Vertumni has been our landscaper for a year now. After buying our house we realized that our yard…read morewas way more maintenance than expected, plus there was a lot of deferred needs that were passed on by the seller. Vertumni gave our yard an intensive for a whole day, then they've been coming out monthly to help us stay on top of everything. Our yard looks amazing as a result of their skills and efforts. What o also sincerely appreciate is Vertumni's communication and note taking. If I put in a request, they log it, and I don't have to worry about a thing because I know they'll be on top of things during their next visit. I could not recommend them enough!

We had an unsightly and very difficult to maintain slope along the front of our yard. We found…read moreVertumni and Bruce came out to take a look and propose some ideas. He was very straight-forward and clearly expressed the different options available to us, and we're extremely happy with the results of the option we chose. Not only was his design great, but the team executing the work was stellar. Now we have better erosion control, safer irrigation, and lots small boulders and PNW native plants and shrubs making up the slope. We couldn't be happier with Vertumni and highly recommend them.

We worked with Gabe and team to relandscape both our front and back yards last year in Madrona and…read morethey were all wonderful! Reasonably priced, high quality work, and great communication. Special shout out for their continued unprompted check ins and support throughout the past year to make sure all our plant friends are happy and that our new irrigation systems continue to function well.

We worked with Gabe, Martin, Leo and Leah (among others) to completely remake our backyard. We…read morecouldn't be happier with the result! Gabe and Martin walked through before the start of the project to ensure they understood how to translate the plans into reality. Sage and Stone also worked with us on options to reduce the overall scope and budget, for instance suggesting we could lower costs a bit by doing some of the demolition and prep work ourselves (which we did). The project started on schedule and the team reliably showed up every single day for the next ten weeks. We had them remove and create a new retaining wall with Techo-Blocs, relocate a freestanding structure onto new footings, install pavers under the structure, and install a new composite deck. The team also leveled out and rebuilt a small path in the yard, evening out a slope and creating a more graceful grade by installing large 4' black granite steps. Everything was edged using Colmet to keep the lines clean and they even installed a freestanding outlet in the yard to bring power to the seating area. There were minor adjustments along the way and the team showed great attention to detail. For instance, the freestanding structure posts required a skirt to conceal the post brackets. These were hand scribed onsite and featured backcut cedar with an elegant slope, cleanly mitrered and sealed joints, and most importantly, sealed undersides to protect them from water damage. Small details like aligning paver joints with the natural lines in the steps or landing, finding materials to patch up areas of the house that were newly exposed by the updated deck profile, and concealing electrical lines were most appreciated. When the inevitable issues arose, Martin walked us through the situation and we quickly reached a suitable outcome that he effectively managed. I can't stress enough how hard everyone worked and that effort consistently carried to the end of the day until they cleaned up the jobsite. Tools were neatly arranged and materials were moved into inconspicuous places before the crew left everyday. The yard looks fantastic and we love spending time out there. We're extremely happy with their work and would love to work with them again! Highly recommended.

Working with Truescape has been a wonderful process! I came to them with a driveway job nobody else…read morewould take. Initially I only wanted to help with permitting. Joe assured me that they could get it done and they absolutely did! Once we started working on the permit it became clear how much effort they put forth to do the right thing. I was consulted on any design decisions and really brought along in the process. The city may not have been very fast but I always felt like Da and Joe had my back. After permitting I was so impressed with their work that I actually decided to use them to put in the driveway. Once again I felt like we were always on the same page and they really cared. The concrete strike happened which really put a hitch in things but Joe and Matt did everything they could to keep me informed and moving things forward. Once the work started I couldn't have been more impressed with the quality they did. I've worked with other contractors and this process was soooo easy. One of the most impressive things happened at the end when the concrete contractors we had originally planned to use backed out and Joe stepped in to find new ones and it happened on the same timeline without a hiccup. I couldn't recommend Truescape more to anyone.

