Brent provided our condo association with a fantastic design for the front landscaping of our West Town walk-up. He was incredibly helpful throughout the process: from drawing up a modern design, selecting beautiful trees / plants / grasses, and meticulously overseeing execution on the day of planting / installation. Digging up and replanting in the city is no easy task, so be sure to recognize the hard work done by the landscaping team (particularly in the heat of the summer). Brent was very knowledgeable and left us with the information needed to keep our garden in great condition for years to come. read more

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Brent is a garden sorcerer. From the moment we met back in January I knew this guy was the landscaper designer of my dreams. He understood what I envisioned from the beginning. I had the task of turning a very large and very public front yard into something people would enjoy walking by. It started as an overgrown field of weeds and was transformed into pure magic, complete with useful plants and herbs that not only look beautiful, but are hummingbird and bee-friendly, can be used in teas and tinctures, and have truly brought the neighborhood together. He also created me a brand new path that my friends call "the yellow brick road". Brent is 100% the real deal. It doesn't hurt that he's friendly, honest, hard-working, and funny. (His dog Bonus is a... well, bonus!) read more

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Brent and crew did planters and a tree! on our 2nd floor patio space. The results are stunning-warm, vibrant, interesting. It really enlivened the space and we entertain so much more as a result. So professional, no mess, reasonably priced. 10/10 read more

We started our conversation with Brent in February, knowing they would get very busy by the summer. We had an empty, pretty bad parkway to design and landscape. Our first meeting (and all subsequent meetings) with Brent and his team were fantastic. Not only do these folks know their stuff, they are fun and friendly to work with on a project. They are extremely busy so be patient if there is some lag time or if, like us, you order a very special timber that is customized for your project. We didn't have any idea of what we wanted and had a slightly flexible budget as well. The design talks were fun and Brent really listens to what you want or don't want and takes good notes! He presented some flowers and plants to us that we would not have otherwise chosen. It was a lot of fun and very informative. Remember: he is a landscape designer and architect, not just a landscaper so very creative and open to ideas. He isn't going to just show up and throw a bunch of flowers and plants in your space. He takes the time to create something just for you and does a beautiful job of it! Once everything was on site, it took 5-6 days, weather permitting, to finish our parkway. It is gorgeous! The entire installation time, folks were stopping by to ask about it. And even now, when I water it every day (sometimes twice a day Brent, I promise!) - people stop to ask me about it. I asked for empty space to plant annuals every year. (I hope I can figure out how to attach photos here.) You can say what you want about spending money on land we don't technically own in Chicago, but I love looking out everyday to see this beautiful piece of artwork that Brent and his team (shout out to Felipe and guys!) have created. Thanks Brent and his team - it is a masterpiece. I will miss our text messages with random plants and flowers! read more

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Working with Brent has been unique, enlightening, fun, and beautiful. We were fortunate enough to hire him 2 years ago to help us find a truly special tree to go in our small city yard. He introduced me to a Japanese Stewartia, hunted down the most gorgeous specimen he could find in the city, and it became mine. He also took the boring little garden we had and transformed it into a beautiful garden that I was so proud of. A year later, we purchased the lot next door, with the intent to turn it into a side yard. There was never a question of not hiring Brent. He knew what he was doing with my little yard, and I couldn't wait to see what he would do with an entire lot. I was rewarded with something I honestly hadn't seen anywhere else in the city. He created our own heaven. An oasis from the chaos and noises of Chicago. From start to finish, and now even a year later, Brent has been unbelievably present and on top of this project. He took loads of time to drive me around to all his favorite garden centers so that he could understand which plants made me light up, and which I didn't respond to. He introduced me to the types of plants that I should pay attention to, and ushered me away from those that weren't going to be good for us. That experience alone was phenomenal for me. Brent truly delights in beautiful plants, and his expertise is easily seen. He then spent weeks designing our yard, thinking about the timing of when different plants would bloom, and grouping the trees and flowers and shrubs into differing heights and colors and textures. We created different zones of the yard: the enchanted forest, where our little children could step on the walking stones and play hide and seek behind the shrubs; the orchard, with the apple and pear trees; the butterfly garden, with the most whimsical flowers I could hope to see. Actually turning the designing and creating into a real yard was intense. It involved Brent coordinating with the demolition crew to make sure they dug deep enough to install new soil. After the house was down, Brent and his crew added rich new soil and compost for the plants. When a heavy rain revealed that my yard had zero drainage, his guys worked incredibly hard digging an extremely effective drain under the yard. Water never pools in the yard now. Brent also made sure the irrigation was perfect, and came back multiple times to make sure the timing was what our plants needed. Months later, in the dead of winter, during the record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, Brent came to my yard and literally shoveled snow over everything to protect all the new plants, and it worked. He would not stand for anything except perfection. And as a result, my yard is absolutely exquisite. A year has passed, and I still see a lot of Brent. He comes by to make sure everything is still beautiful and thriving. All summer long I have been sending Brent photos of the new flowers that have come up, or the beautiful colors on the trees. He always responds with smiles. He loves the yard too. Now the work is done. Now I sit on my wooden swing with my baby and watch my older children run around the yard. My daughter often picks one flower from every area of the garden to present me with a perfect bouquet. I gaze at the beautiful trees. I admire the flowers. And I just can't believe what Brent has given to us. He is such a talented and skilled artist. He is so passionate about making something that is exceptional. I could not be more grateful. read more

