My husband and I bought our house during winter a couple years ago and we had no idea what the yard…read morelooked like because it was covered in snow. Come spring, we were horrified to see the hideous state of the front yard. It was so embarrassing coming home to such an eyesore. We tried ripping the hodgepodge of plants out to no avail, and it didn't help that the lawn was basically a weed patch with a giant hole in the middle. We knew we couldn't transform our yard without professional help. That's where Legacy Landscapes came in. Joey drew up multiple options for the front yard and was very accommodating to our ideas, especially with our desire for a low-maintenance yard. Once we settled on a design, we were pleased to hear that our project could be started way ahead of schedule. The crew was very hard working and communicative throughout the process. I really appreciated the time they took to make sure that we were happy with the project along the way. Now, I'm no longer embarrassed of our home because the yard is immaculate and beautiful. Thank you, Joey and team! To anyone thinking about landscaping, I highly recommend the Legacy Landscapes crew.

We purchased a property on a one-acre lot in Sandpoint two years ago and we invited Legacy to give…read moreus a bid on the landscaping. It was a bit of a challenge because although the property is waterfront, only the backside of the garage faced the water, and the rest of the property was seriously overgrown and cluttered. Legacy first drew detailed plan proposals and after three iterations, we had a final plan that more than embodied our vision. Some of the design elements we would never have thought of and they really added to the total. Next we got a detailed cost breakdown and timing. Having dealt with other contractors extensively, I did not expect the budget and timeline to be followed, but they were! We of course, made changes as we went, but each time, Joey would come out to discuss and then he would produce revised schematics, timing and pricing. As a result, there were never any surprises. The end result far exceeded our expectations and we have received lots of kudos from our friends & neighbors (some have hired Legacy themselves!). So this could not have been a better experience and I think this comes down to excellent architecture, superb project management and a steady team that not only knew what they were doing, but also had an artist's touch. I can highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.

Buyer beware! We gave Barbara Safranek literally months to…read moredraw up a complete redesign of our small landscape. We wanted the plan on paper, as we were putting the plants in ourselves, and we had previously had a good experience at our last house in another state. She charged us twice her normal rate, just to put her plan to paper ($1,000!). Expensive, but It would have been worth it, if she had put in more effort on it. Here is a rundown of her mistakes, and how she treated us when we asked her to make things right: 1. She didn't come up with a plan until 6 months after we hired her, and just before planting (putting time constraints on changes). 2. In spite of a walk-through describing the complete re-do of the property, she failed to plan for 3 beds at the front and sides of the house. She didn't bother to take notes at the time, so she was just relying on her memory. Which isn't good enough when you procrastinate for 6 months. When I asked her to please complete what I asked her for in the first place, she threw in a couple of "tips" for plants in those three beds, instead of the thorough plan I asked for. 3. In addition to not even designing all of the beds as agreed upon she made rookie mistakes, like placing dense conifers right in front of a window, blocking both view and light. In parts of the plan she did not accurately do measurements or account for permanent structures in the landscape. Her placement of plants contradicted recommendations for spacing and light requirements for healthy plants given me by professionals who actually DO know plants. Then, not all plants in the plan were even labeled in the legend. All of the crisscrossing lines must have confused her when she went to double check that. If she double checked that. Then I couldn't even find most of the plants that she put on the plan, in local nurseries. In some cases those plant varieties had not been seen in local nurseries for YEARS. Finally, when I asked her to address the problems in the plan, instead of fixing them, she got huffy about my questioning her choices or work (When you are hiring her, she is sweet and personable. But she is extremely arrogant and unprofessional, once she gets her money, so if you do hire her, don't give her money up front and just trust that she will be professional!) I asked her to please fix the problems with the plan, or at least give us a partial refund on the printed out design, since it was full of mistakes. She told me that she usually works with clients (out of the goodness of her heart?) after she does a plan, but she wasn't going to do that for me (because I insulted her pride?). I can only surmise, that having procrastinated in doing the work for me, it cut into her time collecting jobs/receiving money from other clients. A year later, I am still paying for the mistake of hiring her. I am still faced with having to redesign my landscape by myself or hiring someone else to do what I hired her to do. I am still dealing with the aggravations that I hired her to prevent. I am baffled by the testimonials on this site. But then, they are all from 2013. Maybe they are friends of hers. Maybe she relies on the companies that implement her plans, to correct her mistakes on the fly. I don't know. I realize it is more difficult to put things into a plan, than to just artistically group colors and textures, and have someone else put in the plants. But that's why I paid her DOUBLE. I expected her to know her business and give me what I paid for. I don't know what happened in the five years since her last review in 2013. But you certainly can't trust those reviews now. Very, very dissappointed.

Barbara is an amazing landscape designer! She took our very limited vision and transformed it into…read moresomething dazzling. Not only was she a pleasure to work with but her professionalism and knowledge of plants is phenomenal. If we could give Barbara ten stars instead of 5, she would so deserve all ten. Thank you again Barbara.

