John was really great to work with for our big landscaping project (pretty much gutting and…read moreremodeling the entire front and back yards). He understood our vision for the yard and was able to produce exactly what we were wanting. Aside from a few rain delays, the project was also completed very quickly. All the workers that came to the house to work were professional and very friendly as well. Our project was very big - and some of the things we needed to get done did fall within John's business. However, he was able to get us in touch with another contractor who does specialize in those things, and those workers and the job they completed was amazing also! We still have 1 or 2 more projects we will need John's help with again sometime in the future - but for now, I would highly recommend using John and Absolute Property Improvement for any or your landscaping needs!

Absolute Property Improvement is amazing!! We have a new-build home and needed backyard…read morelandscaping from scratch. I got bids from several landscapers prior to meeting with John, but I knew we wanted his team even before he sent us a quote. The team was able to start work on our project earlier than projected and we had enough confidence in their team that we let them run the project from start to finish while we were out of town. John's team was meticulous with their work and we were kept up to date with daily progress. We couldn't be happier with the finished project. We got a check-in with an irrigation tech about a week following completion for some fine tuning and things look great! I won't even bother calling anyone else for any new projects--the experience was that good!

This is the kind of review I REALLY do not like to do…read more To start, I had been emailing with Janice over a few days, and scheduled a meeting at our home build for today, Sunday at 11 AM. Our email conversation started with making the appointment to meet. Then Janice asked for a survey, so I sent over the plot plan so she could put together a rough plan as she asked for "must haves" which I sent over same day. That was Thursday. So now it is Sunday, we are at the house, waiting. As time passes we discussed how long we are going to wait etc. My wife tells me I should email Janice, but I told her she is not going to see it if she is driving. At about 11:20 I called Janice, went straight to VM. I called a minute or so later to leave a message, it rang a few times and then went to VM, so I left a voice mail to find out if she was still on the way, to call back to let me know, and I left my number. 6 or 7 minutes later, Janice emails me. WTH? Why can't you return my call?! Let me know you are not going to bother to attend a meeting that was scheduled 5 days ago?! This is what I got in return via email, to my phone calls and voice mail: "Sorry for any confusion this morning. I was going to work on the estimate and concept before we met to make sure my print is in line with your budget." Needless to say, Janice, I will not be calling or emailing you again...

Unprofessional work, safety hazards, and refused to fix mistakes and stand behind their work--do…read morenot recommend. ​I hired Colorado Native Landscapes last year to reduce weeds in my backyard and reset a rock wall and 'refresh' the area. Unfortunately, the project with the owner,Janice Vogt, was plagued by poor practices and unfulfilled promises. ​They removed some established plants without permission and never replaced them. Worse, when they took up my existing flagstone--which had been perfectly stable and safe to walk on for 14 years- to lay a new layer of mulch they proceeded to re lay it directly on top of that loose mulch. When I pointed out how unstable this was, she charged me an extra $2,300 to take it all back up again and pack that mulch properly and put a layer of rock for the flagstone to lay upon. This should have been figured into the original bid. ​Despite the extra fee, the work did not hold up. Now, just less than a year later the stones are shifting, wobbly, and creating severe tripping hazards. As an older homeowner, this is a major safety concern. When I called Janice to come and look at the situation this past month, she did finally agree to come out but then refused to fix it. In the end she used the excuse that she "doesn't normally use the clients material" (something that she'd NEVER mentioned before) and that my flagstone wasn't good. (In the contract itself it says "Colorado Native Landscaping warranties all hardscape materials and 'workmanship' for a period of two (2) years. They cut corners, didn't solve my weed issue, and left me with a hazardous situation in my back yard, which I will have to pay someone else to remedy. Disgusted. Avoid this company. I have a dated and signed contract with this company. Carole B

We recently purchased a new home and wanted to create a backyard that our family could truly enjoy…read more From the very beginning, Laura was incredible to work with. She provided thoughtful design ideas, walked us through different material options, and helped us stay within our budget every step of the way. Ernesto and his crew were equally impressive. They were always punctual, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. Whenever I had a question during the project, Ernesto took the time to explain everything and made sure we stayed aligned with the plan. The project was completed on time, on budget, and the finished backyard exceeded our expectations. The quality of the work speaks for itself, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. I would recommend Laura, Ernesto, and their team without hesitation--in fact, I've already recommended them to my neighbors!

