Joe promised, and Joe delivered…read more When my wife and I moved out of Brooklyn and bought our home in East Brunswick, we fell in love with all the landscaping the previous owners meticulously put in. Our property felt like a botanical garden, far exceeding the standard run-of-the-mill landscaping jobs you see in most neighborhoods. What I didn't realize at the time was how completely unprepared I was to maintain this level of landscaping. Even after renewing the previous owners' contract with Broehl's (the local gold standard for lawn care and maintenance) there was still too much to do. Unfortunately, I have a black thumb for this kind of thing, and there's only so many checks I can afford to write to try and keep things looking good. So for the past few years my wife and I have actually invested money in scaling *back* some of the landscaping; essentially ripping out and replacing some of the more complicated beds that have steadily been beat on over the last few brutal winters and didn't look good any more. When we met with Joe, we were clear that we wanted nice-looking beds, but nothing that would be over-the-top difficult to care for and maintain. And we wanted clear sight lines down our front yard so we could see our kids playing in the street. The overall amount of work we need to do to get our property where we really want it is pretty staggering, so Joe discussed a phased plan that would allow us to get started without breaking the bank. Long story short, he and his crew ripped out the mess of bushes and plants and undergrowth that marked the front and center portion of our lawn. He designed a simple, but elegant bed that he said would look great but wouldn't be impossible to maintain. He took photos of our property in advance, and then simulated his recommended design over the photos via computer, allowing us to "see" what it would look like before we'd have to commit. As you can see from the photos, Joe and his crew did a great job. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the work. We get a ton of compliments on the before and after. (Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the before, but trust me -- this was a huge leap forward.) Truth be told, you're really at a disadvantage if you cannot do at least some of your own landscaping. Professional landscaping is expensive -- plain and simple. And frankly, I hate paying for it. But as I said in my previous review, Joe is a no-nonsense, honest businessman. If, as the saying goes, a man is only as good as his word, Joe is a good man. He and his crew are completely professional and do great work at a very competitive price. Just look at the photos and see the work for yourself. And feel free to message me if you have any questions or want to learn more.

We recently bought a condo in New Brunswick with a promising but neglected back deck & patio space…read more After hearing about good work he'd done in E. Brunswick, we connected with Joe. He had very smart ideas on how to best develop our space and he guided his team in expertly fulfilling our vision. Joe's Landscaping finished our project a few days ahead of the tough deadline we'd set for them, and Joe & the team were friendly throughout the process. Many thanks, Joe!

I love the landscaping design in my front and back yards thanks to Ken Lerner of Total Concepts…read more Ken has a great eye for design, a great ear to hear what you hope to achieve (very important), a great knowledge of plants and a great crew to help it all materialize perfectly. I tried on two previous occasions with two other landscapers and was disappointed both times. Ken understood what I was hoping to create with my outdoor spaces and made it happen. He used plants and rocks that were different and beautiful. One of the trees that he found for me, he hoped he could find another for himself! It is probably my favorite. Ken oversaw the project with a critical eye. He was not afraid to make changes to his original plan, in order to please me, or his own sense of style as the project progressed. In addition, he did my fencing and lighting. I didn't have to deal with coordinating between companies. Ken took care of it all. He was so easy to work with. Total Concepts will continue to maintain my property going forward. It always looks wonderful and I am confident that it alway will. I am so happy with the results and so happy that I found Total Concepts!

I cannot recommend Ken and his team enough... They were responsive, professional and did an…read moreabsolutely amazing job. They completed the job in under the estimated amount of time and at no point where we surprised with additional bills which has been our experience with other companies. It's very clear that Ken and his team look for long-term clients because they treat you accordingly and are always looking out for their clients best interest. My husband and I highly recommend Total Concepts and will continue to use them for all of our exterior needs.

Great quality and work! My husband and I saw Justin and the JMW crew working on a neighbor's front…read moresteps and we had been needing to get ours redone for years so I gave him a call. He came out same day for an estimate and was super responsive, sent a detailed quote that same night with multiple options and price ranges so we could decide what would fit within our budget best. The permits took a bit of time but Justin handled everything and was very attentive throughout the process with great line of communication so I knew how things were progressing. Once approved, they started work immediately and finished the job in 3 days, left everything clean and in great shape. We love how our new porch and steps came out, and will be recommending JMW to our friends and family in the area!

Contract was to add 2 rows of pavers to patio previously installed by JMW. Suggested border as well…read moreplus patio refresh. Border 1 stone short on one side, patio not extended. One area of patio not filled in. Work performed while I was away. Paid in full, will not answer texts or email. Prior work was done well. Very disappointed in this experience.

Poor customer experience. I waited for weeks for a review, then basic things that were discussed…read moreseveral times were missing. I couldn't get answers to the most basic question about the project, there was an absurd back and forth on digging a small shallow trench. You can imagine how poor your experience would be if you were their customer.

They are responsive and offer a terrific service. I not only use them for my property, I have…read moreengaged with them on other properties I manage. From architectural drawings and planning to planting, clean up and maintenance: They are terrific on all levels

VENDORS BEWARE: Edgar does not pay his bills. He has had an outstanding invoice since May 2022 for…read morecustom printed apparel from our shop. He has completely ghosted us and left us hanging for almost $600. He was a great customer for 5 previous orders in 2021/2022 up until this last order, when he never picked up his order and stopped answering phone calls and e-mails. We have since needed to file against him in small claims court via the collection agency we were forced to hire. Be careful and get your money up front. Bad business man, and an unfortunate tarnished relationship with someone I thought was a good customer.

I use Be Lawn Smart for my spring "clean up".....and have been very pleased with the end result +…read morecompetitive price!

Marco and his guys did a fantastic job! Had them install a paver patio in my backyard. It was done…read morequickly and looks perfect! All for a great price. Highly recommend, thanks guys.

Marco was able to come out quickly to review the job. Provided a fair price and completed the job…read morein fair amount of time.

Reliability and trustworthiness are what sets Complete Scapes apart from other contractors. I just…read morehad the pleasure of working with Dewitt on a last minute snow removal project. He was professional, courteous and responsive from initiation to completion of the job. These days, it is rare to receive genuinely personalized service. I was extremely lucky to find it here, on such short notice from Dewitt at Complete Scapes.

Dewitt from Complete Scapes is not only a consummate professional but also treats his clients as if…read morewe were his neighbors. When another landscaping business left my driveway 2/3 full of impacted/melted/refrozen snow--and with an open house scheduled for tomorrow--I was horrified. In desperation I called other companies for assistance. Dewitt was the only one who answered (even though I called at 6:30am!) and patiently listened to my dilemma. He kindly explained that even though his company generally only deals with commercial properties, he would send someone out to help me . It was such a pleasant surprise to see Dewitt himself arrive just a few hours later, even after an undoubtedly grueling day yesterday. He did a perfect job, quickly, and for a very reasonable price. Most importantly he treated me as a person instead of just another paycheck. I wholeheartedly recommend Complete Scapes for all of your landscaping needs when you want great service done at a reasonable price and with a heart.

Professional, reliable, and efficient. The crew showed up on time, did quality work, and paid…read moreattention to details like grading and clean edges. No surprises on cost, and the driveway looks great. I would recommend them without hesitation.

No ‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼ Did a job and the…read moreWorkers whom the hired to do their work turned on my outside spigot which did not turn off for whatever reason but didn't have the decency to inform me that it wouldn't turn and my water was running all day so on top of what I paid I now need an Emergency plumber to come fix the problem. VERY DISAPPOINTED !!!!!!