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We have been with BRL for several years, and they go above and beyond to keep our city yard looking spectacular...so much so that random passersby regularly comment on how great our front landscaping looks. Especially in the Spring, the care that BRL takes really comes through! While there certainly may be more important things to focus upon in these strange and not so bright times, BRL plantings are a small reminder that there is some beauty out there! read more

We worked with Brent in the fall last year to design our front yard. He was terrific to work with, listened to our preferences and designed something that is proving to be truly beautiful, as the flowers bloom and transition from season to season. I highly recommend working with him, if you have a chance. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Brent and his team. They were so responsive and on top of the entire project. Brent spent a lot of time listening to my vision of what I wanted to see in the design and he delivered well above my expectations. I basically wanted him to find tropical looking plants for a Midwest climate and somehow he did just this! He searched diligently for the best trees and perennials for the yard and his efforts definitely made a huge difference in the final design. I am in love with the final outcome and look forward to working with BRL for future projects! read more

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Our condo association hired Brent and he did a great job. His company is prompt and professional. Andrew M. Chicago read more

Brent and his team are awesome! They created beautiful planters vas garlands for our home. They had to come take it down and put it back up a few days later because Chicago fire was filming in our street vas needed all decorations down. The day im they put it back up was one if the coldest days of the season and they still did it fabulously! Brent is also very nice,professional and very accommodating. Affordable prices. read more

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We actually started working with Brent in summer of 2014. After staring at the eyesore that was our previous courtyard for too long, we decided to call a few experts to see what their vision would be for our space. As a business professional, I immediately wanted to work with Brent and team. He is prompt, respectful, and my favorite quality of all...a perfectionist. Brent takes such care and pride in his work that when he passes by he'll make quick touch-ups when needed. Each season he transforms our courtyard into a work of art. So much so, that I often catch pedestrians stopping to admire and photograph his work. I would recommend Brent for anyone who is looking for a true designer. read more

