Why can hardscaping proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two hardscape proposals can include the same basic project—a patio, pathway, retaining wall or combination of features—and even specify similar finish materials, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Because the […]

Why can landscaping proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two landscaping proposals can include many of the same things—plants, irrigation, decorative rock, lawn, grading and hardscape—yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Because a finished landscape is the result of […]

Why can sport court proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose a sport court of the same approximate size, designed for the same activities, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Because the playing surface is only […]

Why can landscape lighting proposals vary so much when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose landscape lighting for the same property, with a similar number of fixtures, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Quality landscape lighting involves much more than placing lights […]

Why can sprinkler system proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two sprinkler proposals may appear to accomplish exactly the same thing. Both water the lawn. Both have irrigation zones. Both include sprinkler heads, valves and a controller. So why can the proposals be so different? Because most […]

Why can planting proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose similar trees, shrubs and plants for the same landscape, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Successful planting involves much more than purchasing plants, digging holes and […]

Why can outdoor water feature proposals vary so much when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose water features of similar size and appearance, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? A water feature is much more than the stone, waterfall or stream you […]

Why can outdoor fire feature proposals vary so much when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose fire features of similar size and appearance, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? An outdoor fire feature isn’t simply a decorative structure with a flame in […]

Why can outdoor kitchen proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose outdoor kitchens with similar dimensions, comparable countertops, a built-in grill and similar storage, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? An outdoor kitchen is more than […]

Why can paver pathway proposals vary so much in price when everything else appears to be the same? ⠀Two contractors can propose the same length and width of pathway using the same—or very similar—pavers, yet the proposals can vary considerably. So why can the proposals be so different? Just like a paver patio, much of […]