Avoid this company and if you use them DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO! They will charge…read moreyou any amount they want and won't check with you if the bid is WAY more than the estimate. Our estimate was $170 for 2 mowings. We added some weed eating in the wilder areas and they charged $410! Plus on the first mowing they ran over our septic cap, destroyed it and never let us know. I'll include a picture of the damage. AVOID!

We've used this company in the past. In Fact we spent quite a bit of money with them in lawn care…read moreand landscape work on our house in cedar park. We were fairly satisfied with them, enough so that When we moved about 5 miles away into Leander we contacted them again for services. We were basically blown off. The response rate to messages was incredibly slow and after about 2 weeks of back and forth, no action communication, we were told we were "too far away" ..even though they serve people less than a mile away. Incredible flaky. We live in a large new development and the word of mouth for yard services is a huge gold mine of opportunity. It's unfortunate for them as we are going to take the thousands we intend to spend on landscaping in the next few years on our new home elsewhere.

We had a pool put in this spring. My yard and my neighbors yard were disaster areas. I saw their…read morereviews, gave them a call and Aaron completely got what I was going for. He offered suggestions and ideas as well. I just wanted simple, low maintenance with rocks, and just enough grass for my dog. Their quote (with a large amount of rocks) was better than a quote with just grass and their sprinkler redo price was almost $1000 cheaper. They also completed the work while it was raining and had leftover grass that they laid in my neighbors yard (aside from the area we fixed bc the pool company destroyed their grass and sprinklers) at no extra charge. My grass never looked terribly patchy, so they must have high standards of what trash will lay and how they lay it. I highly recommend them.

I don't write very many reviews but there was no way that I was going miss out doing this one…read more Jared and Nick were fantastic. Jared working with me on budget and the scheduling of all the work that needed to get done. Nick was the person that I worked with directly during the whole process. Nick was always prompt as well as very honest when talking through all my options. I used CountryScapes for a new irrigation system, masonry, and landscaping. Roberto did an absolute phenomenal job in the masonry work which was I was most concerned with. My wife was concerned with everything matching the house colors and it did perfectly! They were even able to use the leftover house brick from when our house was built!! They put all new mulch and planted new plants in our front flowerbed which looks great. I also asked them to install new Zoysa sod in front yard due to the challenges that we've had with shade from our big bnb oak trees. The sod looks amazing and have recieved tons of compliments from friends and neighbors. Thank you to CountryScapes for all the stellar work and I will definitely be referring people their way!

Joe used to be my across-the-street neighbor. I had an eagle-eyed view watching him & his…read morecrew-starting early every morning and finishing up late. I caught him mowing my lawn a few times, just to be neighborly! When I needed a new landscaper for my business, Joe bid the job and was the best fit for us! He has been taking care of my property for over a year now. Gilbert is the head of the crew that comes every 2 weeks and he and the crew are AWESOME! They not only take care of my sidewalk grasses & bushes, but they control my weeds, fire ants, and blow my property to ensure we are free of trash and debris. They are always pleasant to talk to and I am so happy every time I look out and see them busy as bees taking care of my company's needs! I could not recommend them more!

They are overcommitted so service quality is poor and responsiveness is lacking. They charged me…read morefor an expensive weed treatment that they never actually performed because the weeds overran my lawn 10x worse than before the treatment and then refused to take responsibility. I've also seen his guys steal golf balls off my deck. Stay away