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Let me start by saying that my wife and I are difficult to please aesthetes. We care deeply about design and visual beauty and we were both fearful when we started our landscape designer search. We had a strong vision of what we wanted (and what we didn't want). We're not easy to please people. We have high expectations. We're demanding (but fair). We're control freaks. So anyone stepping into this situation was bound to fail...but not Brent. Despite all of that, Brent (& his team) totally met our expectations each step of the way. He listened. He actually cared. He came through. He went above and beyond. And he delivered a final landscape that's the envy of all our neighbors and undeniably the most beautiful on the block. What was so impressive was the blend of talents that Brent & his team have - the perfect combination of creativity, fun, expertise, care/finesse, and strength/work-ethic that would make any landscaper jealous. On the design side you've got Brent leading the team - Brent knows horticulture, he knows zones, and planting times, and soil, and grading, and perspective, and balance, and scale and which things play well with others and on and on. My wife is a well known interior designer and she appreciated his design skills and they worked well together. Not only was he wonderfully talented, but he's also a great listener. And not just the 'repeat what I said' listener, but he actually understood, interpreted, and brought our ideas to life in the most beautiful way possible by combining it with his expertise and knowledge and creativity into a final product that was better than what we imagined. He wasn't just plopping down plants on paper to appease us or to sell plants, he was truly DESIGNING where they would go with thought and care blending our ideas with his to create something that reflected our taste but had his expert eye and knowledge embedded. I think that's what a truly great designer would do. And when we met with other landscape designers we did not have this same experience. Then on the landscape installation/'brute force' side I was equally impressed - the team that joined Brent for our installation days were just as great as Brent. Extremely knowledgeable, careful with delicate plants, strong enough to handle large shrubs/trees, hard working, etc. These weren't just hired-hands, these were experts who loved gardening & were as passionate & hard working as Brent. And to top it all off the whole crew was just plain fun to work with - we laughed every time we were together. They made the process enjoyable (not stressful). He was passionate that the end result would be beautiful, and he worked tirelessly to ensure it turned out as beautifully as he planned. We had 1 tree that had a bit of transplant shock (which can happen on a large tree). Brent or someone on his team would stop by every week or two to check on it just to make sure it was doing ok, and of course now it is doing just fine. In the end, we had a great experience, and our yard is the envy of neighbors for blocks. Literally dozens of people have stopped by our home to comment on the landscape's beauty...during the install there was a crowd watching because the transformation was so dramatic (in a good way). We of course have gladly passed his name along to friends and neighbors. Now stop reading and call Brent. It'll be the best landscape decision you've ever made. read more

Brent took our sad overgrown yard space and transformed it into a stunning and beautiful space. My husband and I have enjoyed having coffee in that space, admiring the various colors and fragrances. He gave us lots of options as we were in the design phase and so it feels like it has our stamp on it. He and his crew couldn't have been more attentive and professional!! Thank you!! read more

We simply adore our landscape designer Brent. He is such a genuine and lovely person and the designs he produces are stunning and are executed beautifully. I'm always amazed at the wealth of knowledge he has in his head, not just for plants, but also for architecture. He has a lovely and responsive team that works with him. Other than Brent, we usually talk with Felipe and he's wonderful and so nice and knowledgeable. Brent designed, built and planted a wonderful herb wall for our back patio (incl. irrigation system). He finds the loveliest herbs and flowers for our wall and my family doesn't have to buy fresh herbs all season. For the past few year he and his team come out each spring to do the planting for. Brent always selects the most luscious looking and succulent herbs and flowers. This year my daughter and I decided to plant our herb wall ourselves, thinking it'd be a fun project - it was so much work! It took three trips to the store and almost two days of planting and figuring things out like where to place the shade vs sun loving plants and making it visually pleasing. Whilst we had a lot of fun doing it, next year, we're for sure asking Brent to do it for us again! Brent also designs and plants our front parkway for all seasons. He comes every fall to plant the juiciest and most vibrant tulip bulbs and every spring our parkway is this gorgeous sea of dense pink. Once the tulips are done he comes to replace them with gorgeous summer blooms that always last through fall. Around Thanksgiving he's back with a stunning winter design of evergreens. So beautiful. We always have strangers stopping and photographing our parkway! read more

Brent Riechers Landscaping is a must use company. The expertise and attention to detail is astounding. My home has dramatically changed with the vision of landscaping that was put together by Brent. I used Brent for big picture planning and was able to execute a beautiful design with many stages that has made it affordable. I can't wait to continue our partnership. read more

Brent and his team assisted me with outdoor decorations for the holidays. The weather did not cooperate but Brent and his team made the best of it and produced a beautiful holiday aesthetic that has been getting a lot of compliments. Brent met with me to discuss a plan, delivered a bid on-time and within budget and then delivered the final product. We had a bit of a malfunction with some lights and Brent returned quickly to make an adjustment and repair - and the holiday splendor was back on full display. Brent and his team were knowledgeable, creative, friendly and fun. I'm very pleased and I'll be sure to call on Brent for future outdoor landscaping needs. read more

