I ultimately did not go ahead with the project but had I, Joel would have been the landscaping…read morecompany I would have used. He came up with some design ideas that I had not thought of but that were really good. These ideas were also less expensive than my original idea and they were less expensive. He's very personable, easy to talk to, creative, and responsive.

I now have a new favorite place to sit and find peace and it's in my very own backyard! YAY!…read more Joel (the owner of Closer to Nature) and his team did an AMAZING job on our waterfall. The craftsmanship is top-notch! The waterfall blends perfectly into the backdrop of trees that border our yard and is a wonderful water feature that will no doubt bring us years of tranquility. As a bonus, I love the fact that it's a pondless fall, so no worries of a water hazard for our two toddlers.

This is a long overdue review, but I wanted to wait for after the worst of the rainy season since I…read morehad been concerned about flooding. We hired Vincent and Custom Scapes to install a path from the driveway and a small rounded seating area. We were very worried about drainage and the steepness of the hill for my elderly mother-in-law. Custom Scapes was timely, reliable, and detail oriented. They maintained excellent communication throughout the process. Admittedly, the path is a little steep for my mother-in-law to descend without assistance, but that is the fault of the terrain and not the company. The installed pavers are beautiful, solid and even. Safe for her unsure footing. Despite being in a water drainage path, there was absolutely no problem with flooding. Quality work! I would hire them again (especially if we decide to expand the area) Thank you!

We have hired Vinnie and his crew with Custom Scapes for a couple hardscaping and landscaping…read moreprojects in the last year and we are so happy with their work. We already have plans to have them back for another project! The crew is hardworking, efficient, respectful and kind. They started our project right on time, even when we still had snow on the ground, and they didn't complain at all! For this project the crew removed our old cracked concrete walkway and front porch and installed a new paver walkway and porch. They also helped us with some drainage issues and built a beautiful retaining wall along our driveway. We love how it all turned out! Vinnie is a dedicated, reliable and honest guy. He genuinely wants his customers to be happy with the work and he really listens to his customers. He has been flexible with us in scheduling and communicates throughout the project. Vinnie has also been super helpful in navigating the many decisions that come up with any remodeling work. We are excited to work with them again and absolutely recommend Custom Scapes to anyone looking for landscaping/hardscaping work.

Feb 2024 update: we just completed our third project with EcoYards, and I just can't say enough…read moregood things about this team! Andy is always so responsive to our requests and questions, and he provides detailed quotes that make it easy to decide what our must-haves and nice-to-haves are for our projects. And Jesus, Victor and the rest of the crew are the absolute best! They arrive every morning right on time, pay close attention to the details, keep everything organized and efficient while they are on-site, and work incredibly hard to make sure every job is done to perfection. From irrigation to lighting to fencing to stonework to plant and lawn installation, EcoYards has improved literally every inch of our property, and it's obvious that they take a lot of pride in their work. We do too! Thanks EcoYards!

I cannot say enough about how fantastic the Ecoyards crew was! Jesus and his team worked incredibly…read morehard and transformed my yard completely- removing a 60 year old double row of laurel and replacing with the artfully placed stones and carefully curated plants. Their work is unmatched! The flagstone patio is beautiful and the stonework is masterful. Thanks so much for creating this lovely space for us to enjoy for years to come!

Brandon did a great job on my 6 weeks project at my property. Him and his team are very…read moreprofessional and detail oriented. He understood my idea and exceeded my expectation. He installed pavers, outdoors lights, plans, trees, build walls and stairs, lay down grass, installed sprinklers. The project was big, but it went smooth as Brandon is very well communicator, and cares about his clients. He's very passionate about his work. I recommend him to anyone who wants top notch service.

SO HAPPY!!! We hired Brandon and his team to completely…read moreoverhaul our backyard as well as build a new fence and a retaining wall. His quote was 100% fair It was fun to watch the progress each day and to see our vision come to life! Brandon and his crew were great to work with from start to finish. He gave us a realistic timeline, was responsive to questions, and made great recommendations. B&B Landscaping Services takes pride in the work they do. We LOVED working with them and you will too!

We worked with Gabe and team to relandscape both our front and back yards last year in Madrona and…read morethey were all wonderful! Reasonably priced, high quality work, and great communication. Special shout out for their continued unprompted check ins and support throughout the past year to make sure all our plant friends are happy and that our new irrigation systems continue to function well.

