Open and honest. Refused to take my money when something much simpler that I could do myself would…read morefix my issues. Came to see my project right on time and thoroughly checked it all out before telling me I could handle it on my own rather than paying him. Great guy.

From the owner: Welcome to Defender Landscape Service, where precision meets passion. As a proud veteran-owned…read morebusiness, we bring the discipline, dedication, and commitment to excellence learned in military service to every project we undertake. Based on values of integrity and reliability, our team provides top-tier landscaping solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether it’s transforming outdoor spaces, maintaining pristine gardens, or creating sustainable landscapes, we stand ready to serve our community with the same honor and loyalty we once served our country. Entrust your landscapes to the hands of those who have defended your land. Choose Defender Landscape Service for professional, detail-oriented, and reliable landscaping solutions. Your vision. Our mission.

After months of searching for a company (or various companies or individuals) to undertake a…read morecomplete backyard overhaul, we settled on Anderson Landscaping. The scope of the project included a brand new fence around the entire perimeter of the house, the addition of two new fence doors (for a total of four new fence doors), removal of a fair sized existing concrete slab, paver installation, crushed granite installation along both sides of the house, and finally laying new sod and planting shrubs and trees. Before Anderson Landscaping came to our attention, we had been unable to find a company who did it all. We tried to separately coordinate fence people, with paver people, with landscaping people, all to no avail. Sadly, in Miami, the concept of customer service is lost on most of these tradespeople. But not on Anderson Landscaping! Previous to Anderson Landscaping we had dealt with people or companies who either didn't return initial inquiry calls, or made the site visit and said they would quote and never did, or quoted and then disappeared when we wanted to engage them with the work. If you're looking for a company that does it all, and does it professionally, within budget, and on time, then don't waste your time or look any further. Just call Tod Anderson and thank me later. From day one, up until weeks after the project was completed and we had follow-up questions, Tod was courteous, professional, and prompt in all our dealings with him. If he didn't answer our calls right away, he would call back within a couple of hours, if not sooner. We always felt like we knew exactly where we stood with him, and we were always confident about a successful outcome to our project. Months before the start of the project, he had provided us with an estimated start date, and continually updated us on it, and ultimately started EARLIER than projected. His crew are also all very competent and professional, and worked diligently and completed the entire project in around 10 business days. They were on site every single weekday during the two week term of the project. It's been almost a month and a half since they completed the work and we couldn't be happier with the results. Tod and his crew transformed what was previously an unusable, barren wasteland into a lush garden oasis that we now look forward to stepping out into. The before and after photos should speak for themselves.

Todd did a first project for me billed at $7,000. His crew was on time and finished in one day,…read morealthough prices were high. His $1,500 design fee (credited to the job) only got me generic ideas, like fishtail palms everywhere and a $5,000 fountain, for a modern new build with a large atrium. Both design visits lasted 15-30 minutes and felt rushed. I ended up designing it myself. For a 2nd job, a stone path, Todd asked for a $2,000 deposit just to bring samples, promising it would go toward other work if nothing worked. None of the samples worked (too cheap looking for a $1.6mm modern home) and nothing was approved. I have screenshots of me still sending path ideas, and his team dropping off more samples, after I paid. I bought stone myself for $1,300. Todd quoted over $5,000 to install it. Another contractor did it for $1,300. I then asked to use the deposit to have his crew plant the plants I bought, knowing $2,000 was far more than the work was worth. He refused and said his minimum to come to my house (located near Brickell) was $3,400. Someone else planted everything plus extra work for $900. Todd has so far refused to refund the deposit. As a business owner myself, I'm appalled. Todd's pricing: Mondo grass: $13 each installed ($3 in store) Palms: $450 each, quoted at 6-8 ft, installed at 4-5 ft ($75 in store) Japanese blueberry: $800 each ($275 in store) Buttonwood tree: $1,200. Another landscaper did it for $220, tree included. My recommendation: Use AI for your design. Take pictures of your house and note how much sun each area gets, then check your plant choices with the nurseries south of Miami and order from them (delivery is about $75). Finally, find a landscaper on Facebook Marketplace who will work hourly. I paid mine $40 an hour, which came to $700 plus a $200 tip. For me, Todd's quotes were 3 to 5 times higher than doing it this way. I will update this review if any of the deposit is refunded.

Great communication, punctual and did a good job. I needed some hedges trimmed on a short notice.read more

I contacted them for an estimate on a backyard cleanup that had a lot of overgrowth. They provided…read morea clear estimate, were flexible on timing and even breaking down the project in stages to minimize cost. They were friendly and efficient and on time. Would definitely recommend :)

Chose TLC based on Yelp reviews and could not be more pleased. Yard looks great now. Cost was…read morereasonable. Darren was knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly. Most highly recommend.

I strongly recommend TLC. Darren took my call right away and was putting together an estimate even…read morebefore coming on site. He was very thorough in his estimate and knowledgeable to recommend plants that we might like and suitable for the FL heat in the summer. The crew did quality work and everything went as planned and as promised. I will ke3p using TLC for all my landscaping projects

Really nice nursery with a great selection of plants. Everything looks healthy and the staff is…read morevery friendly and helpful.

Such a lovely plant nursery. There are tons of gorgeous…read moreplants and flowers. Some prices are great but others not so much. But their plants and flowers are all beautifully displayed and in a healthy state. Every once in a while they gave massive sales but for only a select few plants. I just love walking around and enjoying the lovely plantings. It feels like a free tour. But I do buy a few beauties every time I go. Definitely worth a visit. Oh! I can't forget to acknowledge the workers. All so knowledgeable and friendly.

Great selection of fruit trees! They even had peaches! I was very impressed by the space. A little…read morehidden gem with nice staff and they even had a friendly kitty!

I am excited to report the Buttercup Sapote I bought from D's is about to start fruiting!…read more Wow! Thanks Dustin you recommended this tree and I can't wait to taste it.

I highly recommend Walter and his team. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and answered all my…read morequestions. His prices are the best and his service is impeccable.

Great job with a stump I needed removed. Punctual, great communication, professional equipment…read moreused, and took old roots with him. Would definitely use again and recommend.