A Cautionary Review of Land Designs by Colton Our Experience…read moreand Lessons Learned Initially, our experience with Land Designs by Colton seemed promising. The project kicked off smoothly, and we had high expectations based on their assurances and professionalism during the early stages. However, as the work progressed, significant issues began to arise, tarnishing our trust and satisfaction with the company. And then they ghosted us. The Tree Planting Disaster One of the first major problems we encountered was with the landscaping aspect--specifically the planting of trees. Out of the nine trees planted, six died within a relatively short time frame. We had been informed that these trees were under warranty for a year, which gave us some initial reassurance. Unfortunately, when we sought replacements for the dead trees under this warranty, the company did not honor their commitment. This was deeply frustrating and marked the beginning of a series of disappointments in dealing with Land Designs by Colton. Contract Issues Another frustration arose when we attempted to obtain a copy of our contract. We had initially accessed the agreement through Google Docs, but it was mysteriously deleted. When we reached out to Land Designs by Colton for a copy, they claimed they could no longer provide it due to changes in their system following an update. This lack of accountability and transparency added to our growing unease with the company. The Deck Extension Debacle The most costly and distressing issue was related to a deck extension they built for us. After the work was completed, we discovered that the extension had not been permitted--they assured us that this was not necessary. As we began the process of obtaining necessary permits, we learned that the construction itself was not done to code. Specific deficiencies included: * Footings that were not deep enough * Railing spindles with uneven spacing * Stairs that failed to meet code requirements These violations have forced us to reconstruct the deck to meet code standards, incurring additional expenses totaling thousands of dollars. In essence, the deck project has doubled in cost due to their negligence. This has been an incredibly stressful ordeal, both financially and emotionally. Conclusion Our experience with Land Designs by Colton has been nothing short of disastrous. What began as a promising relationship quickly deteriorated due to unfulfilled warranties, lack of transparency regarding contracts, and substandard construction practices that led to code violations. We hope our story serves as a warning to others considering working with this company. Proceed with caution and ensure that every aspect of the contract and work is meticulously monitored to avoid similar hardships. Beware of Land Designs by Colton. What seems fine at the start may end up costing you dearly in the end.

Jonathan is among the most unprofessional vendors I have ever come across…read more For background: I hired him to work on my front lawn, and warned him I'd need him to be flexible as I was also getting a fence installed. I paid him half up front and he did some work. When I needed him to return to finish the lawn after the fence was installed, he strung me along on a finish date for months. I tried to press him to finish the job, and he got nasty. I'd often get trapped in circular conversations with his assistant, who hides behind legalese language, while Jonathan's correspondence was filled with condescension, personal attacks, and threats. (As an example: See below his assistant's response as evidence of the kind of legal speak they use, and how they twist it around in their favor. Pegging blame on the customer without accepting responsibility for their own awful service.) And they're thugs. I had to file a police report after he and his workers broke into our backyard _and garage_ to reclaim what he says are his materials. Some $10 pipes. This is something they'll point to in the contract as a thing he has a right to do. Upon terminating his contract for stringing me along, severe unprofessional behavior, and even violating our safety and security, he charged a termination fee. This would be laughable if it weren't so vindictive. Despite it all, I did pay him whatever ridiculous invoice he'd excuse with his contract in order to get rid of all the vitriol he was turning my way. So... Be wary of his, and his assistant's, predatory contract which they rely on to get away with crappy service. You'll know he deems your project to not be lucrative for him, when he gives you side comments about him "doing you a favor." He lacks follow through to complete a job unless it's on his terms, and he lacks professionalism in dealing with client requests. He gets nasty and personal if you get on his bad side. He loves to tout his educational background, as if to reassure you he's somehow different or that you'd be getting excellent service. Don't fall for it. There are plenty of other contractors in the Denver area who do amazing work in a timely fashion without all the drama. Save yourselves the headache.

We were very pleased with responsiveness and quality of work!…read more We had quite a bit of difficulty getting any other landscaping companies getting back to us with a simple landscaping project. So I was very happy with how quickly we were able to get this done! Jonathan and his team did a great job for a reasonable price.

Johnny is a great Landscaping architect to work with. He helped design our retaining wall and…read moreenvision what the backyard could look like. He and his team worked fast, accomplished a lot within a few weeks and he kept me abreast of work schedules. We weren't left wondering if he would show up. He communicates well through phone and text. At the end of the day, we got a beautiful wall for a great price too. Highly recommend him and will call him again when we need more work done.

Five stars for Diggable Design! They handle our exterior holiday lighting installations and we…read morecouldn't be happier with their service. It's refreshing to work with a company that is always punctual, communicates clearly, and takes pride in doing a really good job. If you need a reliable landscaping team, I highly recommend them.

