I normally don't write reviews unless a company does an exceptionally poor job. My belief is…read moresimple, when you pay someone a good amount of your hard earned money, the job should be done right. There are exceptions, though, and Lisa is definitely one of them. Obviously, Lisa and her team did a fantastic job with the landscaping. She presented me with three different design options, worked with me to stay within my budget, and then executed the project exactly as she explained she would. She even moved my project up on the schedule after I mentioned I was planning to sell my house soon, which I really appreciated. What really stood out, though, wasn't just the quality of the work, it was the communication. It was clear, transparent, and consistent before, during, and even after the project. That level of professionalism is surprisingly rare in the home improvement industry. I own a house that was built in 1887, and over the past eight years I've hired countless companies for projects including a new deck, porch, fencing, painting, paver installation, and just about everything else you can think of. One of the most frustrating parts of working with companies in this industry is the lack of organization and communication. They're usually quick to collect the deposit, but after that you're left constantly following up for project start dates, updates, and progress. Working with Lisa was the complete opposite. She was organized, proactive, and always kept me informed. It was honestly refreshing. If you want to roll the dice and deal with the same frustrations I experienced with two other landscaping companies before finding Lisa, go for it. But if you'd rather save yourself the time, stress, and uncertainty, do yourself a favor and call Lisa. I couldn't recommend her more.

I had a good experience working with Lisa. She is extremely prompt, communicative and has great…read morevision. I knew I wanted to work with a WoC and she did not disappoint! Looking forward to the next project with Lisa.

We recently hired Salvador and his team to do some landscaping work in both our front and back…read moreyards, as well as repair and update our front fencing and entrance -- and we could not be happier with the results. Salvador is such a hard worker and truly an honest, dependable person. He was upfront and transparent throughout the entire process, and his team worked quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. It's clear they take a lot of pride in their work, and it really shows in the finished product. Not only did they help bring new life to our outdoor spaces, but they also made the entire experience easy and stress-free. We would absolutely recommend Salvador and his team to anyone looking for landscaping or exterior work -- it's rare to find such quality work paired with genuine professionalism these days!

Extremely professional in all aspects of the project. Fairly priced. Really knowledgeableread more

It's been several years since we worked with F Gomez to design and build our patio, and we couldn't…read morebe happier. They worked closely with us to explore the various design and materials options, including trade offs and cost implications. We landed on brick pavers, which complement our home beautifully. The service and installation were first rate, and the pricing was very fair. Highly recommend.

We had new planters built in the front of our house. The craftsmanship was very detailed and the…read moreservice was fantastic and wonderful. The workers completed the job quickly, great clean up and customer service. The work completed was amazing. Highly recommend!

I hired JD and Green City Gardens to re-landscape the front of my house and the berm between our…read morelot and neighbors and to plant three large evergreens to provide privacy at the end of the patio. A year later, two of the 7' evergreens are dead and 1/3 of the other plants are dead. Have reached out to JD via phone call/VM and text SEVEN times and he will not respond. VERY unprofessional and he has not honored the warranty he promised. Save your money and your energy and find someone else....

We hired J.D., owner of Green City Gardens, to design & install a large landscaping project at our…read morehome. We couldn't have been more satisfied with how it turned out - here's why: 1) Expertise: J.D. used his deep knowledge of botany to recommend an ecosystem of plants that were not only stunning to look at, but that fit together in their respective planting beds in size, shape, color & texture, and bloomed at different times to ensure we had spectacular color from spring to fall. 2) Efficient: Installation of the plants was seamless. His crew was professional and competent. 3) Responsive: A few of the plants needed replacing after the frigid temps & harsh winter of 2024. J.D. immediately replaced them with no questions asked. The most important question one should ask themselves about their experience with any contractor they've done business with is - would you hire them again? Answer: we wouldn't hire anyone else but J.D. for our landscaping needs, especially knowing how important beautiful landscaping can be to maximizing the value of our home.

We had a patio framed and poured and everything went great start to finish. Very happy with the…read morefinal product

Very happy with my new patio. Johnny and his team did a terrific job and were able to work around…read moremy crazy HOA rules and other unforeseen obstacles, to get the job done to their specifications. After everything was complete, it was a fair price and I liked the results. I would highly recommend.

