Swimming Pool and Outdoor Renovation Experience Decision to…read moreUpgrade Our Outdoor Space After more than two decades of use, we realized it was time to update our swimming pool. This decision also made it clear that our landscaping and patio area, which were just as old, needed an upgrade as well. At first, we had no idea where to begin with such a large project. Finding Inspiration and Choosing a Contractor During the summer, we noticed that our neighbors were having some outdoor work done. Curious, I took note of the name on the vehicles parked at their house. This led me to reach out to Lone Star Landscaping through their website one Sunday, leaving our contact information. Initial Contact and Planning Chris from Lone Star Landscaping called me the very next day. He was very informative, asking about our goals for the project and bringing up important questions that I had not even considered. During our phone conversation, Chris provided basic estimates for the various items we wanted to address. Once we confirmed that we were aligned in our vision, we scheduled an appointment to meet onsite and review our goals in detail. Onsite Consultation and Material Selection My husband and I spent significant time meeting with Chris, touring both our front and back outdoor areas, and sharing our vision for the renovation. Chris offered valuable suggestions throughout our conversation, demonstrating the depth of his experience in this field. We quickly realized the importance of working with someone who truly understands the nuances of outdoor design. After we reached an agreement on the project details, Chris provided us with samples of the various pavers, tiles, and travertine options. This allowed us to see how the materials would look in the natural light of our own backyard before making a final decision. Watching the Transformation Once we had selected our materials and gave the go-ahead, the work began. It was truly a joy to watch Chris's team bring our project to life. The Renovation Process and Results Chris and his team displayed exceptional skill throughout the renovation. We decided to replace our backyard patio area with beautiful travertine and add a few new spaces for the barbecue and around the pool equipment. My personal goal was to have a surface so smooth and comfortable that I could walk the entire area barefoot. Watching the travertine being installed was a fascinating experience, as we could see the design gradually taking shape. The finished result is absolutely stunning. Even during the renovation, neighbors walking by would frequently comment on how impressive the transformation looked. Enjoying the Results and Looking Forward The outcome of our backyard renovation has exceeded all expectations. We spend a great deal of time outdoors, and since the project was finished, my husband and I have often remarked on how remarkable the work is. Chris's craftsmanship and attention to detail delivered results that were even better than we had envisioned. We were so impressed with the transformation that we decided to entrust Chris with our front yard remodel as well. We are excited to see how that project will turn out. If you value experience, quality, and honest professionalism, Lone Star Landscaping is an excellent choice. We would gladly recommend them to anyone considering a landscaping project.

This company is so professional and provided over and above the landscaping service we requested,…read morefrom designing our barren front and side yard to the beauty it is today. To living on the corner of a very busy street, our yard has gotten so many compliments. Thank you Chris, once more for the fine job!

Very pleased and happy with the leadership and crews that worked on my landscaping project…read more Everything went as planned from their estimate to planning to execution. They were efficient, quality work, communicative, on time and on budget. They also were very good about cleaning up their work site at the end of each day. It's nice to experience a company and crew that does exactly what they promised, when they promised and were very professional. Danielle, Connor, Daniel, Jose and his crew all great! Thank you again!!

We had a complete yard makeover from an old lawn and trees to a desert landscape, artificial turf…read moreand putting green and a zen yard with an excellent water stream along with yard walls. Connor was great through the design process and Kevin and his crew did an amazing job. And it was all done in 2 months. Highly recommend Hawkeye for helping us realize our dream landscapes. Thanks all!

Velasco guys came on time and worked all day clearing out high weeds on our property…read more We live on a acre lot, so it was a lot of ground. They hauled everything away, and they were nice guys too! Definitely recommend

They got paid the initial cleaning fee of $900 to clean the yard. They dumped the brushes they cut…read moreinto the dumpster I rented from the city. The simple task was to upkeep the yard in the condition it got cleaned to for certain amount. They have been failing to do the job if supervision is not applied. Furthermore, when you ask them why they stopped watering the bushes for example, the answer was to pay them $25 more per visit so they hold the hose for 5 min. They do not upkeep the yard, the trees started to die, too much weed killer as well, perhaps. We never watered those bushes when we lived there, they are native to the desert and never died. The yard grows some weeds, oops, it is $120 more to spray the " extra" weeds. Because they have not being upkeeping or over spraying with weed killer, the bushes and the small trees started to die. I have a dead young palm tree as well. When you tell them to do what you have being paying them for, it is an extra $100 per visit. What have you been doing for the money you get? The bushes and small trees are the only things to maintain. Have you being mowing the rocks? When you do the " cleaning and maintenance trip" and you charge without getting the job done consistently, then ask for extra money to do what you were getting paid for and you did not do, it is a scam. $220 per hour for yard maintenance visit? I'm sorry , it's not BMW dealership service shop.

