Debbie and Nick did a wonderful job , listening to our ideas and offering their expertise to guide…read moreus through the entire process. Our old scruffy lawn has been transformed by stone pathways between garden spaces full of flowers, scents and serenity, all enclosed by the privacy of a beautiful new fence . It is a pleasure to come home to. We are so pleased with our oasis in the city, and so are the pollinators and birds that love it too. We highly recommend Creative Landscapes Inc.

We wanted to remove our large front lawn and replace it with water-wise plants, improve the view…read moreof our our home from the street, and incorporate three large existing magnolia trees. It became immediately clear after our initial consultation that Debbie and Nick's approach was significantly different than a highly "recommended" landscaper who proposed the usual yellow day lilies, Japanese holly, nandina, plunked here and there, all of which you can see in any commercial landscape. Nick started with huge amounts of soil mixed with pumice to assure good drainage which was the first major difference. Their very creative plant selection was adjusted as needed, which I found very reassuring as a gardener. We now have these beautiful moss and lichen boulders sitting among a variety of plants, tied together in a colorful apricot and purple pallet. Nick, Debbie, and Josh only work on one project at a time, so we knew once work started, it would not stop until it was finished. Neighbors are always stopping by to look. We can not wait until it all grows in. It is beautiful!

We hired Wild Oasis for a complex and challenging landscaping job that several others had either…read morepassed on or seemed stumped by. From the beginning, Alex (the owner) impressed us with his thoughtful planning, clear communication, and confident approach to a destroyed yard: a post-construction disaster zone wherein our entire quarter-acre plot of land was turned into a pit of uneven, impacted mud. Our project involved building a retaining wall, grading, improving drainage, and hauling away a large dump truck of poor quality fill dirt. It was a tough job, but they handled it with incredible professionalism and skill from start to finish. Not only did they tackle the hard work with skill and efficiency, but they also went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right--down to the last detail, suggesting water timers and tripod sprinklers that worked well. Their team was professional, and respectful. The dumpster company he hired accidentally knocked over my mailbox. I texted him about it the evening I noticed it; it was replaced by the next morning. Also, Alex genuinely seemed to care about the outcome, calling and later stopping by after a week to check the progress. The end result was even better than we imagined. What was once a sad and frustrating yard is now beautiful, usable, and a joy to spend time in again. We're incredibly grateful for their hard work and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for quality landscaping--especially for projects that are a challenge or too difficult for others. We plan to hire Wild Oasis to come back to help us naturescape our property ASAP. Thank you again for an amazing job!

The team did a good job, and the yard looks so much better. They were professional and paid good…read moreattention to detail in most spots. I mean, the project took a bit longer than anticipated, and communication could have been clearer at times. Good results, but with minor hiccups.

I hired Grasstains to redesign my yard, and honestly, they knocked it out of the park. From the…read morefirst meeting, they were super easy to talk to and really listened to what I wanted--even when I wasn't totally sure myself and changed my mind a few times. They took my scattered ideas and turned them into a beautiful, low-maintenance space that fits my style and actually works for how I use my yard. They mixed in native plants, added some great hardscaping, and even built a rain garden that will help with some drainage issues. The whole crew was always on time, respectful, and knowledgeable. Communication was solid the whole way through, and there were no surprise costs or delays. If you're thinking about upgrading your yard, I definitely recommend Grasstains. They're creative, reliable, and just all-around awesome to work with.

if I could rate this business, any lower, I would.. I would give it a flat out F…read more Incompetence, noncommittal to start.. what was to have been a four day consecutive job turned into several months because they over committed and did not prioritize and many times didn't show up and didn't call. incompetence from those not knowing what they're doing. One would think employees would know a weed from a plant so instead my yard was decimated of /plants and their idea of weeding was hacking at them not pulling them... spreading lightweight cedar chips in a windy area doesn't work either and spreading them where they're not supposed to be spread he is also incompetence.. I'm still cleaning up from this nightmare last year. Unbelievable

Matt came recommended, which is why I was willing to wait when he quoted a long lead time of up to…read moretwo weeks just to provide an estimate for driveway and flower bed edging. Unfortunately, that is where the reasonable service ended. As of today (seven weeks and five days later), I still have not received the estimate, despite following up with phone calls and emails. This lack of professionalism and unresponsiveness has wasted significant time, preventing me from moving forward with my project. I cannot comment on the quality of the work, but I can confirm that the communication is horrible. This extreme delay and silence are a major red flag for how this business operates. I have since noted that this communication pattern is a recurring issue mentioned in other Yelp reviews. I would not recommend doing business with this company due to the unacceptable delay in simply providing a quote.

