1. Plant Guarantee
Father Nature Landscape Does NOT guarantee plantings as we get them from nurseries and they don’t offer any coverage.
We only guarantee palm installs if purchased separately. This guarantee does not apply to losses caused by abuse, vandalism, animals, fire, lightning, hail, vehicular damage, freeze, neglect, or Acts of God.
2. Exclusions
The following are excluded from our Plant Guarantee:
- Transplanted materials
- Annuals and flowers
- Plants in pots and planters
- All types of sod
3. Deer
Damage to or loss of plants due to deer is not covered under any guarantee, expressed or implied. We make every effort to use deer-resistant materials, but due to the growing deer population and shifting behaviors, Father Nature Landscape cannot be held responsible for damage caused by deer.
4. Tree Work
- Tree stumps will be cut to approximately 12 inches above ground unless otherwise specified.
- Wood will be left on-site, cut to firewood lengths (approx. 16–24 inches) unless otherwise noted.
- Splitting, moving, or hauling of wood/chips will only be performed if explicitly stated in the proposal.
STUMP GRINDING
- Stump grinding or removal is not included unless clearly stated in the proposal.
- When stump grinding, we will not include removing stump debris unless otherwise stated.
5. Utility Locates
- Father Nature Landscape will request standard utility locates prior to work.
- The Client/Owner is responsible for locating and marking any private utilities (e.g., irrigation lines, invisible fencing, lighting, or wiring).
- We are not responsible for damage to unmarked underground systems.
6. Irrigation Pricing
- Existing irrigation systems will be checked in newly landscaped areas. Broken heads/nozzles will be replaced as needed.
- Adjustments, repairs, and additions are billed on a Labor & Materials basis:
- Labor Rate: $75/hour
- Irrigation pricing in proposals is estimated only and subject to change.
7. New Construction Irrigation
- Sleeves under roads/sidewalks must be accurately marked and no deeper than 4 feet.
- A water source must be available on-site before irrigation work begins.
- Any temporary irrigation pipe needed will incur additional charges.
- Backflow connection to the water meter is the Client/Owner’s responsibility.
8. Drainage
- Installed drainage systems aim to improve conditions but do not guarantee complete resolution.
- Standing water, puddling, saturated soils, or washouts may still occur, especially after heavy rain.
- Follow-up work may be necessary.
- Standing water for up to 48 hours is typical in the Lowcountry region.
9. Access to Jobsite
- The Client/Owner must provide:
- Access to utilities, and
- Full access to all areas where work will be performed.
- Work will be carried out during normal business hours or other reasonable times once site access is granted.
10. Invoicing
- Payment is due within receipt of invoice.
- For projects over 30 days, progress billing will be submitted monthly and is payable within receipt of invoice .
11. Disclaimer
- All pricing is based on a visual, ground-level inspection at the time of proposal.
- We are not liable for hidden or unforeseen conditions not discoverable by ordinary means during inspection.
- We are not responsible for:
- Design flaws
- Incidents from undiscovered site conditions
- Work beyond the scope of proposal
Note: Father Nature Landscape does not provide licensed engineering or certified landscape architectural design services. Any required professional design services must be hired and paid for separately by the Client/Owner.
12. Promotional Use
Client grants Father Nature Landscape the unrestricted right to use photos of completed work for promotional purposes, including:
- Advertising, trade, editorial, and educational materials
- All forms of media, current and future
- The right to edit, modify, and copyright said materials
Client waives any rights to compensation or profits arising from such use.
13. Payment Terms
- Balances unpaid after 3 days will incur 1.5% monthly interest (18% annually) or the highest amount allowed by law.
- Father Nature Landscape is entitled to recover all collection costs, including attorney’s fees.
- We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment.
- Non-payment for completed work may result in a mechanic’s lien on the property.
14. Agreement to Terms
By signing any contract provided by Father Nature Landscape, including contracts sent via our most commonly used platform, Jobber, the Client/Owner expressly agrees to these Terms & Conditions. An online signature through Jobber or similar digital signing platforms carries the same legal weight as a wet (handwritten) signature. Please ensure that signatures are as clear and legible as possible.