I have nothing but good words for this company and its owner, David. I had stone steps installed in…read moreearly 2025 and did a fantastic job. I had one stone come loose right after our last snow and I contacted David about it. He sent someone out in less than a week to repair it. And recently, I contacted them to do a spring clean-up, redo a garden with the addition of a retaining wall, and to install stone steppers on a hill. From start to finish, it was professionalism all the way. David was very prompt in putting the proposal together and after I agreed with the terms, he got me on the schedule for work to be done in less than 3 weeks. The team was extremely nice, courteous, prompt. I would highly recommend this company.

Pro Landscapes did a project for us last fall and I will not recommend them to anyone. The rep who…read moredid the estimate and recommended plants did not know our plant hardiness zone. He did not give me a design. So I did my own sketch and (foolishly) still hired the company. Despite following all aftercare directions, more than half of the plants failed. I started investigating and found that the crew installed plants with the plastic plant tags buried in the ground with the plant. Mulch used by the company was infested with a nasty fungi that took a lot of time this spring to get rid of. There really was no followup to speak of. The rep said he would share with the crew supervisor that the mulch had a fungus attached to it. Lisa, their administrative person, was very professional and on top of things. I have nothing but good things to say about her. But we are now $3,000 in debt for a poorly executed landscaping job. It makes me never want to hire another landscaping company. I am a gardener and could have done a better job myself and saved a lot of money.

Matt offered great ideas for a project we worked on, and he and his team executed it flawlessly.read more

Absolute has designed and installed two water features for us at two different locations. Our…read morepresent 'outdoor escape' is where we go for coffee on cool summer mornings, and where I grill and smoke year round with the outdoor kitchen. The patio and fire pit as well as separate fire place have made our yard into our favorite space. The stone work is incredible. Fantastic crews - highly recommended! My yard is somewhere on their website; I won't reveal which as all of them are worth viewing. Yes, they are busy and difficult to get, but worth it!

Over a decade ago, we embarked on a journey to transform our landscape, pouring countless hours…read moreinto meticulous pruning, edging, trimming, mulching, and fertilizing each season. Despite our efforts, time took its toll, leaving our beds overgrown and weary, with patches of barren ground. It was time for a rejuvenation and a fresh start for our cherished outdoor space! Enter "A Better Bloomscape", recommended by a thoughtful neighbor. From the moment they arrived, their expertise shone brightly. With utmost professionalism and genuine courtesy, they walked our property, capturing its essence through photographs and thoughtful questions about our preferences. They presented us with a plethora of options tailored to our soil type, sunlight patterns, and existing flora. They meticulously crafted a comprehensive landscape plan. What truly set them apart was their innovative approach -- they provided visual mock-ups, superimposing potential plants and trees onto images of our very own property. This foresight allowed us to envision the transformation before making any commitments. Once we made our final selections, they didn't just leave us to fend for ourselves. No, they meticulously marked out each planting location and even coordinated with a skilled landscaper to ensure a flawless transition. Their commitment was unwavering, and they oversaw every detail during installation, ensuring each plant found its perfect place within our landscape canvas. Their dedication didn't end there. Post-installation, they checked in periodically, offering advice and reminders to nurture our new botanical additions. Their genuine care and attention to detail were matched only by their reasonable pricing, making their exceptional service even more remarkable. Today, our yard stands as a testament to their expertise and our shared vision. We find joy in every stroll through our revitalized landscape, delighting in the vibrant colors, thriving greenery, and countless butterflies. Our neighbors have taken notice too, showering us with compliments on our beautifully re-transformed outdoor haven. Thank you, "A Better Bloomscape", for not just enhancing our landscape, but for enriching our lives with your passion and commitment to excellence!! We eagerly look forward to working with you again, knowing our trust is placed in the hands of true professionals who genuinely care about our satisfaction. And, hopefully, more of our neighbors will use your services so that everyone's yard can look as good as ours!

We used this service to re-imagine the mulch beds in the front of our property. After several…read moreoptions were provided we selected our design based on several factors (sunlight, soil, sq. footage, deer friendly, etc.). You don't want to spend your valuable time and money only to see your plants die or devoured! The biggest value of all with this service is taking your list of plants/flowers to the nursery! Find an employee, show them the design, give them your list and the rest is easy! Thank-you A Better Bloomscape! You made this process a hassle-free experience.

What a fun place! I had always driven by and was so curious about this place. It is a nice, quaint…read moreshop with tons of cute things to buy. The plants in the nursery look great and the staff was very knowledgeable about what to buy. They were helpful with giving advice.

Unfortunately their service has not been adequate. I bought a redbud tree in May 2025 and it…read moreseemed in trouble but they pooh poohed my concerns in July 2025 after several attempts to get a response. Now, in May 2026 it has not leafed out and they do not respond.

This company was easy to work with and we're very happy with our lawn. Would definitely use again…read moreif we're in need of their services.