When we moved into our new to us home, the backyard needed a lot of work. We wanted to get it…read morecleaned up as much as possible while being mindful of a budget. Teo was able to recycle a lot of material in our back yard to help bring the price around $5k cheaper than the next best offer. Now when the price is that good, some might expect poor work or follow through. That wasn't the case. The job took a bit longer than expected but Teo was great at communicating if he was going to be back in 1-2 days so he could fulfill smaller projects which I was fine with, especially for the price he saved us. After he laid the sod we did have a couple areas die and Teo came back twice to patch the areas of concern and even patched areas we were not concerned about and changed sprinkler heads to make it more efficient for us. Again, when the price is that good some people might expect to pay the contractor and never see them again but that's not the case. Having a company that follows through and comes back to make things "perfect" is all you can ask for, and him working with us to recycle a lot of material and save us $ made it all worth it. The concrete he added in the front also turned out great. Definitely call to get work done by them if you are on a budget and don't want to worry about half asked jobs. Also if you are wondering why one area is left as dirt, we asked him to leave it like that so we can DIY a garden

Luiz, Edgar, and Javier did an amazing job landscaping the side of our home. They first came out to…read moredo some yard work and I was so pleased I wanted them to do another project . I am very impressed with their work ethic and their dedication and willingness to do whatever is needed. They are also friendly, kind, and very respectful. Their pricing is more than reasonable. We are already planning additional work. I highly recommend them.

They did our yard last year and just did a concrete patio for us this year. Great work. Easy to…read morework with. Good prices. Our go to landscaper.

Shane, Geno, Renee and the crew w Denver Landscapes are my 'go to' landscapers moving forward…read more Tore out the backyard and it was a complete redo. Geno, the architect, did a great job w the plan. His communication through the process was outstanding. The crew was on site for 3 straight weeks and it was as smooth of a process w a contractor that I've ever had. Shane, the owner, was on site routinely ensuring the work was being done correctly and was hands on- which I appreciate. I also felt that there was great value in what we paid and what we got. It has made our backyard the place where we hang out routinely and am so happy w the work that they did. Thank you Shane and team- we will be redoing the front next spring! Rick J

This is our first ever review on Yelp. We thought it was necessary to share our horrible…read moreexperience. We tried to use Shane to help us design and execute our patio and landscaping. The process was fine in the beginning. We were clear about what we wanted and our budget. It seemed everyone was on the same page. We filled out their landscape questionnaire in detail and again, noted our budget. We are always weary of signing design contracts. Knowing numbers of rounds, estimates and being warned when we are close to going over the estimated amount is crucial to us. We made this clear to DL and had multiple conversations discussing our fear. Somehow, it still happened... Then Denver Landscapes came back to us with a plan that was almost 3X our original budget. What?!? They wasted their time building out such a plan and our money by charging us for those wasted design hours. All in all, it was a worthless exercise that left us very frustrated and feeling taken advantage of. It was a horrible experience and I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy. We have since found an amazing company to work with. They came in within budget and have been such a pleasure to work with! We are super excited to put this behind us and enjoy our new patio!

A Cautionary Review of Land Designs by Colton Our Experience…read moreand Lessons Learned Initially, our experience with Land Designs by Colton seemed promising. The project kicked off smoothly, and we had high expectations based on their assurances and professionalism during the early stages. However, as the work progressed, significant issues began to arise, tarnishing our trust and satisfaction with the company. And then they ghosted us. The Tree Planting Disaster One of the first major problems we encountered was with the landscaping aspect--specifically the planting of trees. Out of the nine trees planted, six died within a relatively short time frame. We had been informed that these trees were under warranty for a year, which gave us some initial reassurance. Unfortunately, when we sought replacements for the dead trees under this warranty, the company did not honor their commitment. This was deeply frustrating and marked the beginning of a series of disappointments in dealing with Land Designs by Colton. Contract Issues Another frustration arose when we attempted to obtain a copy of our contract. We had initially accessed the agreement through Google Docs, but it was mysteriously deleted. When we reached out to Land Designs by Colton for a copy, they claimed they could no longer provide it due to changes in their system following an update. This lack of accountability and transparency added to our growing unease with the company. The Deck Extension Debacle The most costly and distressing issue was related to a deck extension they built for us. After the work was completed, we discovered that the extension had not been permitted--they assured us that this was not necessary. As we began the process of obtaining necessary permits, we learned that the construction itself was not done to code. Specific deficiencies included: * Footings that were not deep enough * Railing spindles with uneven spacing * Stairs that failed to meet code requirements These violations have forced us to reconstruct the deck to meet code standards, incurring additional expenses totaling thousands of dollars. In essence, the deck project has doubled in cost due to their negligence. This has been an incredibly stressful ordeal, both financially and emotionally. Conclusion Our experience with Land Designs by Colton has been nothing short of disastrous. What began as a promising relationship quickly deteriorated due to unfulfilled warranties, lack of transparency regarding contracts, and substandard construction practices that led to code violations. We hope our story serves as a warning to others considering working with this company. Proceed with caution and ensure that every aspect of the contract and work is meticulously monitored to avoid similar hardships. Beware of Land Designs by Colton. What seems fine at the start may end up costing you dearly in the end.

