It was a lucky day when I found Urban Renewal (Matt) on Craigslist. He has completely transformed…read moremy yard from what was a white-trash-overgrown with weeds dirt patch TO an amazing and beautifully landscaped garden. Matt worked with me to design what I wanted, incorporating personal elements ( sculptures and other weird yard art) and created a yard that is now a showcase. He is very reasonably priced- he helped me source plants and trees on sale, saving me $$. He knows his plants and how they will grow in your space. He is truely gifted and easy to work with. If you are looking to transform any outdoor space- be it a deck, a yard or porch, Matt is your man.

I called Urban Renewal seeking landscaping design for my home. Matt responded and made an…read moreappointment to meet me to discuss the project. Matt never showed up for the appointment and has not responded to my followup call asking why. I was looking forward to meeting Matt based on other Yelp reviews, but he dropped the ball so I will need to use another landscape designer.

Installed artificial pet turf and it looks great, easy to coordinate and although a little more…read moreexpensive it's still a good value in the long run Highly recommended

Extremely happy with the work Jon and his crew did at cityscape. We have a typical Chicago house…read morebackyard that had half deck and half grass (not using the space well) in about 3 weeks the team removed our deck and grass , installed drainage system, put whole new pavers in and added a pergola. The quality and craftsmanship of the work is top notch. Would do future business with cityscape.

Brent provided our condo association with a fantastic design for the front landscaping of our West…read moreTown walk-up. He was incredibly helpful throughout the process: from drawing up a modern design, selecting beautiful trees / plants / grasses, and meticulously overseeing execution on the day of planting / installation. Digging up and replanting in the city is no easy task, so be sure to recognize the hard work done by the landscaping team (particularly in the heat of the summer). Brent was very knowledgeable and left us with the information needed to keep our garden in great condition for years to come.

Brent is a garden sorcerer. From the moment we met back in January I knew this guy was the…read morelandscaper designer of my dreams. He understood what I envisioned from the beginning. I had the task of turning a very large and very public front yard into something people would enjoy walking by. It started as an overgrown field of weeds and was transformed into pure magic, complete with useful plants and herbs that not only look beautiful, but are hummingbird and bee-friendly, can be used in teas and tinctures, and have truly brought the neighborhood together. He also created me a brand new path that my friends call "the yellow brick road". Brent is 100% the real deal. It doesn't hurt that he's friendly, honest, hard-working, and funny. (His dog Bonus is a... well, bonus!)

The company is terrific! Ben is very professional, kind, creative and hard working. If you have…read morequestions, contact him and he is quick to respond. He is always willing to listen and bring your ideas to reality and go beyond. His crew is amazing. They possess the same professional qualities as Ben. We could not be happier with the design and workmanship. We had a full yard redo, including a pool; it is paradise.

Himsben Design designed and created a stone patio in our front yard that seamlessly integrates with…read moreour existing stone path and stairs. You can't tell that the patio is new and the stone path and stairs are 50+ years old. In 2020, Himsben Design is reworking our stone patio in the backyard and I cannot wait for the results.

They did some brickwork in our backyard and though it looks really nice, they damaged our…read moreunderground electrical line to the garage in the process, and it took 2 months and hiring a completely different crew to get it running again. I felt it was necessary to warn potential buyers that they didn't yet have the experience to know that this mistake could happen (which I'm sure they do now), and that they initially pushed the blame on us. When I pushed back, they agreed to fix it, but when things got too tough, they gave up and stopped responding. Even though we like the owner and wish everyone well, we were very unhappy with the result.

Hired RAM to do a blue stone project. We had horrible weather and these guys did a great job…read moreworking around difficult environment. They did a great job, and made some nice suggestions. The price was fair and work excellent. Gave us advice on maintenance...we couldn't be happier.

Gary seemed nice at first. Then, I expressed disappointment in a job he charged me $1250 for (image…read moreattached) and he responded defensively and said things like "dont play games with me" (screenshots of conversation attached). Not only does he overcharge, but also does not take feedback well. I will never be contacting him again, especially because he is extremely unprofessional. Unfortunately, I am down $1250 for something I could have done for $200. Is this the way you want to be spoken to as a customer? You be the judge.

Gary and his team are my go to people for all landscaping projects. They help transform my backyard…read morefrom a nightmare to my zen place. Thank you!

Adrian and his team were outstanding in replacing my weeded up lawn with fresh sod. He came out in…read morea day, and they were able to finish the work the next day. They did a beautiful job (many neighbors remarking as well). Additionally, he identified ways to help me with the configuration of the front garden adjacent to the lawn that made it look so much better and match the aesthetic. Absolutely fair pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them highly!

Adrian was great to work with from start to finish. As soon as I submitted my Yelp request, he…read moreresponded and then called me and was willing to come out that same night, but we settled on the next morning. His timing was impeccable because as he pulled up, the other half of the tree started to fall. He was really knowledgeable about insurance and what to do and had a crew of guys out here within two hours of our consultation. He was kind enough to split up the work because taking out the route would expose my property and I'm not ready to tackle the fence yet so he'll be back to handle that for us at another time. The giant Elm tree was gone within three hours and they did a nice job cleaning up. Thanks, Adrian and team!

Awesome company! Looking forward to seeing how they repair the driveway and front entrance.read more

We had pavers which were poorly installed, sinking, crooked, even collapsing under our front…read morewalkway as well as pooling water near our back entrance. Enter Aztec Stone Design- Edgar was courteous, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We had gotten a few quotes and shopped around but ultimately went with Aztec because they were so responsive and understood our issues. The team was very fast and professional, minimally disruptive and the end result is perfect and has already withstood multiple rainfalls with no issues. We highly recommend!