TLDR: You get what you pay for, and True Scape Design is worth every penny. 10/10 would recommend…read more Our backyard was such an eyesore that I literally spent 3 years pretending it did not exist. My husband and I spent nearly 18 months heavily researching and planning what we wanted. We had no less than 10 companies come survey our property & give us quotes. When we met Joseph with True Scape Design, he blew the competition out of the water. Before I get to the scope and quality of work, I have some words about Joseph. He is knowledgeable, kindhearted, trustworthy, communicative, flexible, and organized. He is a model professional. After talking with so many other companies & vendors, we were able to sniff out the BS'ers and Joseph is certainly not one of them. We trusted him completely - both with the biggest project on our property to-date and with making sound financial decisions as the project progressed. Here's a rough list of what we had done: - Total demolition and bulldozing of fence, uneven terrain, decking, stone steps, rocks galore, and a hideous pond - Install of irrigation - Install of multiple retaining walls. When you know what a good retaining wall is supposed to look like, you'll never be able to un-see the atrocities everywhere else - Install of stair steps (both a short staircase and step up in another part of the yard) - Install hot tub pavers - Install of paver patio (several hundred square feet). These guys were literally on their hands and knees laying pavers and sprinkling sand. If it wasn't *absolutely* perfect, they redid it. - Leveled our shed - Full plant relocation and removal & planting all new plants and trees. I made them change things up a couple times and they were so awesome about it. - Install of sod - Subcontracting for electrical & tree removal We were hands-on designers for the hardscapes and the plants. The True Scape Design team was patient with our ideas and changes of heart as things moved along. There were several times when True Scape identified modifications & additions to our design plan that we couldn't have foreseen. This is key when executing a design! Sometimes things don't work out the way you pictured, and they were so clever in how they blended "the plan" with the real-life execution. The True Scape Design team all worked so hard. They were timely. They weren't imposing on our neighbors or common thoroughfares. They kept a tidy work space. They worked rain, shine, or snow. They truly made our backyard the most beautiful thing my eyes have ever beheld :). Hire them. You won't regret it.

They were supposed to make tight seams when laying the sod but doesn't look like it. Also just…read moremissed one day of watering and lawn is already brown in spots.

Regulo and his team at Greenleaf Landscaping and Construction were both a pleasure to work with and…read morefar exceeded our expectations based on their quality of work. There isn't much you can find online in terms of reviews on Greenleaf, but they've been in business for over 20 years and I've already recommended them to numerous neighbors and friends. We met Regulo through our neighbors and within a day or two of calling him, he came out to discuss a stone patio and matching parking spot project, along with a refresh (pressure wash + stain) of our fence. It was important that the stone patio be supported by a retaining wall that tied in "naturally" to an existing retaining wall of large basalt stone. He shared photos of many past projects with varying types of retaining walls, patio surface stone, cut patterns, etc., to dial-in on the project. His quote for materials and labor, along with his timeline, were clear and ended up matching exactly how the work was executed. Within 10 days our Pennsylvania Bluestone patio and the fence project were complete. The skill Uriel has at cutting and fitting surface stone together is an art form. It is also humbling to witness the team's work ethic. While the stone patio was setting, Uriel knocked out the fence project in a day or two. All throughout, Regulo, Uriel, and team were 100% professional, considerate (masks worn while around us), and kept the job site tidy. All in all, we love the balance our patio has between clean-cut and natural. The patio drains well and ties in with both our existing retaining wall and front deck. The fence refresh looks great and will prolong its lifespan. We've even caught several passerby's snapping photos of the patio and asking what type of stone was used. Highly recommend Greenleaf for any landscaping or construction projects!

We love our new garden!…read more We've been in our home about 13 years, and the garden was definitely in need of a refresh. I researched several firms and did a few walkthroughs, but Robert stood out immediately. He was incredibly collaborative--listening to what we were looking to achieve, asking questions, and offering creative ideas along with honest, helpful feedback. His transparency around pricing and timing was both refreshing and much appreciated. Once the work started, the team was efficient, clean, and very professional. I highly recommend Avid Landscaping and would happily work with them again!

We used Avid Landscape and we would highly recommend them. They did a fantastic job! We had a few…read moredifferent quotes, and Avid was very reasonable. Sam did a great job on the design; it turned out exactly how I wanted it. Jaime and Jader were hard workers and very friendly and polite. Wonderful guys to work with. Our yard was completely transformed in just two days. We couldn't be happier.

I hired Green Star to clear out the forest of blackberry bushes growing in my yard, as it had grown…read moreout of control over multiple years. They did an amazing job! All the blackberries were cleared and most of the roots dug up, for a comparable price to other quotes I got from landscapers who didn't offer to dig up roots. Javier kept me informed throughout the process, communicating when his crew would be there and keeping me updated. He answered all my questions, including assuring me that no chemicals would be sprayed, as I was concerned that my rabbit would get sick if he ate any of the nearby grass. Great service and communication. I would definitely hire Green Star for future projects.

