We hired Total Lawn, Inc. after reading reviews on Nextdoor and Google to install sod (8 pallets)…read morefor us. The quote from late January included killing/removing old grass, light grading, use of manure, sand and topsoil to prep for sod installation. The total was $10,200 and change. We've never spent that much with one contractor on any work we've done to this home, this was a huge investment for us. I had a discussion with him on the day of the quote that I hoped the yard would not be bumpy and 'seamed' looking when they were finished and I was told it would "be smooth as glass," direct quote.  Great! The prepping was done on a Friday (a little over two weeks ago), all went really well. I remarked to him how great it all looked!  The sand, manure and topsoil were spread over the lightly graded front lawn, and rolled flat.  The sod was to be put down on the following Monday and Tuesday.  Bad weather for Friday night (the day the prep was done) had been in the forecast for days. I knew this, I assumed he had planned for it and knew, as a professional, if the work they were doing was appropriate given the forecast. I was wrong.  The entire yard was washed out, the sand, the manure and topsoil--most of it anyway (see pictures.)  I was not so concerned, at that point, because he was the professional and I felt sure this would be his issue to fix. I sent pictures and the reply was, "I was afraid of that."  I guess I should have then asked, "Then why didn't you wait?" but again, I felt he would handle the problem created by known, forecasted bad weather.  And again, I was wrong.  We were sent an invoice to pay an additional $500 of $635 to replace the sand, re-grade, and smooth out the yard again. I disputed this and told him we had not budgeted for it, but I was told it was my responsibility and he would not absorb the cost as prices had increased since the original quote and the job was already tight. Possible increases should, I believe, be factored into a quote that is given 2-3 months in advance. I guess not. I agreed to pay so the job would be finished and we would have a lawn, but I did so after saying none of it was our fault and I guessed we were just "screwed."   The re-grading of the yard did not look like the first grading. It was not as smooth as the first time, before the rain. When the sod was laid, it looked (looks) raggedy, uneven and full of seams, naturally. It looked nothing near 'smooth as glass.'  I told him it did not look as good and he was dismissive of my concerns.  Once the sod was laid, they rolled it and he has rolled once since then. The sod is still uneven, his comment was it is uneven due to different grass heights. I disagree with that. When he left he told me to call/text any questions. I had a few regarding irrigation and lawnmowers-which he gave us suggestions.  He told me, in what I perceived as a terse manner, that  I could hire someone if I wanted to monitor the moisture, he was not around to do that (which we never expected or asked.)  Then, he sent me a very unprofessional text message, after I asked about the irrigation in the one overly moist area of the yard.  This effectively ended our communications as I had never been spoken to like that by any contractor.  We are now on our own with our $10K lawn to figure out the future watering and as to what issues we might encounter or look for. We were given no instructions beyond the initial watering schedule and the name of a 'chemical guy.'I've since had a couple of other companies come out. They say, with work and patience, the grass will most likely survive. What appears to be a larger problem is the grading left a couple of low spots where water is accumulating with no way to escape. We will eventually need to go to the expense of having the lawn leveled so that it is not damaged by fungus or insects from being wet. Based on our experience, we could not recommend Total Lawn, given the unprofessional attitude towards me and the fact we paid in stress and dollars for poor planning and poor judgement. For our situation, we chose the wrong landscaper. Maybe others have had a different experience, maybe there were underlying causes we didn't know that led to the poor judgement with the weather. I do have texts which substantiate all that I've honestly written in this review. Take from this what you will. Since posting this review elsewhere, I've heard from others who've had a somewhat similar experience but have not left a review, unfortunately.

If you are searching the internet for someone to do landscape design and installation, yard…read moremaintenance, or fix your drainage issues . . . stop searching and call Neal at Total Lawn Inc. After we had our back deck replaced, Neal came in and completely redesigned our landscaping from the ground up. He worked with us to come up with a plan to address the persistent drainage issues we had been having in our yard including grading, French drains, and dry wells; he cut new flower beds and selected low-maintenance plantings for us that will look great year round; and he added hardscape to maximize the use of our yard and deck for us and our young kids. The results really speak for themselves, and his pricing was very reasonable. The best part about working with Total Lawn Inc. is that Neal is there from the design phase through the actual work. He doesn't show up to sell you a bunch of expensive yardwork and then disappear - Neal is on site every day working with his team during the actual install. His expertise and experience was apparent throughout the process. He even went above and beyond in helping manage and assuage a difficult and intrusive neighbor! It was a joy to work with him, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone needing any sort of landscape work.

I contacted Hamilton and met with him a couple of years ago regarding a drainage problem. He seemed…read moreknowledgeable and suggested several alternative approaches to remediation. I asked for a proposal. He told me he would send it the following week. When he did not get back to me, I called him back and later sent emails, widely spaced over a couple of months, but he ghosted me, giving no response to polite messages I left. Simply telling me that he was not interested in taking the job would have been appropriate and appreciated. Instead, he belittled me and wasted my time.

We set up an appointment for a consultation yesterday and received a confirmation that they would…read morebe there. My fiance and I both waited at home and tried to call them multiple times. They never responded or emailed to cancel or reschedule. Extremely unprofessional. I have never a a company to this to me. Especially one that seems it be a good reputable good quality company. We were both very disappointed and pretty much it wasted out only day off we both had together in a really long time.

