and using the same materials,” Domke said
Domke says it’s also a good idea to get recommendations from family and neighbors to see who people have worked with and how much it cost. Be wary of anyone driving up to your house to just do yard work without checking them out or getting a contract beforehand.