Cross Creek Landscape eclipsed our landscape vision…read more It was a pleasure working with Randy and his skilled team. Randy is an excellent listener and communicator. Randy created our beautiful yard, landscape plants as well as hardscape was created including our special requests, and beyond!! From beginning thru to the end of our project he was always available for any question or concern we had. He personally visited our project throughout each phase. Brandon was Cross Creeks on-site manager. Brandon is so knowledgeable about every aspect of your project and oversees the other team members ensuring all aspects of project stay on course. Team arrived early, working hard throughout each day. Very professional team. They all worked very cohesively, and any one of the team was ready to help you with questions. Project was completed within projected time table, And planned budget was met. The team cleaned up around project throughly prior to departure. My wife and I are already planning future projects with Cross Creek. We are so happy we chose Cross Creek for our landscaping, they truly eclipsed our expectations. Thank you Randy, Brandon, Cameron, Jose, and John !! **PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE REVIEW** We have heard over 20 plus reviews have unfairly been removed and placed in a negative file on Cross Creeks site. Let the customer decide who they want to hire based on these vital reviews of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED businesses. Yelp, you need to do whats best for the consumers, thats your business.

The foreman of the project, Brandon, was great. The rest of the crew were average. The…read morecommunication between Randy, the owner and Brandon was mixed. I was told they would have a street sweeper clean the road in front of my house and mow my lawn at the end of the project - didn't happen. The project took longer than expected due to broken down pieces of equipment they brought in to do the work and the crew working slowly. The end product looks good but it was stressful process getting here. It was a big, very expensive project. My fault, that I didn't get more estimates for the project.

Sol Terra is an outstanding lawn and garden care service in Hayden. I was so impressed with Corbin…read moremowing our large yard. It looked like a golf course when he was done! ! We will use them until the season ends while my husband recovers from major shoulder surgery. It's wonderful to have folks on your property that care about what they do and making it look beautiful! Thank you for all your help Hannah!

From the owner: At SolTerra, we are your trusted partner in the Landscaping and Snow Removal industry. Our…read morecommitment to excellence and our dedication to the satisfaction of our customers set us apart from the competition. What We Offer: Lawn Care: Our expert team will ensure your lawn is a lush, green oasis all year round. Landscape Design: We turn outdoor spaces into stunning, functional landscapes that reflect your vision. Snow & Ice Removal: When winter arrives, we're here to keep your property safe and accessible. Why Choose SolTerra: Professionalism: Here at SolTerra we pride ourselves in our systems that make us stand out from enhanced scheduling software and many pay online options to the respect that we and our team show not only to our customers but to everyone in our community. Experienced Team: Our skilled professionals have the expertise to deliver exceptional results. Proven Results: Check out our success stories and glowing customer testimonials to see the SolTerra difference. Who We Serve: Homeowners Businesses Property Managers Service area: Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum, Post Falls Choose SolTerra for quality, reliability, and a commitment to creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. Let us help your landscape dreams become a reality.

Amazing company Outstanding customer service…read more Beautiful designs They are able to design and complete hardscape and landscaping

Incredible design and build service. Chris met with me multiple times to understood my vision for…read morethe yard and then drew plans that perfectly met my expectations. A few weeks later he was back with his project manager and installation crew to build what was designed. All Blend employees were courteous, professional, and skilled in their craft. They did an amazing job. As a long-time contractor myself, I know the difference between the good, the bad, and the ugly in the contracting world - Blend is definitely one of the good ones. Can't recommend them enough.

Adam and team did an awesome job from start to finish with our flagstone patio and retaining wall…read more They came ready to work each day and listened to our input and gave great suggestions on the small details that turn a good project into a great project. Project was reasonably priced and completed when we were told it would be done. Such a nice change of pace from a lot of the contractors we have worked with in the past. I would recommend them highly for any hardscape project.

Here's the promised update. We did have one scheduling snafu that is inherent with contractors…read more I've dealt with many over the years and for something to happen exactly on time is very rare. We got thru this one too. I stayed 5 stars because it is as good as it gets with contractors. Adam and his crew worked very hard, did the job as requested, finished in a reasonable time, and it looked just as I hoped when they were done. I went with the low bid this time, which I don't always do. It paid off to the tune of saving about $500. With a handshake, he also told me if we have any issues down the road with the job done to contact him and he will make it right. That's a damn good warranty for me!

I called this company because of their service to our country. Brett is such a great person, he was…read moreable to help us right away, where other companies wanted us to wait two months. They landscaped put back yard for half the cost and did the same work the others estimated for us. Brett is frugal, where you want something he will find a way to work it in within your budget. He is good at networking and finding you what you want. Highly recommend Brett and his company Patriot Landscaping Professional and personable with pride in the work they do

I requested a quote to cut my lawn and Brett responded right away. This is the type of company that…read moregives great customer service and cares about their customers.