Divine Outdoors is another business owned by Daniel Zamora and/or Raphael Zamora. The Zamoras just…read morekeep opening new businesses after the other ones get too many negative reviews or get served with too many lawsuits. Avoid Daniel Zamora at all costs (and look at the negative reviews for Tailored Pools to get a true sense of what you are dealing with when you engage with the Zamoras' businesses). The nightmare that is our experience with Daniel began over a year ago. Not only does our pool remain unfinished, our entire yard is completely unusable and in a state of disrepair. Necessary permits were not secured and requests for inspection reports ignored. We are now trying to undo the problems he created in this build. Despite collecting over 95% of the contract price, he abandoned the job leaving a significant amount of work undone. Specifically, they did not finish plastering, backfilling, electrical, plumbing, coping, decking, inspection, lighting, fencing or clean up. Here are just a few of the issues we experienced: (1) dishonesty; (2) no project management - random workers would come and go without any oversight and frequently without notice leaving us to try to muddle through instructions without plans or direction; (3) lack of responsiveness - as soon as the contract was signed and the first check in hand Daniel was difficult to get in touch with frequently leaving messages unanswered for days/weeks; (4) scheduling issues -- despite repeated promises they did not hit deadlines and constantly pushed back work, the excuses for which becoming increasingly far-fetched as time went on (5) deviation from design and missteps; and (6) lack of worker/subcontractor controls.

Daniel and his team recently installed two French drains in our backyard. After the work was…read morecomplete I expressed some concerns about the "fit and finish" of the work. Daniel immediately came out to discuss the issues with us. Within a few days, the issues were addressed. I'm happy with the end result. Daniel is a young business owner trying to grow his business. He is friendly and professional. I appreciate how he rectified our issues.

The communication was very good from the beginning. Wolfe OS provided timely information and…read moreupdates and showed up on time. They did a great job at the job site and were accommodating of our needs. The price was fair, competitive. The rock mailbox built was well made, sturdy and beautiful.

Aaron and his team did a fabulous job not only with the planning and design but on the execution of…read morethe planter and tree rings they completed. Very professional thru all aspects and would highly recommend them for any of your landscaping needs. Their pricing was also very competitive of the 4 different quotes I received for the work.

Stone Deck made our flagstone walkway look even bet the than brand new…read more Ever since their team clean and sealed the walkway and patio we've received so many compliments. We love how it looks! Tammy arranged all the scheduling efficiently. All the employees with which we interacted on the project were knowledgeable and hard working.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Stone Deck did a wonderful job of extending our back patio. We love the results…read more Tamie came out on the first visit to discuss what we wanted. She brought out a brochure that showcased many different designs/styles. We chose some beautiful pavers and she was able to give us a price while she was there. We weren't sure between three colors. We were focused mainly on a combination of two of them, so she offered to bring out samples. When she brought the samples, we went with an entirely different color which looked beautiful with our brick home. Adding on to our existing concrete patio gave us a wonderful place for additional seating and placement of our fountain and barbecue. After a while, about 4 or 5 of the pavers started to settle. Stone Deck came out and temporarily removed them, added more base underneath them, replaced them, and made sure everything was level. We could not have been more pleased with their company.

I also listen to Sheryl McLaughlin's Sunday morning radio show and I knew that I wanted to work…read morewith Kevin Wood Landscapes. There have been drainage issues in both the front and back yards, and Michael and Bernie were very thoughtful about their proposed solutions. All of the hardscape is done, and the trees are planted. After the bluebonnets have finished blooming, we can do the rest of the project. Michael has introduced me to plants I hadn't thought of using before and I'm very excited for the next steps. The crew of workers is also great. They make sure the dogs have time to go in the back yard, and they make sure the gates are closed. It's clear this company cares about communication and customer service, which are very high priority to me.

Not sure why Yelp thinks I'm in California but whatever. On to the issue at hand! We had been…read moreplanning some changes to our patio layout, enhancing some drainage, and updating some large flower beds. We appreciated Bernie's thoughtful suggestions and his patience as we changed our minds a number of times before the design was "complete". Michael and his team were amazing and efficient when it came to executing on the design. The results are fantastic and the quality is exceptional.

