If you're looking for a landscaper, this is it, you can stop looking: you've found the most reliable and honest one that exists in Anne Arundel county. Our search for a landscaper began as a search for someone to repair a leaking foundation. After three foundation companies said our water intrusion issues were grading related we started our search for a landscaper in Severna Park. I called 6 companies, 3 showed up for the scheduled appointments to price the work and out of those 1 provided us with a proposal. We'd asked for an itemized proposal with a few 'wish list' items and got back a lump sum estimate for the grading portion of the project alone. I called one more company at the recommendation of a neighbor-- Bear Landscaping. It took about a week to get on Russell's busy spring calendar, but he showed up on time, listened to ALL of our concerns (including my constant wants versus needs budgeting assessment) and gave us his recommendations. In addition to the grading he addressed how to make our project last -- namely our super shaded yard with lots of tall (and many dead) trees wouldn't allow for grass to maintain the grading project meaning we'd be in a cycle of re-doing the work. Russell suggested removing the trees (I could only hear cash register sounds in my head as he continued), laying sod and finishing with river rock on the side of our house. Within days I had a quote in my email that had to be wrong: it was nearly half of the quote that I'd expected to receive and considerably more competitive than the one from a big name company (who only priced the grading work which I'd have had to pay for multiple times over because the solution wasn't a long term one). I was floored. We booked all of the services immediately and Russell's team came out for the tree removal about two weeks later and just came back after another week to finish the grading, sod and river rock treatment. Russell's team even hit a snag with their drainage approach when our deck turned out to have another deck built underneath it, but they quickly pivoted to a new solution without hesitation. Also worth noting: both landscaping crews that came to our house were friendly and professional to us and our neighbors. My husband and I could not be happier-- the transformation of our property is unbelievable. We have had neighbors seek us out to compliment the work. We are so grateful for Russell's easygoing, no pressure and honest approach, and that he took the time to truly listen to our concerns and fully explain solutions. We will absolutely be reaching back out to Bear Landscaping and singing their praises to all who will listen. read more

Our experience with Russell and his team has been phenomenal! We've used them for a few different projects over the years (tree removal, hardscaping, drainage project) and the results have exceeded our expectations every time! They make the process start to finish easy, bring ideas to the table, make recommendations and execute with professionalism and expertise. The team went above and beyond to take care of our property while bringing equipment onsite and removing large pieces of trees. Our trees are healthy and thriving due to their knowledge about the proper trimming methods for each type of tree. We're able to enjoy our backyard more than ever thanks to the cleared play area, the beautiful stone stairs, and properly drained yard Russell designed for our family. Highly recommend Bear Landscaping for any of your tree or hardscaping needs! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Bear Landscaping. Russel and team did an outstanding job on our property. He came up with ideas we had not thought about. The was completed on time and as expected. Pricing was better than we expected. I would highly recommend Bear Landscaping to anyone that needs work done. Great Job! read more

Wonderful job! Trimmed, pruned, many trees in my backyard. The crew was quick, efficient, and cleanup was great too! Highly recommend this company for your landscape needs! read more

If you need any tree work done this is the business to use! They took down a dead oak tree near the road. They were fast, worked very hard and did an awesome job in cleaning up. They even did extra by pruning some of my other trees. I highly recommend them. read more

Terrible customer service. They did return my call until a week later, then had the nerve to schedule a time to come out and NEVER SHOW UP OR CALL. read more

We called around to find a decent price on a cord of wood. We had never used Bear Landscaping before, but the price was fair, $320.00 delivered. During the delivery unfortunately their truck hit and snapped one of our trees lining the driveway. Russel immediately came out to look at the damage. Because it was a holiday week, we all agreed to wait until the following week to asses. Once the broken half of the tree was removed it was obvious the tree had suffered tremendous damage. Russel did not hesitate to clean up the area, and offer to replace the tree. Russel offered replacement ideas, and was so knowledgeable on what would be best. Russels team came out within a week or so, took out the old stump, and replaced our tree just like that. We greatly appreciate Bear landscaping repairing this accident with a beautiful replacement. We will continue to use Bear for any of our future needs.Thanks again read more

Purchased 75.00 worth of firewood late in the season. - worst firewood ever purchased. What can u do with wood? Supposed to be hardwood- I'm sure most is but cannot keep a fire burning with it. Find another source. read more

I called and within minutes had a delivery date for my landscaping rocks. On the scheduled day of delivery, I called and they accommodated my doctor's appointment and had my delivery to me within twenty minutes of my call. Thank you so much! read more

Russell Bear and his team are first-rate! Excellent design and production of hardscapes...above and beyond the call of duty. They've been involved with spring and fall cleanups, removal of dead trees, pruning of massive oaks, and landscapes--shrubbery and trees since 2004. Very reasonable costs too! All in all, a best-value provider! Scott Truver Severna Park read more