I contracted with Hughes to do work on my property to correct drainage problems. We discussed…read morecreating a swale to divert a large flow of water during heavy rainstorms away from my foundation out to a lower elevation in my yard. On the day of the job, the workers found tree roots that blocked them from digging out the swale. No one spoke to me about this. So instead of a swale, they dumped a lot of river rocks and made it look like a swale was there. I got suspicious and cleared away the rocks and found that at most they had cleared away the dead leaves. I contacted Carter Hughes about this and he said, Ya because of the roots we could only do what we could do. I asked Carter to look at it with me, but I never saw him again. So I contacted a tree company to have the tree taken down and remove the tree and take out the roots. Then I contacted Carter again and asked that once I had the tree out, he should send someone to complete the swale work. After a while going around and around with him on the phone, I realized he had no intention of completing the work, and it was useless asking. I don't believe that just putting the rock down to look like a swale and then never mentioning to me about the problem with the roots was at all an open way to do business.

Update: A week or so after posting my initial review, the owner, John Hughes, reached out to me and…read moreoffered to "make it right" in exchange for me writing an updated review for Hughes. I was skeptical, because it was very clear to me that in his mind, the review was the problem (as opposed to my overall customer experience), but I eventually agreed. With John overseeing the project, my yard now reflects what my original expectations were. He manicured the bushes in my back yard beautifully - quickly, accurately, and non-invasively. I was floored at how expertly the work was done and how efficiently everything went. The communication level was good, and he was pleasant throughout the work. He showed up with his team the morning the work was scheduled, and explained to me that the sod could not be cut and installed until the day after (due to heavy rains), and would it be okay to come by and install it tomorrow? Thank you for the notice, and yes, certainly! :) In my front yard, which is patchy due to water damage, they installed the sod, and the yard looks really good now. They installed mulch around my front tree, and it looks very picturesque. I would not hesitate to contact John Hughes for another project if it came up. Thanks, John!

My house looks "Amazing!" Thanks to Ivan and his crew. They are hard workers and I just love the…read moreresults. Today, they trimmed my bushes, weeded the plants, put down fresh mulch, and even did some fence repair. They also cleaned out my gutters. Woot woot! They are not cheap, but they are worth every dollar. I trust them and I have been using them for 4 years. I can't recommend anyone with such high regard, as I am recommending RD7 Landscaping.

I highly recommend RD7. Ivan responded to my initial request within minutes of reaching out and he…read morewas out to my property to provide an estimate that same day. I was sent a reminder the evening before the day of service and on the day of service, the crew arrived promptly and did an excellent job. I definitely plan to use RD7 going forward.

Tommy Duren is committed to high quality results and personable service. He is as interested in his…read morehigh value clients as he is in the small residential ones like me. His prices are not inexpensive but fair. His is a legacy firm that was founded in DC by his granddad. He can landscape using a plan and can identify plants and shrubs. He's has a long client list but you may find it's worth the wait.

I needed sod installed in my backyard and used Yelp to get quotes. Georgetown landscaping had a…read morecompetitive quote, was ready to start immediately, and showed up on time for the install. My project was completed w/ in 4 days of the quote. Definitely recommend.

Thomas and his team are clearly so dedicated to what they do. They helped in transforming and…read morerefreshing our small front yard into a place that now has an excellent look with nice native plants. Thomas took his time to come out to survey the site, took his time with a great plan on which plants would work best for us, and after all was planted he provided great descriptions of all the plants and instructions on the upkeep. It was truly a pleasure to have Rooftop Roots work on our front yard!

Amazing service. Thomas has been awesome. Very responsive via email, super flexible...will do as…read moremuch or as little as you'd like. Always there to make suggestions and help out. If you're somewhat new to gardening, I can't think of a better way to get started and ensure success.

