Lost our business. I have never felt more disrespected as a customer. Actually felt like they were…read moredoing us a favor.

Well they lost my business forever today. Tried to buy a bag of potting soil. With tax it came to…read more$9.45. The lady at the register with a hint of attitude bluntly told me they did not accept credit cards for purchases less than $10. I offered to give her the 55 cents in change as I had just enough cash in my wallet to pay my cleaning service and did not fancy another trip to the bank. She said no, sorry. All the while to middle aged men sat at desks behind her and said nothing. If they are nickel and diming retail purchasrs over credit card transactions like some small mom and pop convenience store, just imagine what fun they must be to deal with when they manage your property! Well, besides the fact that it is forbidden in their contract with MasterCard and Visa to require any minimum, and that Discover only allows minimums if applied to all cards accepted, apparently they have zero sense for business. They offended me. I will not be coming back to buy plants or soil or mulch. As we own a property in Saint Michaels and have a $15,000 annual maintenance contract with another outfit, and we regularly perform upgrades each year, they sure shot themselves in the foot with me. But I am sure my current landscaper is thrilled to know I won't have another contractor to bid them against. What an incredibly stupid business practice in an area of second homes with big landscapes people don't have time to tend to themselves. And just in case they are not as clueless as they appeared and happen to read this: Minding the minimum Visa says its bylaws clearly state that merchants must not establish a minimum transaction amount. That's done, "To protect Visa cardholders so they can expect to use their cards anywhere, anyhow and anytime Visa is accepted," says a spokesman. "If Visa finds out about a violation, Visa will issue an enforcement letter to the acquiring bank that enables the merchant to accept the card. It's up to the acquirer as to how to deal with the merchant." MasterCard is also emphatic about dealing with violations although MasterCard deals with them directly. What you do the next time you're told there's a minimum to use a credit card probably depends on how you feel about the issue. If you're sympathetic toward the merchant's plight you'll save the card for bigger purchases. On the other hand, if you're trying to rack up every cent on your credit card for more frequent flier miles, you might rustle up your best steely eyed gaze and say, "That's not allowed." If you'd rather complain with less fanfare, write to Visa at askvisacorporate@visa.com. MasterCard complaints will be accepted at 1-800-300-3069. So I will report them and never have anything to do with them again.

These guys were very helpful. Allen and his team were able to create a beautiul landscape around my…read morehouse as well as quote my septic replacement. I really appreciate all the work they did and would give them an A++!

From the owner: Bryan & Sons offers a commercial division for large-scale site work, a residential division for…read moregrading, demolition, and septic, a landscaping and hardscaping division, and a living shoreline division. We provide just the right crew and equipment to fit the needs of your project.

Joe and his crew are wonderful to work with. They are kind, do great work, and are attentive to…read moreyour landscape needs. Joe is honest in his recommendations regarding the job you are requesting. I have been impressed with the quality of their work. I highly recommend them !!

These gentlemen were professional from beginning to end. Every individual was courteous, detailed,…read morehardworking, and efficient. I wish I knew how to post pictures of their work. I cannot imagine how they transformed my yard in a single day, but they did it! They are reasonable and fair in their estimates, and they STICK TO IT. I cannot recommend them enough!

We could not be more pleased with the landscaping design, implementation, and follow-through…read more Outstanding! Colin McHale is highly responsive and professional, knows his stuff, stays on top of all issues, and is a pleasure to work with. A real pro. My go-to person on a significant series of landscaping projects, and critical to the relationship. His Dad Steve (nine relatives work in the company -- no wonder they take such pride in doing the job well) was extremely helpful in design and with subtlety convincing us what was salvageable, and what was not, when we recently purchased a waterfront home in the Saint Michaels corridor which had, at least regarding the landscaping, been neglected the last couple years. Excellent job. David Green, Samantha, Omar -- all exceptionally good managers and foremen. Very responsive after the recent hurricane Isaias created havoc -- out the next day re-staking, staking, replanting, cleaning up. Fantastic response. We give McHale Landscape -- and Colin McHale our highest rating. If we could give more than five stars, we would.

We have a very small yard, but Joe provides our lawncare services at a reasonable price and has…read moregreat attention to detail on things like edging mulched beds and cleaning off sidewalks after he finishes. He doesn't do fertilizing or chemical treatments, but said that he does also do leaf pickup in the fall. We're really glad we found him!

From the owner: Veteran owned. Affordable pricing & Honestread more

My experience working with JP's was awesome. They power washed and painted our entire exterior of…read moreour home, including all trim, doors, a shed, and an interior porch and floor. It looks like a new house. They also went above and beyond, trimming back shrubs that were in the way and replacing some rotting wood in a window sill and on the shed. We have owned the home for about 3 years, but I am pretty sure it hadn't been power washed or painted in YEARS! They were also very quick to provide an estimate, start and finish the work, and the cost - even after a miscommunication on my part stayed on budget. We are remote and I was able to manage the project via text from a hundred miles away most days. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them for any future paint jobs.

I was searching for a painting company to paint several rooms in my home with some very high…read moreceilings. After conducting a web search I found JP Custom Painting. They had excellent reviews and now I know why. When I called Juan he was professional, courteous and so pleasant to deal with. He prepared an estimate which was quite fair, and he started and ended the job on time. It was the most convenient interior house painting I ever experienced. Juan and his crew did an outstanding job. I just can't say enough. if your searching for a painting company go no further, call Juan and when you experience his professional and skill you'll be writing a similar review. Ron T Tilghman MD

I had Keith and his team put in some new garden beds, a new paver patio, and small garden wall. He…read moreis very laid back and easy to work with. He buried the gutter runs and made a really nice platform for our grill adjacent to the patio. The whole project looks awesome! Thank you, Keith!

From the owner: Bauer & Sons Landscaping Inc. in Denton, Maryland is a design/build company that specializes in…read morenatural landscapes. We like to incorporate natural stonework, water features and outdoor lighting to make your outdoor space as inviting as possible. With over 20 years of hands on experience, we have the knowledge and creativity to place plant material in the correct location without over planting. Bauer's also offers year round landscape maintenance contracts to keep your outdoor living space beautiful in every season. From the initial call to the final day of installation, we remain in close communication with our clients to ensure guaranteed satisfaction. Services Offered: Landscaping/Hardscaping Design & Installation Pool Decks Patio Fireplaces and Fire Pits Waterfalls & Water Features Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Outdoor Kitchen Retaining Walls