My first response from Candace was timely. She was to provide me with pictures and a description…read moreof what we had talked about. The fee for this work was $400.00. I received 2 photo shopped pictures via email, which were not remotely close to what we discussed. Her response to my emails went unanswered & follow up phone calls were not returned, telling me "Her phone was off for the day". I emailed Candace and spoke with her, saying that we were not on the same page for what I wanted. I also expressed that for her fee, I didn't feel that I had received proper value. Candace then mailed me an 18" x 24' piece of paper that was a larger version of the her original email. If you are looking for someone who excels at customer service & pays attention to detail & not full of excuses,,,keep looking.

From the owner: Drawing on over a decade of landscape design experience with some of the top design/build firms in…read morecentral CT, I create exemplary landscape solutions for you: softscapes, walkways, courtyards and patios, walls, poolscapes, outdoor entertainment areas and landscape lighting. Whether you need a master plan or a single area, you'll get big company expertise with small company personal attention to your needs. Candace Kearney - Landscape Designer/ UCONN School of Horticulture

We just had a tree taken down by LaPila Arborists. We love the work they do. They are neat,…read morefriendly, experienced, extremely professional and knowledgeable AND affordable. This is not the first time we have used them. They also have treated our Beech trees for Beech Leaf Disease. We plan on continuing to use them for all our tree needs in the future. We strongly recommend them.

We had a birch tree, sadly dead, in close proximity to our house, power lines, and a neighboring…read moretree line. Al and Jessica were able to set up equipment, remove the tree, and clean up in a little over 2 hours. The yard was nice and clean after, with much of the old tree mulched (thankfully nothing for us to sort), and leaving a nice, low stump. We hope to replant someday, and they were willing to make planting suggestions, both trees that would and wouldn't work so well, with the proximity to our house. Though they were quick in their work, we liked that they were respectful of the tree from the start, seeing if it was salvageable before removing it (alas no, but thanks anyway). For their clean work, and removal quicker than we thought it would take for such a large old tree, we'd work with them again.

Brendan has been taking care of our lawn for a couple of seasons now. He always does an extremely…read moreprofessional job and the result is always better than I had hoped for. We had some overgrown areas on the property that we wanted cleaned up, and he took care of those as well... And his prices are very reasonable. Very high quality work, fair prices, plus they're very personable and respond quickly. You won't find a better lawn and yard service, I highly recommend!

From the owner: Since 2010, Lawrence Landscape & Stone LLC has built a reputation of reliability and value…read more  Dubbed as the go-to Landscaping Company in the Farmington Valley Area, We create beautifully tailored landscaping with our signature touch. We are a team of outdoorsy professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

Wonderful work! Always a professional and smoothly run project. Have used them for more than one…read morelarge project and the results have been consistently above expectations. Extremely happy with their work and their customer care. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Absolute Landscape, LLC provides you with landscaping, hardscaping, lawn care and snow removal…read moreservices.

My husband and I bought our house a couple years ago and knew immediately that our patio needed to…read morego and we needed a serious upgrade! We researched and found that the Newington Community highly recommended Lenares Landscape & Design! Mike listened to our ideas and immediately drew up a sketch after looking at our property. He truly cared about our vision and had some really cool ideas to enhance it! We appreciate all the hard work Mike and his workers did to design our new and improved patio, sitting wall and fire pit! We are so amazed by how beautiful it is! If you need a patio or even some landscaping, Lenare's should be your go to!

A major shout out to Mike, his son and their awesome team of landscape professionals that recently…read morecompleted a major planting project at our home in Farmington. From start to finish, their responsiveness was laudable. The pricing was very competitive given the scope of the work. Mike's suggestions were spot on....a testament to his knowledge and experience. The quality of the shrub/trees were top notice. And last, but not least the crew was friendly, responsive to minor modifications, and their attention to detail was simply amazing. Overall, our experience with Lenares exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them. We have received many compliments from neighbors, family and friends. A sincere thank you to Mike and his team for an outstanding job.

Ted is so helpful - he's so generous with his time answering drainage questions and walking us…read morethrough the process of cleaning out our patio drain. Thank you, Ted! We appreciate you!

These guys are our go-to, ever-reliable pond guys. They clean it, they maintain it ( not much is…read moreneeded) and they are wonderfully responsive when a small crisis occurs . We feel lucky to have found them and after 14 years, we know our pond is in good hands!

