I got hosed by these guys. I reached out in March. I wanted irrigation, landscaping, and lighting…read more They communicated ok, but they move so slow. All along I was telling them that I wanted this done before pool season. I already have the pool and patio (the hard stuff). I wanted to get the finishing touches with plants, lights, and the irrigation. Took weeks to get a design that you have to pay for ($500). All along I said I had $25k budget and they kept telling me they could make it work. Then after we settled on the design they said they had to get a quote for the irrigation (they outsource it), that took another three weeks. Then another three weeks to get the estimate which came in at $39k. Way over budget. They tried to get me to do it in pieces some this year and next because it was so over budget. They said that they underestimated the irrigation. But that was 7k, which means they were over budget before that while all along they were leading me on that they could do the project for my budget. They said they were a bigger company with marketing, a design team, HR, etc which is why they charge a bit of a premium compared to the mom and pop shops. Then my wife wanted to just do it despite my not liking how things were going, so I was going to go with it rather than start over with another search and miss the summer. So I asked when could we start and they said mid-July. That was it. I started this with them in early March, they took forever every step of the way, then they were like this is their busy season. But mid July, the summer is over then I have to deal with that mess during pool season. Never had they told me they couldn't do it early despite me constantly asking and saying I wanted this done before pool season (mind you, it was unseasonably cold for all of May so pool season started later than normal). That was it. They lost my confidence and I felt like they were not being straight with me. Then they blamed it on the new kid I was working with and maybe it was him, but that's their problem that they didn't train him better or stay on top of him while he was learning. But at the end of the day I asked the guy who cuts my grass weekly if he could do the landscape work and he did it; and did a great job (started the next week). I found AV Lighting And Irrigation on Yelp, he did a great job and worked with my landscaper to coordinate the projects. I was done in literally three weeks. Started talking to Mondo and AV in mid May, and was completely done in mid June. Project turned out fantastic, so with the $500 for the POE design, my entire project costs $24k. So under budget. POE's value prop was I pay the premium with them because they handle everything and I get this project managed white glove project, but what I got was delay, over budget, wasted time, and a good design. But if I'm being honest I could've got a similar design from Fiverr and used Mondo and AV and would've been fine. Maybe POE would've done a great job, but they couldn't get out of their own way and they were not worth what they were charging. 24k vs 39k, and I added more sprinkler heads, and the parkway, added more landscape and pergola lights...you decide? I included the finished project photos to prove that they other guys did a great job and I'm not just blasting POE. I'm fair and I don't doubt they'd have done a good job, they dropped the ball with my project.

This outfit never worked for me and never will. They did a project for my neighbor and I caught…read morethem using my front lawn to unload gravel from a truck to a wheelbarrow, then cart it across my lawn. Yesterday I caught them TRIMMING TREES ON MY PROPERTY. WTF. And they mow in our residential neighborhood at 7:20 AM. NOBODY wants to hear leaf blower and riding mower noise at that hour. POE is a poorly run. Steer clear of these guys. Experience shows they're incompetent.

We have been Ross & Jacks customers for over 8 years. They took over our weekly landscaping…read moremaintenance from a large, well-rated company and we immediately saw a huge improvement in the way our property looked. Their crew is meticulous, thorough and reliable and our property looks great. Over the years we have also used them for other things. They do all our landscape design, plant selection and installation. We also used them for a large hardscape project. The biggest project they tackled for us involved working with our plumber and the city of Elmhurst. They handled all permitting, dug and built a drywell in our front lawn and routed the overflow from it underground into the storm sewer in the middle of the street. This company is extremely professional, experts in what they do and above all, we trust them. They are also a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top quality, full-service landscape provider.

Great job , fast and great clean up . They did some work last year in my yard to plant around the…read morepool and add some landscaping and this year everything grew in beautiful. Super happy and plan to have more added

Laura and her design team were an absolute pleasure! She really took the time to explain all the…read moredetails, kept us constantly updated on the job status, and maintained complete professionalism throughout. Best of all, they designed a gorgeous landscape layout! We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend them for any and all landscaping needs!

Laura and team were great to work with! I appreciate her willingness to revise our plans until we…read morehad something that was beautiful and in our budget. The install was quick and the results are gorgeous!

I contacted Austin to get advice on a dry well installation that was required by the city on our…read moreproperty. He responded within the hour and within the next hour, we were standing in my yard talking through my needs. Due to some access limitations, Austin made a suggestion that would be less costly to me and less invasive to my properly. Not only did he give us a competitive price, but he went out of his way to confirm our new approach would be ok with the city requirements. Within a couple of weeks our project was complete and we were extremely pleased with the entire process. Austin was responsive from day one and left me feeling comfortable that the job would be completed and completely in a timely fashion.

