On retainer.
As much as I identify myself as a carpenter/remodeler whose focus is essentially nailing wood together to form the structure of a home or home-addition, I’ve done just about as much work outdoors improving my clients’ yards and landscapes.
I suppose this qualifies me, to some degree anyway, as a landscaper, though I’m typically building outdoor structures — like retaining walls — that, in fact, rely on a carpenter’s skill set.
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