Backes Landscaping

(2 reviews)

Scott and his team just re-designed our front yard. It was boring and traditional before. Now it…read morehas beautiful boulders, varying slopes, a dry stream bed, beautiful perennials and shrubs. Scott has a real eye for how to make a beautiful yard and his team executes it perfectly. The entire team was wonderful to work with. Andrea and Mike

Grounded Landscape Designs is a landscaping firm that we are delighted to give the highest…read morerecommendation. The owner had many ideas for our backyard landscape, which started off as merely a rectangle of grass extending to our fence. The owner collaborated with us to find out our tastes, and provided a detailed drawing. His suggestion of integrating indigenous rocks was a huge plus; he selected them and his crew knew where to place them artistically. The use of mulch and rock was applied pleasingly to break up spaces throughout the yard. The stone path was constructed meticulously and it is beautiful. In addition to liking our finished product, we view with fondness the time these guys were here working, as they were so pleasant, polite, and hard working. I would give Grounded Landscape Designs a top score and recommend them highly.

Waterwise Land & Waterscapes

(7 reviews)

Really can't say enough great things about Lorin and his crew at Waterwise! From first contact with…read moreLorin, to understand my needs, project scope and estimating (thanks Chris), to the contract and scheduling, and invoicing with the front office (thank you Kristen!), to implementing the plan and getting the work done (thank you Ernesto), it was a great experience! The project was done expertly. It was done quickly. It was done at a great value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waterwise to anyone.

My mother was interested in having a waterfall and stream installed in her back yard. We went to…read moreWaterwise to discuss how to move forward with the process. Lorin started asking questions and we found out that what mother originally thought she wanted would be more maintenance than she was able to do. Thanks to Lorin for sharing your time and knowledge with us. You went above and beyond!

MSH Ltd

(8 reviews)

Francisco Sanchez was amazing. He replaced all of my sprinklers heads and control box at a Very…read morereasonable price. I will definitely depend on him

Francisco Sanchez company did a great job for a fraction of the cost of other companies. Not one…read moreleaf was left in the yard when they were finished His company had done our blowouts for the last few years Two years ago they replaced our sprinkler system His company is established, They show up and and clean The cost is always well below other companies

Switchgrass Design

(2 reviews)

Jacob created a great looking design for us, he was able to help with a variety of revisions we…read moreasked for.

We recently committed to a new front and back yard with brand new hardscaping and Jacob provided us…read morewith an amazing design that we are in love with! Our design wanted a new covered patio, fire pit, shed pad with side walkway, and of course tons of native plants with some xeriscaping included. A pollinator area was included with several edible plants, and we couldn't be happier with the design.

Sweetwater Ponds

(4 reviews)

This entire company's process and team is IMPRESSIVE. They are quick to respond to questions,…read morearrive on time, and do a thorough job, all while showing respect to the homeowner and the home. I cannot comment enough on how great it is to work with such a wonderful team!

Pond is worse off. No one ever returned my call. Flyer says pond repairs and then told they don't…read moredo them.

Black Label Landscaping

(2 reviews)

I've completed 2 projects with Black Label Landscaping and I could not be more pleased with the…read moreresults! We started with a hardscape patio and pergola in the back yard, with steps and a deck leading to an existing spa. The work was completed in a timely manner and within budget. It looks amazing and I am very happy with the results. I booked a second project with Black Label Landscaping because I enjoyed working with them. I wanted to Xeriscape my front yard. Beau worked with me from the earliest planning stages to ensure the layout was exactly what I wanted. He met me at the Nursery and helped me pick out the plants. It has turned out beautifully and I am very happy with the results. Beau Wood and Black Label Landscaping offer first class service and high quality workmanship. I highly recommend this business!

Beau is great to work with, very efficient, and does quality work. He also is reasonably priced. I…read morewould highly recommend him.

Larimer Landscaping

1.0

(1 review)

WARNING! do not hire. all lies!! Chris, the owner will tell you a great story but then deliver…read morenothing! he promised us all new pond lighting and pond pumps but gave us old second hand junk! He hires kids from the local college (CSU) with little to no experience, so we got more of a training crew then real professionals.he took a 50% deposit and then went radio silent. so now we are left with a 20% finishEd job and we are having to find someone else to finish the job! yes, we are going to court to try and get our money back!

