Wow. Do not use these guys. Aris is a poor mans used car salesman. Promise this and that and…read morethen don't finish the job. Avoid. I wish I would have read yelp.

Don't waste your time calling or using this company. We set up an appointment and they gave us a…read moretwo hour time-slot for which they required us to be home for so that we could discuss the estimate. NO ONE showed. I called the next day and was told that the manager was at lunch and someone would call me after 1:00pm. NO ONE returned the call. We will be looking elsewhere for landscaping needs.

This has been a really unfortunate experience. Last fall, I contracted with Greenlawn to build a…read morepatio, plant new grass, and install ground cover around a tree in a new enclosure they also built. They were able to do almost all of the work in the Fall, and we couldn't have been happier with the results. They noted they'd need to come out in the spring to install the ground cover, as it wouldn't survive being planted in the cold. As spring sprung, Greenlawn did not contact me. I reached out on April 2 and began a ridiculous game of back and forth until they "completed" the work on May 25. At one point, I was told they were "extremely busy" right now. Considering I paid for this work last Fall, this isn't exactly my problem. The completed work was terrible and it was suggested that "[my] expectation of filling in the entire bed was not realistic." It was not my expectation! The whole project was designed by Greenlawn! I've had to finish the work myself so that the beautiful yard isn't ruined by a terrible finish to this project. Doug seems like a great design consultant and clearly knows his stuff. We couldn't be happier with the brick work and our new lawn, but the absurdly bad service and work to complete the project has left an incredibly bad impression. I wish I could recommend working with this company, but I definitely cannot.

Overall experience was excellent based on end result and value for price paid. The quality of the…read moregrass replacement and tiling of the ground to remove rocks and leftover construction materials was awesome. The only adverse comment I had was the slow communications. Otherwise completely satisfi

This is a VERY late review but I believe they do a great job and they know what they're doing. The…read morework that I had done was in 2005 and 2006 so I can't speak to the most recent Work. They are not cheap but they know their stuff - got my front and backyard redesigned when I moved in trying to change the 1970s and 80s landscaping to include a patio & pretty much redid our entire yard. The only thing I chgd from their plan was to decrease the size of some of the shrubs to save money. most of the perennials they put in are still doing well I've had one tree replaced but most everything else here. They inc some really stunning dianthus that still blooms strong today.

James and crew did a great job on our yard last year. They cut a section out around our entire yard…read moreand filled it in with mulch. They fixed a brick edging that was popping out of the ground. They also planted a few trees. When the trees died, they replaced them quickly. The replacements have been great! We are looking at having them plant some more trees this fall. They are on the expensive side, but they stand by their warranty and work.

Had them do a project that included two new patios, drainage system in back yard, excavate and seed…read morethe entire backyard and install very "expensive" dog grass in our new dog run Patios were done just ok. Two low spots where water pools. Drainage system is working however big holes around drains that will need to be filled next year. Although they said they knew how to install dog grass, they didn't! One of the guys installing was on his cell phone while cutting the grass . We have to have the manufacturer come and hopefully correct it or else we wasted $3500. They were to come back and correct the concrete and they never did. We were left with concrete on our windows and mud on our driveway and street which took my husband two hours to clean with a power washer. They worked sporadically during the entire project. Very disappointed in the experience. Will never use again.

I hired them for a big cleanup for my backyard it was a big job, they also did the bushes, the guy…read morewho came and did the estimate was very professional and nice their billing was easy! Getting a hold of them was so easy, they came exactly when they were suppose to and the landscaper was also very professional and did an outstanding job. I will be using them again, they will be the first people I call in early spring to get my yard cleaned up again!

I moved into a newly built home in Elgin and wanted to replace the cookie-cutter landscaping that…read morethe builder put in the front yard. I obtained three quotes, two from local nurseries and the third from Signature Landscaping. Not only did Jeff, from Signature, provide a design that incorporated all of my requests, his price was better than both of the nurseries. The installation was completed ahead of time and done very well. The men that completed the installation were very friendly and professional and finished the job in one day, leaving everything clean and pristine. I highly recommend Signature Landscaping and plan use them again for additional projects next year.

They did really great work for us. Installed a new patio and retention wall, their guys were…read moreefficient. They spent a ton of time compacting... makes me feel good.