This company did an outstanding job of removing all the fall leaves from the front and backyard and…read morethen mowed and edged my front and backyard lawn immaculately. The quote for the job was very fair, and both brothers showed up on time and spent around three hours getting everything done right. I would highly recommend Blue Emerald Landscaping to anyone who needs the job done right, in a professional manner, and for a great value.

Affordable, professional, and do high quality work. Very communicative and friendly. They completed…read morea retaining wall, planted trees and set my lawn up!

Gardens & Trees did an excellent job at my property. They were on time and worked very hard to…read morecomplete the task. I would hire again and recommend their service.

I am thrilled to write a recommendation on behalf of Rhine Landscaping. My husband and I moved…read moreinto a new home and had our front and side yard landscaping done by another company (McLaughlin Landscaping). The results were not what we had asked for and in less than a year, plants died. We tried several times to reach the owner of the company and, after telling us lie after lie, he stopped returning our calls. We decided to cut our losses and contacted Rhine Landscaping for help. We had heard great things about Rhine Landscaping and they did not disappoint! We first met with Jay and walked through our landscaping "repair" needs with him. We also needed help with our irrigation and lighting, that had also been work done by the previous company. Jay put us in contact with some amazing people within his company. We worked with Greg on our landscaping designs and Kevin from Aqua Brite for our lighting and Irrigation needs. Greg worked with us to put together a landscaping design that utilized some of our existing plants/shrubs/trees and added the additional type of plants/shrubs/Trees that we had originally hoped for. He was extremely knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Originally, we thought that we would have to scrap all of the work that had been done previously, but Greg was able to work with our current situation and partnered with us on where change may be necessary to get the effect we were looking for. He was right on target!! Additionally, Greg and Kevin worked together to ensure our irrigation was set up correctly for the new landscaping plan and that the lighting was placed in the best position to highlight our home. We could not be more pleased with the outcomes. We had been in a really bad position with our landscaping and any company could have come in and told us we needed to start again, costing us a significant amount of money. I have the utmost of respect for Jay and his team.....Rhine is truly a reputable company! They partnered with us throughout the entire process and made us feel that they really did care about our situation and that they wanted to help us achieve the results we had hoped for. We love our landscaping now and look forward to working with Jay and his team on future projects.....next up, the patio!!!

We decided to get a quote from Rhine after they did a good job with tree maintenance/ removal and…read moreafter our neighbors recommended them. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet expectations. We paid $900 up front for the design document for a screened in porch and paver patio. Rhine doesn't provide design documents as part of the quote. You need to pay for it. Honestly the design document was nothing special; It was a 2D computer generated drawing, which I doubt could have taken the designer more than a day to develop. Also, we were told that we could use the design document with other contractors, but the document didn't include dimensions or measurements. Ultimately we didn't get a lot of value out of the design document, and we consider it a wasted expense. (Thank goodness we didn't pay the full rate of $1,800 for the design document!) Additionally, it took us several attempts to meet with the designer. He was a no-show for our first meeting (he had a personal emergency, which is understandable), but then it took several emails to land on a new appointment time. He was then late to the rescheduled appointment. We also requested design revisions via email, and we had to follow up several times to get an acknowledgment of our request, with additional follow up needed to actually get the revised version back. Finally, the quoted rate for our project compared to local competition was simply outrageous. The project cost range was about 1.5-3 times more expensive than quotes we got from other vendors. Additionally, other vendors provided 3D design renders at no cost as part of their quote. We asked what was the explanation for such a high quote: did this include all premium materials? We were told that the quote included standard materials, and that if we wanted to choose custom / premium materials, the price would go up from there. My sense was that the scope of the project was too small for them, so they quoted us something outrageous so we wouldn't go with them. But if that's the case, the business owner should have been up front with us that they only take on bigger projects before taking $900 for what wound up being a lackluster design document. Overall, we felt that we got little value from our quote process, compounded by lack of professionalism and lack of respect for our time with regard to our interaction with Rhine. If you own a multimillion dollar home and you have deep pockets then maybe Rhine will be more suited to your purposes. But it seems that Rhine is in a different market than smaller jobs for regular suburban homes in and around Ellicott City.

Needed to get sod installed and fresh mulch. Was given a very fair estimate and the work was…read morecompleted on schedule. Had some days of deep freeze and communication was never an issue! I will definitely comeback to them for any other landscaping needs! The Sod is taking beautifully after the last bought if rain. It looks much nicer than my actual lawn! Haha!

Bluegrass does good work and provides good value. That is true. But as a warning to others, there…read moreare a few things they don't do: 1) They don't put in writing the agreed upon work. 2) If they don't complete a part of the job that was discussed during the quote, they won't return to complete the job. 3)They will not even respond to messages about the incomplete part of the work (see photo). Proceed with caution. Write down all the things you want them to do, and go through your list before you pay. Once they are paid, there is no customer service.