I have only good things to say about District Landscapes, and Sean, its proprietor. We hired them…read moreto redo the small tiered garden outside in front of our townhouse--redoing the tiers and rebuilding the stone retaining walls for each, taking out pretty much all the old (suffering) plants, and planting new and different plants, more suitable to the shady conditions. They did a great job with all of that, for a very reasonable price. Sean did his initial "visit" with us by Zoom, which was a little unusual but worked just fine. And everything after that was great--good communication, reliable scheduling, adaptability in the face of an unforeseen problem, and good work. We're very glad we chose them.

District Landscapes is a great company. This is the fifth year in a row that we've called Sean to…read moreclean up our yards for the spring. He's easy to communicate with, sets clear timelines, shows up when he says he will, has very fair and transparent pricing, and does excellent work. Our yard always looks amazing when he's done. When I've needed his help with little things - like getting rid of pesky Trees of Heaven - he's always come out as soon as possible, often at no additional cost.

The downspouts in the back of my yard had no run from their termination points, and the one that…read moredid collapsed a few weeks ago. I contacted Nature's Friends to sort out my issues and Cliff was over at my house in no time. He talked through any prior water retention issues I had, and came up with a plan to future proof our house from any flooding that could happen with big storms. The crew were back out within a few days and executed the plan as Cliff specified. The laborers placed one of the pop-ups a little too close to the house, and without any intervention, the day-of-supervisor spoke with me to let me know they would extend it according to plan, and corrected everything. They also replaced my sump pump, which was not the easiest thing due to a seized grate closure (see pics), and at a fraction of the price quoted by plumbers. I was really impressed with how quick everything was completed, and for a job like this (digging long trenches to run PVC), my yard looks nearly immaculate. They gave me instructions to heal the grass patches so my lawn would look as it did before in no time. After the work was done, Cliff reached out to make sure all was working well when it rained. I highly recommend reaching out to Nature's Friend for any of your needs -- you can tell they really care about their customers, and I will be reaching out to them for any future landscaping needs.

Very prompt in responding and kept us in the loop for all decisions and details. Highly recommend.read more

We bought this house about 2.5 years ago and saw a small drainage area next to the driveway. With…read morethe massive amounts of rain over 2018 and 2019, the small area become over a foot deep and started to take clumps of dirt and dig into roots. Not only was it an eye sore, but the area was quickly eroding towards the driveway. Zack at Brother Nature came out for an estimate and explained how he would be able to not only fix the problem, but also make it look great. When I left for work this morning I had a horrible eroding side yard, when I came home I found this amazingly redone stone drainage area (see picture). I would recommend Brother Nature to my friends and family. Professional (5 out of 5), cost (5 out of 5), and work (5 out of 5)

Zack did an awesome job beautifying my existing patio. I call him Encyclopedia Zack, he has an in…read moredepth knowledge of all the flowers and plants I asked him. I will let the pictures speak for itself. I would most definitely use him again.

Amazing communication and service. They were very detailed and structured in their process,…read morecommunication and services. I wish others did the same. I'd totally use them again and highly recommend them!

They didn't just create a garden--they nurtured a legacy. From the first consultation, Love &…read moreCarrots approached our home with heart, care, and creativity. They listened. They understood what we needed. What emerged wasn't just an installation--it was a soulful beautifully organized transformation. Our backyard now bursts with joy: vibrant tomatoes, lush kale, fragrant herbs, and even bees that gift us fresh honey. But the most beautiful bloom? My 85-year-old mother's radiant smile. Her biweekly garden sessions bring her peace, presence, and purpose. They even installed two gorgeous rain gardens--eco-beauty with intention. Every element was tailored with excellence. If you're thinking about Love & Carrots--don't hesitate. They are not just gardeners. They are healers of homes and stewards of joy. The value of their service is worth their weight in gold. With gratitude, Erica J.

Hired this company, who claimed expertise in retaining wall construction and strengthening the…read moreconnected wooden walll. I paid over $50,000+ for the work and other landscaping work. When issues arose, I even paid an additional $1,000 for them to return and fix the wooden wall. Despite this, the wall was not properly fixed, and the entire structure is now broken after only three years. The owner refuses responsibility and offers no remedy. This company is unaccountable and cannot be trusted.

I put out a request for a tree service to cut down a dead tree in our backyard. I got a lot of…read moreresponses but Edwin from JC Landscaping called and I immediately liked his personality. He sounded very nice and he immediately came out to provide a free estimate. I checked with my coworkers and they were blown away with how affordable the estimate was in comparison to their experiences with other tree services. Edwin came out with his crew and efficiently and safely cut down and removed the tree. They also cut some other scary looking branches on nearby trees. My wife and I were so impressed with their service. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend.

