My husband and I bought our house a couple years ago and knew immediately that our patio needed to…read morego and we needed a serious upgrade! We researched and found that the Newington Community highly recommended Lenares Landscape & Design! Mike listened to our ideas and immediately drew up a sketch after looking at our property. He truly cared about our vision and had some really cool ideas to enhance it! We appreciate all the hard work Mike and his workers did to design our new and improved patio, sitting wall and fire pit! We are so amazed by how beautiful it is! If you need a patio or even some landscaping, Lenare's should be your go to!

A major shout out to Mike, his son and their awesome team of landscape professionals that recently…read morecompleted a major planting project at our home in Farmington. From start to finish, their responsiveness was laudable. The pricing was very competitive given the scope of the work. Mike's suggestions were spot on....a testament to his knowledge and experience. The quality of the shrub/trees were top notice. And last, but not least the crew was friendly, responsive to minor modifications, and their attention to detail was simply amazing. Overall, our experience with Lenares exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them. We have received many compliments from neighbors, family and friends. A sincere thank you to Mike and his team for an outstanding job.

Brendan has been taking care of our lawn for a couple of seasons now. He always does an extremely…read moreprofessional job and the result is always better than I had hoped for. We had some overgrown areas on the property that we wanted cleaned up, and he took care of those as well... And his prices are very reasonable. Very high quality work, fair prices, plus they're very personable and respond quickly. You won't find a better lawn and yard service, I highly recommend!

From the owner: Since 2010, Lawrence Landscape & Stone LLC has built a reputation of reliability and value…read more  Dubbed as the go-to Landscaping Company in the Farmington Valley Area, We create beautifully tailored landscaping with our signature touch. We are a team of outdoorsy professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

Wonderful work! Always a professional and smoothly run project. Have used them for more than one…read morelarge project and the results have been consistently above expectations. Extremely happy with their work and their customer care. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Absolute Landscape, LLC provides you with landscaping, hardscaping, lawn care and snow removal…read moreservices.

Mac and his crew are down for any project I call them for, and they do big projects that others…read moreavoid. In my experience they have excellent equipment and work ethic.

Formal Warning Regarding John (Mac) Bellingrath (Bellingrath Bros. Landscape & Design, Newington,…read moreCT): In August 2024, we entered into a contract with John (Mac) Bellingrath for a backyard renovation, paying approximately 95% of the total cost upfront--an error in judgment we fully acknowledge. The contract established clear completion deadlines for early September 2024, with allowances for minor delays. In the several months that followed through April 2025, Mr. Bellingrath repeatedly failed to meet numerous promised completion dates, including a final, "guaranteed" deadline of January 7, 2025. Despite our sustained good-faith efforts to allow him to meet his contractual obligations, he engaged in an ongoing pattern of project abandonment, unprofessional communication, substandard workmanship, and repeated false assurances. Ultimately, due to Mr. Bellingrath's continuous non-performance, escalating safety concerns, and deteriorating conduct, we were left with no choice but to formally terminate our relationship with him on April 1, 2025. The situation escalated to such an extent that police assistance was required to escort him on and off our property to retrieve his remaining equipment. Mr. Bellingrath's complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and competence turned our project into a nightmare. He repeatedly abandoned work, delivered subpar craftsmanship, and caused extensive damage--showing zero regard for our property or safety. A few examples include: * Repeated Abandoned Work & Safety Hazard: He dug an 80-foot trench for electrical conduits across our backyard and disappeared for weeks. In numerous occasions, Mr. Bellingrath left our backyard a dangerous construction site littered with heavy stones, machinery, and debris--forcing us to keep our children away. * Poor Work & Property Damage: Mr. Bellingrath sent an unqualified worker to handle critical tasks like building our patio, installing steps, and adding a rodent exclusion barrier. The result? A sloppy, unacceptable mess that required constant oversight. To make matters worse, this worker damaged our house siding. * Negligence & Destruction: Mr. Bellingrath's team repeatedly drove heavy machinery/vehicles over our front lawn--an area not even part of the job--destroying our front yard we worked hard to maintain. * Known to Authorities: Mr. Bellingrath's history of issues isn't unique to us. The West Hartford Police Department and town officials are well aware of the complaints against him. There is much more to say about this, but we'll stop here. Beyond our personal experience, we have been contacted by other clients reporting similar grievances, including significant upfront payments for unfinished work and long delays exceeding several months. It is evident that Mr. Bellingrath's conduct constitutes a serious breach of contract, a disregard for professional standards, and raises broader concerns for consumer protection. Mr. Bellingrath continued operation poses a significant risk to other unsuspecting clients and we urge anyone considering hiring him to exercise extreme caution and due diligence.

Jennifer was awesome to work with. Not only did she do a great redesign of the beds in the front of…read moreour house she gave us ideas for the entire house. She worked with us on our budget and maintenance needs. She put together a full design plan of our house for the future. On the demolition and replanting day, Jennifer and her crew were on time and went right to work. They even helped me or should I say I helped them blow my leaves which was behind schedule because of wet weather... that was above and beyond her scope of work with the project. The plantings look great now in hibernation... can't wait to see everything in the spring and summer.

