What r/Landscaping keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
109 recurring problems · 585 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
Most people first.
- 86Why is my overseeding failing to grow?“Hard? No. But it can be time consuming depending on the amount of land you need to cover.”
- 55How to fix a leaking water pipe in a tight space“I broke an underground line. I dont need it. Im going to cap it. But its now broken. And the piece is to small to hold the cap on.”
- 54How to handle a bad contractor who won't fix poor work“Just had a blue stone patio installed and I think it looks awful and isnt going to last.”
- 51How to get rid of creeping weeds without breaking roots“Dude those sprouts are relentless, my neighbor has one and I swear I pull up a hundred babies every spring. It's like a zombie plant that refuses to die.”
- 37How do I know if a contractor quote is fair?“I’ve received quotes with price differences of around $2K–$3K. So, I’d like to understand what would be an appropriate price for my requirements.”
- 31Why does my lawn pull up like a mat?“Directly under my deck, the rain has dripped to the point where it has worn away the grass that just dirt. What’s the best way to make this look better?”
- 27How do I know if I can DIY a repair or need a pro?“If I want to get our backyard looking good again, should I hire a landscaper or a gardener?”
- 20Sump pump dumping water back near the foundation“Bought the house 2 months ago and the backyard is like 90% dirt. Fast forward to today and we get a flash rainstorm. Previous owners put in a French drain to the right of the back porch but it clearly doesn’t do anything nor is it even in a good spot.”
- 19How to unclog a drain blocked by hardened materials“Recently we have had water coming in the basement around a low spot near where the sump Pump pipe exits the house.”
- 19How to decorate outdoor space under stairs without permanent changes“I’ve been struggling to figure out what to do with this side yard. Ideally I want a hot tub and pavers but I have no idea how to tie in the grass with this side section.”
- 18How to figure out how much to charge for freelance work“Just open my Landscaping in Hardscape company I’m just trying to figure out what’s the most reasonable margin you expect from a job”
- 18How to get a contractor to fix damage they caused“This handyman jobber hacked about 7ft off of the bottom of these 30ft arbs with a sawzaw yesterday and not only does it look like total shit but now makes a hidden graveyard visible from the street.”
- 16Neighbor is encroaching on my property line to sell their house“I noticed as the bush on the right grew, the hydrangea plant on the left worsened”
- 16How to fix a dead lawn on a new house without experience“Just bought a house in the panhandle and the front lawn looks so bad, any suggestions will be amazing.”
- 15Why does manual labor make you question your life choices?“As landscapers do you ever take on jobs that make you re-think your life decisions?😅😅”
- 13How to identify a weird bush in my yard“do I trim this? does it stay small?”
- 13How to pay for expensive structural property repairs“We are dealing with a failing mortared stone retaining wall (approx. 8 feet tall, 100 feet long) that holds up our driveway.”
- 12How to fix concrete cracks near garage foundation“How do I go about fixing gaps like this in my sidewalk?”
- 12Mud washing out of retaining wall when it rains“When it rains all of the mud comes out the circled area to the left. The circled area on the upper right caved in and filled with rocks. Will the cause more problems in the future?”
- 12How to get rid of tiny flying bugs coming out of wooden furniture“I live in Victoria Australia and am looking to plant some plants that I’m hoping can deter mosquitos, we live quite regionally so there’s a huge amount of mozzies and I’m re doing our back and front yards so thought there might be some plants that specifically deter mosquitos or other flying insects better.”
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