We used Phillips to landscape our back yard. It was a big project with a new patio, shrubs and…read moretrees. They were great at helping us come up with a plan for the area that would make the area more livable for us and handle water well. Plant selection was another area where they provided great advice. When it came time to put the plan into action, they worked with us on things we wanted to do ourselves to save money (demolition work), have them do, or have them subcontract to others (like pouring the new patio). I would use them again and recommend them to others.

I met with three representatives from Phillips Garden. We had a long meeting which I thought went…read morevery well. At the end, we agreed they would do a design for a patio on one side of my property. I waited several weeks but never heard back from them. When I contacted them, they informed me they were not interested in working with me. Apparently they were not going to contact me of their own volition and I felt very stupid having waited several weeks for a design and informing family members of my "great" meeting. I do have a place on a larger chunk of land, so I think perhaps the scope of the project was too large for an urban landscaping company. However, I think it would have been much nicer to have told me this and not have me foolishly under the impression that they would do work for me when they had no intentions whatsoever. The whole situation was unpleasant and bizarre.

We hired Bill to tear out our old concrete patio and lawn and install pavers, new sod along with…read moreall new sidewalks. This was done very late in the fall of 2019. We did not have a chance to access the work, as it snowed shortly after he completed the job. Come spring 2020 we noticed that a large portion of the pavers have settled towards the house, which causes the water to run towards our home. The reason for the landscaping in the first place was because of this issue, which is now worse than it was before.   As for the sod, the yard was never graded and fill was not laid appropriately so the sod could grow. We are left with a very rough yard of dead sod. The only thing that was done properly was the sidewalks, which Bill subcontracted out. The sub contractor came to our residence twice asking for payment even though Bill was paid in full. The sub contractor still has not been paid. 01002339275-00 9 We paid over $18,000 for this landscaping and are left with and absolute disaster. We had several other landscaping companies come to assess and to have the work done properly which we already paid Bill to do will cost at least $7,000. Mind you when we told the other companies what we paid for the work Bill attempted to complete they were astonished and said we were severely overcharged. We have requested Bill pay for us to have the landscaping done properly. We are not asking for reimbursement of the entire amount, but just what we will have to pay to have it completed properly. Bill has refused so we have no other recourse than to file suit. In the process of doing so it appears this will not be the first time Bill has been sued. Appears he operated under a different business name and was sued by another individual, as he has several judgments. We would highly think twice before hiring Bill to do any work for you.

We used Rare landscapes to update our landscaping and added a fire pit to our backyard. Bill and…read morehis team did a great job. Bill's response time for questions was timely and he was easy to work with. We will have him back to do more work on our property!

I care deeply about pollinators. My partner discussed specifics with owner Linda about what plants…read moreto leave alone during a Fall Cleanup project. Instead her worker guys cleared out all of the plants I've cultivated - that needed time to reseed and also provide shelter to bees and bunnies over the winter. The workers were very considerate - and actually did an excellent job if a perfectly tidy yard is what you want. But it is not what I asked for. I still recommend their service. They were really responsive in timing, and thorough and skilled in the job. But be sure to get confirmation if there are certain needs you have asked for.

I contacted Linda last summer for assistance with planning our front yard landscape. Though we…read moredidn't end up working together (we were not 100% ready to move forward at the time), Linda was an outstanding source of inspiration and creativity. She came to our property a couple of times and spent time talking with my husband and I about our goals and vision for the space - it was incredibly useful! I regret that we were not able to fully collaborate at the time, I know that Linda and her team would have done an amazing job. I would fully recommend reaching out to her if you have any landscaping needs.

Outdoor Aesthetix completed a significant rework of our Summit Avenue landscaping. Jamin was a…read moregreat communicator, the crew members were efficient and thoughtful, and most importantly the result was well done. They had the lowest bid of the 3 5-star landscapers we had estimate the job, but we did not compromise on quality. Definitely recommended!

Hired Urban Escapes to remake our backyard in to an extension of our home with various…read moreentertainment spaces. This was a very difficult sloping yard with no clear defining space. What they accomplished was a functional, enjoyable, and esthetically pleasing outdoor entertainment area seamlessly flowing from indoors to outdoors. UE incorporated large boulders, an intricate waterfall feature, fire pit, and multiple levels of enjoyable outdoor living that will be enjoyed for years to come. UE's design, site plan, and construction crews kept both of us informed every step of the way. They listened to our ideas and brought them to life. We are beyond thrilled by what they were able to accomplish on budget and on time.

