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!

Vanessa at Wild Order Landscape Design is such a pleasure to work with. She designed a plan for our…read morevery sloped front yard, sourced the plants and delivered them just in time to get them planted before winter so they could put down some roots. She's been respectful of our budget - and our desire for a low-maintenance yard - and has helped us to purchase plants in phases. She advises us on which trees to get rid of (no guilt), which to prune, and which to keep an eye on for diseases. I've had so much fun checking out the grasses and shrubs she has recommended - she describes plants with true delight. I want them all! I also appreciate how she takes the entire space into consideration and helps us envision things we would never have thought of. Highly recommended!

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

Courtney is amazing!!! This is my second review as time has passed and, now, she's helped us…read moretransform our whole yard and it's beautiful. She really is an artist and listened to all of our needs and concerns, and designed a beautiful front and side yard, taking into account climate change, screening from the street and park by our house, and overall tranquility and beauty. She is so knowledgeable and kind and so good at her job. My husband and I now text her all the time and ask her for plant advice or run any ideas by her. Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!

Very professional staff. They took excellent care of our rose garden and helped us build a lovely…read moretomato and herb garden that our kids loved to enjoy and pick basil and cherry tomatoes from daily. Courtney is a true gem and knows her plants and where they should be installed and how often to water them. There is no better landscaping and maintenance company out there.

J's has done work for a big project we had a few years ago and we were happy to go to them for a…read morehuge backyard project. the crew was fantastic and fast in extreme heat. they were here working hard and do a great job every day. 100% will use them for any projects that come up in the future.

About a year ago, we envisioned changing our backyard into an entertaining space. We attempted to…read moreget several quotes and found ourselves ghosted by several different companies who visited us initially. After going back to read reviews and talking to friends, we found J's Custom Landscaping. From our initial appointment with Nick, we were thrilled with his attention to detail and referral to landscape architect, Harley Barber who created an amazing initial design. Nick then worked with us to provide solid cost quotes and we refined the vision into what our budget was. The crews who worked on the project were super friendly, paid attention not to disrupt the front yard landscaping and were just amazing workers in all sorts of winter weather. Both Nick and Jay (who worked with us on the patio cover) were amazing communicators throughout our project. It was finished on time and on budget and we are super thrilled with all of the work that was completed. I would highly recommend working with J's Custom Landscaping for any yard transformation project. From start to finish, we were so happy to work with them!

I initially contacted Luong's Landscaping with ideas for our backyard which we didn't end up…read morefollowing through with. Tom came to our house and provided two, separate quotes. He was understanding and patient with our change of plans. We paid a fair price for the work that was completed, and we're very happy with the results. The team was punctual and respectful. They completed the job within two days and left our backyard as clean as it was prior to the start of the project. Finally, Candace, their office administrator, is kind and communicative. If you're needing to hire a landscaping company, give Luong's Landscaping a call!

This is my 2nd time working with Luong's! I have a 1/2 acre lot, so needed ideas to take up space,…read morenot require lots of maintenance but look great! First year Tom and company did my backyard, including designing and installing a waterfall that all of my neighbors would kill for! This year, we did a small update on the front yard, adding trees, bushes, and a lovely rockway path! Just love it! Tom has wonderful design ideas, and his teams are great to work with, including always leaving a clear worksite, and keeping me informed on next steps! You will love working with them!

I was not pleased with the work. The did an o.k. job the first clean up of weeds, but the 3 other…read moretimes were disappointing. In the spring 3 dudes walked around my home with leaf blowers pointed at the ground pushing mulch and debris into the street. They left with my house, garage and porch slathered with mud and my yard bare. The maintenance was just smoke and mirrors, no real weeding or trimming was done.

I had an excellent experience with Good Green Neighbors! My yard was a big job and Rich and his…read morecrew went above and beyond my expectation! These guys are quiet, clean, professional and polite. They left my yard, sidewalks, gutters and boulevards looking immaculate and pristine, the cleanest that my place has ever looked! Rich was always prompt and polite with replying back to my messages and I will definitely be using Good Green Neighbors for all my future needs!

Andres does what he says he will do and his prices are fair. We hired him to plant 40 arborvitae…read morearound the perimeter of our backyard and build a retaining wall and small (150 sq ft) paver patio adjacent to our home. He arrived day #1 with 5 laborers, planting all 40 arborvitae and starting on the retaining wall and patio, finishing the job on day #2 with just 1 other worker. They did an excellent job on the wall and patio. It is difficult to find businesses you can trust, but my experience with Lightning Landscaping was nothing but positive. He gave me a detailed bid and followed-up on my questions, starting and finishing the job on-time. Having underestimated the number of pavers required, I did have to pay an additional $90 I was not expecting, but it was not a big deal. If you need a landscaper, Andres is honest, fair, and professional. CombatCritic Gives Lightning Landscaping 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

We were knee deep in weeds and had no idea what we wanted. Andres came out several times and asked…read morea lot of questions about how we would use the space and what our likes and dislikes were. We felt fairly confident and the bid was affordable so we went with Lightning Landscaping... This company is fantastic! They came and in three days completely transformed our back yard space into a delightful place to rest and entertain. The crew worked hard from the moment they got here and exceeded our expectations! They built retaining walls, installed pavers, laid sod and planted trees and added river rock. We are using them again this fall to trim our out of control maple trees! Absolutely Five Stars!