Irrigation/Lighting- Installation of the proper irrigation/lighting is the key to healthy long lasting landscaping. Some customers may attempt to install their own irrigation/lighting systems in order to cut down on the cost of their landscaping. This can be done properly if the right instructions, design and parts are provided. However, the resources available for customers may not be properly researched. Quite often this means that the irrigation is not properly installed or lower quality products are installed. The cost to repair much of these problems can be more than the original cost to have a professional do the job right the first time.

Pre-purchasing- Customers often feel that purchasing the products for the contractor to install can save them money. However, most of the time contractors can purchase the product at much lower prices. This means that the final cost to install the product can be higher if the customer provides the product to the contractor.

Stages/Phases- In order to meet budjet needs some customers like to do projects in phases. The cost to complete the entire project may not be in their current budget. The cost to do the entire project may be less expensive in the long run since most contractors would like to minimize the cost of additional trips. This is why most companies offer financing with their packages to help the customer complete the project faster and usually less expensive than in phases.