Never heard back after storms. I know there were people who had a lot of damage but never knew if…read moremy project was not enough money for them "budget wise?" Fortunately, we only had an initial consultation and time has been freed up to work on an agreeable project/price. I'm very hopeful for a terrific outcome!

An absolutely amazing job! From the start, Dave was super fast and thorough with responding to any…read morequestions. He also offered a free estimate (which so many people charge to do). He estimated an extremely fair price. He came on time and had all the tools needed to complete the job. He was super fast but still thorough in completing the work. He was able to finish everything in one day. I would 100% recommend Dave for any landscaping needs.

When making a serious investment in your home, you want to be confident in your choice. We did our…read moreresearch, and hopefully, our experience can save you some time! We consulted with four landscaping companies before deciding on O'Brien Landscape. Each brought their A-game, making it a tough decision. O'Brien wasn't the lowest bid, but we knew that the cheaper options might come with hidden costs down the line. Joseph was our first point of contact. He scoped out the property and laid out a clear plan of what to expect and how to proceed. With his design education, expertise, and the years of O'Brien's experience backing him, the decision became an easy one. Then, we met the team. From day one, brothers Virgil and Fernando were true professionals. They jumped into action with remarkable coordination and efficiency. Every time I looked out, they were hard at work, smiling and clearly enjoying what they do - together. Every task was executed with precision, and the worksite was always left clean and tidy each day. The electricians - Daniel and Sasha - were also exceptional--true masters of their craft--working swiftly and with great attention to detail. From design to execution, we couldn't be happier with the incredible job the O'Brien team did for us. They've assembled a crew that truly makes you feel confident and well taken care of. Thank you, O'Brien, for transforming our space with such skill and professionalism!

From the owner: Looking for an oasis of serenity in your hectic world, and the expertise to make your dream come…read moretrue? You've come to the right place. O'Brien & Co. is a boutique Landscape Architectural/Design/Build/Maintenance firm headquartered in Wilmette, Ill. with more than 20 years serving homes and businesses in Chicago and the North Shore. Good design, construction and maintenance are our abiding values, and we've been recognized for our achievements with awards in design excellence for historic preservation and compatibility. The respect of satisfied customers who come back to us year after year is truly our proudest accomplishment. We currently DO NOT offer snow removal.

Installed artificial pet turf and it looks great, easy to coordinate and although a little more…read moreexpensive it's still a good value in the long run Highly recommended

Extremely happy with the work Jon and his crew did at cityscape. We have a typical Chicago house…read morebackyard that had half deck and half grass (not using the space well) in about 3 weeks the team removed our deck and grass , installed drainage system, put whole new pavers in and added a pergola. The quality and craftsmanship of the work is top notch. Would do future business with cityscape.

Disappointing experience…read more A former customer of Abbey Landscaping suggested the firm to us. A guy came out to review our project. When we were done explaining the scope of the work, he said he would get back to us "next week." That was nearly three weeks ago, yet he hasn't even bothered to call to say he's too busy or whatever. Lousy way to run a business.

I've had Abbey Landscaping out for two different jobs over the last two summers for which they…read moredesigned landscaping and brickwork for my front porch and backyard patio. In both cases, the work turned out great, on time and within budget. Not only were they professional from design and proposal to closing out the projects, they also helped diagnose and fix a lingering problem that I had with sinking of my previous patio. I would recommend Abbey and will use them again.

Great service, communication, and prices…read more These guys go above and beyond to help with our landscaping. It's terrible that we moved further away from them, and can't use them anymore. Definitely give them a call for a quote on whatever you need done.

Kevin and his team have done a wonderful job providing lawn maintenance and landscaping services at…read moreour house. Not only did Kevin and his team bring our lawn back to life, but he also worked with us to design a new landscape around the house, and power wash / fix our back patio. The ability to work on all of this together has been incredible and we are very happy with his work. Kevin is also communicative and was flexible to work within our schedule and budget. We highly recommend Kevin's services, and are happy to continue working with him!