I asked Javier for a quote to thatch our backyard, aerate everything, throw seed and peat moss…read moredown. He came out a few days after we connected to give me a quote. Once I accepted, he was able to do the job within a few days!! Javier and his team just left. WOW! They had to thatch the backyard 4x (we hadn't done it in 30 years). He and his crew worked efficiently and did such an outstanding job, I wish I could give them more than 5 starts. I highly recommend Green Star Landscaping. We will certainly use them in the future.

Their crew came out today and worked hard all day. They weeded, trimmed bushes, and generally went…read moreabove and beyond what I requested. The price was reasonable for the amount of work they did. I will use their services again!

Right from the get go Kevin was great at giving me a quote, communicating in a timely fashion,…read moreletting me know when he was running late, reasonable price for the work and sharing insurance info. I decided to go with AKT because I felt I could trust Kevin and team. And they did a great job - weeding, installing a weed barriers, removing an old sprinkler system etc. I am satisfied enough where I feel I should leave a positive review.

Want to know the end game? 7 Years after having these guys do our patio there are horrible dips in…read morethe patio and retaining walls now. Unfortunately, we will have to have someone come out and re-do the patios and I say plural patios. After they initially completed the work, a few months went by and I had to beg them to come out and redo spots after they settled after multiple calls and emails. I should have known what the end game would look like and here we are. Hire someone with a lifetime guarantee, (they exist now, as we just started to get new bids) stay far away from these guys. We spent well into 5 figures with these guys and it was far from worth it.

I asked for pricing on retaining wall on a sloped corner of my yard and a 21 x 50 parking pad. The…read morebid was thorough but the numbers were disjointed and broken up as 2K for half the pad and 3k for the other half. There were other things that were odd like large fees to roll back 20' of 4' chain link. When I tried to get it adjusted, the estimator Bobby kept saying he would get back to me, that the owner Neil had to sign off, and that he'd get back to me. Then he did not. Then he said after he got back from vacation. He did not. Then He said he would in 24 hours. He did not. Then I called the owner Neil and asked for another estimator since Bobby is struggling with following through. After explaining the lack of response by Bobby, the owner said he would take over. Bobby told Neil that he did not follow up because I was not available which was not true.....and the texts are there to back that up, Bobby left town for over two weeks and dropped the ball. Neil was supposed to come by that night or the next day and the dogs would be put away and that I did not need to be there. Then Neil the owner said he would come out on a Sat, texted me about being late...then texted again that he is running late. Then never showed up, no call, crickets. I waited all AM as agreed, then asked if he can walk the property without me, he said "yes". (That contradicts what Booby said weeks earlier, that they did not act because I wasn't home...which again was not the agreement....so Bobby was covering for dropping the ball) I'm calling them again, (mind you, every time no one called back or shows up, it was me 100% of the time chasing them down.) Then I get a text 6 days after the no show from Bobby, the guy I don't want to work with anymore telling me to call Neil. Neil comes out and I learn that he is not the Owner, but another Neil. This Neil said that the no show Sat was because he was dealing with a death in the family. But the younger Neil texted that Sat, when I had an appointment, saying that they were running late. Hummm. The older Neil sent a new quote that he said when I called was 2" of 5/8 minus but Bobby said his bid was 3-4" 5/8 minus. UGH more disjointed communication. Mind you this went on From Aug 6 to Sept 19. Not once did Bobby, or Neil#1 keep their word to call, or show up but what is so unbelievable is that neither has the respect for my time. The older Neil is apparently the dad and the previous owner and retired from the landscape side. After he came out, he said I should contact Bobby, that he is really good at getting back to people. What? No one ever explained that there were 2 Neils or that no one had any autonomy to bid the job in the first place except the retired dad. The multiple times I called Bobby when there was no follow up, he was always chewing food. This is not the same experience that I have seen in reviews which is why I gave them so many chances. I finally gave up because they can't keep their word or communicate between each other. Along the way I was told that people were disrespecting my time for this excuse or that excuse but no one showed any care for 6 weeks of this treatment. So today I call and say I'm not going to do the retaining wall, just the plain and simple parking pad if they can fix the original quote. I am then told they won't do it because they have a $5k minimum. These seem to be nice people that aren't very good at customer care, or just their personal lives that make them break their word and they seem like that is normal. It is mind boggling that they would not do the parking pad, a 4k job, after their treatment for 6 weeks. Try MARENKOS if you need rockery.