This Landscape Contract Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

Contractor:

  • [Your Name/Business Name]
  • [Your Address]

("Contractor")

Client:

  • [Client Name]
  • [Client Address]

("Client")

Project Description:

    • Property Address: [Address of the property where services will be performed]
    • Project Scope: [Brief description of the landscaping services to be provided]

WHEREAS, Contractor desires to provide landscaping services to Client, and Client desires to engage Contractor for such services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Services

Contractor agrees to provide the following landscaping services for the Client's property:

  • [List specific services to be performed, e.g., lawn mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, etc.]
  • [Specify the frequency of services, e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly]

Project Schedule

  • Start Date: [Start date of the landscaping services]
  • Completion Date: [Estimated completion date of the project (or ongoing if applicable)]

Compensation

  • Total Fee: [USD/CAD] (or "Hourly Rate: [USD/CAD] if applicable)
  • Payment Schedule: [Specify payment schedule, e.g., payment upon completion of project, milestone payments]
  • Payment Methods: [Specify accepted methods, e.g., cash, check, bank transfer]

Materials and Equipment

  • Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment necessary to perform the services, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
  • Client may be responsible for providing [Specify any materials or equipment the client will provide].

Changes to Scope of Work

Any changes to the scope of work described in Section 1 must be agreed upon by both parties in writing before the changes are commenced. Additional charges may apply for changes to the scope of work.

Warranties

Contractor warrants that all services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, in accordance with industry standards and applicable laws.

[Optional for Canada: Include a disclaimer to limit liability for plant survival due to unforeseen circumstances]

Term and Termination

  • This Agreement shall commence on the Start Date and continue until the Completion Date (or for an ongoing service, specify termination clause).
  • This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party for any reason. In the event of termination by Client without cause, Client will compensate Contractor for services rendered up to the date of termination.

Insurance

Contractor shall maintain general liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of [amount] throughout the Term of this Agreement. Contractor shall provide Client with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.

Indemnification

Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Client, its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) (collectively, "Losses") arising out of or relating to:

  • Contractor's Services:** Contractor's performance or non-performance of services under this Agreement.
  • Contractor's Acts or Omissions:** Contractor's negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.
  • Third-Party Claims:** Any claims brought by a third party against the Indemnified Parties arising out of or relating to Contractor's acts or omissions under this Agreement.

Dispute Resolution

[Optional: Specify the method for resolving any disputes arising from the Agreement (e.g., mediation, arbitration).]

Notices

All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service to the addresses set forth above.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State] (USA) or the Province of [Your Province] (Canada), as applicable.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused the Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the date set forth above.

LANDSCAPER: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [Signature]

CUSTOMER: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [Signature]