Mac and his crew are down for any project I call them for, and they do big projects that others…read moreavoid. In my experience they have excellent equipment and work ethic.

Formal Warning Regarding John (Mac) Bellingrath (Bellingrath Bros. Landscape & Design, Newington,…read moreCT): In August 2024, we entered into a contract with John (Mac) Bellingrath for a backyard renovation, paying approximately 95% of the total cost upfront--an error in judgment we fully acknowledge. The contract established clear completion deadlines for early September 2024, with allowances for minor delays. In the several months that followed through April 2025, Mr. Bellingrath repeatedly failed to meet numerous promised completion dates, including a final, "guaranteed" deadline of January 7, 2025. Despite our sustained good-faith efforts to allow him to meet his contractual obligations, he engaged in an ongoing pattern of project abandonment, unprofessional communication, substandard workmanship, and repeated false assurances. Ultimately, due to Mr. Bellingrath's continuous non-performance, escalating safety concerns, and deteriorating conduct, we were left with no choice but to formally terminate our relationship with him on April 1, 2025. The situation escalated to such an extent that police assistance was required to escort him on and off our property to retrieve his remaining equipment. Mr. Bellingrath's complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and competence turned our project into a nightmare. He repeatedly abandoned work, delivered subpar craftsmanship, and caused extensive damage--showing zero regard for our property or safety. A few examples include: * Repeated Abandoned Work & Safety Hazard: He dug an 80-foot trench for electrical conduits across our backyard and disappeared for weeks. In numerous occasions, Mr. Bellingrath left our backyard a dangerous construction site littered with heavy stones, machinery, and debris--forcing us to keep our children away. * Poor Work & Property Damage: Mr. Bellingrath sent an unqualified worker to handle critical tasks like building our patio, installing steps, and adding a rodent exclusion barrier. The result? A sloppy, unacceptable mess that required constant oversight. To make matters worse, this worker damaged our house siding. * Negligence & Destruction: Mr. Bellingrath's team repeatedly drove heavy machinery/vehicles over our front lawn--an area not even part of the job--destroying our front yard we worked hard to maintain. * Known to Authorities: Mr. Bellingrath's history of issues isn't unique to us. The West Hartford Police Department and town officials are well aware of the complaints against him. There is much more to say about this, but we'll stop here. Beyond our personal experience, we have been contacted by other clients reporting similar grievances, including significant upfront payments for unfinished work and long delays exceeding several months. It is evident that Mr. Bellingrath's conduct constitutes a serious breach of contract, a disregard for professional standards, and raises broader concerns for consumer protection. Mr. Bellingrath continued operation poses a significant risk to other unsuspecting clients and we urge anyone considering hiring him to exercise extreme caution and due diligence.

Paid for hardscaping and landscaping. Job done poorly. No response. 10 months over due. Completely…read moreoverpromised and underdelivered.

Matt and his staff do top notch work from start to finish. Design,installation,site work. Years of…read moreexperience! Locally & Family Owned! Call him for a complimentary on- site estimate!

Regardless of how attractive their pricing may seem compared to competitors, the service quality is…read moreso poor you'll wish you had paid the difference. I started with them in August 2024. They came in September and October, then again in April and May. After that--nothing. They were completely absent for all of June and July. I called multiple times to ask what was going on and was repeatedly told they come every 4-6 weeks. Once we passed the 6-week mark, they kept assuring me I was "on the schedule," but the date kept getting pushed back. By the time my lawn finally received service again--today, August 15--it had been since May 31. In the meantime, my grass developed weeds and brown spots from essentially going the entire summer without treatment. Today's service was equally disappointing. The technician rushed through my yard, skipped areas, and didn't realize I was watching him. At one point, he was throwing seed onto my front lawn by hand. My property is over two acres, yet he was gone in under 10 minutes. Worst service you could possibly ask for. If you notice, their Guaranteed, doesn't allow you to get you money back. They don't even stand behind their service. They only offer free service and that's if you pay annually.

If I could leave a 0 I would. Nothing but problems. Between not doing whole yard to turning…read moremachines down hill and ripping up grass. The newest incident is starting a new service when they have not finished the prepaid service with an aeration and overseed in July. And with that almost every turn huge junks of my lawn were ripped out. Then best they are telling me how I do not know how a schedule works because July is a good time to overseed according to these "Lawn Doctors "