I hired JD and Green City Gardens to re-landscape the front of my house and the berm between our…read morelot and neighbors and to plant three large evergreens to provide privacy at the end of the patio. A year later, two of the 7' evergreens are dead and 1/3 of the other plants are dead. Have reached out to JD via phone call/VM and text SEVEN times and he will not respond. VERY unprofessional and he has not honored the warranty he promised. Save your money and your energy and find someone else....

We hired J.D., owner of Green City Gardens, to design & install a large landscaping project at our…read morehome. We couldn't have been more satisfied with how it turned out - here's why: 1) Expertise: J.D. used his deep knowledge of botany to recommend an ecosystem of plants that were not only stunning to look at, but that fit together in their respective planting beds in size, shape, color & texture, and bloomed at different times to ensure we had spectacular color from spring to fall. 2) Efficient: Installation of the plants was seamless. His crew was professional and competent. 3) Responsive: A few of the plants needed replacing after the frigid temps & harsh winter of 2024. J.D. immediately replaced them with no questions asked. The most important question one should ask themselves about their experience with any contractor they've done business with is - would you hire them again? Answer: we wouldn't hire anyone else but J.D. for our landscaping needs, especially knowing how important beautiful landscaping can be to maximizing the value of our home.

I love my Garden now…read more.. I have lived in my home for over 20 years. I inherited a lovely garden, and made a game effort at upkeep, but time has taken it's toll. Barb with Nature's Path was able to transform my garden at a reasonable price that actually allowed me to view my new landscaping with pleasure rather than cringing each time I stepped out the door. Barb brings a vast knowledge of plants, and was able to pinpoint what would work best in my shady garden. She spent quite a bit of time walking around the yard with me and queried me carefully about my favorite colors plants etc. during our initial consultation meeting. One year later I was surprised to see her back for much of the day making sure the spring plantings were well underway. In addition, she was able to transplant some of my 20-year-old plants that I had nurtured over the years that I could let go of. The plantings that didn't take in my walkway are now doing fine in various corners of the backyard . She is always quick to respond to any questions. I can't recommend her highly enough ; I only wish I knew about Nature's Path 20 years ago

In looking for a natural landscape design, and I found in a search a magazine article on this…read morecompany. I needed help with my new largely unlandscaped Chicago lot. I know the flowers and plants that I would like, but from consultation, soon found out that some plants might not grow well where I actually wanted to put certain flowers or trees or shrubs. There are a number of aspects to consider-- full sun, or in shade; native to midwest or not; aggressive vines (that might hurt other plants) versus vines that might be compatible with the flowers I wanted. Barb had so many good suggestions, and also gave me information on each plant regarding structure (vertical and horizontal), practicality, and how parts of the gardens would grow over time (maintenance and longevity). I really got an education and I am very excited for my future garden.

I can't say enough about Nature's Perspective, the crew and our rep Mark Watson. We've used a few…read moreof the other big landscape services on the north side of Chicago but have always been let down by the quality and service they provide. We're not a huge account, a 16 home townhouse HOA, but they treat us no differently. For us some of the key call outs are: * They are not out to sell you more than you need. A good case is point is our bushes in front were looking ragged so I asked for a quote to replace them. Marked recommended that they just do a detailed hard pruning, which we did at a fraction of the cost. Two or three years later they look fantastic. * They can get grass to grow where others couldn't. We have large maple trees and lots of shade. There was one section that always looked bad. The last landscaper even resodded it but the sod was gone in probably 2 years. Nature Perspective continually reseeds areas that need it. That section of grass has never looked better in the 10 years we've been here. * With Fall season lasting longer than normal, our previous company would disband their crews long before all the leaves have fallen. Nature Perspective keeps their crews on into late Fall doing the last clean ups after nearly all leaves have fallen. * They are environmentally conscious where possible and making efforts to be so even more so. A good example is during the 4 or 5 years we've used them they always shredded up the Fall leaves and spread them around as mulch, versus hauling them off to landfills. If you're looking for a new landscape service, there's no one I could recommend more highly than Mark and his crew at Nature's Perspective.

I would strongly recommend choosing a different company that is more upfront, detailed, and…read morecommunicative about scope, pricing, and expectations. Also, contract terms were shady

You think you know plants until you meet Maureen! She's an expert!…read more We could not have had a better overall experience--communicated well about timeline and was thorough in the design. Our expectations were way beyond met and love seeing our new yard. Can't wait to see how it will continue to grow ofer the next few years. Also--a neighbor that lives across the street a few doors down told us our new landscaping just increased his house value by 5k.

Referral from my realtor. Last fall I sent several emails with extremely slow responses and no luck…read moreobtaining a quote. I assumed my timing was off so I tried again this spring. Again poor communication. Chasing someone to get back to me to schedule a visit didn't give me the warm and fuzzies so I emailed Katie the office manager and I received back timely I might add, "good luck with your project." I was warned by my realtor, but because Maureen Taylor is local, I gave it my best shot. Very unprofessional. Beware!!!!

