We have been using Mark Cook's Garden Center for over 20 years and we have never been disappointed…read morewith their service or the quality of their trees, shrubs, flowers, ground cover, annuals or perennials. Well worth a call or visit. Mark is usually there after 3 pm but a phone call works too. Mark does landscape design and hardscapes, including sidewalks, patios and fire pits. They recently began building pergolas as well. They have everything you need to add beauty to your home and yard.

04/04/26 - This afternoon I was on my way up to the northern suburbs to pick up my older sister…read morethat is visiting from the east coast & currently staying w/my younger sister. I stopped in @ Chalet Nursery for a brief look as spring is here. What I found is a very nice nursery w/an assortment of items needed to do spring planting, landscaping materials & an assortment of seeds, plants, planters, gardening tools & fertilizers.... Basically almost anything you need to start or enhance a garden. They also have an area on the north end where they have a glass enclosed area. Unfortunately I really didn't have a lot of time to shop as I was on my way to pick up my older sister but would like to come back sometime when I have a little more time to peruse the items in the store

We called Chalet, who has done all of our landscaping to trim back and remove some bushes. Cory…read morecame out with her crew Daniel and Alberto who did an excellent job. Then, Cory had a vision, a "zen garden" for the side of our yard, which my husband thought was brilliant. Together they came up with a plan that totally changed an unused muddy spot to a magnificent walkway with new bushes and personality. Daniel and Alberto made sure that everything was perfect when they put down the stones and did the new plantings. Cory then suggested we add lights, which we then did. KUDOS to Cory for her creativity and enthusiasm. She is wonderful to work with and you can see how much she enjoys what she does. We are enjoying our yard even more, and now keep the side window open so that we can look at our new walkway. THANK YOU CORY.

Pat and his team were wonderful to work with. I filled out a estimate request last weekend and the…read morework is already done (less than a week later)! Fast and efficient communication and service. I didn't even get to take before and after photos. I have never used a landscaping service before but I thought the price was incredibly affordable. They did 3 small tree/plant removal projects for me and offered a discount for paying in cash. Would highly recommend Pat and his team to anyone needing landscaping support.

I wanted to remove a 50x10 foot stretch of grass to make a garden and flower bed. I called many…read morecompanies for quotes and to see if they owned a sod cutter to remove such a large area. Patrick came out for the estimate, owned all the equipment, was very reasonable with pricing, finished the project within 2 weeks from the quote and even threw in extra top soil. The edge was straight and perfectly ready for landscape edging without any extra work. I would highly recommend Pat and his crew for any lawn care, design and gardening projects. Very good experience.

Granted it was 6:15 pm and they are close to closing at 7pm. I really wanted to love this place…read moresince it is close to my home. There was no one in the reception area when we arrived so we were just browsing their pretty inventory. Then finally two older ladies came out of the back area- I announced my presence with a "hello" since I was browsing their aisles of flowers and tropical plants and did not want to startle them. They were both not very friendly and I immediately felt uncomfortable like I was interrupting them. I proceeded to ask her about bushes and one of the women acted like she didn't understand a word that I said while the other one just completely walked away. (I am a GenX Japanese American north side Chicagoan and my partner is a biracial black and white north side Chicagoan as well) she was extremely snotty and rude to me like she didn't understand what I was asking her so I took her outside to speak with my partner because I was already visibly upset-so then I asked her "are you Mary? " she's like "No Mary is inside." So Mary was the other rude lady peeking out the door. I'm like thanks but no thanks. Let's go. I asked my partner in the car if it was just me and he said "no these women are rude." So as a small business minority woman myself-who runs her own small business in the city of Chicago - I WILL NEVER GO BACK there it's was not a pleasant experience shop there at your own risk.

Every year I look forward working on my yard/garden but this year my usual place wasn't operating…read moreat the same capacity. There are plenty of options around but why not try something new? This is my first visit to Mary's and they've got some great flowers here! Lots of options I haven't seen shopping around the last few years at other places. We got some begonias that are stunning and holding up fantastic so far. We picked up a tropical bush as well, which Mary herself did advise me would likely not survive the winter. She did give me some advice on how to winterize it if I want to try and bring it inside, she seems knowledgeable and it's pretty cool that she offers plants like these. I always grab some veggies and herbs as well and she delivered on that with a few different herbs I'm excited to try. Boxwood basil is new to me but that's exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. I do wish she had more variety of veggies available, I might have missed the boat on that. I did get a nice heirloom tomato plant, she had these in a back lot. It's a bit hard to get navigate back there and it's not a flat path so be prepared. To sum up, this is a smaller operation than some local competitors but that plant enthusiast charm goes a long way. I'd definitely recommend it for flowers, they've also got lots of cute outdoor decorations. It's a great spot to find something unique too! It COULD use some layout improvements and I found some things unlabeled as I was perusing. I'd say it's definitely worth checking out for either a seasoned gardener or a first timer!

Dead, dead, dead. One third of what was planted, died. 4 bushes, eight red leafed plants.read more

M&B maintained our lawn including spring and fall cleanups. Always on time, always professional,…read moreand the yard looks great. I highly recommend.

"I recently took down a small tree in front of my house. Digging out the stump turned out to be a…read morelittle too much for me, especially in 100° weather, so I decided to ask for quotes to have it ground out. I received three quotes ranging from $150 to $300; the $300 quote came from Manitoya Tree Service. I decided to hire them because timing was important to me, and they offered to perform the service within two days. They showed up on time, and ten minutes later, the small stump was gone. The person performing the service was very friendly, and up to this point, it was five-star service. The disappointment occurred when I learned that I would be charged a credit card fee, especially since I was already paying the highest quote. My daughter runs a tiny business compared to Manitoya Tree Service, and she never charges her customers credit card fees. For that reason, I am giving them three stars, and I will not recommend this company to my friends and family. In my opinion, every business should structure their prices to avoid nickel-and-diming customers, especially when customer satisfaction is on the line.

They did exactly what the proposal said for the exact amount that was on the proposal…read more They showed up on the day they said they would be here.

I can't say enough about Dave and his entire crew. We had them move and replant a some bushes,…read morebuild 2 retaining walls to line our beds, create a large mulch bed for hostas under our existing deck, and install a large paver patio. The work was impeccably done and at a very, very fair price. You can tell he wants to ensure you get the project completed in a way that ends up not only satisfying you but delighting you. We had to make some minor adjustments to my project along the way and every time Dave accommodated the change to ensure the project perfectly matched my vision. I couldn't be happier with the end result. His crew made sure to overseed, fertilize and place straw over any damaged parts of the yard and it's already starting to come back after only a week. It's not often you find a contractor that has a customer focused attitude paired with incredible skill offering his services at a fair price but Dave certainly checks all the boxes.

Fantastic is the word I would use to describe Noland's Landscaping. I called for a new walkway to…read moremy house. The one I had was made of concrete, was old, and looked terrible. Plus it had severe drainage issues. Dave came out to give me an estimate quickly. We agreed on a price. He installed my new front walkway (which looks like brick) exactly when he said they would. AND fixed all the problems of the old walkway. They are professional and accommodating! I LOVE the work they did! I highly recommend them!!

Not only very good quality mulch, but the service is responsive and top notch. Offer delivery for a…read morereasonable price, and they are extremely appreciative of their customers.

They responded immediately to my request for a load of dirt. It was delivered by staff who were…read morefriendly, professional, and accommodating. We had the same experience last fall when we had a load of dirt delivered. We look forward to utilizing them again in the future.