Maryland Gardens Tree and Shrub Farm is a great place. Located close, in North Potomac, it is…read morelarge and filled with many different types of trees growing in the ground. The owner, Tom Moseley knows a lot about trees and bushes. Tom knows what kind of soil and how much sunlight is ideal v.s. tolerable for each plant. He is also knowledgeable about common tree diseases and pests (fungus, deer, etc.) and can guide one to a better choice of planting location or type of tree. Spring and fall are great times to plant trees and shrubs. (Late spring/summer heat and winter cold can be bad for a transplant.) We bought a Crepe Myrtle and a Magnolia from him in 2020 and they are both doing well. That is not the case with trees we have bought from others--from them only 1/2 the trees we bought survive 6-months. We returned in October 2022 and bought a flowering Crab Apple tree from the MD Gardens Tree and Shrub Farm. Tom Moseley provides the optional service of planting his trees and we had it done October 7th. This spring (April 2023), it bloomed magnificently. It's worth it to have Tom M plant because he checks the other trees one might have. For example he and his helper noticed we had red/black fuzzy "Wooly Bear" caterpillars at the base of our Crepe Myrtle. He removed them and cut back the undergrowth around the base that encouraged them. On a previous occasion (autumn 2020), he helped us deep fertilize a Plum tree that was sub-par. (The next spring it was thriving.). Mr. Moseley really cares for all trees and shrubs and knows a lot about them. Just call and makes an appointment to drop by; he has very flexible hours.

Cut your own Christmas trees are way overpriced. I was charged $180 for a less than 8 foot tree.read more

Service: snow removal after snow and ice, early 2026. Pros: prompt and courteous. Cons: Price! They…read moreasked for $1200 to clear less 40 feet of sidewalks, stoop, plus a two car-long driveway. We settled on them clearing a single 80-90 foot path from street, up three steps to door for $350. They didn't clear the sidewalk, just scraped a path through the lawn, removing some of the grass. We were desperate and feel overcharged. NOTE: Photos taken after someone else cleared most the driveway--for 88% less!

I requested an online quote and received a prompt response…read more I went with another landscaping company, because their quote was ~50% less. They seem to be doing a good job as my yard is fairly simple.

I had the pleasure of working with Don Thurler and his team to address some long-standing…read morelandscaping issues. One of the reasons I selected him was because of the reviews. He and his team were professional, always arrived on time, and the results have transformed the exterior of our home. Whenever I had concerns or questions, he was extremely responsive. I couldn't have imagined how beautiful it would be. I contacted Don because we were having some problems with the drainage that runs through our property. This was eroding our driveway and creating a hole similar to a sinkhole. He listened to my concerns and created a plan to address the erosion and beautify our property. He created a yard that will have flowering plants for 3 of the four seasons, keeping in mind that we have deer and other animals that love to eat plants, while maintaining the rustic environment. He also added a walkway so that we could easily get around the property. He was even able to use some stone plates we hadn't used. When he was finished with the project, they made sure everything was cleaned up. I would highly recommend Silver Spring Landscaping. I know I will enjoy Don's work for years to come.

Don and his crew re-graded our front yard, installed a paved walkway, trimmed a large tree, and…read moretransformed a tired, 1970s facade into the most beautifully landscaped yard in our neighborhood. We had to replace a few plants and re-seed the grass (we had the work done too late to avoid crabgrass taking over), but overall it is exactly the low maintenance yard with lots of color throughout the year that we asked for. The crew was great to work with, too. Highly recommend!

I love finding local nursery's and this one did not disappoint! I assume the owner was super…read morefriendly upon walking in and immediately offered if we needed help finding anything. They have a great selection of all garden items including a nice selection of healthy plants! I have to say the BEST part of finding a var. string of pearls for $2.99!!!! What a steal and it's still thriving and great condition! If you're a beginner plant plant looking for a nice selection at a good price, stop by WTN!!!!

They've a lot of different plants you won't see anywhere else. It's worth checking out. The staff…read moredo stop to talk to you about your plants and what they need to survive and placement