We contacted Matt Anders about a sprinkler issue we were having after moving into our new house…read morealong with some landscaping needs we had. For some reason we had really low pressure on a few sprinkler zones, and the home inspector thought it was a leak somewhere. Since I had no clue where to start on finding a leak underground we called Matt to check it out. They showed up and found quite a few things that it seems the previous owners didn't do correctly. They loaded up too many sprinklers on one zone, and completely removed the a few sprinkler heads because it would have made that same zone even more ineffective. They fixed all the issues we had within a few hours, and did an awesome job on all the landscaping we needed done around the house. We also asked about switching out a bunch of bushes, but they let us know that since it was summer it wouldn't make sense to do that now because the plants will struggle to grow with the heat. I really appreciated their honesty. I will give them a call whenever I have landscaping needs. Felt like they did a great job all around and didn't charge too much. Their expertise in both irrigation and landscaping was really appreciated. Would easily recommend them to anyone that has sprinkler issues or that needs some quality landscaping done.

5 stars again! Matt did our holiday lights for the second year in a row. So beautifully done- I…read moreespecially love the wrapped trees.

When I look back at what made our family choose Green Ease Landscapes & Design, three things stood…read moreout: design expertise, clear and timely communication, and experience to back a vision for what our home could be. That vision has been further realized with the help of Green Ease. The following is a pretty detailed review of our positive experience with Green Ease, owner William P, and his crew. In short: You're going to get a solid service with them, so feel confident trusting them for your landscaping needs. My family's home had suffered a great deal of erosion over the years that required some foundation work. While we were pleased to get that done and over with, the truth is that the front and back yards were just unsightly. The front yard was essentially just dirt and roots. The large oak trees had prevented grass from growing, and the water run-off had exposed the massive roots that made walking outside a danger to everyone. In the back, water would collect and stagnate forming a mud swamp that oversaturated the grass. The back yard was literally being used as a storage area because we would never allow guests back there. Aside from a much-needed design overhaul, our home desperately needed drainage infrastructure to prevent further damage and allow the yard to actually function as an outdoor space. Our initial conversations began after I found Green Ease online and reviewed their mix of hardscaping, landscaping, and xeriscaping pictures and services. We were interested in xeriscaping from a water conservation prospective, and because we knew that the amount of shading in our lot just wouldn't make growing grass sustainable. We also knew that no matter what aesthetic we went with, it was critical to divert water in a way that lessened the chance of further foundation damage and swamp-like conditions in our yard. Those were our priorities, and everything else would be nice-to-haves. Green Ease was far away from us and their typical service area, but we took a chance and gave them a call. Owner William P. agreed to meet with us. He surveyed the property and made several recommendations; the core of which involved creating a retaining wall in the front of the home, installing drainage in the back yard, and utilizing a combination of xeriscaping and turf to uplift the overall look of the home. He took the time to ask my parents what they would like and how they would use the space, and then suggested we consider expanding the patio a bit so that there would be more room in the backyard to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After taking a few measurements, he provided a rough estimate of his work right then and there. We asked for some time to think things over. This was an investment, and we needed to be confident. We got bids from two other landscape design companies. One landscaping company refused to provide an honest bid without committing to a design fee, and the other provided a bid very similar to Green Ease, only after asking us to provide a design concept for the work. In the end, no one but Green Ease provided the design expertise and level of communication that we felt comfortable moving forward with. Once we agreed to move forward, William came out and we discussed the scope of work in a second detailed walk-through, and reviewed expectations and timelines. When work was set to begin, we visited with him to pick out hardscaping materials, and a selection of plants that would fit into our xeriscaped design. William made recommendations; many of which we went with, but we also felt very comfortable choosing another option if we would've had a different design element we wanted to achieve. When we met the crew, we knew we were in good hands. Every one of the crew members treated my folks with a great deal of respect. We hope that they left feeling proud of the work they did, because they did a damn good job. We allowed for a good deal of crew-based decision-making simply because of our busy schedule, and we were happy with all of the decisions they made. I especially want to shout out the fact that there were small but meaningful accommodations made in the design that made it safer and easier for my folks, who are up in their years, to navigate. I'm not sure that level of detail and consideration would've happened with another crew or another company. In the end, what we discussed during our first consult with Green Ease was ultimately what we received as a final product. There were no major surprises that you sometimes get from vision to execution. The front yard and its retaining wall and xeriscaped stone and plants are amazing, the back yard's turf and flagstone patio are beautiful, and the garden area that allows for native plants to flourish are all so visually appealing. We're incredibly grateful for the superb work they completed on our home. We chose Green Ease because we felt William would help realize our vision in a manner that was detail-oriented. That was exactly what we got.

