We contacted Hope's Landscaping in July 2018 for an on-site consultation. We had an aging deck…read morethat was getting little use and wanted to know what was possible if we were to replace it with a brick paver patio. They promptly set up a visit and Ernie came out and checked out the area. A day later, he came back with a vision for what was possible (we literally had no idea what to do and were relying on the opinions of contractors). He explained what would fit the space best, what sorts of things would detract from the space, and the best "bang for our buck." He was open with his pricing, laying out all the details of what was included, discounts, etc. We decided to go with them to: 1) Remove the deck 2) Remove two older raised garden beds 3) Remove an area of pea gravel separating the raised garden beds and deck. 4) Create a two-tiered patio, with curving edges, that steps down to a built-in fire pit and a half-moon style stairs leading up to the adjacent sun room. 5) Put in garden beds edging the patio with custom plants. 6) Finish the area with sod. What followed is the only "less than 5 star" part of my review. We were told a start date of August 25, contingent upon rain and other projects; we completely understood. Late August came and for a couple weeks the communication about the project progress came to a standstill. It took about 3 weeks of voicemails and emails to finally get a response and explanation about the delay (health issues with crew members and some weather delays). I expressed my concern about simply improving communication and from that point forward, we had no issues with the office folk, Ernie, or anyone at Hope's. I think it was simply that they were overwhelmed at the time. Because of the delays, our project ran into a winter "pause." The deck was torn out late fall in 2018, and then in April, the work on the space truly began. One thing that we were VERY impressed with was the thoughtfulness each and every day by the work crew as they packed up to leave. They would pick up the area, organize any tools or bricks, blow off the patio, etc., just to make it "look nice" until the next day, even if the area wasn't even close to being ready for use. When the project got close to being done, Ernie met with us regularly again to discuss the garden beds, finishing the project, and other details. We were given a list of plants to choose for the garden beds (custom listed and appropriate for the shadiness of the areas), and Ernie was receptive to my wanting to create (on my own) a small in-ground strawberry garden (in the pictures, this is the rectangle of bare dirt not covered by the new sod--Ernie gave his opinion on the size and placement of that bed so as to not detract from the appeal of the patio and other beds). All-in-all, we would hands-down recommend Hope's Landscaping, especially if you "lack creative vision" like we did. Ernie has a talent for creating a project FOR YOU and FOR YOUR SPACE.

Ernie came out on time. Work was done professionally and expeditiously. Communication was…read moreoutstanding. I would hire them again. (they graded, laid sod and made planting beds in our back yard after we had a pool removed and deck replaced)

While the crew missed seven shrubs under 8' tall that the contract said were to be pruned, this…read morereview is more about the poor communication from the owner, Paul Likes. No returned calls or email responses and they blew off TWO promised dates for the yardwork. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend PA Likes Landscaping for home yard/lawn maintenance. No electric hedge trimmers, mulch not dispersed over entire property, shrubs not trimmed, etc. My 50% deposit check was cashed in mid-June and there was no communication until late July. Prices are too high for what you get. In this case, I did not get what I paid for.

The hard working friendly Likes crew just finished my summer mulching and trimming. It's so…read morerefreshing to see a large crew work together, take time to pay attention to every detail, and have such pride in their work. My hedges are trimmed with precision, the mulch is spread perfectly. They even take the time to look at all my trees, and even my neighbors trees that were hanging over my driveway - and trim them to look fantastic. 5 star service from Likes Landscaping continues! Job well done.

Kevins does quality work on time. They've built a lovely brick patio for me with excellent…read moresuggestions for its design and choices of brick. Excellent landscaping work also- land formation to control water flow away from house, shrub planting, mulching. Provided excellent references to other home contractors.

Kevin was very dependable & did an excellent job on a really tough commercial project. He kept in…read moreconstant contact & was reasonably priced. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a great landscaper!

I was tired of mulching every year and decided that I wanted to go with river rock instead. I…read morefound ProPath Brick Pavers & Landscaping online. Salvador and his crew were fantastic. Their attention to detail, courteousness, and the job they have done is definitely worth their 5 star rating. Pictures speak louder than words, so here are a few...

