Quality work! Got two large custom planters made on site and came out great, highly recommend.read more

I found Affinity through yelp reviews and reached out immediately. Within hours, Tina reached back…read moreout and of all the companies she was the most prompt in getting back to us. Tina and her crew put metal beds in our front yard and it turned out beautiful. She is great to work with and was fast! She provided fair and reasonable pricing, as well as helped us repair our sprinkler system. This is not our first time working with a landscape designer so I do have something to compare against. I would hire her again and I have recommended her already to a few people. She also was so sweet to make plant recommendations and brought me a plant for our backyard.

Rockview Landscapes is first class! Attention to detail and attention to customer service. Last…read moretime Andy was out to work on our sprinkler system he brought his dad. He's a wealth of knowledge....I enjoy working with Andy and his team!

We really enjoyed working with Andy and his team at Rockview Landscaping. We had a very large…read moreproject planned for our backyard. A complete remodel with 2 retaining walls, new irrigation, sod, zero-scaping, a flagstone patio, hot tub, rebuilt deck, pergola, kitchenette, bar top, and electrical. Andy did an excellent job managing the project, paying attention to detail, and staying as close to schedule as possible. He gave us sufficient time after the job was complete to test the final product, make fixes, etc., before taking full payment. He went above and beyond to make sure to stay within budget and give us a beautiful final product. Before going with Andy we got quotes from 2 other landscapers. Rockview Landscaping's quote was in the middle. We didn't go with the cheapest option because Andy felt more trustworthy and willing to stay close to our vision. Additionally, the cheapest quote came from a larger national landscaping firm. It felt impersonal. We wanted to help a local business instead. The pictures speak for themselves. We included some before pictures as well so you can see how awful our backyard used to be, and how complete the remodel is. The slope in our backyard was very steep, making the lawn space completely unusable. The deck was rotting and painted over with an ugly green color. We cannot believe how much flat lawn space we have now, and the patio, hot tub, deck layout is beautiful and functional.

When I look back at what made our family choose Green Ease Landscapes & Design, three things stood…read moreout: design expertise, clear and timely communication, and experience to back a vision for what our home could be. That vision has been further realized with the help of Green Ease. The following is a pretty detailed review of our positive experience with Green Ease, owner William P, and his crew. In short: You're going to get a solid service with them, so feel confident trusting them for your landscaping needs. My family's home had suffered a great deal of erosion over the years that required some foundation work. While we were pleased to get that done and over with, the truth is that the front and back yards were just unsightly. The front yard was essentially just dirt and roots. The large oak trees had prevented grass from growing, and the water run-off had exposed the massive roots that made walking outside a danger to everyone. In the back, water would collect and stagnate forming a mud swamp that oversaturated the grass. The back yard was literally being used as a storage area because we would never allow guests back there. Aside from a much-needed design overhaul, our home desperately needed drainage infrastructure to prevent further damage and allow the yard to actually function as an outdoor space. Our initial conversations began after I found Green Ease online and reviewed their mix of hardscaping, landscaping, and xeriscaping pictures and services. We were interested in xeriscaping from a water conservation prospective, and because we knew that the amount of shading in our lot just wouldn't make growing grass sustainable. We also knew that no matter what aesthetic we went with, it was critical to divert water in a way that lessened the chance of further foundation damage and swamp-like conditions in our yard. Those were our priorities, and everything else would be nice-to-haves. Green Ease was far away from us and their typical service area, but we took a chance and gave them a call. Owner William P. agreed to meet with us. He surveyed the property and made several recommendations; the core of which involved creating a retaining wall in the front of the home, installing drainage in the back yard, and utilizing a combination of xeriscaping and turf to uplift the overall look of the home. He took the time to ask my parents what they would like and how they would use the space, and then suggested we consider expanding the patio a bit so that there would be more room in the backyard to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After taking a few measurements, he provided a rough estimate of his work right then and there. We asked for some time to think things over. This was an investment, and we needed to be confident. We got bids from two other landscape design companies. One landscaping company refused to provide an honest bid without committing to a design fee, and the other provided a bid very similar to Green Ease, only after asking us to provide a design concept for the work. In the end, no one but Green Ease provided the design expertise and level of communication that we felt comfortable moving forward with. Once we agreed to move forward, William came out and we discussed the scope of work in a second detailed walk-through, and reviewed expectations and timelines. When work was set to begin, we visited with him to pick out hardscaping materials, and a selection of plants that would fit into our xeriscaped design. William made recommendations; many of which we went with, but we also felt very comfortable choosing another option if we would've had a different design element we wanted to achieve. When we met the crew, we knew we were in good hands. Every one of the crew members treated my folks with a great deal of respect. We hope that they left feeling proud of the work they did, because they did a damn good job. We allowed for a good deal of crew-based decision-making simply because of our busy schedule, and we were happy with all of the decisions they made. I especially want to shout out the fact that there were small but meaningful accommodations made in the design that made it safer and easier for my folks, who are up in their years, to navigate. I'm not sure that level of detail and consideration would've happened with another crew or another company. In the end, what we discussed during our first consult with Green Ease was ultimately what we received as a final product. There were no major surprises that you sometimes get from vision to execution. The front yard and its retaining wall and xeriscaped stone and plants are amazing, the back yard's turf and flagstone patio are beautiful, and the garden area that allows for native plants to flourish are all so visually appealing. We're incredibly grateful for the superb work they completed on our home. We chose Green Ease because we felt William would help realize our vision in a manner that was detail-oriented. That was exactly what we got.

