The workers showed up early and got right to work fixing a new stone wall for my flower bed They…read moreworked for 3 days for long hours and got the job done very quickly . It is stunningly beautiful and it turned out Even nicer then I had imagined it.

DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY. We are in the process of lawsuit with Rick and Bernardins Landscaping…read moreInc. They mixed up the houses, came to ours spraying weed killer on our fresh and still growing lawn killing the good grass too. Once I confronted the employee he stopped immediately, but he told me that the grass will start dying within the next two weeks. As you can see in the pictures the grass and the whole trail where the weed killer was sprayed is already turning yellow and it's only been two days. We spoke on the phone with Rick the owner of the company how can we resolve this huge problem, as our current landscaping service declined to carry responsibility for the ruined grass, which totally makes sense. He said he would come to our house the next day on our agreed time to talk to us saying he would make things right. He never showed up and never answered his cell phone. I left him a voicemail saying I was disappointed with him, I felt like he disrespected us and that the lawyer will contact him soon. Also, told him that he wasn't allowed on our property. The next morning he showed up around 9am uninvited telling us what he will do. He basically dictated his plans and what was convenient for him. He changed the whole story of what he promised us on the day of the mix up he would do, including the reimbursement of water bills for watering the grass in the past 2months. He said he'll patch it here and there and will only cover the water bill for the work he has done. We slammed the door to his face yelling to leave our property immediately. Guys, there are plenty of good, accountable and responsible landscaping companies out there. Be wise and read the review. Rick, is dishonest (told us he fell asleep on the couch, that's why he didn't show up to the meeting) how responsible is he? He doesn't care, he's a liar and very manipulative if he doesn't get it his way. We felt like he mistreated us because of his money power, but there will be consequences. We are not the people who just going to let it slide like that. Bernardins Landscaping is not the company you want to work with!

We had a mostly dead tree behind our garage. It was in a tight spot and close to the electric pole…read moreand wires. Smitty's arranged for ComEd to shut down power for the tree removal. What I thought would take most of the day actually took a few hours. The crew from Smitty's was very friendly and respectful of our property. They insisted on cleaning up, even when I told them I would take care of sweeping my driveway, and returning everything to the way they found it. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and wouldn't hesitate to call them again.

The way Smitty's treated me just on a phone call, was a disgusting experience!…read more I didn't even get past a phone call. The woman that answered the phone for Smitty's was a wretched human being. She was so ignorant and so condescending I told her to forget about it I would call another business.

Several weeks ago, I decided it was time to have a few landscaping projects done. I called EIGHT…read morelandscapers. The first one I called was an acquaintance of mine. I scheduled with him twice and both times, he never showed up. I then checked his Yelp reviews and I'm kind of glad he didn't show up. Another landscaper came to look at my projects but never produced an estimate or returned my calls, one had a sky high price, another told me he couldn't start until October so I just cancelled that appointment, and the rest just never showed up for the estimate. Then I talked to Paul. Most of these landscapers I talked to were pretty gruff and had voices like they'd been gargling with gravel between cigarettes. Paul answered the phone and in his soft angelic voice, he asked about my projects and agreed to come out for an estimate the next day. My projects were a scattered mish-mosh because we'd neglected the exterior of our home. While our home was featured in Better Homes & Gardens back in the 1980's, I'm not a "yard guy," so I did basic lawn maintenance and let everything other than the grass go to hell. Paul followed me around my hillbilly yard and patiently listened to my ideas while offering a few of his own. By that evening, he emailed me an estimate with itemized prices so I could pick and choose the jobs that fit our budget for this year. I hired Paul and his crew to install a short retaining wall around our above ground pool, a small paver pad for the pool pump to sit on, and I also had them revitalize our kids' play area with landscaping paper and fresh mulch. Just yesterday, I got an estimate for weekly lawn care from another landscaper (Paul's lawn crew doesn't work in my area or else I would have hired him). I asked this new guy what he would have charged for the projects I had done by Paul. This other landscaper was $600 higher on the retaining wall and paver pad, but $200 less on the play area. So, considering the overall price, Paul was very competitive and I came out ahead based on the one sky-high estimate I got earlier and the estimate this new guy quoted after the project was already done. I'm extremely happy with Paul's pricing and for what I got, I would say his price was beyond fair. As for what I got... Regarding the quality of the workmanship, it's top notch. His crew came out and busted their butts all day long for two days. They worked through the rainy morning one day and had the job completed on time. In fact, the job was actually completed a week ahead of schedule because Paul had a cancellation and squeezed me in early. On top of all that, his crew did a little extra work for free. I had a couple bald spots in my yard and they saw me throwing some grass seed. I didn't even notice this until they'd left, but they used some of the extra grass they pulled up from the retaining wall area to fill in a couple divots and bald spots. The yard is looking great, the projects they completed look absolutely wonderful, and I'll never look for another landscaper again! Paul is now my landscaping go-to guy. As a Realtor, I don't often get clients looking for landscaping work, but he just replaced the guy I used to recommend (the one who blew me off twice). In the end, I'm an extremely satisfied customer! His price was great, his timing was perfect, his finished products were beyond my expectations, and I'm very happy knowing that I've got a very reliable landscaping professional that I will feel confident recommending to clients!

