Landscaping Contracts

Shovel. Although a shovel is a simple garden tool, you'll likely use it all the time for digging holes, so you want to get a good one. Rakes. You'll want two types of rakes: Pruning Shears. Lawn Mower. Grass Trimmer. Leaf Blower. Hedge Trimmer. Lawn Aerator.

Connecticut's sales tax is assessed on goods and services, including labor.You pay sales tax on labor when it occurs as part of a taxable service. Taxable services include the work of building contractors, computer specialists, personal service providers and business service providers.

Connecticut's sales tax is assessed on goods and services, including labor.You pay sales tax on labor when it occurs as part of a taxable service. Taxable services include the work of building contractors, computer specialists, personal service providers and business service providers.

Landscaping services rendered to new construction, residential real estate, and industrial, commercial or income-producing property are subject to sales and use tax.However, excavating and grading services which are performed as an integral part of landscaping jobs are taxable.

Landscaping contracts should include a detailed description of the project and what exactly you will be doing. Put in writing the basic services that will be performed and also additional ones, those that will be provided for an added cost if desired.

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including: Living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beauty within the landscape.

In other words, contractors pay sales and use tax on all their purchases as is the case in Connecticut. Typically, the gross receipts of contractors are not subject to sales or use tax.

It should include all the services necessary to ensure that your landscape is healthy and looking good, including mowing, lawn fertilization and pest control, spring cleanup, spring mulching, tree and shrub insect treatments, leaf removal and edging and trimming. Some contracts also include aeration and over seeding.

Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers. Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance. High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Good stamina and physical health.