I recently had a new RV gate installed. The gate after installation was found to be too heavy to be…read moresupported by our current fence and posts. The installer recommended I reach out to a masonry company to rectify the problem. I read all the reviews and used Joe's team for a project here at home for my gate. I can't begin to tell you what a great experience it was. Joe was professional, communicative, on time and did amazing work. The project required out of the box thinking and true knowledge of fencing and gates overall. Joe was able to come up with a process to alleviate the added weight that the new gate that we bought created and helped support that weight in a way that will keep the gate hanging straight going forward. I would recommend Joe and his team for any project you have. They truly went above and beyond for us.

They ARE NOT licensed to do anything but masonry work!! Anything else, including hiring subs, is…read moreNOT allowed! Call the ROC! This company has, for YEARS, been going well outside their license! We are STILL dealing with issues from a pool built 4 years ago. Joe will never take accountability but will happily take your money.

Olman and his team did a beautiful job adding pavers to our front walkway. I received a quote the…read moresame day I reached out and then work began two days after receiving HOA approval. We are very happy with the quality of the work and the quick turn around! Also, Zelle is accepted for payment

Affordable Quality Landscaping…read more Recommend Apple Landscape for any front or backyard landscaping. Apple can do it all, including artificial turf, fountains, irrigation, pavers, plants, rocks, trees and more. Apple built beautiful circular round porch steps for our front walkway and did excellent paver work on the front porch as well as the back patio and side yard walkway. So many landscape companies will overcharge you for unnecessary design and other costs. With Apple, if you know what you want, they will build it. Olman Ortiz and his co-workers are easy to work with and take pride in their work. If you are looking for an affordable, quality landscape company, recommend getting a quote from Apple Landscape.

We had Jeff May and crew redo landscaping in back yard. Tore out hot tub and replaced with pergola…read moreand fire pit. Removed a tree and several overgrown bushes and replaced with drought resistant shrubs. He laid travertine pathways and travertine patio. Front yard, removed shrubs and replaced with drought resistant cactus and shrubs. Graveled both front and back yard Outstanding job. Jeff finalized design and supervised his great crew, Very reasonable price for all the work that was done. Cleaned up every day. Very accomodating to changes that inevitably occur.

Unfortunately I have to write a poor review because the service and completed portion were very…read moreinferior. I interviewed several companies and selected Jeff because he was a slick talker. About 75% of the job was completed but was so poor that I walked away and wouldn't let him back on my property. Didn't matter if I paid in advance I didn't want to risk any more damage

I found Cityscape at the Home & Garden Show in Scottsdale and scheduled a free estimate after…read morespeaking with a very friendly woman at their booth. Joey came out to do the quote and was quick, efficient, and explained what to expect. I received the estimate later that same day as promised and the price was fair. When I approved the quote we talked about color options, and he recommended the "Native" color. I wanted something neutral but with a little character in a herringbone pattern, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. He also mentioned darker tones tend to hold up better in the Arizona heat since lighter colors fade faster. The only hiccup was the scheduling process. They require a deposit before scheduling, which made me a little hesitant. I was told I'd get a call later that day to set the install date, but it took a couple follow-up calls before we actually got it confirmed. The office staff was always very polite and helpful though. On install day, I had given instructions on where materials could be placed since I live in a townhouse complex, but the pavers ended up being left in the grass overnight instead. Luckily everything was fine. I later found out the superintendent originally assigned to my project got sick, so another team member stepped in and didn't have all the details from our earlier conversations, which probably explains the communication mix-up. That said, once the work started the crew moved quickly and finished within the expected timeframe (about three days). The final result looks great and I'm very happy with the finished project.

Poor communication and project management; still incomplete after 3+ months…read more We hired CitiScapes for a travertine paver and turf installation. The crew's craftsmanship on the travertine was genuinely good, but everything around project management and communication fell short. Owner Kendall repeatedly gave us specific dates and times for work to happen, which were then missed without proactive updates -- we had to chase him for status on nearly every phase. Demo also ran long, and the crew failed to clear debris from our driveway in time for Easter; we ended up using Facebook Marketplace to get people to haul away leftover materials ourselves. The turf installation has been the most disappointing part. For what we paid for a premium product, the seams are visibly poor. It took five weeks just to get a crew out to attempt a repair, and that attempt made the seam lines worse. We now have a tentative date for another repair, but given the pattern of missed commitments, we're not confident it will be honored. At one point we went over a month without any contact from them - until they called asking for payment, and we had to push back to get anyone out to the site. The project started before Easter. It's now nearly August, and it's still not finished. If clear communication and reliable follow-through matter to you, I'd be cautious about pursuing CitiScapes.

Great and friendly service, pricing was affordable and they were happy to work with me with payment…read moreand timeline for the project.

Quick but not a job well done. i had them lay pavers for me next to my pool with gaps in between…read morefor turf. We laid out the design and decided on 3 in gaps between the pavers. The team knocked it out in 1.5 days which is great. Now that it's time to lay down the turf I'm having to spend a lot of extra time cutting turf to make it fit. I have 2.5 inch gaps, 2.75 inch gaps and of course a few 3 inch gaps. I guess I should have went out there with a tape measure to make sure it was getting done correctly but you pay for a service and expect it to be done the way you agreed upon. If you do use them just make sure you inspect everything along the way if you need a precision job done.