When I look back at what made our family choose Green Ease Landscapes & Design, three things stood…read moreout: design expertise, clear and timely communication, and experience to back a vision for what our home could be. That vision has been further realized with the help of Green Ease. The following is a pretty detailed review of our positive experience with Green Ease, owner William P, and his crew. In short: You're going to get a solid service with them, so feel confident trusting them for your landscaping needs. My family's home had suffered a great deal of erosion over the years that required some foundation work. While we were pleased to get that done and over with, the truth is that the front and back yards were just unsightly. The front yard was essentially just dirt and roots. The large oak trees had prevented grass from growing, and the water run-off had exposed the massive roots that made walking outside a danger to everyone. In the back, water would collect and stagnate forming a mud swamp that oversaturated the grass. The back yard was literally being used as a storage area because we would never allow guests back there. Aside from a much-needed design overhaul, our home desperately needed drainage infrastructure to prevent further damage and allow the yard to actually function as an outdoor space. Our initial conversations began after I found Green Ease online and reviewed their mix of hardscaping, landscaping, and xeriscaping pictures and services. We were interested in xeriscaping from a water conservation prospective, and because we knew that the amount of shading in our lot just wouldn't make growing grass sustainable. We also knew that no matter what aesthetic we went with, it was critical to divert water in a way that lessened the chance of further foundation damage and swamp-like conditions in our yard. Those were our priorities, and everything else would be nice-to-haves. Green Ease was far away from us and their typical service area, but we took a chance and gave them a call. Owner William P. agreed to meet with us. He surveyed the property and made several recommendations; the core of which involved creating a retaining wall in the front of the home, installing drainage in the back yard, and utilizing a combination of xeriscaping and turf to uplift the overall look of the home. He took the time to ask my parents what they would like and how they would use the space, and then suggested we consider expanding the patio a bit so that there would be more room in the backyard to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After taking a few measurements, he provided a rough estimate of his work right then and there. We asked for some time to think things over. This was an investment, and we needed to be confident. We got bids from two other landscape design companies. One landscaping company refused to provide an honest bid without committing to a design fee, and the other provided a bid very similar to Green Ease, only after asking us to provide a design concept for the work. In the end, no one but Green Ease provided the design expertise and level of communication that we felt comfortable moving forward with. Once we agreed to move forward, William came out and we discussed the scope of work in a second detailed walk-through, and reviewed expectations and timelines. When work was set to begin, we visited with him to pick out hardscaping materials, and a selection of plants that would fit into our xeriscaped design. William made recommendations; many of which we went with, but we also felt very comfortable choosing another option if we would've had a different design element we wanted to achieve. When we met the crew, we knew we were in good hands. Every one of the crew members treated my folks with a great deal of respect. We hope that they left feeling proud of the work they did, because they did a damn good job. We allowed for a good deal of crew-based decision-making simply because of our busy schedule, and we were happy with all of the decisions they made. I especially want to shout out the fact that there were small but meaningful accommodations made in the design that made it safer and easier for my folks, who are up in their years, to navigate. I'm not sure that level of detail and consideration would've happened with another crew or another company. In the end, what we discussed during our first consult with Green Ease was ultimately what we received as a final product. There were no major surprises that you sometimes get from vision to execution. The front yard and its retaining wall and xeriscaped stone and plants are amazing, the back yard's turf and flagstone patio are beautiful, and the garden area that allows for native plants to flourish are all so visually appealing. We're incredibly grateful for the superb work they completed on our home. We chose Green Ease because we felt William would help realize our vision in a manner that was detail-oriented. That was exactly what we got.

A family member asked me to improve the landscaping at her home. The existing landscape was…read moreovergrown from the builder's original plantings over 20 years earlier, and the previous owners' plantings had never been approved by the HOA and were also overgrown. After drawing up rudimentary front and backyard plans, I began looking for contractors that were highly reviewed. Good communication was an important aspect of this. Green Ease, owned by William Paquette, was the final choice. William met us at the house within a few days of my contacting him. He came across as competent and knowledgeable. He gave his initial estimate very quickly, and we found it to be reasonable relative to one other. The landscape plan included a curved limestone retaining wall, irrigation changes, a metal raised bed, and 2 cedar structures (a simple arbor and a trellis). Plants were included, as well as drip irrigation. William accompanied us to a nearby stone yard and wholesale nursery to make selections for stone, gravel, mulch, and plants. The number of plants included in the bid was determined based on the area being landscaped. The nursery products looked very nice when we made selections. Work began within a few weeks and was managed by Chris. William stopped by a few times. Chris also built a custom metal raised bed. A friend of William's built an amazing and substantial trellis and a cedar arbor. Plants were picked up just before they were to be installed, and I was allowed to place them. The project was deemed finished and was paid for, but there were a few things needing corrections. William was responsive and able to fit these fixes in within a few weeks. The positive aspects of this landscaping experience included excellent communication with William, his accompanying us to the stone yard and nursery, well-executed stone work, and the superb trellis and arbor. The guys did a great job of removing old plantings and filling in areas where new sod was needed. The negatives included areas I felt were not as well executed as they could have been, and are the reason for deducting one star on this review. The steel bed, while nicely made, did not fit flush against the patio and was filled with poor quality soil before I noticed the gap between bed and patio. The first "fix" by Chris was putting gravel into the gap and using mortar to seal the ends. The mortar cracked, and a second "fix" of steel being welded to hold the gravel in was done. It's functional but not pretty. Also, the plants that were brought in were definitely not the quality of those we looked at with William. Virtually all of them were leggy, and many looked unhealthy. Several ended up being replaced. I was also not happy that the arbor was positioned without first verifying the desired location. Still, the overall appearance of the landscape is very good, with the standout custom features. Green Ease is a business I would recommend to others. They handle every aspect of landscaping and do a good job.