Urban escapes did an amazing job on my retaining wall projects. They were quick, thorough, honest…read moreabout what would work and what wouldn't, and fairly priced. Hope to use them for more upcoming projects as well.

I've worked with American landscape 4 years, and LOVE the communication and professionalism. Our…read morelawns are well taken care of, and I never have to worry about a thing.

I tried to contract American Landscape to do some drainage work at my house. I originally had a…read moreconsultation set up for Saturday (and had scheduled my day around making sure to be at my house during the scheduled time), and was called 1 hour ahead of the appointment to be told that Greg would not be able to make it on time. I understand that delays happen and wasn't super broken up about it, so I called the offices and had the appointment rescheduled for 3:30 on Sunday. Come Sunday, Greg calls to confirm the appointment. We confirmed that the appointment was made for 3:30, but I had a flexible schedule so I let him know that if later works for him then we could meet at that time, though the 3:30 time would also work if he preferred. He suggested meeting at 4, which was completely agreeable to me. Indeed, at 4 he came by and said hello while I was speaking with my tenants out front. The conversation was to inform them about a worker who would be replacing the locks in their apartment and to nail down some leasing details, so I told Greg I would meet him in the back yard shortly. At 4:05 (according to my phone), I went to the back and Greg was nowhere to be found. I circled the property looking, to no avail. At this point (approximately 4:07) I called his cell, and he very curtly informed me that I "made a mistake by making him wait", and to "not call the company ever again". In Summary: American Landscaping cancelled the initial consultation session for the originally scheduled day, was allotted another 30 minute extension for the rescheduled appointment, and then drove off without a word when I had the audacity to take 5 minutes to complete a conversation with my tenants. This behavior is confusingly unprofessional.

As part of my project, they removed several 50+year-old rare peony plants that were meant to be…read morepreserved by having the hardscape created as a memorial garden. Ever since I gave them kind and honest feedback about their lack of management on my job leading to those plants being lost, they have done everything possible to avoid fixing costly mistakes they left that were never part of the project scope to begin with. TL;DR: Villa doesn't know the difference between nutrient dense seeding soil used for planting grass seed and plants versus dirty landscaping fill with pulverized stone and gravel used for leveling landscaping, grading and creating the foundation for hardscapes - in case you're confused, one kind grows stuff and the other doesn't, yet these experts who've been in business for 30+ years seem to have no clue about this difference. To cosign another reviewer, "I have never encountered such a poorly managed job. They did a job done, but it came with a lot of stress and distress and disappointments. Please use another company."

After 20 years, our patio had sunk and was uneven so we contracted with Villa to design and replace…read morethe old patio. Andy did the design and quotation and was a pleasure to work with. He is a great and timely communicator and a competent designer. He listened to our wants and needs including reusing as many of the original pavers as possible to reduce waste. Brett, Garrett and Glenn did the demo and reconstruction. They are professional and pay attention to detail. They exceeded our expectations in workmanship and project duration. Landscaping is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. Villa delivers on their promises and is worth the price.

I found Giving Tree after seeing some work they had done at a local business and contacted them by…read moreemail. After several consultations, they turned my yard into a garden, and it has made such a big difference in how my family lives in our space! All of the Giving Tree people were friendly, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and have supported my interests. Starting from a fully grass lawn, they have helped me over several years to create space for flowers, grasses, and vegetables, including one area that gets a lot of shade. (In fact, I didn't follow their advice for that space, and wish I had.) I can't imagine my yard now as it was, the transformation has been so wonderful. Hire these people. : )

I met Russ, the owner of Giving Tree Gardens, several years ago while he was doing the gardens for…read morethe old Seward Coop. They were awesome! I got a business card, called him up, and started trying to explain my DIY project to him on the phone. He cut me off after a couple of minutes, and suggested that I might be interested in hiring him to do a consultation at my house. His price seemed fair, so I had him come and look at my yard. He showed me what plants to keep, where to put my compost pile, and how keep my house foundation safe when putting in a new garden bed. When I needed more compost than I could make, he delivered me some. Over the years, I've recommended him to several friends, and they've all ended up happy.