Horticultural Gardens replaced a shared wall that was generations old and mostly destroyed. Their…read moreowner worked with us and the city of Atlanta to ensure everything was done perfectly. This wall was especially difficult because it had to not only replace a foot print of a wall that was over 100 years old it also had to be dug by hand and through a fallen 40" oak tree root system to matchup into a newer existing 5' granite wall. Even with all these crazy requirements they managed to coordinate the work with the city code and the two different homeowners.!!

Carter came highly recommended by a coworker but after two last minute cancellations and never…read moreshowing up for the third appt (so far it is almost two hours past my appt time) I have great doubts about his ability to handle my project efficiently. If he cant respect my time (the time I have to take away from work to meet with him) then will he respect me enough to do a high quality job and warranty his work? He will never get the opportunity to find out.

I hired this company to remove my old back deck that was on its way out and they did a tremendous…read morejob. The old deck was removed and cleared with no issues. The new deck is well built and sturdy. I am no longer hesitant to have more than a couple of people on it at one time. The team also found an issue with our front porch and were able to remedy it before we had a major problem down the line. The pricing was very reasonable and the entire crew was very professional. Highly recommended!

Mark and his team did an incredible job on our project. Their scope of work was a 5' retaining wall…read morewith drainage to control a large hill we have in our backyard, a pvc drainage system, pavers on the porch and patio, a dog run, a putting green, and artificial turf across the whole yard. They also designed the landscaping perfectly with plants and low voltage lighting which really makes our backyard spectacular at night. Additionally, on the porch they performed some framing work that has turned out amazing for our entertainment. Guests we've had over say it feels like a resort. Throughout the project Mark communicated very well and was honest and upfront of all costs associated with the project. With such a large investment I was always asking Mark questions and he always picked up the phone to take the time to answer my questions. Mark knows the construction business extremely well and that wealth of knowledge made our backyard a little piece of paradise. I couldn't be more enthusiastic in recommending Artistic Landscapes for your next project, they truly know know so much about every aspect of the business.

John was very easy to work with . He understood my issue and worked within my budget. Constant…read morecommunication which I appreciated and left the area neat.

We worked with John and team at Titan to get our backyard redone. They did a wonderful job…read moreoverall. I will definitely work with them again.

I recently moved to Alpharetta and bought a house with a front yard that was a total…read moreeyesore--nothing but weeds where a flower bed was supposed to be, and no flowers in sight. I contacted Engle Solutions, and Austin came out to assess the space. Right away, his professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge stood out. I shared the vibe I wanted, and he offered creative ideas that perfectly matched my vision. He later presented a detailed sketch and proposal that gave me complete confidence in his expertise. Since I'm not plant-savvy, Austin's skill and attention to detail blew me away. In just two days, working alone between storms, he completely transformed my yard. He raked pine needles (which I can't stand), pulled weeds, reshaped the plain rectangular garden area to a stunning design that flows with the curves of my sidewalk, edged and shaped existing shrubs, and sourced all the plants, soil, and mulch himself. The before-and-after is like night and day-- I'm absolutely thrilled with the results! My yard now looks vibrant, elegant, welcoming, and very pleasing to the eye. Austin's prices were incredibly reasonable for the exceptional quality and scope of his work. As a one-man shop, his dedication to his craft shines through in every detail. He even shared maintenance tips for my plants (a lifesaver for my brown thumb) and offered to return for regular upkeep, which I'll definitely take advantage of. I wholeheartedly recommend Austin and Engle Solutions to anyone needing landscaping or renovation work. He's highly skilled, trustworthy, and a joy to work with--I'll be relying on him for all my future landscaping needs!

Austin was prompt, and delivered on the work we contracted out to him. I am satisfied with his…read moreservice.

Not sure if Matt works with the company or it's his own, but Matt is a waste of time any…read morecontractors who does business with this gentleman shouldn't he is 158 days late on paying a $217 invoice. Very unprofessional. Sent many reminders it shows views and nothing. Call him and no answer. My guy it's only $217.

I just bought a new house and at my old place I had a gentleman that took care of my yard, did all…read morethe flowers, that type of thing. This house was basically a mud pit with a lot of tree roots. Having no experience in landscaping I was envisioning a big square patio and later putting in some plants. While I was talking they were drawing it up, I was thinking they were putting down what I was saying. Nope, they designed a BEAUTIFUL patio with a retaining yard, did the landscaping around it (You will see in the pictures I still need plants but they will be put in next year, I am starting from the patio out. I will post pictures providing I figure out how). This is SO much better than I had hoped for! Highly recommend, whether you know what you want or have no idea (like me).

This company was very shady when asked to breakdown a rough quote from an initial quote given he…read moresaid he didn't want to waste his time. Horrible customer service. Avo

John is the right man for the job…read more I reached out to John at Reliable Hardscapes with a simple ask--turn my overgrown backyard into dirt and haul away the debris--and not only did he easily perform the job, he did so with absolute professionalism. I also had some fun getting to watch his skills on the skid steer...I didn't drive it though he was kind enough to offer to let me tool around! My neighbor was even impressed enough to ask for some help clearing his yard that day. I'll be keeping John's contact info handy for all my future landscaping needs--already booked him for some deck stairs!--and suggest anyone in the market for landscaping to give him a call.