AVOID unless you're okay with poor workmanship and zero accountability…read more I hired Eric for gravel driveway repairs after previously having a good experience with his snow plowing. Unfortunately, the quality of this job was subpar, and the gravel work washed out completely within weeks. I reached out to him multiple times for a resolution via text and voicemail with no response. When I finally heard back, he refused to take any responsibility and instead blamed me for the results--citing the weather (rain?!) and my budget (which I never actually gave him). In reality, I accepted both his estimate and his plan without question, paid in full immediately, and even offered to pay more if he would simply correct his work after it first began to fail - just two days after it was completed. This, despite the fact that I was promised the work would last several years. Eric does not stand behind his work, he makes false promises and ghosts clients when there's a problem, and then resorts to excuses and blaming the customer rather than offering solutions. Other contractors who reviewed the job confirmed that the grading and compaction were not done properly. A properly compacted and graded gravel driveway would not erode after a single rainstorm. One review mentions he's nice, and he is, when things go well. I'm nice too, but I don't tolerate being taken advantage of. If you decide to roll the dice on your project, don't be surprised when the 'nice guy' disappears. UPDATE: Eric responded by attempting to discredit me personally and deflect from the actual issue. So let me be clear: I paid in full the day after the work was completed (job finished 6/4, Zelle sent 6/5). I accepted both his estimate and his plan without negotiating and was told the work would last for years. When it failed after a single rainstorm, I offered to pay more if he would fix it. I never asked for extra work, I said I'd wait and see how it held up, and reached out again when it clearly didn't. He ignored multiple texts and voicemails for weeks and only responded after I posted this review. And yes, I have everything documented as well. As for his attempt to attack my review history: I welcome anyone to read my other reviews. They are detailed, honest, and thoughtful reflections of my experiences - positive or negative. This one is no different. Instead of standing behind his work, Eric deflects and attacks the customer. That says more than any review ever could.

I reached out to Eric with a bad situation, My son was layed up in the hospital and his wife and 7…read moreyear old twins were home during the snow storm. I asked during the middle of a snow storm if he could clear the driveway so they were able to get in and out. He promised someone would be there to take care of it, That was Sunday evening. Mon after the snow tapered off he showed up and cleared the drive way!! Didn't ask for any down payment. Can't express how happy I am he was able to get this done. Would highly recommend..

I hired this company to do a small but necessary project in my backyard! I must say they did…read moreamazing job clearing the debris from the grounds. Now I can use my yard as extra outdoor relax mode space and I love it! Great service and value. Thanks a lot guys Robin G.

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Ricardo was recommended to me by my contractor and we are glad he did. We had a blank slate and…read moreweren't sure what to plant perennials vs annuals so we bought only a few of each plus some evergreens and Ricardo's crew out down some top soil and a weed barrier planted our flowers as best possible. He removed two larger trees that were only half growing and placed red mulch to complete the look. He even sculpted around some shrubs that give an great impression. I would highly recommend him.

Five Stars Just Aren't Enough!…read more I recently had the pleasure of working with Ricardo's Landscaping in Poughkeepsie, NY for a full spring clean-up on my 2-acre property, and I honestly can't say enough good things. Ricardo and his team went above and beyond--edging, trimming, and laying down beautiful sweet peet mulch that brought my gardens to life. My property has never looked this good. The transformation was nothing short of magical. Strangers have literally knocked on my door to compliment the landscaping! It's as if Ricardo poured the love from his heart right into my yard. Every flower bed, every edge--perfection. You can truly feel the care and pride in his work. If you want your property to look spectacular and be cared for with true passion, Ricardo is your guy. I'm already looking forward to working with him again. Highly, highly recommend!

Matthew is very communicative and responsive! He has been a reliable source of support for our lawn…read morefor two years and I can enthusiastically recommend him and his excellent crew!

Wants money immediately. Job left only , partially done and insists on full payment immediately…read more Any work done other than mowing is very expensive Make sure you get other estimates before committing to deal with this guy.

JV Larose did an amazing job. We needed pruning, some shrubs shaped into spirals, and new mulch put…read moredown. His team came in, did a full cleanup, and handled everything we requested. JV Larose was also reasonably priced. Thank you guys. I definitely recommend them!

We hired JV LAROSE to weed, edge and mulch my mom's gardens. We also had them prune some trees and…read morefix some lawn issues. The price was very reasonable. They did a spectacular job! They arrived on time, were very polite and professional and worked extremely hard until the job was finished. They cleaned everything up and we were left with a beautifully landscaped yard. We will definitely use them again! Highly recommend!

I have a large paver stone pool patio that needed lots of help. It wasn't done correctly by the…read moreprevious landscaper and there were so many uneven areas and loose pavers. Armando and his father from Great Oak Landscaping came out, told me what needed to be done and gave me a very good estimate. They spent 3 whole days removing and leveling many of the pavers, then refilling everything with polymeric sand. The end result was way above my expectations and it looks like a new patio for a fraction of the cost. I would highly recommend these guys not only for their quality work but you could tell they're also a very nice family and easy to talk to.

From the owner: Full-Service Landscaping You Can Count On!…read more We offer weekly mowing and plant maintenance to keep your property looking its best—residential or commercial. Services include: Unilock patios, walkways, and retaining walls Lawn installations Brush removal And much more! Quality You Can See We take pride in delivering top-tier work that stands out from the competition and makes your property shine. Contact Us Today! Call or email us to check if we service your area—slots are filling fast! Read Our Reviews! See what our satisfied customers are saying on our

Tim showed up on time, and we were very happy with his work installing a new storm door. He offered…read moreto take the garbage away, which we also appreciated.

According to the email I received, this business has reduced their service area to a 20 mile…read moreradius, so they were unable to fulfill my request. You might want to find out where they are and check a map before you contact them.