Johnny was great. He answered the phone right away - every other company put me to voicemail (and…read morea week later!). He came soon after to survey the job for his estimate. He had a lot of great ideas and options for the job at hand - we really wish we had found him and his company earlier to contract the main job (installation of a new shed). He is really personable and it was really great talking to him. He involved my wife when she came out - and we kind of lost track of time as we were talking about some of his previous jobs, his work at his home, and even his cool truck. The job was done when he scheduled it, and done very well (better than the people who would later put up my shed). We had him put down a framed, gravel base and it turned out great. We highly recommend Johnny and Velasco Landscapes. We already are planning our next job!

It's been two years since Johnny did our New concrete patio and fence we are still loving it!…read moreEnjoying it to the max! He did a wonderful job our stamped concrete looks beautiful! We get lots of compliments not only did he do our concrete but he did our neighbors, our neighbors' brother's, and a couple of other neighbors' concrete patios on our street, everyone is very happy and satisfied and we highly recommend Velasco Landscapes with Johnny! He is reasonably priced, works very hard, and fast! Fantastic Work! They did it all within a couple of days!

I am so happy with my new deck! GWC replaced my rotting wooden deck with all new composite. They…read morewere priced competitively and did a great job. They went above & beyond and cleared out extra furniture and equipment that I was looking to get rid of. Oscar was responsive and attentive. I would recommend GWC to any of my family or friends!

Oscar and his hard working team did a great job demo-ing my existing decks and stairs and…read morerebuilding the decks, stairs and building a rooftop deck. They communicated very well and executed exactly what we discussed, plus the cost was consistent throughout. Thanks GWC! Great job!

Jorge was great, they did work on replacing our front pavers. They even helped us and with some…read moreadditional projects and came back to check in on the work to make sure everything went well. I definitely have a go to company if I need future projects completed. Use them, you won't regret it.

Called this guy to come out for an estimate on lanfscape boarders. It was set for 11a on a…read moreSaturday. I reveived a text in the morning of the appointment asking if I could move the appointment to 5:00P. I could not. I texted back giving this guy an entire week of availability to reschedule and asked that he let me know. I never heard back. it's been a week and still no followup from this company. With a work ethic like that, I am thankful I did not persue anything with this company. "Don't spend a dime, if they ain't got the time." Scary to think of the terrible possibilities.

Joe at Green Concepts is by far the best landscaper you could ever hire. His services are…read moreprofessional, high quality, and always reasonably priced. He's one of the few contractors I trust. In addition, he provides a ton of valuable experience and advice to anything related to your property. I had Joe extend my patio, change the grading behind my detached garage, install direct downspout drains to my retention basin, etc. Joe has also provided contacts for numerous other services I needed e.g. plumber, carpenter, pest control, etc. I suggest anyone looking to switch landscapers... go with Joe at Green Concepts. Even if you aren't looking, you should switch to Joe at Green Concepts!

I hired Green Concepts to remove the existing grass and sod from my parkway area because I'm tired…read moreof mowing and pulling up weeds spreading over from my negligent neighbors. Joe responded quickly and arrived on time to gather information for an estimate. After he found out what my intention was, he offered some valuable advice that I have not considered and gave me a reasonably priced quote with a time line. The work was done professionally, on time, and on budget. I could not have imagined a better outcome. Above all, Joe was very easy to get a hold of and a good communicator. I highly recommend Green Concept.

04/04/26 - This afternoon I was on my way up to the northern suburbs to pick up my older sister…read morethat is visiting from the east coast & currently staying w/my younger sister. I stopped in @ Chalet Nursery for a brief look as spring is here. What I found is a very nice nursery w/an assortment of items needed to do spring planting, landscaping materials & an assortment of seeds, plants, planters, gardening tools & fertilizers.... Basically almost anything you need to start or enhance a garden. They also have an area on the north end where they have a glass enclosed area. Unfortunately I really didn't have a lot of time to shop as I was on my way to pick up my older sister but would like to come back sometime when I have a little more time to peruse the items in the store

Just a quick note to say that chalet is still killing it. I came several times throughout the past…read moreseason and it's always a visual feast to explore. Also, they do incredible sales after Christmas, so my neighbors and I were all able to pick up a few goodies at a massive discount (one commented that she's all set on gifts for next Christmas lol). A few years ago I got a Christmas cactus for an insanely low price at their sale on a discount shelf and it is still alive and kicking! I'm excited for them to get set up for spring and to attend some of their free classes and lectures for the new year. There's something for everyone here.

I recently hired Empire Tree and Landscape to remove about 20 boxwood bushes from my front yard…read more Manuel and his team had the bulk of the bushes out by hand in only about 20 minutes. They carefully dug out all the stumps, taking care to avoid any underground utilities. On top of that, they removed about 3" of gravel, cleared out all the remaining weeds and trash, and hauled everything away for disposal. The entire job was done quickly, professionally, and at a very reasonable price. Manuel was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I'll absolutely be using Empire Tree and Landscape again and have already started recommending them to friends and family. 5 stars!

We had Manny and his team remove a tree in the back yard over the summer. Great service then, so…read morewe had him back to trim a large oak in the front. He did a great job and very professional.