A family member asked me to improve the landscaping at her home. The existing landscape was…read moreovergrown from the builder's original plantings over 20 years earlier, and the previous owners' plantings had never been approved by the HOA and were also overgrown. After drawing up rudimentary front and backyard plans, I began looking for contractors that were highly reviewed. Good communication was an important aspect of this. Green Ease, owned by William Paquette, was the final choice. William met us at the house within a few days of my contacting him. He came across as competent and knowledgeable. He gave his initial estimate very quickly, and we found it to be reasonable relative to one other. The landscape plan included a curved limestone retaining wall, irrigation changes, a metal raised bed, and 2 cedar structures (a simple arbor and a trellis). Plants were included, as well as drip irrigation. William accompanied us to a nearby stone yard and wholesale nursery to make selections for stone, gravel, mulch, and plants. The number of plants included in the bid was determined based on the area being landscaped. The nursery products looked very nice when we made selections. Work began within a few weeks and was managed by Chris. William stopped by a few times. Chris also built a custom metal raised bed. A friend of William's built an amazing and substantial trellis and a cedar arbor. Plants were picked up just before they were to be installed, and I was allowed to place them. The project was deemed finished and was paid for, but there were a few things needing corrections. William was responsive and able to fit these fixes in within a few weeks. The positive aspects of this landscaping experience included excellent communication with William, his accompanying us to the stone yard and nursery, well-executed stone work, and the superb trellis and arbor. The guys did a great job of removing old plantings and filling in areas where new sod was needed. The negatives included areas I felt were not as well executed as they could have been, and are the reason for deducting one star on this review. The steel bed, while nicely made, did not fit flush against the patio and was filled with poor quality soil before I noticed the gap between bed and patio. The first "fix" by Chris was putting gravel into the gap and using mortar to seal the ends. The mortar cracked, and a second "fix" of steel being welded to hold the gravel in was done. It's functional but not pretty. Also, the plants that were brought in were definitely not the quality of those we looked at with William. Virtually all of them were leggy, and many looked unhealthy. Several ended up being replaced. I was also not happy that the arbor was positioned without first verifying the desired location. Still, the overall appearance of the landscape is very good, with the standout custom features. Green Ease is a business I would recommend to others. They handle every aspect of landscaping and do a good job.

I also listen to Sheryl McLaughlin's Sunday morning radio show and I knew that I wanted to work…read morewith Kevin Wood Landscapes. There have been drainage issues in both the front and back yards, and Michael and Bernie were very thoughtful about their proposed solutions. All of the hardscape is done, and the trees are planted. After the bluebonnets have finished blooming, we can do the rest of the project. Michael has introduced me to plants I hadn't thought of using before and I'm very excited for the next steps. The crew of workers is also great. They make sure the dogs have time to go in the back yard, and they make sure the gates are closed. It's clear this company cares about communication and customer service, which are very high priority to me.