When I look back at what made our family choose Green Ease Landscapes & Design, three things stood…read moreout: design expertise, clear and timely communication, and experience to back a vision for what our home could be. That vision has been further realized with the help of Green Ease. The following is a pretty detailed review of our positive experience with Green Ease, owner William P, and his crew. In short: You're going to get a solid service with them, so feel confident trusting them for your landscaping needs. My family's home had suffered a great deal of erosion over the years that required some foundation work. While we were pleased to get that done and over with, the truth is that the front and back yards were just unsightly. The front yard was essentially just dirt and roots. The large oak trees had prevented grass from growing, and the water run-off had exposed the massive roots that made walking outside a danger to everyone. In the back, water would collect and stagnate forming a mud swamp that oversaturated the grass. The back yard was literally being used as a storage area because we would never allow guests back there. Aside from a much-needed design overhaul, our home desperately needed drainage infrastructure to prevent further damage and allow the yard to actually function as an outdoor space. Our initial conversations began after I found Green Ease online and reviewed their mix of hardscaping, landscaping, and xeriscaping pictures and services. We were interested in xeriscaping from a water conservation prospective, and because we knew that the amount of shading in our lot just wouldn't make growing grass sustainable. We also knew that no matter what aesthetic we went with, it was critical to divert water in a way that lessened the chance of further foundation damage and swamp-like conditions in our yard. Those were our priorities, and everything else would be nice-to-haves. Green Ease was far away from us and their typical service area, but we took a chance and gave them a call. Owner William P. agreed to meet with us. He surveyed the property and made several recommendations; the core of which involved creating a retaining wall in the front of the home, installing drainage in the back yard, and utilizing a combination of xeriscaping and turf to uplift the overall look of the home. He took the time to ask my parents what they would like and how they would use the space, and then suggested we consider expanding the patio a bit so that there would be more room in the backyard to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After taking a few measurements, he provided a rough estimate of his work right then and there. We asked for some time to think things over. This was an investment, and we needed to be confident. We got bids from two other landscape design companies. One landscaping company refused to provide an honest bid without committing to a design fee, and the other provided a bid very similar to Green Ease, only after asking us to provide a design concept for the work. In the end, no one but Green Ease provided the design expertise and level of communication that we felt comfortable moving forward with. Once we agreed to move forward, William came out and we discussed the scope of work in a second detailed walk-through, and reviewed expectations and timelines. When work was set to begin, we visited with him to pick out hardscaping materials, and a selection of plants that would fit into our xeriscaped design. William made recommendations; many of which we went with, but we also felt very comfortable choosing another option if we would've had a different design element we wanted to achieve. When we met the crew, we knew we were in good hands. Every one of the crew members treated my folks with a great deal of respect. We hope that they left feeling proud of the work they did, because they did a damn good job. We allowed for a good deal of crew-based decision-making simply because of our busy schedule, and we were happy with all of the decisions they made. I especially want to shout out the fact that there were small but meaningful accommodations made in the design that made it safer and easier for my folks, who are up in their years, to navigate. I'm not sure that level of detail and consideration would've happened with another crew or another company. In the end, what we discussed during our first consult with Green Ease was ultimately what we received as a final product. There were no major surprises that you sometimes get from vision to execution. The front yard and its retaining wall and xeriscaped stone and plants are amazing, the back yard's turf and flagstone patio are beautiful, and the garden area that allows for native plants to flourish are all so visually appealing. We're incredibly grateful for the superb work they completed on our home. We chose Green Ease because we felt William would help realize our vision in a manner that was detail-oriented. That was exactly what we got.

