Sent an online request for some spring season work to JR Landscaping…read more Matt followed up with a written proposal and scheduled the work promptly. Work was performed as proposed and very happy with the results. Will use again.

I rarely leave a review like this, but after months of emails, photographs, multiple return visits,…read moreand repeated opportunities for JR's Landscaping to correct this job, I feel other customers should know about our experience. What makes this especially disappointing is that we were repeat customers. JR's Landscaping completed a large project for us last year and did a very good job. That experience is exactly why we trusted them enough to hire them again this year. Unfortunately, this experience could not have been more different. We paid $2,563 for this landscaping job, and our concerns are not simply that we "didn't like" the finished product. We have an extensive photographic and written record showing the instructions provided, the work performed, the condition in which the property was left, and our repeated attempts to have the problems corrected. Our agreement included work involving our raised garden bed, removal of mint, fresh loam, a heavy-duty weed barrier, mulch, edging and weeding, as well as relocating bushes and other landscaping work. We were extremely specific about what we wanted. In fact, before the work began, I went so far as to number the individual bushes and photograph where each one was supposed to be relocated. We also clearly identified plants that were NOT to be removed. Despite that, the crew removed plants they had specifically been instructed to leave alone. The most upsetting of those were my deceased mother's poppies. I had explicitly communicated multiple times that those poppies were to stay. They weren't simply landscaping plants to me. My mother adored those poppies, and they held tremendous sentimental value. When I arrived at the property, the crew had dug them out and put them in the trash. Workers retrieved what scraps they could from the trash pile, and I was left hoping that perhaps something would survive so I could preserve even a small piece of the beautiful poppies my mother grew. Money can replace mulch, loam and landscaping. It cannot replace something sentimental belonging to someone you have lost, particularly when the company was explicitly told not to remove it. Unfortunately, that was far from the only problem. Our photographs show areas where bushes were removed and the property was left with bare and disturbed soil, leaves, debris and unfinished beds rather than being properly restored. Tom had an employee fix this issue. Landscape edging and debris was left crooked, displaced and out of alignment. Rocks and other material were left rather than being properly cleaned up. Some of the mulch was extremely thin or nonexistent in areas. Weed barrier was left visibly exposed. Tom had an employee address the edging as well. And unbelievably, their trash was left lodged in one of our trees. These aren't subjective complaints about whether we personally like a particular landscaping style. These are visible conditions that we photographed. The raised garden bed became another ongoing problem. The mint was supposed to be removed, fresh loam added, and a heavy-duty weed barrier installed. Yet after the initial work, we questioned whether the mint had actually been properly dug out. We contacted the owner and provided photographs of the problems. To his credit, he personally came to the property, saw the condition of the work, and asked us to send him photographs documenting everything that needed attention. We did. On June 12, we were told someone would be sent to address the issues. When I continued questioning whether the mint had actually been properly removed, the owner checked with his crew. On June 23, he acknowledged in writing that his crew had not completely dug out the mint in the raised garden area and said a crew would be sent back to take care of it. We gave them another opportunity to fix it. Weeks later, we were still dealing with the same problem. On July 13, we were again told someone was being sent over to dig out the remaining mint in the raised garden bed. Once again, we gave the company an opportunity to correct the work. The person who came back spent much of his time walking around on his phone, picked/pulled mint from the area rather than addressing the underlying issue as we understood it was supposed to be addressed, and moved mulch back over the area. Now the mint has fully grown back. The weed barrier that was supposed to help prevent this is visible throughout portions of the garden. The mulch is practically nonexistent in areas, and the raised bed was not filled with loam to the level we had discussed. So after the original crew, the owner's personal inspection, photographs documenting the problems, and multiple subsequent visits supposedly intended to correct the work, we are essentially back where we started with the mint.

Ryan and the Monkey Business team did an incredible job. Every step of the way Ryan consulted with…read moreme as to how much I wanted trimmed. The rope work employed to keep everything below safe was impressive. They left the site cleaner than it was when they arrived...not common place these days. I highly recommend Monkey Business and will certainly call Ryan for any future tree work.