I am overjoyed with my experience with this talented company. As an avid gardner, I found these…read moreindividuals so easy and receptive to work with, prompt with their design plans and suggestions and very resonable concerning their fees. The instillation went fine even though it was a large project. They really took the time to explain everything and met my expectations for this project. I can't wait to start another design! i would highly recommend them...they were professional from the beginning to the end and I am so critical. GREAT!

From the owner: Bethesda Garden Design is a boutique women owned company which creates engaging outdoor space. The…read moreprocess starts with a consultation meeting, that usually leads to creating a conceptual plan. Once that is approved on this collaborative process, Bethesda Garden Design will manage the installation. Our goal is to create beautiful spaces, with sustainable methods, which you will want to use and enjoy.

Manuel and his crew built this amazing Catio connecting to my window !…read more Built from scratch, did not cost a fortune as if you were to buy online ! RECOMMEND for your furry friends ! Will be connecting with him and his crew for more work !

Manuel provided a quick quote and did a great job replacing a broken fence post. The price was…read morebetter than other quotes.

My mother has been coming here for years, and as I grew older, it became the place where I wandered…read morethrough the aisles choosing flowers for special occasions like Mother's Day and birthdays. This time, I placed my first order online for an arrangement for a friend who had just lost her father. It was ready within a day and turned out absolutely beautiful. The photos don't do it justice. I would also like to add that I was given a bucket with the vase secured in place using paper, which made it easy to transport. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Pretty unhappy with the flowers I got here. I thought I would get blooming irises, but nothing was…read morein bloom when I picked them up, and the flowers all turned yellow and withered. I didn't get a single bloom. My email to complain was ignored.

Blue Collar Scholars just completed a very big landscaping clean up of our front and back yards…read more The process started with Doug coming to give us an estimate. He was super friendly and helpful, walked the property, took photos, and got back to us with an estimate within a few hours. We did have to wait quite a bit of time between when we scheduled the work and when it actually started. Work was scheduled on 8/13 for 9/23. I appreciate that summer is likely a very busy season for them but our yard was a mess and we were anxious to get started as soon as possible. Their project manager, Fernanda, was extremely communicative and helpful throughout the entire process to get us started as soon as possible. If not for Fernanda, we likely would've been quite frustrated, but she was excellent. The work took two days and the results are absolutely stellar. This team was absolutely meticulous. The front and back yards both look incredible -- they were taken care of with such precision and attention to detail. Both the front and back yards are almost unrecognizable from their previous state. It could not have been more worth the money and we are so happy with the results. We'd recommend BCS to anyone with landscaping needs. We're blown away by how our home looks. We have a few ideas for future projects that we will certainly bring to BCS -- they can clearly be counted on to deliver.

Very disappointing experience, especially given their high rating…read more We signed an agreement with Blue Collar Scholars at the end of June for a new front and back fence and paid several thousand dollars toward the project. We understood that permitting could take time, particularly because our home is in a historic district, and our contract did not guarantee a completion date. My issue is not that the permit has taken time, it is how little they seem to have done during the time they could control. Before hiring them, my wife had already attempted to submit the permit application herself. It took her about two hours to put everything together, and the application was returned because an architectural drawing was required. We gave Blue Collar Scholars all of the paperwork from that attempt when we signed, so they knew exactly what was needed. Yet throughout July, we were repeatedly told they were "gathering documents" and "finalizing" the application. The architect they work with didn't come out to take measurements until August. Since coordinating their architect is within the contractor's control, we cannot understand why this wasn't done in July while they were supposedly "preparing" the permit application. It is now September 29, more than three months after signing and paying the deposit, and we have no fence and no approved permit. We've now been told there were comments on the application and that installation will take another 3-4 weeks AFTER the permit is approved. I don't blame them for DC permitting delays or historic-district requirements. I do blame them for failing to use the time efficiently and for providing vague, noncommittal updates instead of clearly communicating what was actually happening. After more than three months and several thousand dollars paid toward the project, having no fence and no approved permit is an extremely frustrating experience. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Blue Collar Scholars.

Had my overgrown front hedges removed and replaced with smaller and nicer greenery. Quick response…read more Excellent service. Great results. Price as good.

Jane, owner of Bloomy Day Garden Services, was great to work with...prompt and her team did a…read moregreat job with all our shrubs around our house, worked on our trees too. I will keep using Bloomy Day and contacting Jane whenever we have a gardening need! Thanks for a great experience K Connor Vienna VA