Terms & Conditions

Estimate only applies to items outlined in the respective proposal and is subject to change. When necessary, DigSafe will be contacted prior to work commencement. Lynch is not responsible for underground wires, electric/invisible dog fences, pipes, irrigation heads, driveway damage (from tree work or otherwise), natural phenomena (ice/flood/drought/etc), or unforeseen digging conditions such as ledge. Spring seeding and/or lawn installations after June 1st are not recommended. Overseeding can be provided in the Fall for an additional cost. Irrigation parts and labor are not included if repairs are necessary during system opening and closing. Minimum one (1) hour charge per man for service calls. All estimates are valid for 30 days and subject to change.

1/3 deposit of total estimate is required for projects greater than $2,500.00. Terms are Due Upon Receipt. 1.5% monthly finance charge is levied on past due balances. All costs, legal and otherwise, incurred in collection of past due balances are sole responsibility of the customer.

Plants are covered by a one-time, one-year warranty from installation date. Warranty does not cover replacement labor, "Acts of God", man-made calamities, perennials, annuals, transplants and any plants not supported by an underground drip line irrigation system installed and maintained by Lynch. Warranty does not cover transplants. Warranty only valid for good standing and current accounts. Actual plant material and pricing subject to availability.

Any alteration or deviation from the estimate or proposal specifications will be invoiced separately at time and materials as a change order which is in addition to the original cost, including moving plants once a tree, shrub, etc location has been agreed upon and planted.

Lawn & Plant Warranty

Lawn

Seeded lawns will require additional overseeding by the homeowner/customer for the first few years after installation. Sod provides an instant lawn but is very expensive. Seeding and hydroseeding takes time and usually one to three years of additional seeding for the lawn to reach its full potential. Whether it's a new lawn or an established lawn, all lawns require aerating and overseeding.

We provide an aerate, overseed and compost (AOC) service to all our customers in the fall since late August - mid October is the best time for seeding. We are happy to provide an estimate for this service.

Plant Warranty

Your success in growing landscape plants largely depends on the care they receive. Quality soil, sufficient water and proper drainage are all necessary for your plants to thrive.

Lynch Landscape & Tree Service, Inc. (Lynch) warrants plants to be true to name and in healthy growing conditions when installed by Lynch. The owner and/or customer should supply them with sufficient water, fertilizer and diseases/insect control treatments to keep them healthy. Failure to follow provided watering instructions will void the warranty.

Newly installed landscape plants will suffer transplant shock, particularly during the hot summer months. It is imperative that plants receive proper care, so as to minimize stress. Trees and shrubs are under warranty for one year from date of installation, and will be replaced once within the warranty period, should they die. Annuals, perennials, bulbs, and ground cover are NOT covered under a warranty. Lynch will make warranty replacements during the optimum planting seasons: spring and fall. Typically, replacements will take place between May 1st through June 30th and September 1st through October 31st. These time frames are subject to change based on weather, schedule and/or availability at the discretion of Lynch.

Plants are covered by a one-time, one-year warranty from installation date. Warranty does not cover replacement labor, "Acts of God", man-made calamities, perennials, annuals, transplants and any plants not supported by an underground drip line irrigation system installed and maintained by Lynch. Warranty does not cover transplants. Warranty only valid for good standing and current accounts.

Lynch assumes no liability for replacement of plants killed or damaged by animals, pests, insect infestation, disease(s), salt/calcium (near roads and walkways), abnormal and extreme weather conditions (lower than normal temperatures in the winter, high winds, flooding, drought conditions, etc.), or other conditions beyond our control, nor will we replace plants experiencing "seasonal die-back", when pruning and proper care will restore them to health. Transplanting, re-planting or moving landscape plants from their original location will void the warranty. Freight, labor and other costs are not included. The warranty is only valid for plants installed between April 15th and October 31st. In addition, an automatic irrigation system must be installed at the property in order for the warranty to be valid.

The following plants are not covered by this warranty:

  • Annuals
  • Azaleas (unless treated with anti-desiccant)
  • Betula – White Birch varieties
  • Buddleja (Buddleia) – Butterfly bush
  • Boxus (Buxus) – Boxwood; all varieties and cultivars
  • Caryopteris – Blue beard
  • Cercis - Redbud
  • Cuprocyparis – Cypress; all varieties and cultivars
  • Daphne
  • Douglas Fir
  • Fraser
  • Ilex - all varieties and cultivars
  • Kalmia – Mountain Laurel
  • Ornamental Grasses
  • Perennials
  • Pieris - Andromeda
  • Pinus – Austrian Pine varieties
  • Quercus – Oak; all varieties and cultivars
  • Rosa – Roses
  • Rhododendron (unless treated with anti-desiccant)
  • Tsuga – Hemlock; all varieties and cultivars

This warranty is subject to payment of the original invoice being made within the terms of the sale and account being current.

All orders for landscape plants are accepted under the foregoing conditions, and no other warranty, whether expressed or implied, will apply.