Not sure why Yelp thinks I'm in California but whatever. On to the issue at hand! We had been…read moreplanning some changes to our patio layout, enhancing some drainage, and updating some large flower beds. We appreciated Bernie's thoughtful suggestions and his patience as we changed our minds a number of times before the design was "complete". Michael and his team were amazing and efficient when it came to executing on the design. The results are fantastic and the quality is exceptional.

After getting over 10 bids, I chose Jorge for his excellent communication, fair pricing, and…read morethorough plan -- he didn't skip a single step. He recommended Zoysia Zeon, which came out beautifully. Jorge brought a great crew but was on-site himself the entire time, ensuring the soil was tilled, leveled, topsoil added, sprinklers uncapped, and starter fertilizer applied before laying sod. When the grass supplier messed up the order (not his fault), he went above and beyond, driving over an hour early the next morning to personally pick up the correct sod and finish the job. I couldn't be happier with the result and would absolutely hire Jorge again -- truly a professional who takes pride in his work.

Very happy with communication and completed work. Cleaned up after and did a nice job. Happyread more

Corey and his team were great to work with on our landscaping project. The work included:…read more- adding stone borders and expanding the front flowerbeds - cleaning out a badly overgrown corner of the back year, removing stumps, and adding sod. - converting a sprinkler zone to drip and adjusting the existing system to handle the changed use. They were professional and the work turned out beautifully. I highly recommend them and would definitely call them again.

I can't say anything about their actual work but what I can tell you is that if you happen to see…read morethem on the road do not drive behind them. Their equipment is not secure and something flew out their trailer and hit my windshield and damaged it. When I called the number that was posted on the trailer, I left a message explaining everything and a woman returned my call. To her credit she did ask how I was but after that she asked me if I had a video of it. Like seriously, I'm not a police officer I don't have a dash cam and furthermore, I don't have my phone at hand when driving. She then asked me what I would like and I told her I would like for y'all to fix it and make it right. She blamed it on rocks on the road and I told her the road was clear. It literally came out of your trailer but it happened so fast it caught me off guard, I didn't have time to react other than memorize the phone number on the back of the trailer. She was really rude, unhelpful and hung up on me. I thought about writing this out for a while because I was really upset and didn't want to do it that same day. I wanted my emotions to settle but I also thought that people should know that if this is how they treat people whom are informing them of something like this and them being rude and disrespectful, then maybe you wouldn't want to do business with them. It's very upsetting we love supporting local but will not support people like this.

Santiago and his team did a great job installing the irrigation and sod at our home. We are very…read morehappy with the results and highly recommend them for your project.

We have used them for several years now. They always provide great service and our lawn and plants…read morelook fantastic week after week.

Travis was a life saver by installing our landscaping for our new custom home in time for move-in…read morewhen it turned out we did not have landscaping included in our project. From the first meeting, he was professional and took the project seriously. He started with a drone photo overhead and created a design with our architect's plan. Travis worked with us to design a drought-tolerant landscape with a combination of astroturf and xeriscape, as well as limestone paver walkways with black granite and black steel edging to go with the aesthetics of our modern ranch. Our third party inspector noted that many landscape companies do not weld the steel edging to the stakes, but Travis's crew welded all of the connections and the steel seems thicker than what we had at our previous home. We chose Thrive because of other Google reviews combined with our interactions with Travis during the quote and design process. We found the same to be true as other reviewers, which was his crew was very positive, helpful, energetic, and some of the hardest workers on our project. They were the first to arrive in the morning, worked hard and fast all day, and stayed often until dark. We truly appreciated the hustle, and the quality and beauty of the finished product and would not hesitate recommending Thrive to anyone in need of landscape services.

Thrive did absolutely outstanding work on my yard. They got on the project right away and wasted no…read moreteam making my landscape look brand new. And throughout the process, Travis responded right away to any questions I had. Cannot recommend this company enough.