I've recently embraced my inner plant parent and decided to branch out (pun absolutely intended) by…read morevisiting local nurseries. Harvard Nursery did not disappoint. If it grows in soil, they probably have it. Trees? Check. Bushes? Check. Mysterious plants I couldn't identify but still bought because they looked cool? Double check. This year's hanging baskets are so outrageously colorful, they look like fireworks went off in a flower shop. I hung a few on my deck, and now my neighbors think I hired a professional landscaper or joined a gardening cult. (Maybe both.) I also built a custom planter box (Pinterest, don't fail me now) and needed something show-stopping. Enter: petunias. The Black Mamba and Mayan Sunset petunias are basically floral drama queens in the best possible way. Everything I bought here has outperformed my usual big box store plants, which tend to give up on life the moment I walk away. Even the vegetable starts are thriving like they're auditioning for a salad commercial. Meanwhile, the seeds I got from a chain store are still contemplating germination. No rush, guys. Prices are totally fair, and the staff actually knows what they're talking about, which is refreshing. I'll definitely be back -- probably with even less self control and the desire to fill more planter boxes. And maybe they can help me get a green lawn as well.

Called and purchased a Colorado Blue Spruce and was able to pick it out in the nursery! The owner…read moreand his associates were very accommodating ,informative, and knowledgeable! The very BEST service ! Will definitely go back for more of their beautiful trees!

Countryside Landscapes is our provider for The Solana Deer Park Senior Living community where I…read morework. Their crew members and owner and his son is very attentive to our needs. More importantly, they are a fabulous group to work with. They take pride in their work, always leaves their work stations immaculate and our Senior Director of Maintenance, Administration and Sales Team are very appreciative of the beautiful landscape they provide us. Keep up the great work!

Unity put in a beautiful patio but unfortunately there was a leak from the patio into our basement…read morewhich destroyed the drywall ceiling. Tom assured us it was a quick and easy fix on his part, but yet we are still waiting for him to guarantee his work and fix the problem. We have been waiting several months.

Could not say enough nice things about Tom and his team at Unity Landscape. I had them do a big…read morehardscape project for me in Geneva, IL and am thrilled with the work that they did. Additionally Tom and his team are courteous, clean and responsive to my needs from start to finish.

I've used Midwest Tree Service 4 times now over the past 10 years, and I say, they are "The BEST of…read morethe BEST" both in the quality of their service, and a fair price for the work done. Each time there were major branches or full tree removal on a tree that was adjacent, and substantially hung over my house so it was VERY critical that they cut and lowered down each branch to avoid hitting our roof. Here are a few specific details... Staff/Team: When you watch them working, you can see and appreciate that they really know what they are doing and how to cut and lower down huge branches to avoid house damage. One of the trees I just had removed had quite a few obstructions which the team either moved or was able to work around. In 2017 they removed some major branches that were above my "Glass Sun Room"... This was EXTREMELY important that they did it right since even a small branch falling would have broken the glass roof. They did EXCELLENT jobs on all of the above. Also the team is very friendly and engaging and great to talk with when either they or I had questions or comments. Midwest Tools: MW has obviously invested in all the right state of the art tools including a bucket lift crawler to allow the chain sawwer to get way up into the trees, and a log hauling crawler to haul away the big/huge logs. Both of these have rubber tracks to minimize lawn and landscape damage. Even the team/workers safety helmets have built in 2 way radios so the entire team can easily converse as they do their job. And when they are done, they do an excellent job cleaning up and raking up sticks, scraps, and leaves. Price: Their price is fair considering all the work they do, the tools they use, and the care and safety that they don't cause any damage to my house. I would NEVER let any other service work above my house or glass sun room. Also 2 of the times I had them place the bigger logs at the back of my property for me to cut up for firewood whereas 2 of the times, they hauled everything away. Signed - A 4 time very happy Midwest Tree Service Customer in Wauconda.

thanks again to eric and his crew after a tree smashed through my roof i called in the morning they…read morecame out that afternoon removed the tree from house and did a great job cleaning up. this is second time i used mid-west tree service and again they did great work for a very affordable price

We had a great experience with this team! They came out to give a quote and worked with us on a…read moredesign and what we were looking to achieve. Fair prices for the materials and hard work they did and we love the results! Highly recommend!!

Cant say enough positive things about the service we received from this company. They installed a…read morebrick patio and stairs, gazebo, and landscaped beautiful flower beds around it for a fair price. They were hardworking, kind, professional people that were very knowledgeable and performed high quality work. We couldnt be happier and will highly recommend them. Will use them again!

Eric came to my house and inspected my deck for potential repairs. He was very easy to talk to,…read moreoffered a more than fair price, communicated quickly back and forth, very knowledgeable about structure support, etc. I would recommend his services for anyone needing a new deck, deck repairs and/or any interior/exterior work done. I was very satisfied and he earned a customer for life!

We have trusted Eric with many projects in our home. From installing an exhaust hood in the kitchen…read moreto remodeling our basement to re-creating the fireplace in our living room including the creation of custom shelving and doors on each side...his work has beautifully changed our home. He has never let us down and we trust him to do what he says he will do and more. Eric is highly skilled, ethical, and very pleasant to work with. The improvements he has made in our home simply make life better!

We've used Nierman for several projects in our backyard, from landscaping, to a "she-shed"/pool…read moreshed to a paver patio to a fiberglass in-ground pool. All of the work was done with a high attention to detail, the communication was great, and the projects came in at or slightly below the estimate. When there were issues, Tom got personally involved to make sure that we were satisfied. We couldn't be happier with the work that Tom, Tim, Mike, Angel and the rest of the Nierman team has done in helping create a backyard oasis for our family!

I meant to write a review months ago and never got to it. I was reminded recently when having…read moredinner with friends and hearing them describe the nightmare they experienced when having a patio installed - inaccurate placement, sagging bricks, pooling water, etc. I felt terrible for them, and all I could think was that I wish I had known their plans before they got started, and we would have highly recommended Nierman. We had a fence installed first, and then a paver patio. Tom worked with us to examine all the options, and helped us find the right fit for our style and our budget. Both times the crews who came to our home were consummate professionals, and their attention to detail was meticulous. We watched them as they continually consulted a diagram and carefully laid out each patio brick. And we appreciated the way that they sculpted the sod along the edges and angled it down and out, away from the flat surface. When we did have a small problem with a gate latch on the fence, we emailed and it was immediately taken care of. We have enjoyed so many hours on the patio and we agree that having NLD install the fence and patio were two of the best decisions we've made for our home in a long time.

This is absolutely how to run a landscaping business! From start to finish their professionalism,…read morecourtesy, cleanliness, workmanship, and attentional to detail exceeded our expectations. In dealing with Erik the owner for our backyard sod and landscaping project, his enthusiasm for his work was obvious. I had estimates done from a couple other companies, and Ringers was definitively not only the most in depth, where several options were presented, but it was also the more economical choice. But what really sold me was not the price (although that was a big plus), it was the genuine enthusiasm and interest in getting my lawn and backyard get-away to being its most beautiful with bang for the buck. They went above and beyond to readjust existing flagstone pathways, and also professionally installing an arbor that I had built up which I had planned to do myself, but they took care of it for me doing a much better job than I surely would have. An A++, highly recommended experience all around!

Bushes have died after their landscapers have cut them inches from the ground, and they have cut…read moreflowers off plants. The owner was supposed to drop by to look at their work but never showed or answered my texts.