Came out quickly to see project and gave a fair quote. Very responsive when I reached out with…read morequestions and changes. They added drainage to our yard and did a great job. We will be hiring again for future projects.

We recently just had a paver patio put in by Laz and his crew in late May and are extremely…read moresatisfied with the final product. I began contacting patio contractors in early April, and Nature Green Paving was one that I had found through Google. Like all of the reviews have said, Laz was very responsive. We did not know exactly what we wanted, so Laz developed a design for us and presented his estimate for the project. His estimate was well within the range of the other 5 contractors who bid for our patio. After a few different tweaks to the design, we decided to go with Laz because he was the one contractor who actually took action and was extremely responsive to our needs. In fact, he visited our residence 4 different times to make sure we were happy with the final design. Throughout the build, Laz was very easy to contact with any concerns. Again, when needed, he came out to our house to help us understand a redesign that was necessary for our patio. He answered any questions we had, and he reassured us that our patio would be fantastic in the end. On multiple different days, I also saw Laz checking in on his crew to make sure the patio was progressing. Laz's crew was great too! They created a great patio, planted the landscape, and cleaned up after themselves. They all knew what to do while on the job, and they acted respectfully toward our home. Overall, we cannot say enough great things about Laz and Nature Green Paving. We are completely satisfied with the product they produced.

Way overpriced. But, that's my opinion. You tell me. 750 square foot brick patio that needed to…read morebe regraded, put back the same bricks (not new) and power wash, sand and seal. Was quoted $25,000 by Laz. That's 33 per square foot for repair with the only materials needed was sand and sealer. (maybe $500 total). 5 days work at $5K per day? Really? Got a second estimate, and hold onto your hats. $9,000 for the identical same work, nothing changed but the price and now down to $12 per square foot for just repair work. And that company is almost done with patio and looks fantastic.

We contacted Nature boys to pour a concrete pad for a hot tub. Mark came out and was helpful with…read moresize and also to advise us things they do to reinforce the pad for the weight. He communicated with us all through the project if I had a question he answered almost right of way. Once pad was poured finishers did a great job and pad looked great. They back filled everything and tidied up. I have no complaints it was a job well done

Just had The Nature Boys out to install an in ground basketball hoop. All I can say is the boys are…read moreloving it and I did not need to do it. It was well worth the money.

We recently used Lupita Landscaping to remove our shrubbery in the front of our house, replant new…read moreshrubbery, mulch and do cleanup around entire house, Rocky Rodriguez and his crew did a fabulous job. In addition, Rocky and his crew also removed, reset, and repaired two levels of patio steps, then cleaned, re-sanded and sealed our entire patio. The patio and steps look great again. We also were amazed how quickly Rocky always responded back to us whenever we had a question concerning our entire project. We most definitely would recommend Lupita Landscaping located in Aurora, IL, as an excellent contractor.

Look no further for your landscaping needs! Rocky and his crew were right on time, polite, and…read moreworked their butts off. They cleaned out neglected rocks beds and put down 3 tons of new rock in record time. The place looks beautiful again! Great pricing too! Thanks so much, Rocky!

Great value and service done. Very courteous and…read moreprofessional crew. Clean and flexible. Timely.

We hired this company last spring to remove several bushes and trees, plant new arborvitae and…read moreevergreen trees, and refresh the mulch in our yard. I want to start by saying the crew clearly worked hard--this was a big job that took about five days, and we appreciated the effort they put in. Unfortunately, the quality of the work did not match the time and effort. Three of the large evergreen trees were planted noticeably crooked, and the arborvitae were not planted deep enough. As a result, eight of them died within a relatively short time. When I contacted the company to address the issue, they initially agreed to replace the dead arborvitae. However, after that, communication stopped. They never followed through, did not show up as promised, and ultimately stopped responding to texts altogether. It's disappointing because we invested a significant amount in this project and expected both proper installation and basic follow-up service. While the crew was hardworking, the end result and lack of accountability make it difficult to recommend this company.