I've got an old Victorian house happily situated on the border lands of Baker/Santa Fe Art…read moreDistrict. If that's not license to do some funky landscaping, I don't know what is! Jessica (landscape designer) and her husband Mike (landscape project manager) make an excellent team, willing to take an idea, work it, come back to budget and intent, propose the right balance of glorious textures and functional landscaping. Their crew is small and efficient, doing the work well within the time frame quoted. I wanted lots of things- but it came down to "fun and funky" as my guidelines which Jessica realized through combining a formal planting but used surprising colors and textures. Barberry in lime green crisscrossing one plot, filled in on two sides with silvery artemesia, WOW! Stunning! So far, the compliments are flowing in from neighbors and strangers alike. We're excited to let this grow a bit and start planning Phase Two- hardscaping!

The operator, Steve Bennet is completely unqualified to do business…read more Did a quote for me, did one days work and came to my house at 8:30 at night to demand payment for the 3/4 of the job completed. Guy has issues.

I had a great experience with American Mountain Tree! My mothers home needed some serious tree…read morework, and I was in a rather pressing time frame to hire. My call was taken first rings, and they scheduled me that day. The crew arrived on time; they were professional and knowledgeable. I had different ideas for what I thought needed to be pruned and removed. They knew exactly what was best. I'm glad I hired a professional, my mothers yard looks great, can't wait for the spring!!

Stephen was great to work with in designing a raised bed for an awkward space behind my house. He…read morewas incredibly helpful throughout the process, giving me gardening and watering tips. He installed the bed less than two weeks after I contacted him. I highly recommend!

I enjoyed working with Stephen on making my haphazard garden and yard look pleasantly planned yet…read morenatural looking with low water, plants and bushes. I found him to be honest, reasonable and reliable--he actually came when he said he would and called when he was going to be a tad bit late. I am glad I used Colorado Ecoscapes for my job.

Dead link. Left a message, no one called me back. That is to say no one returned my call. That is…read moreto say this business is either dead or it's very unreliable and unprofessional. If they cannot return a call what do you think they will do to your lawn?

Fantastic Customer Service (Thanks Maya!)…read more I don't even have my actual service scheduled until next week so I'll try to remember to update then, but I just had to post this right after my first phone call. I called to schedule a general yard cleanup and spoke with Maya. She gave me very straightforward pricing, told me what to expect, and asked all the right questions about my needs. She was so knowledgeble that I kept her on the phone for quite a while, asking her details about various potential projects such as gravel, sod and sprinkler system installation (they do all of these). She gave me an overview of what each of these projects entailed, the general time/maintenance/cost involved, and was super patient answering all my questions thoroughly without ever trying to "sell" me anything. It was so refreshing to have a dedicated, knowledgeable human pick up on my first call and answer all my questions right away; Versus other places where it's usually someone who is either (1) only trained to schedule and sell services without any deeper understanding of the business; or (2) a busy foreman in a rush to their next site with no time for questions. Not their fault, just makes it a little tougher to know what you're getting. Assuming the quality of their work match that of their customer service I will be using them for future projects for sure!

Can't cut a lawn when you don't own mower. So I tried the yelp inquiry. Trying to help a friend…read moreundergoing chemo and these guys saved the day! Quick reliable and reasonable price for the size of the job. They cut an overgrown lawn and got my friend's yard back in order. So appreciate the communication and photos of the finished job.

I had a yard mulch and refresh service and the work was solid and timely…read more Would definitely recommend.

I am very happy with the work from Josh & team at Denver Tree and Landscape. Josh had great…read moresuggestions on how to freshen up our outdoor space to both look good and be budget-conscious since we're planning to sell. He was also very communicative about getting our project scheduled (BONUS: he was able to get us started sooner than originally planned). His crew is some of the nicest people too. My son was running a fever for the few days they were working on our yard and they asked about how he was doing each day (one gentleman even asked if he could pray over him which was so unexpected and nice). They are considerate of your space. At the end of each work day, they sweep up and consolidate their tools to one area so it doesn't feel like you're in a construction zone. The finished product is very polished and well done. When there were things I wanted adjusted or trimmed a little bit more, Josh was very agreeable and happy to oblige. And yes, I was that high maintenance client who had a request to add more flagstone AFTER they were done and they were so great to get a team out the next day to make that little addition. And how often does a project come in under budget?? Was nice to see that they are very precise in what they do. After the project is done, Josh takes measurements of the actual work and adjusts to actuals which made our project come in a little under budget (yay!). I would happily work with them again!

We searched for a landscaping company with good ratings and reviews. We chose Denver Tree and…read moreLandscape. Josh was polite, prompt, very knowledgeable. HIs team of landscapers were early, worked hard during sun and rain, and they took time to clean the sidewalks and streets every night before leaving. The estimate was well written and Joshua kept us up-to-date every day on the progress. We had old grass removed, and old cottonwood tree and roots removed, rocks cleaned and weed barrier replaced, bushes replaced, sprinklers replaced and metal edging added. The final product was better then we could have imagined. Denver Tree and Landscape is an outstanding business because of Joshua and his great team of employees. We are excited for him to work on the back yard projects soon. Thank you for what you did for our front yard!!!