Have been using AJ's for the 22 years I've owned my house in the Heights and have been through…read morenumerous design changes as the house and yard changed. The design team and installers always do a fantastic job. High quality and great service. When I want my yard to look sell-worthy, I call them. Tyrone and team are always on time, always friendly and always professional. Kinda sad that I am moving to a condo - will miss all the beautiful landscaping they've done for me over the years! I highly recommend this team!

We used AJ's to re-design and completely re-landscape our property as part of a major remodel. They…read morewere fantastic to work with. We have an 18,000 sq ft lot in the Heights and they transformed it into a paradise. Every time I'm out front and people walk by I get compliments. And the best part is in the back! AJ was great to work with, but the real hero was Lawrence Gillette, their head of Maintenance. He project managed things until the end was very responsive.

AWESOME service! My neighbor used them to replace…read morelandscaping borders - beautiful work! We decided to have them rework our landscaping stone borders as they had shifted over the years. They put down a concrete base, power washed the current stone and did an excellent job reworking the stone. Ester provided a written estimate before the work was done. Dependable, timely and reasonably priced. I will use them again and recommend them for any type of landscaping needs.

I chose this company because the website said they could cut my yard the next day, a Wednesday…read more However, after I booked the appointment, I was informed that it was scheduled for Thursday. However, that day my yard wasn't cut, nor did I receive any notification from V.A. Landscaping. I called multiple times on Friday morning but the provided number went to voicemail. I also tried texting, to no answer. When my texts were finally responded to, I was told they would also NOT be cutting my grass on Friday. When I asked why, I received another message stating that the yes, my yard would be cut that day and that the previous text was an error. ‍ When they did arrive, they cut my grass with a weed-eater instead of a mower so it was very uneven and much of the cut grass remained sitting in my yard. When I contacted VA Landscaping with my concerns, I was told my yard HAD to be cut with a weedeater because my grass was so high. This was absolutely not true (see picture below). I then asked for a discount or refund. Thats when my texts stopped being answered.

We are thrilled with the improvements to our landscaping. Mark was so easy to work with: he…read morelistened to what I wanted, came up with a proposal that met everything I requested, and followed through to make the ideas reality. Mark and his teams, including Jose, uncharacteristically for contractors, were on time and did what they said they were going to do when they said it would be done. They started each day at 8am, and left the work site clean and accessible each evening. Our neighbors are complimenting the pretty rock edged beds and landscape lighting, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience throughout the project.

We hired Laird Landscaping to add a sidewalk from the driveway to the front walkway, repair the…read morebrick border of the front walkway damaged by tree roots, widen the driveway and completely upgrade our front yard and area around our pool in the backyard. The projects began by meeting with Trey Laird, and he prepared a detailed color mock-up of his ideas and a proposal with various options. He was very knowledgeable and patiently worked with us to create a finished product better than we imagined. We worked with all of his longtime crews who were very respectful to us and our home. They cleaned up after themselves every day, never blared music and kept to a tight schedule working very hard daily. No corners were cut with any of the preparations and quality work was of upmost importance. They worked with existing drainage, plumbing and sprinklers and made repairs/upgrades as needed while helping to stay within budget. Trey was also very helpful when we picked out planters so we obtained the best shape and size. Neighbors are constantly complementing our yard, and one even stopped to ring the doorbell while on a walk to share his positive thoughts. Trey and his entire team are fantastic to work with, and they are very talented. Highly recommend!!

Outstanding. Truly outstanding service and experience…read more This was the first time that I'd had Shade Tree out for a quote and then subsequent work. From beginning to end, both my husband and I were impressed. With a pine tree next to our driveway (kissing on a nearby oak) that seemed to have a compromised base, I was anxious to have this tree removed prior to the TRUE onset of hurricane season. We also have quite a few other trees on our property that had become overgrown and were touching or impeding either our house or our neighbors' houses. I called Jose to request a quote, and within days he was here to give us a written estimate. His company is fully bonded and insured. We thought his estimate seemed very fair, but we had also scheduled to receive an estimate from our "usual" tree service, who came out the same day (after waiting nearly a week for a reply). Shade Tree's estimate was better - AND, he was able to come out the following week to complete the job (rather than waiting two weeks as our other estimate indicated we would need to wait in order for him to complete the job). Sure enough, Jose and his skilled crew were here EARLY on the day we scheduled. Perfect! They did a superior job of removing the compromised pine tree without harming the oak that was almost adjoining it. All other trees were trimmed beautifully, with the intent to assist nearby trees in their growth as well as make our home safe. Clean up was superb and communication throughout the entire morning's worth of work was outstanding. This is a local business, and I always want to support local entrepreneurs. Jose and his team certainly deserve a true 5-star rating, as they were a fantastic crew to work with.

Professionals from start to finish. I needed my tree trimmed from being too top heavy and branch…read morecrowded, as well as a few smaller trees that had been growing from its seeds to be relocated so they could grow, and Shade Tree Arbor Care were out with expertise the very next day. The pricing was the best quoted, but I was most impressed with their expertise. They were arbor experts, not just a few guys with tree trimmers, if that makes sense. Would hire them again in a heart beat and have recommended them quite a few times.