We had signed up for the turf removal rebates with the LADWP, and wanted some help in planning our drought-resistant landscape. I met Brent through a colleague of mine. He is based out of Chicago, but lived in the Los Angeles area for many years and was very familiar with California plants. As people who loves plants, we had many ideas of what we wanted to accomplish. Brent helped us to narrow our focus and find a consistent theme in our planting design strategy. He was very budget conscience and kept excellent track of cost so we could maximize our rebate dollars. During installation, we were extremely impressed with his attention and level of care to each detail. We were also grateful when he took the time to teach us a few tips on how to take care of our yard so that we can enjoy it for years. His prices are very reasonable and he works hard to make sure the client is pleased. We have received countless compliments on our front yard and have even seen people taking pictures of it. We love our new landscape. read more

From the being the first to respond to my bid request, to installing a landscape concept that surpassed our expectations, Brent Riechers Landscaping more than deserves a five star rating! Here's our story...my husband and I are looking to sell our condo and our landscaping was in much need of a "make-over" to give our building "curb appeal". My goal was to interview 4 landscapers, to present the outstanding bid to our association. Because I had never used a professional landscaping company, I went to Yelp to read the reviews of local landscapers. I emailed four potential companies and Brent was the first to respond. He was able to meet me the same day to give me an quick design concept and rough estimate on pricing. His knowledge of trees and plants was very impressive, but I also felt confident that he was going to produce a beautiful design. A few days later he gave me a very well thought out and detailed quote that was competitively priced. The other three bids that I received were comparable in price, but lacking in knowledge and definitely lacking in design. There was one lower bid, and being that we have a very budget conscious association, I asked if Brent could meet their bid and he did, (without sacrificing design). Another thing that I liked about Brent was that he was fun to talk to and very approachable, (in terms of sharing ideas and discussing the sensitive subject of pricing). He's a neighborhood guy who loves seeing the neighborhood do well and look beautiful. Once I had decided that he would be the bid that we present to the association, he agreed to meet with the association to present his concept. He spent about 45 minutes to an hour sharing pictures of our options for plants, giving full descriptions of the plants, sharing his knowledge on what would work well in our conditions, and what would give the most "interest" throughout the seasons. The group all felt confident and excited that Brent would give us what we were looking for. He met with our association on a Tuesday night and was able to come out the following Monday morning for the installation. Talk about immediate gratification! Day of installation: Brent and his crew showed up early in the morning, (on-time), to deliver the materials/plants. They worked all day and had the job 99.9% finished when they left. The only thing that they had to do on a second day was to spread the mulch over the new flower beds/ground cover. When I got home from work I very impressed with what they delivered. Brent covered everything in his quote and design, but added a few, (very labor intensive), add-on's, for no additional cost, to give us a completed look. The days following the installation, Brent provided instructions for maintaining our landscape, and even came back to trim back a few more bushes/trees to complete the manicured look. Brent made the daunting task of landscaping a condo building easy and fun, I would recommend him 100% - no complaints here - only positive feedback! read more

I found Brent Riechers on Yelp and initially hired his company for a spring clean up, but were so impressed that we asked him to give us ideas for a large space in the front of our property. What he created was more than we could have imagined. We are so happy and thankful that we found him. He did an awesome job and we can't wait to have him back next year for another project. I would highly recommend Brent and his team. They are fantastic!! read more

I was excited about working with Brent because I had a friend who was pleased with his work. I met with him for about a half hour, got along great, thought we had a positive rapport. Unfortunately, I never heard back from him. I emailed him and called him twice. Not even the courtesy of a reply. read more

Brent and his designs, creativity and spirit are phenomenal. We started using his team a few years ago to design our roof top deck, parkway and front lawn area. He and the team are so professional and easy to work with. They are extremely busy, but that speaks for their work. Give them another chance..you won't regret it! read more

Exceeding expectations is the name of the game with Brent. I reached out to him based upon signage I saw at a property he landscaped down the street. I had a back yard with nothing but sod, and it was completely not me. Meeting with Brent to show him the space and throw some ideas around was a good start. His estimate and design came back, and he worked with me to get it to something we could both agree on. From that point on, he listened to exactly what I wanted, and interacted with me in a way that allowed him some creativity, but also gave me final say on the major components and made it a true collaboration at the end of the day. The result is a back yard that I still look at and can't believe is mine, and I couldn't be happier with the work he and his team did. It has elements I didn't expect, and completely above and beyond reflected what I had hoped for. It's amazing and anyone who sees it is floored at how great it turned out. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants their customers to be happy. read more