Help and resources for hiring a landscaper in Connecticut
Government & regulatory
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) - Home Improvement Registration
Regulates and registers Home Improvement Contractors in Connecticut, which covers most residential landscaping work, and lets consumers verify a contractor's registration status through the eLicense system.
Visit website → 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103 -
Connecticut DEEP - Pesticide Management Program / Commercial Arborist License
Administers pesticide applicator certification for the ornamental and turf categories landscapers use, and issues the Commercial Arborist License required of anyone who advertises or contracts to do tree work for hire in Connecticut.
Visit website → Phone: (860) 424-3369 Pesticide Management Program, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Industry & professional associations
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Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA)
The state's nonprofit trade association for landscape contractors, nurseries, garden centers, and allied green-industry businesses. It runs a professional directory, certification programs, and industry education that homeowners can use to find vetted local landscapers.
Visit website → P.O. Box 30, Bloomfield, CT 06002 -
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
The main U.S. trade association for landscape and lawn care companies. It offers consumer-facing information, industry credentials and certifications, and a find-a-professional directory for hiring vetted landscape businesses nationwide.
Consumer protection
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Complaint Center
The DCP division where consumers submit written complaints against registered home improvement contractors, including landscapers; complaints must be filed in writing rather than by phone.
Visit website → 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103 -
BBB Serving Connecticut
Nonprofit organization that publishes business reliability reports and ratings and helps mediate consumer complaints against local businesses, including landscaping contractors operating in Connecticut.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Advice on Home Improvement Scams
The federal agency publishes guidance on avoiding home improvement contractor scams, covering red flags and payment practices, and accepts fraud reports from consumers nationwide.
Legal help
This is general information, not legal advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your specific situation.
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Connecticut Office of the Attorney General - Consumer Protection Section
Investigates and litigates unfair or deceptive trade practices under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, including complaints against home improvement and landscaping contractors, and acts as a clearinghouse for consumer complaints.
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Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut (SLS)
A free legal aid organization that gives legal advice and referrals to low-income Connecticut residents, including for consumer disputes with contractors, and runs the CTLawHelp.org self-help legal information site.
Visit website → Phone: 1-800-453-3320 (or 860-344-0380 from Hartford/Middletown)
Financial assistance
This is general information, not financial advice. Confirm eligibility and terms directly with each program.
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Connecticut Home Improvement Guaranty Fund
State-administered fund run by the DCP that can reimburse homeowners up to $25,000 who win an unpaid court judgment or arbitration award against a registered home improvement contractor, including landscapers, and cannot otherwise collect.
Visit website → 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103
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