Jennifer is a topographic visionary. Our new home had the ugliest, most poorly designed, rotting…read moreand user-unfriendly patio imaginable. And it connected to a lopsided, unsightly warren of timbers, weird plants and overgrown monstrous shrubs. Jen turned it into an upper and lower patio that are elegant and usable for family gatherings and parties and we can use the lower patio as an extra parking space. This seamless visual is achieved by curving the patio into the driveway and tying it altogether with the pavers. Beautiful stonework, smartly placed steps and we have now easy access and two beautiful patios. So pleased we redid the front walk and stoop also. Now I am counting the days for the beautiful Spring plantings.

Picture Perfect is our go to landscaping company. Over 15+ years, they've installed two walkways, a…read morepatio, reset the pavers on our pool deck, recommended and planted shrubs and makes our yard look beautiful every spring pruning and mulching. Kim and Ron are a pleasure to work with. Their crew are very efficient and take care of the smallest of details. If you have a landscaping project in mind, reach out for a proposal and see where their creativity takes you.

Ron and Kim provide excellent service. They told me it would be a wait and their wait estimate was…read morespot on. In the interim, we worked on design with Ron showing me pictures and bringing samples of the materials to confirm everything in advance of the installation. They asked questions as they installed, were neat and brought their own portapotty! No COvId worries and ultra polite the whole time. End result was exactly what I wanted, what we had jointly designed, and installed with great care for endurance and care about water/flooding. Not cheap - but done very very well....so I feel the quality makes the price a good value. Thanks to the whole crew for excellent job, confirming along the way to make sure no redo was necessary.

These guys are our go-to, ever-reliable pond guys. They clean it, they maintain it ( not much is…read moreneeded) and they are wonderfully responsive when a small crisis occurs . We feel lucky to have found them and after 14 years, we know our pond is in good hands!

They were awesome! I have used them to fix my driveway drainage and to landscape along the side of…read moremy house. The work they did exactly what I was looking for. All the plants and trees have been absolute quality. They upfront about which of my ideas were not fitting for the area and had solutions that would work. I will continue to use them for years to come!

We had grubs in our front yard. Owner had (3) guys come dig up affected areas, spread dirt, and…read moreseed. What we ended up with was ALL weeds! (We have videos of every step they completed). We hired a friend to kill the weeds and all weeds died but now have ALL crabgrass. We complained to owner and were just told they would reseed in the fall. We do NOT want reseeding; we want all the crabgrass eliminated and screened topsoil (weed-free) laid, which should have been used initially. Then WE will spread grass seed ourselves. We do NOT recommend this landscaping company for residential lawn grub elimination service, unless you want ALL weeds and no offer to eliminate the weeds FIRST and to reimburse us for everything but the grub removal.

Mountain View took a very bland front garden area, outfitted with antiquated 'railroad blocks,' no…read moreless, and designed a space that seems (somehow!) even larger than before, with a lovely wall built around it, full of spruce and hydrangea and hostas. We love it. And for a very reasonable price. From start to finish, an expertly-handled project. We highly recommend this company.

I just started using viola this summer for weekly mowings. Let me say their customer service is an…read moreeasy 5 stars. Each call or question I've had, have been answered kindly and professionally. I believe it's Amanda who I've spoken to most times, she's always cheerful and very helpful. In addition to their customer service, their work is also very good! I'll be using them again next year.

My home sits on a busy corner lot and I had an unsightly mound in the front yard near the road. It…read morehad been there forever and previous owners did not really care. I hired Viola Lawn Service & Landscaping to lower the grade and flatten it. His crew did an amazing job and left the curb clean and spotless. The mound contained some rocks and tree stumps too. Yard looks beautiful now! Plus they were able to do the work a bit sooner than expected, I was very pleased overall.

Justin was quick to respond, and extremely polite. Came to my house for an in-person quote for fall…read moreleaf cleanup. Prices were fantastic and he literally worked into the night to ensure the job was completed correctly and on the same day. Thanks! Will be using again and again!

From the owner: Welcome to Yello Landscaping, where creativity meets craftsmanship and innovation thrives. With an…read moreunwavering commitment to excellence, we are your trusted ally in crafting breathtaking outdoor spaces and bringing your home improvement dreams to life. Our Expertise: At Yello Landscaping, we specialize in a seamless fusion of landscaping artistry and general contracting mastery. Whether you envision a lush garden retreat, a stunning patio oasis, or a comprehensive home renovation, our skilled team is poised to deliver beyond your expectations. Landscaping Marvels: Watch your outdoor dreams materialize as our landscape architects work their magic. From designing elegant hardscapes to cultivating vibrant gardens, we curate spaces that reflect your personality while harmonizing with the natural beauty of the Greater Hartford area. Professional Excellence: Licensed, insured, and committed to quality, Yello Landscaping adheres to the highest industry standards. Our team's expertise is matched only by our dedication to punctuality, communication, and exceeding your satisfaction. Experience the Extraordinary: Join hands with Yello Landscaping and embark on a journey of transformation. Whether it's crafting stunning outdoor retreats or revitalizing living spaces, we are your partners in turning ideas into reality. Contact us today for a consultation and let's shape a more beautiful future together.