I was very impressed with the work that Cutter's Landscaping did for me. They were very courteous…read moreand I loved the outcome. They were all friendly and I am glad I called them because my house looks beautiful with my landscaping work now. Love my new blue slate porch. Thank you Cutter's Landscaping!

I've had a great experience working with JP's Landscaping and Anthony. Initially, I reached out for…read moredrainage estimates and landscaping ideas around my property, and Anthony took the time to walk me through different options, provide honest feedback, and put together a thoughtful landscaping blueprint for future projects. What stands out most is the communication and honesty. Anthony is a straight shooter, always answers my calls, and takes the time to explain things without trying to upsell services I don't need. It's clear he genuinely cares about doing what's right for his customers. They've already completed some smaller projects for me, and I'm planning additional work with them in the future. Being a local, family-owned business that has earned the trust of so many homeowners on my street says a lot. If you're looking for a landscaping company that's responsive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy, I highly recommend JP's Landscaping.

1st rate landscaping service at a fair price in Elmhurst. We have been utilizing JP's for years…read more For everything from spring cleanings, mulching and general landscaping year round. They are prompt to respond to a request and always are polite and do a wonderful job.

CMS Landscapes did an outstanding job on our patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit, front porch…read morehardscape, landscaping, and lighting. Their design, execution, professionalism, and pricing transparency were at the highest level of any contractor we have worked with. From the start, Scott and his team listened carefully, offered smart design ideas, and communicated clearly throughout the project. The work was done with real craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every element -- the patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit, front porch, landscaping, and lighting -- feels connected, intentional, and beautifully executed. Just as important, there were no surprises. CMS was clear, organized, and transparent on pricing, timelines, and expectations. Their lighting work deserves special mention. It completely elevated the finished space and made the entire yard feel polished, warm, and usable at night. They have also been excellent with ongoing maintenance and follow-up whenever we have needed them. The quality of their work was obvious not just to us, but to our neighbors. After seeing our project, four homes next door and across the street also hired CMS for large hardscape and outdoor kitchen projects. We are thrilled with the finished space and would highly recommend CMS Landscapes to anyone looking for a first-class outdoor living project.

We had a problem with some previous work that this company did for us... We repeatedly called,…read moreemailed, texted and never received a response from Scott Aside from empty promises of coming to fix the problem which never occurred Last weekend we saw this company was doing work in our neighborhood... So my husband went over and talked to the project manager. He said yes I will come right over and check out the concern.... Never showed up we were at the house all afternoon/evening So incredibly disappointed in the lack of customer service, responsiveness and willingness to fix a problem. I recommend looking elsewhere... We have been extremely disappointed. Not sure how they keep getting work with this type of poor customer service... Once they got our money they never looked back

Carlos Montano and his great crew replaced our decaying wood deck with a stunningly beautiful patio…read morecomplete with ALL of the artistic touches: colored accent brick on both the floor and seat walls, LED photo-cell lights (with the necessary electric components- transformers and timers, etc.), bullet lights for our trees, pillars, curved walls, and decorated steps leading down from the house doors. Although my husband and I came up with the main color scheme, Carlos was able to take it to the next level AND keep everything within budget for a really big job. Carlos and his men were timely, professional, courteous and dedicated to the task at hand. From demolition on day one to the final walk-through, we have not been disappointed. The end result is absolutely glorious. I cannot recommend Montano's Landscaping enough- if you want some of the best work in the northeastern Illinois area, this is your company to call. Don't wait- make the upgrades you've always wanted and go with these pros! They're WONDERFUL!

Montanos just finished my paver patio. The level of service…read moreand quality of work was excellent. Carlos was very communicative throughout the entire process. From coming up with the design to guiding me in selecting the materials, he was top notch. There was one concern due to an issue the city inspector had, but Carlos had his crew out literally the next day to resolve it. I have to say the way they responded to that was above and beyond and that is the mark of a good company. Overall, the quantity of work was exceptional . You won't be disappointed if you hire Montanos.

HIGHLY recommend!!!! We had them do a yard cleanup and mulch and trim all the overgrown trees and…read moreshrubs! It looks AMAZING. The price was extremely fair and they were very nice and respected the neighbors (they came early but did not make noise until later in the morning). Hire these guys...they are worth it!

They were great. They were very professional and when we made a change on the fly they were very…read moreaccommodating.