Rooted Outdoor Living is amazing; I have used them the past 2 seasons and couldn't be happier with…read moretheir work. Dependable, efficient and everything is cleaned up when the job is complete. Dawn, the owner is a pleasure to work with and has wonderful ideas to give your home outdoor beauty!

I made the right move when I called Dawn from Rooted Outdoor Living to get some work done in my…read moreyard! Existing perennials needed to be split, overgrown plantings needed to be modified, and a stone step was needed for the garage service door. Dawn walked my yard with me and we talked about what I wanted to accomplish, and our plan came together! She moved things around, took out a few tired plants, and added some beautiful perennials and shrubs to fill the empty spaces. Dawn knows a lot about plants and design and I'm thrilled with the outcome. Her crew was detail orientated and very efficient and neat. it's a joy to do business with a company that communicates well too!

Looking for a Firecracker Plant, staff was very helpful…read more They had a good amount was directed to the back of the greenhouse. Price was reasonable I also picked up a few other plants. Was worth the trip from Winfield out past St Charles on RT64!!!

We were looking for a new place to go this year half way between us and the family who we were…read moremeeting. It looked impressive from what I read, and it did not disappoint. It's large, and well organized and the employees are knowledgeable and helpful. The prices may be a bit high, but the selection and quality seem to also be very high. We definitely found everything we were looking for and more that we didn't know we were looking for. We were happy with everything we bought and did find some real deals. We will likely be using this as our main nursery going forward. It's nice to have everything you need in one place.

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!

They have been doing our lawn maintenance for years now and have great customer service. Indy is…read morealways on top of making time to hear out our new ideas and coming back with new designs. We decided to update our backyard July 2017 with a new patio and he did above and beyond. His team is respectful, on time, professional, and hard workers. Planning on using them for years to come! Thank you Indy!

From the owner: Now Booking for the spring hardscaping design and installation services.read more

Brian Larson is very good with his software program when he sells you his landscaping and…read morehardscaping proposal, but the results look nothing like his cartoonish looking presentation. My front and back yards were ruined ... he laid a straw blanket with grass seed and nothing took ...I had to spend $2,000 to lay sod because he would not replace it.. had several plants die because they were substandard ..he would not replace them either ... I had to hire a real professional landscaper to come out and redo the entire job .. today it looks fantastic.. if you would like the name and phone number of who I used, please send me a message. Brian did not honor his guarantee... avoid these guys.. the pictures speak volumes.

We had a very bad experience with the owner of County Wide Landscaping, Brian Larson, after I…read morecomplained about the work they did for us. We hired them to perform some repairs on our patio and then seal it. The issues are mainly with the appearance of some of the brick pavers after they sealed the patio. They are now dis-colored, which they were not before they began. I complained right away after the sealer dried and the owner, Brian, sent one of his guys to look at our patio the next day. He came back the following day and applied another coat of sealant. That helped, but it did not really resolve the mis-matched colors that were clearly visible. I complained again and they sent a rep from Unilock to look at them. The fact that they sent people over multiple times over the course of a week demonstrates they acknowledge there was a problem. In the end, the owner refused to do anything else for us. He would not fix the issues. I filed a complaint with the BBB. Over about a month's time, we went back and forth trying to agree on how he could fix the issues. I offered him three options to do so. In the end, he would not fix the issues. He stated he would not guarantee his work. So, I would not recommend this company for anything. Not only did they perform poor work, they won't stand behind it. We're now having to hire another company to come out and repair the faulty work County Wide did.

Nice guy but 4 x as expensive as others for simple job. Beware of pricing got high quality paver…read morejob for far less then them

I obtained cost estimates from six different companies for my paver patio project. The cost…read moreestimate from Wave Outdoors was more than twice the amount other companies are charging!

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!

My name is Bill and we chose JR Paver's over 2 other companies to repair our paver patio. Tony and…read morehis team worked tirelessly and with precision to match our current structure. Their work was impeccable and so was their professionalism. I highly recommend JR Pavers.

My name is Jerry. My wife and I recently had an our patio replaced. We chose JR Pavers over 3 other…read morecompanies. Little did we know at the time, that we had chosen one of the best companies to work with. The quality of their work is impeccable. The attention to detail is unmatched. While they seem to work at a different pace, they are thorough in their approach and effectively communicate throughout the process. Additionally they will go out of their way to insure that the customer has gotten the biggest bang for their buck. I would highly recommend JR Pavers for anyone looking to repair and or replace their patio. Lastly, they will give you a competitive price.