Ryan and his team were on time, thorough, and efficient. He quoted us a price, and it was…read morereasonable. We are very satisfied with Monkey Business!

I had a fantastic experience with Brothers tree service this past winter. During a storm a tree top…read moresnapped and made a huge mess in my front yard - I called Brothers and they were super responsive. The man who came to give the quote about the problem tree also advised regarding safety and health of other trees on the property and ultimately I ended up having them take three trees down. Their pricing seemed affordable to me, scheduling was easy and watching them work was a TREAT. They were like superheroes in their craft. I stayed indoors and watched from the windows stress-free and in awe as they easily took these massive trees down and chipped them up for removal. The men that I dealt with were polite and they cleaned up very well at the end of the day. Recently I recommended them to a neighbor who needed extensive tree work done as well and they were on site from 7am til after 8pm (in the dark!) working hard. I would definitely recommend them to others.

Brothers Tree came and removed wood chips and dirt when management became aware of the issue. They…read morecame quickly and efficiently. Overall, when this issue was resolved! I was happy with their service.

This company has helped me out on several occasions . I don't know why they don't have a higher…read morerating because they are always Timely, friendly and charge reasonable rates . I would recommend them.

They were hired to remove a maple in my backyard. Their…read morecrane broke my roof gutter, and knicked my Elm, which they were not supposed to go near. The Elm died. Given how few Elms have survived Dutch Elm disease, I was very angry. I then had to pay another company to take down the Elm. Would not recommend Tree Tech

Wonderful tree service company which is fully deserving of more than five stars. The entire team is…read morecourteous, professional and very efficient. These guys really know what they're doing. Very respectful of our property and clean up before they left was amazing. Would definitely recommend them to anyone particularly for tree work or removal that other companies say can't be done or quote exorbitant prices.

They did a superb job! Cleaned up beautifully…read more We are so very pleased and cannot say enough about this company and their crew Completely satisfied From Dedham

my trees were in despair because they had grown all wild looking with the winter storms and the…read moresummer drought. Not to fear McKinney Bros arrived and now the trees look amazing! Time to have summer fun!

I was looking for a tree service for the Newton area. I have had many companies in the Marlborough…read morearea cut more trees than I can count. I called many companies without a response. McKinney Brothers Tree Service was recommended and from beginning to end, Kimberly promptly contacted me back and the owner Kirk and his crew had 2 trees trimmed at my late parents home so grass could grow. What an exceptional job they did. They were professional and I was very pleased with the price. I could not be happier with this family owned business that are pleasant and care about customers and getting the job done in a timely manner. Thank you so much! Steven G. Saklad , son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joan Saklad of Newton Mass.

Expertise, reliability and great customer service!!! Friendly and courteous workers. Would highly…read morerecommend this company!

I contacted MF for a consultation and quote. I want to increase perennial beds and would require…read moresome rototilling, area is 50' plus. I also need some very mature shrubs removed, three hydrangea paniculata removed. I want several shrubs planted and hopefully some stone work to separate lawn from the street, no sidewalk here. The response was a request for my budget. Now this reminded me of trading a used car for a new one. "How much do you want for your car?" Seriously? I want a quote because I do not know what this will cost. I am prepared to pay what the project requires, but ML should be able to give me a cost and we proceed from there. I guess there is no such thing as a "free quote". I called them based on reviews, hmmm...

Royer is Gr8! I have used them in the past and just recently required their services again. Bob…read moreDwyer came out very fast and gave me a quote and scheduled the job just days later. The crew were fast, efficient, cleaned up like the job never happened and the price was right. Great company!

My daughter & husband needed several very tall and really huge maple trees removed before they fell…read moreon their cars or house. We got several estimates and hired Royer Tree Service to remove the 12 trees. What a great decision! They were so easy to work with from the first visit with Bobby to give us a quote to the last guy who leaf blowed the whole area clean! I was blown away with their top of the line equipment, their professional and very friendly attitude, and their attention to safety - theirs and ours! Do yourself a huge favor and have them do your tree work! You will be so happy you did!