Jonathan is among the most unprofessional vendors I have ever come across…read more For background: I hired him to work on my front lawn, and warned him I'd need him to be flexible as I was also getting a fence installed. I paid him half up front and he did some work. When I needed him to return to finish the lawn after the fence was installed, he strung me along on a finish date for months. I tried to press him to finish the job, and he got nasty. I'd often get trapped in circular conversations with his assistant, who hides behind legalese language, while Jonathan's correspondence was filled with condescension, personal attacks, and threats. (As an example: See below his assistant's response as evidence of the kind of legal speak they use, and how they twist it around in their favor. Pegging blame on the customer without accepting responsibility for their own awful service.) And they're thugs. I had to file a police report after he and his workers broke into our backyard _and garage_ to reclaim what he says are his materials. Some $10 pipes. This is something they'll point to in the contract as a thing he has a right to do. Upon terminating his contract for stringing me along, severe unprofessional behavior, and even violating our safety and security, he charged a termination fee. This would be laughable if it weren't so vindictive. Despite it all, I did pay him whatever ridiculous invoice he'd excuse with his contract in order to get rid of all the vitriol he was turning my way. So... Be wary of his, and his assistant's, predatory contract which they rely on to get away with crappy service. You'll know he deems your project to not be lucrative for him, when he gives you side comments about him "doing you a favor." He lacks follow through to complete a job unless it's on his terms, and he lacks professionalism in dealing with client requests. He gets nasty and personal if you get on his bad side. He loves to tout his educational background, as if to reassure you he's somehow different or that you'd be getting excellent service. Don't fall for it. There are plenty of other contractors in the Denver area who do amazing work in a timely fashion without all the drama. Save yourselves the headache.

Five stars for Diggable Design! They handle our exterior holiday lighting installations and we…read morecouldn't be happier with their service. It's refreshing to work with a company that is always punctual, communicates clearly, and takes pride in doing a really good job. If you need a reliable landscaping team, I highly recommend them.

I've got an old Victorian house happily situated on the border lands of Baker/Santa Fe Art…read moreDistrict. If that's not license to do some funky landscaping, I don't know what is! Jessica (landscape designer) and her husband Mike (landscape project manager) make an excellent team, willing to take an idea, work it, come back to budget and intent, propose the right balance of glorious textures and functional landscaping. Their crew is small and efficient, doing the work well within the time frame quoted. I wanted lots of things- but it came down to "fun and funky" as my guidelines which Jessica realized through combining a formal planting but used surprising colors and textures. Barberry in lime green crisscrossing one plot, filled in on two sides with silvery artemesia, WOW! Stunning! So far, the compliments are flowing in from neighbors and strangers alike. We're excited to let this grow a bit and start planning Phase Two- hardscaping!

Dead link. Left a message, no one called me back. That is to say no one returned my call. That is…read moreto say this business is either dead or it's very unreliable and unprofessional. If they cannot return a call what do you think they will do to your lawn?

Fantastic Customer Service (Thanks Maya!)…read more I don't even have my actual service scheduled until next week so I'll try to remember to update then, but I just had to post this right after my first phone call. I called to schedule a general yard cleanup and spoke with Maya. She gave me very straightforward pricing, told me what to expect, and asked all the right questions about my needs. She was so knowledgeble that I kept her on the phone for quite a while, asking her details about various potential projects such as gravel, sod and sprinkler system installation (they do all of these). She gave me an overview of what each of these projects entailed, the general time/maintenance/cost involved, and was super patient answering all my questions thoroughly without ever trying to "sell" me anything. It was so refreshing to have a dedicated, knowledgeable human pick up on my first call and answer all my questions right away; Versus other places where it's usually someone who is either (1) only trained to schedule and sell services without any deeper understanding of the business; or (2) a busy foreman in a rush to their next site with no time for questions. Not their fault, just makes it a little tougher to know what you're getting. Assuming the quality of their work match that of their customer service I will be using them for future projects for sure!