Amended my rating to 5 My experience is based on…read moreinteractions with 2 staff who were both informative and helpful in my decision making. I would more than likely utilize Plant People NW in the future when my circumstances changes.

We've used PPNW for a couple of years now. The good news is your gardeners will be reasonably…read morecapable, show up on time people who speak english. Here's the bad: They've gotten very expensive at $55 per hour per gardener and require a one year contract. Your lead/contact gardener will NOT be on site while work is done. You will see gardeners on their phones while working one-handed. We have a hydrangea that borders on our neighbor's garden. The PPNW gardeners chose to prune only half of it leaving it weird looking and incomplete. Why they didn't knock on the door or call to ask if it was okay to prune the whole thing is a question unanswered by owner Shannon. Instead, she chose to cut off service to us as she felt it was rude of us to ask.

Ya'll, listen, Gerard's Landscaping is GREAT! I wanted a fence built, a flagstone path laid, and a…read moreretaining wall built. I talked to multiple contractors - some who just didn't call back, a few who said they couldn't (wouldn't) build the fence I wanted, and frankly, a few that I just didn't like. Gerardo showed up, chatted with me about what I wanted, took measurements, and gave me a bid on the spot. I was moving into a house I was rehabbing and needed a portion of this fence done right away because I have a dog and he hustled to not only build the new portion I needed, but went out of his way to do some repairs on the existing fence to keep my dog safe and secure. He and the people working for him showed a lot of attention to detail, checked in with me often about the project to make sure it was coming along and looking as I expected, and every day at the end of the day the work site was clean and organized. I'm planning some plant installations and a new deck and Gerard's Landscaping is going to be my first call!

Giving them 1 star for the poor communication. Sent them communication via yelp. I wanted my…read morebackyard to be leveled and some walking steps to be added. They asked me technical questions on the grade for my backyard and the kind of material i need for the steps, which i had no clue about. So I told them that i would need guidance. They sent me a very lengthy message. Whoever was responding, was in the field and took time out to respond and didnt like that I had not done my due diligence. They told me that the market has changed and they need their customers to do some research. Then they gave me an arbutrary deadline to join a COMPLIMENTARY 10min call. The number of red flags in 1 message exchange. First of all, if you are in the field don't respond to the message or hire someone who can do it without getting upset that their customer do not know what they need.

We worked with Design by Oz to recently redo our driveway, walkway, and stairs. Christine was able…read moreto visualize that truly transformed our space, and offered options to bring it to life. We are very pleased with the results!

If you are looking for a design/build firm to make your outdoor landscaping oasis dreams come true,…read moreOutdoor Design by Oz is your team! We loved their online portfolio and came to Ozzie, Owner, with a very complex large and tall retaining wall project for our backyard. We enjoyed working with their team so much that after our backyard was completed, we signed on to do our front yard and driveway with them! After our initial meeting with Ozzie and Christine, Designer, they knew right from the get-go that our project will need to go through the 3-6 month permitting process with the City of Seattle. They also let us know early on that a structural engineer, geotech, and site surveyor were needed and they would be handling the coordination process. We felt confident in signing the contract after our meeting since they were detailed in explaining the entire process to us from design conception, permitting, to construction. Christine came to us with fantastic designs, while making our challenging backyard as usable as possible with the large retaining wall. She listened to our needs, made design adjustments to fit our lifestyle, and also stopped us from making decisions that would not benefit us (very important!). She quickly turned around updated drawings and renderings and gave us great suggestions on where to shop for materials to create our desired look and feel for our backyard. Ozzie got us through permitting smoothly and we were ready to start construction! He and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. We encountered several material delays that were outside of anyone's control and he was very communicative on timelines while we waited for things to arrive. Ozzie and his team were very accommodating to making adjustments during the construction process to make sure we got things built exactly as we envisioned like pattern layouts, tile layouts, and lighting placement. We loved their craftsmanship and our project turned out beautifully! 100 Stars!!! Hire Outdoor Design by Oz!!

YOU SHOULD HIRE THIS COMPANY FOR YOUR JOB! My wife and I just had Fire Sparrow Landscaping do an…read moreextensive beautification project for both our front and back yards in Mill Creek. The company's owner Ghee met with us and we knew from the first conversation that he was a true professional and a super great person. The job that was done by him and his team of two VERY hard-working guys was completed quickly and is absolutely great. We couldn't be more happy with the job. MOST HIGHLY RECOMMEND Fire Sparrow!

TL;DR: Great company led by Ghee. A tad on the expensive end but well worth the investment for an…read moreeasy, well-designed result. Ghee and his team added a new dry pond in my front yard. They took my inspiration photos and a sketch, and they manifested it into a natural-looking design that is well integrated in our existing yard. From the moment I reached out, Ghee promptly communicated back with detailed answers over the phone and/or text. We locked in scope, and the estimate he provided was reasonable. It was on the high end compared to other bids, but his communication and experience led us to go with him. And good thing we did. The resulting project is beautiful. We got large granite rocks, river rock, and a liner underneath all for $4K. Much of that was material cost. The labor they put in was 2.5 days. Definitely hard work to dig out the pond and move the large rocks in place. The crew also was friendly and kept the site clean every day. I'd definitely hire Fire Sparrow Landscaping again.