Spotting the glowing review of Naper's hair guru, Niki Moon (along with a host of other very happy…read morecustomers), I zeroed in on this landscaping business over the winter. I didn't even bother contacting anyone else. I was so set on Matt doing my space that I emailed him in January, making sure that I would be near the top of his list. Understanding that they're a boutique sized design company, I knew that wait times could pile up in a hurry, so I did not drag my feet to contact him. --I wanted my house on his radar before he was slammed with inquiries! I was lying in bed at night, obsessing about my yard in December so no way was I going to procrastinate getting on his schedule. I couldn't afford to lose sleep all summer as I waited my turn! FYI: Don't be afraid to contact him about small projects. I have a fairly small front yard and was initially worried that he wouldn't want to take on a smaller scale project, but he assured me that size wouldn't deter him. The benefit of emailing him well before spring was that I heard back from him immediately. If the glowing reviews hadn't already sealed the deal, his personable responses certainly did. I could tell immediately that he was someone I would enjoy working with. My gut feeling was not wrong. I have had multiple projects running back-to-back and have been dealing with a plethora of people. Matt and his crew were the most professional and most enjoyable people (by far) to work with. And my yard.... my yard is gorgeous. I can't believe what an impact even a small space can make! I'm so happy with every detail of my dealings with him and his crew that I'm hiring him next year for my backyard. And yes, I'll probably start talking to him about it over the winter. After all, patience is not my virtue.

We had been putting off a landscaping makeover for about a year and finally decided to call Escapes…read morefor a consultation. Matt came out and truly wowed us with his knowledge! After careful planning, he made our vision a reality and transformed our "hidden" house into welcoming home with beautiful plants that are easy to maintain. Matt and Randy were honest, timely, and extremely polite. We would recommend them to anyone who is looking revamp their landscaping!

If you are at all considering any landscape / hardscape designs or projects for your home, look no…read morefurther! Chris and his crew do AMAZING work, from his original suggestions to improve our design to his coming back for some finishing touches after the work was done; professional and courteous, and sadly rare these days, they are honest! Did extra touches for us that we did not notice until he pointed them out! Won't need them again as they came back this year and did our front wall and walkway, so we are set! Do yourself a favor and call this company and no others! You will be glad you did!

Not reliable. Waste of time. When Chris came to discuss our project, he told us he would soon…read morecontact us again with an estimate. 3 months later we are still waiting. If he was not interested, the decent thing to do would have been to tell us right away.

Our project was straightforward: we needed to relocate a planting bed around our deck and remove…read moresome bushes that were obstructing the installation of a fence gate. The goal was to achieve the right grade so the gate would swing open smoothly. On the opposite side of the house, we had to clear out several hostas to make space for another fence gate. Additionally, we needed to remove some dead and dying bushes near the side of the house and replace them with hardy plants that would last for the next 20 years. After receiving quotes and proposals from several landscape companies, my wife and I were left scratching our heads, feeling that the offers were unrealistic. A recommendation from a trusted friend led us to contact Harvey at Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts. Harvey visited our home, listened carefully to our needs, and offered honest, experience-based advice. He provided a clear plan that matched our requirements perfectly. We promptly signed his formal quotation. Although Apple Blossom wasn't the cheapest option, their professionalism and expertise set them apart. Harvey and his team of four arrived at the job site and, in just four hours, had everything that needed removal loaded up and taken away. They worked diligently to move heavy flagstone, reshape the planting bed to accommodate the new fence gate, and planted several hydrangeas. The following morning, they completed the project by laying down sod. What distinguishes Apple Blossom from other companies is their exceptional customer service. They walked us through each planting site, educated us about soil and moisture, and provided valuable tips on watering and caring for our new plants. They even offered free pruning lessons for the end of winter, ensuring we'd be prepared for the spring bloom season. With future projects in mind, I know exactly who to call. First impressions matter, and if I had a daughter going to her senior prom, I'd trust Apple Blossom to ensure she'd have a perfect experience and have her home on time, just like their impeccable service we received. Denny

Harvey and the whole team at Apple Blossom have been amazing to work with and the results are even…read morebetter than I expected. I live in a community with an HOA (homeowners association) that has a LOT of rules and regs regarding plantings. Harvey was patient and professional as we worked with changes the designs to accommodate all the rules -- those written and those that were implied. Jake and the crew did a terrific job of tearing out the old and planting the new and I love it all! Harvey came back a couple days later and gave me written instructions for care as well as reviewing it all with me personally -- a huge help! You can tell he is not only very knowledgeable about plantings in our area, but is passionate and caring about what he does and how they do it all. I can't wait until next spring when we do the last 2 beds!