Still waiting for business to come over and give us a quote for our project won't know if we hire…read morethem until they see what we want and price

CnC gets my highest recommendations, the company is professional, does great work and shows up and…read morecompletes the job with a far price. Thank you Chuck

Do to time constraints we were overwhelmed and so stressed with the overgrowth and weeds taking…read moreover our property. Our lawn needed some serious TLC . Fortunately, I found CNC Lawn Care and contacted Chad. They were responsive, professional, Carl come out to assess our property in a couple days. I received a quote for weeding the property, removing overgrown trees, dead shrubs, infected trees, and overall cleanup, and booked them 4 days later! A small price to pay to remove the stress we had. The team we had were efficient and our lawn looks exactly how we wanted it. They did a fantastic job! Excellent communication and cleanup. Highly recommend Chad, Carl and the CNC Lawn Care team!

I have used Green Effects for 3 years and find them to be an outstanding company in terms of being…read moreon time, doing a GREAT job and doing it at a fair price. I have used them for weekly grass mowings, periodic trimmings, plantings and general cleanup. They not only do a great job, but go the extra distance to be sure everythig is as good as it can be. 5+ stars in my book. Richard Hodur Frankfort Illinois

I received a call from Kyle we discussed my needs for this year. He promptly sent me a proposal for…read morethe scope of work I needed done. Prices were reasonable and he spent time giving me information on how the work would be performed and when. I hired his business to do my lawn fertilization aeration in the fall and snow removal when the season hits. I will update after services have been performed.

A Fresh Cut did an amazing job in our yard. They were on time, cleaned up everything when they…read morewere done and they were really great people to work with. Dave gave us such awesome suggestions and it turned out beautiful! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