Have used Alderwood twice on large backyard living space projects and recommend them highly…read more First, they take the time to work with you on a design (they have designers on staff) that incorporates all elements, provide you with material samples, pictures, etc. When we struggled to make decisions they took us "shopping" to see samples (light fixtures, paver types, etc) and helped us visualize. We've been really impressed by this process. The construction crews are highly professional. They are thoughtful and careful with neighbors when dealing with moving equipment in and out, noise, and those kinds of things. They are great communicators and set really good expectations about project length and other details. When we asked for tweaks or changes midstream there was never any grousing or grumbling - they were very focused on making sure we were 100% happy. The guys are our crew were Colin, Max and Michael, and Patrick was the Construction Manager. In both cases, the finished projects were even more stunning than we expected. Top notch.

I can't recommend Alderwood strongly enough, we underwent a huge background remodel and every phase…read moreof the project starting from design, to build, to touch ups at the end the people were wonderful to work with. Not only were we thrilled with incredible quality of the results, but all aspects of the construction were super professional. The crews worked super hard, were always on time, always showed up, always finished earlier than estimated. Communication was excellent! Huge thank you to Bryan (design), Devin (build), and Johnny (project management), and Justin (warranty crew) and everyone else involved with our project. Seriously after dealing with them its hard to go back to working with other contractors.

Fantastic advice and great service!…read more I got a list of Landscape Designers from Sky Nursery. Verde Gardens stood out both because of the pictures on her website and her prompt response when I reached out. After talking on the phone we set up an appointment for her to come by and look at my yard. Michelle took stock of the space and suggested several ideas to see what I liked and what would fit in my budget. After this, she returned on a follow up appointment with drawings of the two potential layouts she had promised. To my surprise, she was so enthused she included a third option which turned out to be the one that my partner and I liked most. Next it was down to choosing materials and plants. Michelle provided the perfect amount of advice, giving me lots of different choices and making suggestions when I needed her input, and taking time to explain the cost differences on different paving stone options. She had a list of landscapers and chose one of her favorites to do my yard. Due to cancellations by other folks, I was able to get the landscaping work completed much faster than anticipated and was extremely pleased with the results. Verde Gardens exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.

Working with Michelle at Verde Gardens was an absolute pleasure. She took the time to really…read moreunderstand our vision and brought it to life with a thoughtful, creative, and well-balanced design. Her eye for detail, plant selection, and ability to blend beauty with functionality truly transformed our yard. Throughout the process she was responsive, professional and kind - and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. We are so happy with the results and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space.

Writing this review as I sit barefoot in my tranquil new outdoor space. Tristan gave me the…read moremagical little yard of my dreams! He was very thorough and thoughtful when it came to listening to my ideas and turning them into a very peaceful, healing design. He walked me through the process and communicated well. The artistry, visual appeal, execution, and problem solving cannot be beat. Tristan is an absolute gem and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Tristan!

I had a great experience with Solstice Landscape Design. Tristan, the owner, is a mind-reader -…read morewhatever I wanted or was thinking of having, it was included in my design plan. He not only reviewed my response to his questionnaire (which is really thorough) closely and listened to my every request/desire, he also helped me walked through my idea when I wasn't even sure what I wanted. He offered great ideas, and gave thoughtful feedbacks which I truly appreciate. No matter how late my email was sent, I would receive a feedback from him in the morning! Tristan works hourly but when I went to him for advice on the color of our exterior paint, he was more than happy to help, for free. And he checked in with me from time to time even after our design was complete. We didnt have a contractor so Tristan recommended his partner, Don. Don is such a warm person, and so easy to work with. He is flexible, resourceful and very experienced in his field. They help make my dream into a reality. Before i had a yard, now I have a beautiful garden.

...... left the job without finishing my porch. Cannot match. paver color to fix at my own cost…read more....,,,, Wrapped white stuff all over the top of my bricks that will not come off. ..,,,,, Used wrong sand between pavers. Pavers are shifting now very dangerous for walking on. Sand is being depleted. ....... His parting words." you can just sit back in your lawn chair and squirt a few weeds that might come". .... L and I said I should be able to trust a contractor who had been in business for 15 years.

Very professional, excellent communication and follow-through. Ryan was a great listener and came…read moreup with creative solutions to all our problems. The crew wasted no time, always showed up on schedule, and worked hard. Very happy with the final product!

Victor and his crew are amazing. I have done several large projects that were very difficult on…read moresloped property. Several neighbors saw his work and are now engaging him. He has integrity, professionalism and skills. I give him my highest recommendation.

Victor and his crew deserve many more than five stars…read more They arrived at my property every day exactly on time and left 7-8 hours later, staggering breaks and lunch breaks, so someone was always working for three days. I got bids from 4 different companies, but I knew right away I'd be hiring Green Triangle. Victor knows trees and showed me three of the many Douglas Fir trees that were diseased and had to come down. He walked the property taking notes. We have an acre. He and his crew also got rid of enormous patches of blackberries and scotch broom, clearing the pasture and cleaning up the front and back yards. He had a huge job to do, left the site clean, and did excellent work. He also had appropriate equipment (which was good, because enormous limbs of the overgrown trees were being chipped just about all day). The cost was very reasonable as well. To say he and his crew went above and beyond is an understatement. Green Triangle is the company to hire, hands down.

I feel Ruthie Design was a staggering ripoff. I needed very…read moresmall garden design. First time doing this. I was asked for 3,310.50 to start. I was told it was for the initial design. You will be as gobsmacked as I was when I saw was my $3,310 bought. Hoping I can post the invoice and the "design" -actually just a sketch a fifth grader could have done. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. TOTAL RIPOFF.

They did a complete redesign of my front garden/yard. Very pleased with results that exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Despite spending more I planned for, I am happy to have done so.Very creative and artful even.