Our experience with Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design was nothing short of transformative. Shawn,…read moreLaurin, and their team turned our underwhelming yard into a stunning oasis that exceeded all our expectations. From design to execution, every step of the process was thoughtful, professional, and seamless. We started with home shows and reading reviews and reached out to three different companies. We met one face to face at a home show, they didn't respond after. Another came out to our home, took some photos and came back a week later with an uninspired design and a sprinkler quote that was 3x larger than Ravenscourt. Shawn came out to our home, took photos and we made a small payment for a design proposal. When it was ready, Shawn and Laurin had my wife and I to their home and walked us through their vision for the yard. Laurin put so much thought into every detail, it was clear they genuinely cared about making this yard special for us. There was no pressure, just excitement, and you could see how passionate they are about what they do. Once the work started, Shawn explained the process step by step, introduced the team, and they got to it. The crew was there every morning, ready to go, and if bad weather delayed things, Shawn was on top of it and let us know right away. Throughout the project, he checked in regularly to see how we felt about the progress. If we had questions or ideas, he was always happy to listen and explain things. Honestly, having Shawn stop by with updates was probably one of the highlights of my day during the whole process. From start to finish, the project took about 7-8 weeks. The transformation was incredible. Since then, we've had friends over who can't stop raving about how great the yard looks. I even caught a couple of people sneaking photos!. Shawn, Laurin, and their team are talented, professional, and just all-around great people to work with. If you're thinking about upgrading your yard, don't waste your time with anyone else. You'll be so glad you went with them!

We wanted to transform our backyard into a fun and usable space; Ravenscourt delivered…read more Before we met, we completed a detailed questionnaire on their website, which helped define our goals and style. Shawn and Lauren came to our house in early spring, to review our 'wish list' and problem areas of our yard. First and most importantly we wanted a patio, with a pergola. Large enough for a picnic table, nothing fussy but maybe something causal like that at an ice house. Next I wished for a small Louisiana inspired courtyard to remind me of home. We needed extra storage because we only have a small one car garage that is full of bikes, so maybe a bike shed. And I needed something easy to maintain that would be wildlife friendly like a little woodland park.. We also needed to look at our yard and irrigation. Lauren looked over our space and listened to me ramble about my dream yard. Shawn measured everything. Our 2nd meeting was at their home/office and the plans were revealed. Lauren had listened and her beautiful design captured all my wishes. Shawn reviewed the entire plant list, materials and costs. The proposal was professional, completely detailed with photos and names of each plant and flower, photos of previous projects that were similar, and broken up in the following components - Yard Landscaping - Pergola - Bike Shed - Flagstone Patio - Side Yard Screen (for courtyard) - Raised Bed - Irrigation. This way we could select which project for now and for later. We had to wait til August for our project to begin and we had them do ALL of the projects. We have exactly what was detailed in the proposal and are very pleased. I love the flagstone path around my yard, it is like walking in a park. The raised bed has irrigation and tons of sun so my herbs should be very happy. I am seeing new birds and butterflies and hummingbirds that I hadn't seen before. Lauren and Shawn make the perfect team. Their enthusiasm is enchanting, it is wonderful to hear them describe the flora and fauna on the project, one day I will be able to tell you the names of all 28 new plants and flowers that were added to my yard. Check out the photos of our project on their site or here at Houzz. We are A Little Texas Ice House A Little Meditation Garden.

Contacted these folks and got a quick reply from Cristina C. asking if I'd like to meet to discuss…read moretheir service. I let them know when I would be home...crickets. I emailed again the next day and asked when they would like to meet...crickets. I emailed the following week asking them to let me know if they wanted to discuss my becoming a customer...crickets. I don't understand the business practice of ghosting potential clients, but apparently they find it beneficial. I've moved on to another service.

Miguel and his team transformed our scrubby dismal backyard! Our house feels more open and bigger…read moreas we can now expand our living space into the outdoors and just enjoy looking from all the back windows. We are excited to watch it all grow as the fig ivy covers our fence to create a screen of green and the carpet of Asian Jasmine fills in where before there was patchy grass and bald dirt. Miguel really listened and worked with us to do a major overhaul, putting up a back fence, installing sprinklers, improving drainage and even creating the perfect nook for our son's trampoline and finding a perfect little key lime tree for the back raised garden section. They installed a lovely drip type system in our raised bed as well. As the project took shape, Miguel was flexible and responsive and never made me feel we were asking too much or that he was eager to move on to his next project. It felt like we were his only customers! Although I know for sure this was not the case . His employees worked hard and were respectful and friendly at all times. It was a joy to work with this company and we are extremely pleased with our natural wonder!

First of all, I did not end up going with LCE landscaping and design, only because my pool builder…read morewas able to adjust some costs to come in a little cheaper packaged with other items I just purchased. The customer service I received from Nicholas and LCE was impeccable. He was on time for our appointment, had great ideas for our design and drainage, and provided a quote within a few days. If you're looking for excellent customer service, this is the only company you need to call for your landscape needs.

Nicholas and his team did a great job…read more From start to finish he was responsive, made adjustments if needed to and followed up after project was complete. His service went beyond the completion of the work. Project: Zoysia grass, flag stone pavers and trim placed around my rocks. ***Of note, prior to laying anything down he surfaced the ground and made sure drainage was up to par, which is Houston as we know is huge! Fast forward months: - grass is looking amazing -- thick, full, great color, filling in -- (aside from a few spots from my dog getting on it by accident) - flagstone is firm, solid and gravel in between is staying put after they sprayed sealer (well worth it) - drainage is amazing, no flooding, water runs appropriately Would happily do business with these gentleman any day of the week. They stand by their work.

This is the second time I've used Ergon Landscape and I've been very impressed with their…read morecommunication, affordability, and overall performance. Where other landscape companies might take awhile to get back to you or even offer a quote, Eric has always been a straight-shooter with me and dependable when it comes to getting the job done. Thanks!

My front and back yards have been in a sad state, and I asked Eric to complete one of several…read moreprojects that I have planned. The job was completed as promised, and everything looks good. His price was quite reasonable, and he was courteous and professional. I feel comfortable using him again in the future.