From the owner: At Larimer Landscaping, we believe that a beautiful, well-maintained outdoor space is not just an…read moreextension of your home or business; it’s an essential part of enjoying the unique beauty of Colorado’s Front Range. Serving both residential and commercial clients across Fort Collins and beyond, we are dedicated to transforming your outdoor areas into stunning, sustainable landscapes that you can be proud of. One of our core specializations is xeriscaping, a landscaping approach that is particularly well-suited to the arid climate of the Front Range. Xeriscaping not only enhances the beauty of your property with drought-resistant plants and water-efficient designs but also helps you save on water bills and maintenance costs. Our team of skilled professionals has extensive experience in creating innovative xeriscape designs and installations that blend seamlessly with Colorado’s natural landscape. We work closely with you to develop a plan that reflects your vision while promoting environmental sustainability. While we excel in xeriscaping, our expertise goes far beyond that. Larimer Landscaping offers a full suite of services to meet all your landscaping needs. From choosing the right plants that thrive in the local climate to ensuring they get the nutrients they need, we provide comprehensive planting and fertilization services that keep your garden vibrant and healthy year-round. Call us today for a free estimate!

Pond People

The whole crew is very kind, hardworking and knows their stuff! I wouldn't think of calling anyone…read moreelse for my water feature maintenance. They installed it too! Good people.

Josh and his guys are great. They have very good knowledge of water features. Good people and very…read morethorough.

Forever Green Turf Pros

(1 review)

the owner Bryant is very respectful. They came by in a very timely manner. My yard looks amazing…read more Also the price was more than reasonable. They were able to get my entire yard ft.² within a day and a half very, very satisfied with their quality of work. He also gave us a three year maintenance warranty and has returned to make the yard even better with a few touchups at no cost. Thank you to all of the crew. And I would recommend them to anybody. The value they provide is unbeatable.... Thanks again Bryant for making our yard look fantastic.

From the owner: We are here to offer the best artificial turf at the best price available all our turf comes with a…read more12 year transferable warranty plus a 3 year maintenance warranty as well call now 720-365-5229 to see what we can do for you

Matt's Sprinkler Systems

OK, I know there is good service out there, and then there is above and beyond service. Just moved…read moreinto a new build with new sod and landscaping. Our city council sent out notice that we had to reduce water usage. I tried to change mine on the controller and jacked it all up. I called the people who laid the sod and got a message to call back on Monday. Called the landscaper and got the same message (plus it was a holiday weekend). To add to the craziness we were leaving town the next day. Googled sprinkler repair and got a dozen names. All giving me the same message to call back on Monday. Half way through the list I get Matt. He answers and tells me he can't come out but will talk me through it. On the first phase I screw up and get it wrong. He is patient and talks me through it again. We get disconnected halfway through, but I think I got it. Two hours later Matt calls me back. He's out camping and was in a dead spot but is good to go. I tell him what I did , and he still has to make corrections for me. The next day I check and the sprinkler is operating as expected. Can't say enough about Matt he is a man of character and will be my sprinkler guy for life.

I was in need of a quick sprinkler repair person to help a homeowner get his sprinkler in working…read moreorder. I called 5 sprinkler repair companies and Matt was the only one to call me back. He was prompt to stop by the home and give an estimate, which was very reasonable and knew just what was needed. Within a couple of days (summer time crazy) he made repairs and got the system working again and both buyers and sellers were very pleased with the results and price. As a Realtor I would highly recomend Matt's Sprinkler Systems to repair the issues with your sprinkler system. He also works on decks which makes him a great guy to have on your team. Cindy

Yard Elves

(15 reviews)

I requested that YardElves bid on a residential lawn-to-xeriscape native garden project. Work…read moreincluded removing grass and a large shrub and installing a berm and gravel pathway. They came out, dismissed key elements of our professionally-designed plan, bad mouthed CSU and the City of Fort Collins, and suggested I plant hydrangeas instead. I did not receive a bid or any further communication. They don't seem to have a vision for low water-use landscapes or natural landscaping, but maybe they will follow up on projects that align with their horticultural preferences.

I'm really torn on how to rate Yard Elves. I've had them do a few projects and the quality of work…read moreis excellent. BUT communication is awful. And I mean awful. I let it slide initially because of how good the work crews are, but finally the lousy communication from management affected the work and I decided I was done with them. The owner is very personable - I genuinely liked her. But, she's unreliable and disorganized and that is no way to run a business.

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