A family member asked me to improve the landscaping at her home. The existing landscape was…read moreovergrown from the builder's original plantings over 20 years earlier, and the previous owners' plantings had never been approved by the HOA and were also overgrown. After drawing up rudimentary front and backyard plans, I began looking for contractors that were highly reviewed. Good communication was an important aspect of this. Green Ease, owned by William Paquette, was the final choice. William met us at the house within a few days of my contacting him. He came across as competent and knowledgeable. He gave his initial estimate very quickly, and we found it to be reasonable relative to one other. The landscape plan included a curved limestone retaining wall, irrigation changes, a metal raised bed, and 2 cedar structures (a simple arbor and a trellis). Plants were included, as well as drip irrigation. William accompanied us to a nearby stone yard and wholesale nursery to make selections for stone, gravel, mulch, and plants. The number of plants included in the bid was determined based on the area being landscaped. The nursery products looked very nice when we made selections. Work began within a few weeks and was managed by Chris. William stopped by a few times. Chris also built a custom metal raised bed. A friend of William's built an amazing and substantial trellis and a cedar arbor. Plants were picked up just before they were to be installed, and I was allowed to place them. The project was deemed finished and was paid for, but there were a few things needing corrections. William was responsive and able to fit these fixes in within a few weeks. The positive aspects of this landscaping experience included excellent communication with William, his accompanying us to the stone yard and nursery, well-executed stone work, and the superb trellis and arbor. The guys did a great job of removing old plantings and filling in areas where new sod was needed. The negatives included areas I felt were not as well executed as they could have been, and are the reason for deducting one star on this review. The steel bed, while nicely made, did not fit flush against the patio and was filled with poor quality soil before I noticed the gap between bed and patio. The first "fix" by Chris was putting gravel into the gap and using mortar to seal the ends. The mortar cracked, and a second "fix" of steel being welded to hold the gravel in was done. It's functional but not pretty. Also, the plants that were brought in were definitely not the quality of those we looked at with William. Virtually all of them were leggy, and many looked unhealthy. Several ended up being replaced. I was also not happy that the arbor was positioned without first verifying the desired location. Still, the overall appearance of the landscape is very good, with the standout custom features. Green Ease is a business I would recommend to others. They handle every aspect of landscaping and do a good job.

Ellen piquard ellenpiquard@gmail.com 4:55PM (5 minutes ago)…read moreto me Last year, Mastermind Masonry (the ground crew) replaced a couple of messy rock areas in my yard with paved stones. It turned out so beautiful! The colors of brick I wanted were not available, but Nathan patiently worked with me until we came up with something even better than my original idea. Nathan and his crew are hard working, professional, and very knowledgeable. They used concrete at the edges so the stones would not shift over time. His quote was reasonable, and he helped me find ways to cut the price even more without sacrificing quality. I enjoyed working with him and hope to do so again in the future!

Outstanding experience with Sagamore Fence & Gate…read more Sagamore Fence & Gate did an amazing job installing my fence, and I truly couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. They worked closely with both me and my neighbor to coordinate and fairly share the cost, which made the process seamless and stress-free for everyone involved. The work was completed quickly and with excellent quality, but what really stood out was Loren. He made both of us feel like our fence project was just as important as anyone else's, which says a lot about their professionalism and customer care. Their pricing came in lower than other estimates we received, and we later learned that Sagamore is the designated fence company for our HOA--which honestly makes perfect sense given the level of service they provide. I highly recommend Sagamore Fence & Gate and would absolutely use them again.

I needed to complete my back yard fence. Needed about 100' of fence and two gates. Contacted Tony,…read morethe owner of sagamore fencing and the next day Marco showed up and ready to check out my fencing needs. Within 6 days all required permits were secured and two days later the project was completed. There was one issue. The gates were installed to open out. I wanted them to open in. When Marco called to see how the work was going I told him about the gates. He had the install crew back within the hour; the gates switched and all was good. Tony, Marco and Caitlyn are the best. Highly recommend Sagamore Fence.

I contacted Matt Clayman about revamping my front and back yard. We had some irrigation problems…read morelast year and coupled with last year's drought we had lost most of our front and back lawn. Matt put together an outstanding plan to minimize the grass in the front, construct magnificent stone masonry garden beds in the front populated with lovely greenery and native plants. He also got rid of the home made stone path in our side yard to our fence door and put in a spectacular walking path surrounded by a wide bed of river rock. In the back yard, his team constructed another masonry garden bed which was perfectly level with our back porch and even has very wide stepping stones built in. In addition to all of this the Clayman Outdoors team re-sodded our complete front yard and the most negatively effected areas in our back yard. This was installed only after tweaking our irrigation system so that we wouldn't have further issues going forward. The crown jewel of the project has to be the driveway extension. It exceeded our greatest expectations. The driveway now has a good 3 foot extension on masoned stone. This extends from the cul-de-sac to our front door. It really serves both a practical as well as an esthetic function. Before our two cars were somewhat cramped in the driveway and we would have to walk in the grass to enter the home or bring in groceries. That is no longer the case! The cherry on top of this whole project was the installation of accent lighting. Our entire front yard is now lit with charming bed and path lights. We also have uplifting on our two trees in the front yard as well as the house. My wife constantly says she feels like we are coming home to a resort. This company does excellent work and I would recommend them to anyone.

Mr Clayman called me upon receipt of my inquiry. We agreed…read morehe would stop by the next day for a consultation. He did not show. No call, no contact. Left a message on the business phone. No response.