Simply amazing. I don't usually go with someone unless I have done exhaustive research. Still,…read morethey were working on our next-door neighbor's yard who said she got their name from another neighbor, and well, since they were already there, and our yards are adjacent. The fencing would be moved closer to my yard after stone walls were put up... and you can see the complexity here... so I decided to go with them after meeting Chris. First of all, Chris is really down to earth, I trusted him immediately. He also likes to text (my preferred method of communication) and he also followed up with emails. He was super responsive and when we went back and forth a few times, he did not show any impatience. He offered options and suggestions, and when I asked for a recommendation he would pick an option and tell me why. I loved that. His crew is amazing. When they are here to work, they WORK. The complete cleanup of our year, the building of our wall, the filling in with gravel and topping off with stone, the laying in of the cobbles, the creation of an overflow for our sump in the front lawn, etc... could not be happier! They were quick, efficient, and did quality work. He didn't spring any surprises on you, he was on site daily, and made time for me when I had questions. They are a joy to work with and I recommend them to the WORLD! I feel that their prices were very reasonable and Chris was very transparent about the cost of materials. So I could do a quick calculation in my head, and I know that the pricing was fair. If you need any kind of work done, run to the phone or computer and call or email him! You won't got wrong!!

Hugely impressed with the quality of work by Earth Stone and Water! They redid our retaining wall…read morein our back yard absolutely beautifully - they were punctual, efficient, and I cannot imagine being happier with the final product! We appreciated the quality of their work so much that we kept them here to reset the cobbling near our front sidewalk and driveway and will certainly be having them back to help do some regrading and lawn care work in the spring!

Samantha's Gardens truly exceeded our expectations! Having heard about it from friends in…read moreConnecticut and inspired by their captivating photos, we ventured there for the first time. The Christmas tree selection was delightful, accompanied by a truly magical holiday experience. The gift shop boasted an array of unique and tasteful gifts, while the North Pole Trading Company tent added even more options for festive decorations. The wreath and centerpiece-building classes were a fantastic touch, adding a personal and creative element to our visit. Without a doubt, we'll be returning next year to procure all our beautiful decor. Kudos to Samantha's Gardens for a 5-star experience in both class and taste!

Amazing amazing amazing! Such a great company, Samantha and her team does amazing work..... did I…read moremention woman owned company too!

After going to a few other stores where we couldn't get someone to help talk through our landscape…read moreproject, we had a great experience at Konjoian's. They were patient with us and our questions. They were a huge help with picking out what plants would make sense for our project. We will definitely be going back for more.

I buy all of my plants and shrubs here - also my Christmas tree! - because Michael and his crew are…read morethe best and the most knowledgeable. The Colleen Ritzer daisies and cactuses make great gifts. My favorite local greenhouse!

About 20 years ago, Steve designed --and he and his crew put in --a series of pitched drainage…read morepipes from my basement sump pumps and gutters, leading to a big underground dry well they constructed in the lower corner of my yard, and the system eliminated once and for all huge and deep ponding that would happen every spring (and after any big rain, truth be told). They didn't take half measures and used nice quality materials including crushed pea stone, and they fixed up the yard after all the excavation. The guys really treated the yard with respect and they displayed mannerly professionalism during the whole process, and solved our very big problem. Thanks to Steve DiCicco and his drainage crew, we can relax even when we are away, knowing that our yard is not hazardous to animals and perhaps even wandering young children in our Danvers neighborhood.

We hired DiCicco for a large and complex landscaping project at our home in Andover. The work…read moreincluded three stone retaining walls, eight granite steps, a paver walkway, a gravel path, a boulder wall, landscape lighting, a new front lawn, new planting beds, lawm irrigation, plant irrigation, and a window well. DiCicco did very high quality work and the results are impressive. His crew was courteous and professional and always picked up at the end of the day. Sometimes communication was delayed, but it was always clear, detailed and thorough. When we didn't like something, they worked with us to find solutions and always resolved it to our satisfaction. They used quality materials and didn't cut corners. I especially appreciated that they promised to come back in the spring to address any issues with lawn establishment. Overall we are very satisfied with how the project came out and would recommend them.

Snow removal service was poor. Plowed snow up against the cars in the driveway and then did not…read morereturn for over 40hrs. They claimed they had returned because it was checked off on a log but I can guarantee they did not since I had to shovel 20" of snow to get my car out to go to work. Would not recommend.

I do NOT recommend. Poor quality, terrible customer service, carless workers. Tom's responses to…read moreemails are barely competent and half-sentences and have no punctuation. It's a mess trying to sort out any sort of discussion. When the workers come to the house, they just trample your gardens and cut down flowers and bushes with no regard for anything. When there are branches or yard waste around the yard, they throw it in the trees or into the neighbors' yard. It's baffling how they have been so frequently recommended. I would not recommend them. They are way too expensive to be so careless and inconsiderate to your property - you can do much better if you shop around.

We had McLeod Landscaping build our patio as well as lawn services. Working with Scott and his team…read morecould not be easier. We wanted to have a patio built and had a very clear idea of what we wanted. I was able to provide the layout to Scott and he got his team to work. They finished the patio pretty quick. They installed a french drain, some shrubbery around our properly and did the patio in less than a week (2 days of which were raining and they could not do work). They were incredibly detailed and precise. Scott was straightforward with the pricing and what work was going to be done. We have them working on our lawn as well. I would highly recommend McLeod Landscaping for your outdoor living needs!

Unreliable, Scott the owner doesnt return calls to his customers. They put in a retaining wall and…read morea bocci court. Not only is the retaining wall bowing but the bocci court is not usable due to shotty work. Mind u this work was done 4 weeks ago. A few more rain storms and the wall is coming down. Dirt delivered was supposed to be clean. It's not clean its filled with glass and other debris. Over 5 calls into owner Scott with absolutely no response. I do not recommend this contractor.

I recently just had them do the front walkway on our house. Not only did Chris listen to all my…read moreconcerns and address every single one of them but he worked with me on the colors and stone types, design and assuaging just about everything I threw at him for questions and concerns. He and his team were very neat and orderly about their work and their daily cleanup and worked with us on where to keep things that were left there overnight. They were careful and proper in taking care of not just the DigSafe items but also my irrigation system which had the annoyance of being right under said walkway. The result is stunning. A great job, great people, and reasonable prices. I'm keeping them in my Rolodex for when we redo the pool deck or... the driveway. Thank you to Chris & his team for the great work and partnership in this project!

We hired Chris Hawkes to do our retaining wall, stairs, and patio in our backyard. We had other…read morecontractors come over and give us estimates, but we went with Chris as we felt that he was honest, knowledgable, and caring about our concerns. We made the right decision. Chris did a wonderful job, even though he had to work with my demanding wife (hahaha). He would just smile and make the changes and adjustments without any hesitation whatsoever. His main goal, always, was to make us happy. The end result was absolutely beautiful, and we are extremely happy that we picked Chris and with the way our yard looks now. I would recommend Chris Hawkes to anyone that needs masonry work done.