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[chrystaltree]

I have never in my life tipped a professional landscaping crew.  They are not service workers, so tipping is not required.   It's like plumbers, electricians, roofers.  You don't tip those workers.  You pay them enough as it is.

[Mj12]

I don't tip the landcape people for the weekly mowing.  But I don't know, for a special, big job like in the OP, I would.

[panda1234]

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@Zita wrote:

While on this subject, I will be moving from a 3 br TH to a 2br apt in September. I believe the movers will be three guys and a truck. I have downsized a remarkable amount of stuff and furniture, so I really question the need for three people, but ... do I have to tip these fellows? The price is hefty (around $1200 just to go around 5 miles within my suburb). No really heavy furniture, and i will do my own packing of dishes and kitchen stuff.

Thanks!

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No tipping for the movers but lots of cold bottled water.

[panda1234]

Never tipped the landscapers, already paying a price. 

[DiAnne]

@Zita

I would only tip movers that go the extra mile (like hook up washer and dryer, etc).  I made a small move in my town several years ago and the two movers were great and my furniture was all solid wood so it was heavy.  It was a hot day.  I bought them lunch, supplied cold water and gave them a tip.  

[Imadickens]

Hope I'm not too late...first, take them large pitcher of ice water! If the do anything above and beyond, like another task or are particularly good with the after clean up, like putting any bags by curb, trash in cans, etc, I'd give each guy, up to three guys $10 each. If there are just one or two men and you feel they did more than expected, I'd tip $20 each.  If they did just the bare minimum, give them a big thank you!

[Imadickens]

sorry, I hit button before I finished...the owner of company should not be tipped as he gets majority of fee, unless you feel he also did above and beyond. If there is a "Forman" on the you might ask if tipping is allowed!

[Moonchilde]

I have always tipped movers, and everyone I know does - unless they lose or break something.

[SeaMaiden]

Well, the job is done....I  did decide to tip each person. It was the owner, his son( about 16 who I guess is helping him out during the summer ), and one worker. I Handed each  person an envelope containing $20, and thanked them.  I will have them back again and it is nice to let them know how much you appreciate their hard labor.  Good reliable help is not easy to find.

[Peaches McPhee]

I would not tip a landscaper.  In fact, I just had work done earlier this year; it never never crossed my mind to tip.