Bought a Chinquapin Oak a while back and just looked outside in the backyard at it and decided to…read morewrite a review. Amazing what one beautiful tree can do for a backyard. The leaves are a dark red right now. I love the big leaves. The service they provided from helping to pick out the tree, to buying it to sending their guys out to plant it was very good. The tree was a few years old when we got it, so it was pretty good sized. We've had it a couple of years and it has adapted very well to the soil. I didn't worry too much about paying for a larger tree since they gave a one year warranty. Good place to tree shop.

Back in the day there was a man named Clay and he ensured a wonderful landscaping job. Miguel and…read moreteam were very good as well.

Excellent team and the craftsmanship. Our metal garden boxes look phenomenal and our xeriscaping…read morelooks great. All of the Lago Vista neighbors have come over to comment.

This is a Family business, father and son, Ben & Josh Bretz. I needed a muddy area of my Yard to…read morebe no longer muddy. Ben came out and gave me a few ideas and since those ideas sort of mirrored my own ideas, we came to an agreement. Ben & Josh are very easy to deal with and I knew that the price offered was very reasonable. When their crew arrived , they got right to work and were done by noontime. I can honestly and enthusiastically reccommend this company.

Had a great experience working with Round Rock Landscaping. We had a large project needing rocks,…read moremulch, sod, flower bed clean up, weed barrier, tree removal, pavers, a concrete slab, stone borders and more! They were able meet every need and the price was great and the result was beautiful! Highly recommend. We will be using them again in the future!

We lost all of the grass in our backyard between the winter freezes and the summer heat. Michael…read moreand his crew were amazing to work with! Our yard looks gorgeous, we're so excited to not be staring at a dirt pit! Michael was communicative, responsive, and explained everything in detail. We received multiple bids in advance and this was the most reasonable and inclusive. The team that worked with us was awesome. Roman is the sprinkler and systems expert and he took the time to throughly check our system to ensure the success of the grass post installation. 10/10 recommend.

I called Steve for a project in my yard that involved water fountains. He asked a lot of good…read morequestions regarding the job, was very polite and understanding and told me that was not something he could take on at this time. He was very transparent and upfront about it, and also recommended someone that could work out for us. He helped me, even though he was not going to gain anything from it. I was a total stranger to him. Steve is honest and reliable, and gives good advice. I will surely call him the next time I am looking to get landscaping done around my house.

Ecotopes was recommended by a friend and after our first design consultation I was super excited to…read morebe working with these guys. I wanted a low maintenance, native only plants in the front yard so the design included much of the area being gravel with a few native plants and a shaded section with shade-loving wildflowers. The back yard has an area where buffalo grass was installed. The guys were very efficient and friendly and kept me informed as to what was going on each step of the way. What I thought was lacking was a plan for how to maintain the plants that were installed. I would appreciate a printout similar to the design layout that gives the name of every plant installed and a brief description of its needs. Barring that, at least an email saying this is what you should do immediately after installation, and then at various milestones after installation (e.g., water everyday, water every week, etc.). Several of the native plants in the front died immediately after installation and Steve did plant replacements but those new ones have since died as well. In fact, half of the plants installed in the front yard have died (or appear to be dead, Steve contends they may not be). The shade tolerant wildflower section of the yard is a mess. It looks like a big patch of weeds and I've followed up a couple of times. The first follow-up was to say that after an extended period of sunshine, warm temps, and rain/watering there didn't appear to be any germination of seeds. Steve advised ordering more seed and provided the vendor and type of seed mix to order. I did so, reapplied seed, and continued to maintain with watering. Temps have been higher and sunshine still plenty abundant. However, everything appears to be weeds so I sought assistance from Steve again to ask how I might identify weed from flower. I also indicated that the replacement plants had died and that I was feeling only 75% satisfied with my investment, which I still consider pretty happy but was seeking help to remedy the remaining 25%. At no point did I question the decisions about types of plants, where to plant them or anything related to the design. I merely wanted help with maintenance of the rather expensive installation Ecotopes provided. Because the initial installation did not provide a list of plants, their characteristics, and maintenance regimen, I felt that a follow up with the expert was not unreasonable, particularly considering the amount of money invested in the project. The response I received was less than satisfactory and dripped with a condescending tone stating outright that I had unrealistic expectations for plant survival and rather than being unhappy with the loss of a few cheap plants instead I should "embrace my role as a steward of the living systems Ecotopes started for me." I don't necessarily disagree with that sentiment either but I would expect a little more customer service from a company that is trying to encourage sustainable landscaping. Sometimes sustainable landscaping is difficult for consumers to embrace because it relies on native plants that aren't always the typical landscaping you see. To help customers fully "embrace" their role as stewards I would simply ask that a little more be done during the execution in terms of providing tips/guidance on maintenance and what to expect or, in the absence of that type of list, a slightly more service-oriented response to concerns from customers after the fact would be welcome.