We worked with Gabe, Martin, Leo and Leah (among others) to completely remake our backyard. We…read morecouldn't be happier with the result! Gabe and Martin walked through before the start of the project to ensure they understood how to translate the plans into reality. Sage and Stone also worked with us on options to reduce the overall scope and budget, for instance suggesting we could lower costs a bit by doing some of the demolition and prep work ourselves (which we did). The project started on schedule and the team reliably showed up every single day for the next ten weeks. We had them remove and create a new retaining wall with Techo-Blocs, relocate a freestanding structure onto new footings, install pavers under the structure, and install a new composite deck. The team also leveled out and rebuilt a small path in the yard, evening out a slope and creating a more graceful grade by installing large 4' black granite steps. Everything was edged using Colmet to keep the lines clean and they even installed a freestanding outlet in the yard to bring power to the seating area. There were minor adjustments along the way and the team showed great attention to detail. For instance, the freestanding structure posts required a skirt to conceal the post brackets. These were hand scribed onsite and featured backcut cedar with an elegant slope, cleanly mitrered and sealed joints, and most importantly, sealed undersides to protect them from water damage. Small details like aligning paver joints with the natural lines in the steps or landing, finding materials to patch up areas of the house that were newly exposed by the updated deck profile, and concealing electrical lines were most appreciated. When the inevitable issues arose, Martin walked us through the situation and we quickly reached a suitable outcome that he effectively managed. I can't stress enough how hard everyone worked and that effort consistently carried to the end of the day until they cleaned up the jobsite. Tools were neatly arranged and materials were moved into inconspicuous places before the crew left everyday. The yard looks fantastic and we love spending time out there. We're extremely happy with their work and would love to work with them again! Highly recommended.

10/10 would hire again! Hired Tony to install pavers where an old garden bed was that we took out…read more He personally came out for an initial meeting and provided good insights while talking through our vision. Him and his team were great with communication. They completed the job in two days. They answered all my questions during the job, walked me through the finished product and left the job site clean.

Due to poor communication and concerning previous reviews, we decided not to move forward with Edge…read moreLandscaping, owned by Tony. He repeatedly said he would show up but failed to do so multiple times. only coming once after we followed up several times. He also sent a random individual to our property without notice or introduction, which was unprofessional and uncomfortable. When approaching individual he stated he didn't speak English and did not know Tony. Although Tony eventually agreed to issue a refund, he gave us a check we politely declined due to concerns about how he conducts business. Since then, he has been unresponsive and has made no effort to return the funds. We are now in the process of filing a civil suit. Unfortunately, it's clear that nothing has changed. Tony is still conducting business in a shady and untrustworthy manner. Save yourself the headache and the hassle -- stay far away from this company.

Brian and Josh are great to work with. I bid out my landscaping project to over 5 different…read moredesigners and they were the most cost-effective and creative of the bunch. Not only did they bring my vision to life in an amazing design, they were able to execute on the design themselves. They literally transformed the appearance of my home with their creativity and skills. Tactically, they showed up on time, were clean and respectful of my property, honest in their pricing with materials and very flexible when it came to working within my budget constraints. I highly recommend these two! You won't be disappointed!

Brian and Josh did their first job for us in the early spring of 2012. We had a very specific…read morevision of what we wanted for our front yard and they nailed it! Their plant suggestions were spot on and suited the terrain perfectly. They are prompt, courteous, clean and scrupulously honest. When one of the paving stones broke (our fault) Brian came right over, replaced and repositioned it. They are currently doing another small job for us that involves removing a large rhododendron and repositioning a very large planter - all done quickly, efficiently and for a very reasonable price. We hope to hire them for every upcoming project we think up and we cannot recommend them highly enough. They are a joy to work with.

Brandon and his crew transformed the front yard into a lovely cottage garden. Something is always…read morein bloom and it's a show stopper for neighbors who walk by. The new deck on the front is a perfect spot where I sit to watch children playing in the park across the street. Brandon was creative in his design and then went above and beyond to make sure things were done beautifully.

Owner Brandon Grote of Grote's Garden Design continues to maintain the beautiful, extensive…read morelandscaping design on our property which he originated two years ago, bringing in new plants, soil and mulch, cleaning the beds and grounds in anticipation of spring. His work ethic and that of his crew is remarkably great! I appreciate very much his ability to communicate and work with me on all aspects of our needs for the grounds, beds, trees, plants and paved courtyard, those aspects of our garden which we enjoy year round. I highly recommend Brandon and his crew for their knowledge, special care of our plants and trees and their coordinated, efficient work habits. I couldn't be more pleased with the work and cleanup they did for us this past week on a cold January day! Each and every time Brandon works for us, he produces outstanding results!