I hired Matt Sander Landscape in May 2021 to do a full landscape/hardscape design for my front and…read moreback yard. Really enjoyed my initial meeting with Matt and Phil, the designer. From the first meeting, I told them I was looking for a contemporary/modern style. I provided the designer with a multi-page PDF of inspiration images and links to examples of landscape designers I liked (that don't live here). Long story short, they couldn't deliver a contemporary/modern landscape design. But, instead of owning that at the beginning of the process, they let me know after two disappointing design rounds and a $700 deposit down the drain that they "believe that your desired design aesthetic is outside the scope of our expertise". They had all the information to make that determination early-on but took on the project anyway. The only saving grace and reason they aren't getting one star is Theresa. She's a hoot and I loved talking to her. I think she did her best and made every effort to save the project when she saw it wasn't working. Now, I've had to start over at square one 6 months later--when I hoped I would have had my landscaping installed and ready to enjoy by fall. Super disappointing experience that could have been completely avoided from the get-go.

Before hiring Carol we were lost. We bought a house with a huge (by our standards) yard with lots…read moreof existing growth, but little cohesion and a lot of underutilized space. We knew that we couldn't afford to overhaul the entire yard all at once but we needed some semblance of a plan. Throughout this process I came to think of Carol as something of a "landscape therapist" in addition to being a skilled landscape designer. Her obvious experience, openness and curiosity immediately put me at ease, and she was committed to figuring out what would work for us specifically. Her business is called "Design in a Day," but she put a significant amount of time into multiple phone calls with us prior to her visit, and it eases my mind knowing that I could call or email her with follow-up questions. As for the plan itself, it's safe to say that we now have solutions to various puzzles that I NEVER would have thought of on my own. The detailed garden plan, including a full plant list and information about where to source both plants and landscaping materials is incredibly helpful. I now feel that we have a plan that we can spend the remainder of our time in this house developing, and that idea is exciting instead of overwhelming. I was initially concerned that a landscape design service wouldn't be suited to our somewhat modest budget and slow timeline, but now I'm glad that we didn't wait a minute longer to contact Carol. Get her before she's all booked up!

Our Beautiful Yards…read more We looked for a long time for the right fit to redesign the landscapes in the front and back yards of the home we purchased a few years ago. The yards were such a mess it was really difficult for us to picture the future state on our own. Carol applied her years of experience and took the time to understand what we were looking for. The changes were all made last summer. Removed a nuisance maple tree pushing on the house, complete some hardscape items and then plant the plan Carol developed. Those plants are now embracing spring and our yard is looking lovely. Carol was awesome throughout the process and with our follow up questions and substitutions after the fact. We would highly recommend Landscape Design In a Day for your next outdoor project.

Dan and his team of Amilcar, Paulino, and Rosvin did a fantastic job of rebuilding our patio so…read morethat we have the entire summer to enjoy it. Thank you for a job well done.

I called, had an estimate within 2 hrs, and my completely weed infested back area was cleared, weed…read morefree and landscaped 24 hrs later. Dan is super responsive and has a great crew.

The owner David is the real deal - a true honest, caring, hardworking person. I haven't yet hired…read morehim yet personally, but I bought a house where he had previously completed some work, and when I had an issue he was right there to follow up and resolve it - 5 years later! As a general contractor myself, I interface with many subcontractors, and I'm extremely impressed by David. I had the chance to peek at a current job in person and I liked what I saw - organization, tidiness, and clean quality paver and landscaping work. They've got style too. I'm looking forward to hiring David and his company in the future.

David and team completely redid my backyard over a year ago, and their work exceeded my high…read moreexpectations. It's as functional as it is beautiful, and David is as knowledgeable and patient as he is creative and capable. A gem of a company.

We couldn't be more pleased with our yard. James created a landscape that is inviting and low…read moremaintenance. We like his recommendation of native plants and his re-use of materials already in our yard. It looks good year round!

I had struggled for years with a large backyard that was initially covered in ivy, and was also…read moreprimarily wooded. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to have any success growing anything, and lacked the expertise and vision needed to really create a garden that was functional and beautiful, and could also flourish. In order to fund this project it required refinancing my home, so it was a big commitment, and step I had been unsure about. Luckily, meeting James with Garden Stories was all the assurance I needed to know that it was the best next step. As a woman home owner, I had also had some negative experiences in getting estimates and working on projects, so the integrity and trustworthiness of the person I'm working with became the most important factor to me when beginning a project with someone. I already knew that James did amazing work through looking at his portfolio, but it was in meeting him that I immediately felt at ease, I trusted both his vision and his professionalism, and appreciated his intuition and thoughtfulness -- all are appparent in how he approaches both the work, and the working relationship. James thought of details for our garden that I would have never thought of, I feel like each time I'm out there I notice another detail that feels so incredibly well planned and intentional. James expertly planned and created a garden that is absolutely customized to our space -- our lighting, our soil, our climate, our view and our landscape. He never takes a cookie cutter approach, he doesn't take short cuts, and his integrity is apparent at every step of the work. Our yard really feels like such a gift, and we feel so lucky to get to watch it develop and grow. James makes a genuine investment in his projects, and creates spaces that are both artistic and functional. He also makes a genuine investment in the working relationship, supporting collaborative decision making at every step of the process. Projects in a home you love feel personal, and he treats your space with the same care, respect and thoughtfulness as he would his own. Working with him is a pleasure, and I look forward to future projects as our space continues to grow and develop. I feel so grateful that I found Garden Stories, and can't recommend them enough!