We just had a tree taken down by LaPila Arborists. We love the work they do. They are neat,…read morefriendly, experienced, extremely professional and knowledgeable AND affordable. This is not the first time we have used them. They also have treated our Beech trees for Beech Leaf Disease. We plan on continuing to use them for all our tree needs in the future. We strongly recommend them.

We had a birch tree, sadly dead, in close proximity to our house, power lines, and a neighboring…read moretree line. Al and Jessica were able to set up equipment, remove the tree, and clean up in a little over 2 hours. The yard was nice and clean after, with much of the old tree mulched (thankfully nothing for us to sort), and leaving a nice, low stump. We hope to replant someday, and they were willing to make planting suggestions, both trees that would and wouldn't work so well, with the proximity to our house. Though they were quick in their work, we liked that they were respectful of the tree from the start, seeing if it was salvageable before removing it (alas no, but thanks anyway). For their clean work, and removal quicker than we thought it would take for such a large old tree, we'd work with them again.

Brendan has been taking care of our lawn for a couple of seasons now. He always does an extremely…read moreprofessional job and the result is always better than I had hoped for. We had some overgrown areas on the property that we wanted cleaned up, and he took care of those as well... And his prices are very reasonable. Very high quality work, fair prices, plus they're very personable and respond quickly. You won't find a better lawn and yard service, I highly recommend!

From the owner: Since 2010, Lawrence Landscape & Stone LLC has built a reputation of reliability and value…read more  Dubbed as the go-to Landscaping Company in the Farmington Valley Area, We create beautifully tailored landscaping with our signature touch. We are a team of outdoorsy professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

Wonderful work! Always a professional and smoothly run project. Have used them for more than one…read morelarge project and the results have been consistently above expectations. Extremely happy with their work and their customer care. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Absolute Landscape, LLC provides you with landscaping, hardscaping, lawn care and snow removal…read moreservices.

My husband and I bought our house a couple years ago and knew immediately that our patio needed to…read morego and we needed a serious upgrade! We researched and found that the Newington Community highly recommended Lenares Landscape & Design! Mike listened to our ideas and immediately drew up a sketch after looking at our property. He truly cared about our vision and had some really cool ideas to enhance it! We appreciate all the hard work Mike and his workers did to design our new and improved patio, sitting wall and fire pit! We are so amazed by how beautiful it is! If you need a patio or even some landscaping, Lenare's should be your go to!

A major shout out to Mike, his son and their awesome team of landscape professionals that recently…read morecompleted a major planting project at our home in Farmington. From start to finish, their responsiveness was laudable. The pricing was very competitive given the scope of the work. Mike's suggestions were spot on....a testament to his knowledge and experience. The quality of the shrub/trees were top notice. And last, but not least the crew was friendly, responsive to minor modifications, and their attention to detail was simply amazing. Overall, our experience with Lenares exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them. We have received many compliments from neighbors, family and friends. A sincere thank you to Mike and his team for an outstanding job.

These guys are our go-to, ever-reliable pond guys. They clean it, they maintain it ( not much is…read moreneeded) and they are wonderfully responsive when a small crisis occurs . We feel lucky to have found them and after 14 years, we know our pond is in good hands!

Am a happy customer. The pond was originally built by Ted over 20 years ago. I have been cleaning…read moreit myself for years, but as time went by, sludgy dirt built up at the bottom I didn't know how to get rid of, a few rocks fell off the edge, I could not keep up with the work by myself, therefore, asked Ted for rescue operations. Ted's crew showed up, repairing and restoring my old pond. The crew were professional and courteous, and cleaned up mess before they left. The pond looks brand new now. Thank you! One drawback: You need to leave quite a few messages and emails until Ted responds. Don't give up...

Mac and his crew are down for any project I call them for, and they do big projects that others…read moreavoid. In my experience they have excellent equipment and work ethic.

Formal Warning Regarding John (Mac) Bellingrath (Bellingrath Bros. Landscape & Design, Newington,…read moreCT): In August 2024, we entered into a contract with John (Mac) Bellingrath for a backyard renovation, paying approximately 95% of the total cost upfront--an error in judgment we fully acknowledge. The contract established clear completion deadlines for early September 2024, with allowances for minor delays. In the several months that followed through April 2025, Mr. Bellingrath repeatedly failed to meet numerous promised completion dates, including a final, "guaranteed" deadline of January 7, 2025. Despite our sustained good-faith efforts to allow him to meet his contractual obligations, he engaged in an ongoing pattern of project abandonment, unprofessional communication, substandard workmanship, and repeated false assurances. Ultimately, due to Mr. Bellingrath's continuous non-performance, escalating safety concerns, and deteriorating conduct, we were left with no choice but to formally terminate our relationship with him on April 1, 2025. The situation escalated to such an extent that police assistance was required to escort him on and off our property to retrieve his remaining equipment. Mr. Bellingrath's complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and competence turned our project into a nightmare. He repeatedly abandoned work, delivered subpar craftsmanship, and caused extensive damage--showing zero regard for our property or safety. A few examples include: * Repeated Abandoned Work & Safety Hazard: He dug an 80-foot trench for electrical conduits across our backyard and disappeared for weeks. In numerous occasions, Mr. Bellingrath left our backyard a dangerous construction site littered with heavy stones, machinery, and debris--forcing us to keep our children away. * Poor Work & Property Damage: Mr. Bellingrath sent an unqualified worker to handle critical tasks like building our patio, installing steps, and adding a rodent exclusion barrier. The result? A sloppy, unacceptable mess that required constant oversight. To make matters worse, this worker damaged our house siding. * Negligence & Destruction: Mr. Bellingrath's team repeatedly drove heavy machinery/vehicles over our front lawn--an area not even part of the job--destroying our front yard we worked hard to maintain. * Known to Authorities: Mr. Bellingrath's history of issues isn't unique to us. The West Hartford Police Department and town officials are well aware of the complaints against him. There is much more to say about this, but we'll stop here. Beyond our personal experience, we have been contacted by other clients reporting similar grievances, including significant upfront payments for unfinished work and long delays exceeding several months. It is evident that Mr. Bellingrath's conduct constitutes a serious breach of contract, a disregard for professional standards, and raises broader concerns for consumer protection. Mr. Bellingrath continued operation poses a significant risk to other unsuspecting clients and we urge anyone considering hiring him to exercise extreme caution and due diligence.