A family member asked me to improve the landscaping at her home. The existing landscape was…read moreovergrown from the builder's original plantings over 20 years earlier, and the previous owners' plantings had never been approved by the HOA and were also overgrown. After drawing up rudimentary front and backyard plans, I began looking for contractors that were highly reviewed. Good communication was an important aspect of this. Green Ease, owned by William Paquette, was the final choice. William met us at the house within a few days of my contacting him. He came across as competent and knowledgeable. He gave his initial estimate very quickly, and we found it to be reasonable relative to one other. The landscape plan included a curved limestone retaining wall, irrigation changes, a metal raised bed, and 2 cedar structures (a simple arbor and a trellis). Plants were included, as well as drip irrigation. William accompanied us to a nearby stone yard and wholesale nursery to make selections for stone, gravel, mulch, and plants. The number of plants included in the bid was determined based on the area being landscaped. The nursery products looked very nice when we made selections. Work began within a few weeks and was managed by Chris. William stopped by a few times. Chris also built a custom metal raised bed. A friend of William's built an amazing and substantial trellis and a cedar arbor. Plants were picked up just before they were to be installed, and I was allowed to place them. The project was deemed finished and was paid for, but there were a few things needing corrections. William was responsive and able to fit these fixes in within a few weeks. The positive aspects of this landscaping experience included excellent communication with William, his accompanying us to the stone yard and nursery, well-executed stone work, and the superb trellis and arbor. The guys did a great job of removing old plantings and filling in areas where new sod was needed. The negatives included areas I felt were not as well executed as they could have been, and are the reason for deducting one star on this review. The steel bed, while nicely made, did not fit flush against the patio and was filled with poor quality soil before I noticed the gap between bed and patio. The first "fix" by Chris was putting gravel into the gap and using mortar to seal the ends. The mortar cracked, and a second "fix" of steel being welded to hold the gravel in was done. It's functional but not pretty. Also, the plants that were brought in were definitely not the quality of those we looked at with William. Virtually all of them were leggy, and many looked unhealthy. Several ended up being replaced. I was also not happy that the arbor was positioned without first verifying the desired location. Still, the overall appearance of the landscape is very good, with the standout custom features. Green Ease is a business I would recommend to others. They handle every aspect of landscaping and do a good job.

Had David cut our lawn a few times. Actual service was fine. Some corners were cut each time, but…read morenothing that was deal breaker. We had a medical emergency with our son last month. First a stay in the hospital and then endless doctor appointments to sort things out. I texted David to cancel our last service because we wouldn't be home to unlock the gate. We lost track of virtually everything in the panic I think most parents can relate to. When your kid is in the hospital, you don't stop and take time to dig out lawn care invoices. That can all be sorted when the emergency is over. Right? Not so much I guess. David apparently likes to threaten *filing police reports* for invoices that are less than 30 days past due. This is absurd to the point that I don't have any other commentary. He should feel ashamed, but never even acknowledged my text when I paid the invoice and told him what had happened. There are better people to cut your lawn.

Great communication. Showed up and did the job as requested and made payment very easy. Will use…read morethese guys again.

They did exactly what I asked for at a great price! Would highly recommend them to anyone.read more

Jaye and team are AMAZING! He has done two jobs for us and they both exceeded my expectations!…read more Most recently he put a stone wall around an above ground hot tub to integrate it into our existing pool and deck. He comes up with creative solutions and the end product was amazing - he added steps and a bar in it as well. It blends in perfectly with the existing pool. In addition- his crew was amazing - they are very professional, timely and polite! Trust me - Jaye and team are the guys to get your job done - you won't be disappointed!!!!

Cody cleaned our back patio.We've been here five years and this was the first time we've had it…read moreprofessionally clean. Cody was prompt, professional, and did an excellent job. Our patio looks so much more inviting now. He also did the side of our house that had some green gunk on it. Looks lovely now! His prices were extremely competitive and we are very pleased with the outcome. I doubt we will ask him back for future projects. Highly recommend!!!

Cody was great to work with from scheduling through job completion! Our windows absolutely sparkle…read moreand make the whole house look amazing! On a couple very high windows I did see small streaks (just a very few in a whole house of windows) and when I mentioned it he was quick to come back and remedy them. Great customer service, very prompt to respond and to provide service. I'll have him back!

I've been using this service since I moved here 5-1/2 years ago. Matt consistently delivers…read moreexcellent service. He is always on time, and his work is thorough and competent. His prices are reasonable. He communicates ahead of time when he's on the way and is always on time. I've recommended him to a number of my neighbors, and they have all had equally good experiences with him and his work. I highly recommend this company.

Matthew/South Austin Irrigation were great. Scheduling was hassle free. I had a few broken…read moresprinkler heads, an entire dead zone, and more heads that needed adjustment. Matthew took care of all of it. He also came back out to inspect the dead zone once it started to work when the underlying issue (low water pressure) was resolved to make sure the heads there are properly adjusted. Highly recommend.

I have been using Top Choice Lawn Care for about a year and am very satisfied with the quality and…read moreconsistency. I receive bi-weekly basic lawn service and am always impressed with how quickly they work and still produce a great job. I live in Spanish Oaks, so our backyard is quite rugged with a steep slope. This doesn't cause any issues for them. I had one issue a few months ago regarding weeds but the customer service department for Top Choice is Top Notch ;) They called me back immediately, apologized, corrected the problem and reimbursed me for the visit. They are always very responsive to emails and text and are quick to make adjustments if I need them. I highly recommend!

I just used Top Choice for the first time for irrigation service although I've used Top Choice…read morehappily for years for other services. Johnny was the licensed irrigation professional that showed up on time with a great attitude. He worked steadily to handle all of our varied needs. The difference between a trained professional irrigation tech and the others that we've used in the past, even those associated with big landscape installs, was like night and day. I highly recommend Top Choice and Johnny. From the office staff to scheduling to rescheduling to the portal to the services provided to the great communication, Top Choice cannot be beat.

Carl did an excellent job managing the yard when I was prepping my parents house for sale. He was…read moreresponsive, courteous, and reasonably priced. The week before the house was listed on the market, Carl did a phenomenal job on sprucing up the yard and brought a lot of it back to life. He spent several hours in 100+ degree heat getting the yard just right so we could photograph the house for the real estate websites. If you're looking for someone who gets the job done, is low key and fairly priced, Carl's your man.

Carl has a huge heart and a solid sense of responsibility. I had a big job and it took him a little…read morewhile to complete but he followed through and did an outstanding job. Definitely a worthwhile book behind his cover.