A Fresh Cut Landscaping (Illinois) planted 30 Thuja Arbor Vitae trees with 3 feet of mulch on each…read moreside around the perimeter of my corner lot property. Additionally, they constructed two 15-foot long stone masonry "knee" walls (approximately 3 feet tall) with taller columns. While this sounds straightforward, the work involved was significant; there were previous cement slabs to be removed, a trench of roots where old trees and a hedge shrub wall once lived, a tree to remove, drain tile to re-route, and electric work run underground to the columns for cap lights. The business owner (Dave) was patient and thoughtful in making several trips for the initial consultation with ideas, options, and advice - yet listened carefully and non-judgmentally to my own. This is a skill set in its own right as I don't know anything about landscaping, but he was able to listen to my words and translate them into landscaping language and appropriate options. Additionally as the work progressed and more ideas came to mind, Dave was able to discuss them. Lastly, when I asked that additional work beyond the scope of the initial plans be added on (such as removing and disposing of old chain link fencing) so that future work would be possible there were zero complaints and I wasn't price-gouged. His work crew is skilled and are truly "landscapers" - not lawn cutters (there's a difference). I learned that his foreman has been with the company for 25 years. This is a company where the employees are clearly invested in the business' success and vice versa. The employees know what they're doing and are much more than simple laborers. Dave has the gift of vision for what a property can look like despite its current (in my case terrible) state. He is enthusiastic yet also cost-conscious and does not up-sell you anything you don't need. In fact in my experience he was more likely to make suggestions to save money. At the onset of the work I was only asked for a down payment to cover the hold/purchase of a significant number of trees from the nursery. A Fresh Cut's employees were respectful of my property and the company is well-equipped for the work they do including skid steer, tractor, back hoe, and multiple heavy duty dumps. The employees worked hard at the grunt work that couldn't be performed by heavy machinery. Communication was constant and Dave remained patient and committed to the cause throughout. I was never under the impression that my job took a backseat to any other projects. I plan to use A Fresh Cut for future projects around my property, including patio and pond work.

We recently hired Santanas Landscaping to completely transform our backyard, and I can honestly say…read morethat Daniel and his team exceeded every expectation we had. Our backyard started as a rough, outdated space with an old shed that had become a major eyesore, a lawn overrun with weeds, and a large amount of old concrete that needed to be removed. One of the biggest challenges was that all of the demolition debris had to be taken out through a very tight access point, but the crew handled it efficiently without any issues. From start to finish, Daniel and his team were organized, professional, and incredibly hardworking. They removed the shed, demolished and hauled away all of the old concrete, cleared the overgrown lawn, and completely transformed the space. The quality of the materials they used was excellent. They built a beautiful stone patio exactly the way we envisioned it, installed an elegant pathway accented with Mexican river rock, and created two separate areas--one for our pool and another with fresh sod for a small lawn. The finished project turned what was once an unusable backyard into a peaceful retreat where our family loves spending time. What impressed me most was the pride they took in their work. Every detail was carefully completed, and the craftsmanship really shows. Their pricing was fair, and after seeing the final result, I can confidently say the project was worth every penny. If you're looking for a landscaping company that is reliable, professional, fairly priced, and delivers outstanding results, I highly recommend Santanas Landscaping. Daniel and his team did an amazing job, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family

I hired Santana's Landscaping to install an underground sump pump discharge line, with the explicit…read moreagreement that the design would prevent any pooling water in my front yard. Unfortunately, the installation completely failed to meet that standard, and the customer service follow-up was non-existent. The discharge point they installed sits in a depression, meaning the water constantly overflows and sheets directly across the public sidewalk instead of draining properly. This created a slip hazard and left a permanent puddle in the yard. Because the water was left to sit stagnant, my grass is now dying and turning orange from iron bacteria. When I reached out to Daniel with photos of the flooding, he told me to 'wait 10 days' for the ground to drain. I waited the full timeframe, but the problem persisted. I reached out multiple times afterward to get a plan together to fix the grading or extend the line. Daniel completely stopped responding and abandoned the project. I am now having to hire a second landscaping company to fix the problem.

I need to retract a prior post I left in the last week. It was short sighted, inappropriate and…read morejust idiotic in general. If you happened to see this post be assured it is not what I think of this company or its employees. I know from speaking to them that their leadership definitely has the passion for excellence that you look for when trying to find a reliable contractor. I apologize if my prior post led anyone in the wrong direction. It was unwarranted to say the least. If you are looking for a company that strives to be the best in their industry, look no further.

Weird one. Called for a quote to repair my front and side door landing and stairs. Gentleman came…read moreout, we discussed and he took measurements and said he'll get a bid to us. I called 2 weeks later to inquire and was told still working on the bid and pricing things out. I got a call from Touch of Green about a week after that to see if I was still interested in a bid, to which I replied, yes. Never heard back.