Cruz Tree Service has trimmed our white oaks & truly made them more beautiful. They've also…read moreremoved a tree or two for us, & did a fantastic job, including clean-up.​

We attend the Kingdom Hall off Bonanza, and to say that we are proud of our majestic live oaks and…read morebeautiful grounds would be an understatement. Those trees are more than landscaping to us -- they are part of the character and spirit of our property. Their sweeping branches, strong trunks, and quiet presence create a setting that feels peaceful, welcoming, and dignified. So when Danny from Cruz Lawn and Tree first visited and gently suggested that some work might be needed, I'll be honest -- we were worried. Anyone who loves trees understands that fear. We were concerned that trimming could turn into overcutting, that our beloved live oaks might lose the very shape and presence that makes them so breathtaking. But from the very beginning, it became clear that Danny and his team respect trees. They don't rush in with saws. They assess. They explain. They listen. They understand that every property -- and every tree -- has its own integrity that needs to be preserved. Yes, there were branches removed. Some of them were ones we had grown attached to over the years. That's never easy. But what stood out most was how intentional the work was. Nothing was cut needlessly. Nothing was stripped away carelessly. Every trim seemed to serve a purpose: health, safety, long-term strength, and aesthetic balance. When the work was complete, the most surprising thing happened -- our grounds looked even more stunning than before. The live oaks still retained their majestic character. Their natural form was preserved. In fact, they looked healthier, lighter, almost as if they could breathe more freely. The canopy was shaped in a way that enhanced the beauty instead of diminishing it. Cruz Lawn and Tree truly understands how to care for mature trees, especially live oaks that require knowledge, precision, and respect. They know that you don't "hack back" something that has taken decades to grow. You steward it. You protect it. You make thoughtful decisions so that it can continue thriving for decades more. What we appreciated most was their balance: protecting the integrity of the trees while also improving their health and appearance. That takes experience and skill. If you love your trees and are nervous about trusting someone with them, I completely understand -- we were too. But Cruz Lawn and Tree earned our trust. They didn't take away the beauty of our grounds. They enhanced it. They helped our trees become even more striking than they already were. Our property remains breathtaking, and we are grateful for professionals who treat trees not as obstacles, but as living treasures. Highly recommend.

Outstanding experience with Ken, Tim and their team! They did a wonderful job with a full sod…read moreinstall, rebuilding our planter boxes, and creating a butterfly garden. Their prices were very fair for the work, and they completed it all beautifully. I was so grateful that they revived our sprinkler system versus suggesting a new one. Very ethical since we didn't even know what we had! They were creative troubleshooters when problems arose. We will definitely use them again for future projects including outdoor lighting and yard upkeep.

What an incredible experience with Tim and Ken @ CHS Landscaping. I messaged them through yelp and…read morereceived a call within minutes! We had an urgent need for landscaping to be able to close on our new construction home. They met me at the site the same day and listened to our needs. they came up with a plan that would satisfy the need, the timeline, and yet very budget friendly. They are very nice, easy to communicate with and work with, and customer focused. We also unexpectedly needed driveway work done at the same time and they were able to accommodate extra scope as well! We are very happy with our results and look forward to more projects with CHS Landscaping!

Wonderful garden center- staff created a series of plant "islands" which is wonderful to walk thru;…read moremuch more shade covering; large selection of statuary and planters! tremendous selection and knowledgeable staff!

They have an incredible variety of plants and trees, along with expertise that will make sure you…read morecare for whatever you purchase. Wander through their pots and planters, and you'll have a hard time choosing "just one." My favorites are their fiberglass pots that look like clay, but are lightweight and won't crack during freezes. And I travel from Charleston - they are worth the drive!

I've used Express Sunrooms for 4 projects now over the past 3 years, and I'm very grateful to have…read morechosen a locally owned company. We just finished our 4th project today, an outdoor patio covering. We've done a concrete firepit, pool decking and sunroom. These projects were not inexpensive, but I felt that the value is there for the craftsmanship, warranty and overall experience. I appreciate that they answer their phones when you call and they get back to you quickly. The craftsmanship is excellent. Jose and his team really did impressive work. I appreciate the fact that Chip who oversaw several aspects of our projects helped to advise us whenever we had questions. In all 4 projects, I never had a concern about who was coming to work at our home. The crews left the work sites clean and orderly and always took great care to make sure our yard was cleaned off. (I can tell you there aren't many companies who actually do that!) The project wasn't always perfect, but no construction ever is. Here is where Express Sunrooms set themselves apart. When my husband and I weren't happy with part of the project, Express made it right. They truly stand behind their work and resolved our concern. I would recommend Express Sunrooms to anyone in the Lowcountry.

I purchased motorized shades for my back porch almost one year ago. Let's start with the sales man…read more He told me the shade would be able to go all the way to the ground. However, surprise,surprise after fill installation we were told that's not even an option for unspecified reason. And of course my contract did not specify the length so we were stuck. Then the installation crew damaged the framing to my porch. Instead of fixing it properly they just offered us money to do it ourselves which was not suitable and did a bad patch job when they finally returned. Now to the present, 3 of my shades are broken and I have been calling the office for over 1.5 month and the "service" person has never responded or called. If I could get a full refund and replacement value I would be happy. I do not recommend anyone me use this company

Fister Landscapes was amazing to work with. They are very professional and get the job done in a…read morevery timely manner. We have a very large yard and they transformed our flower beds in the front and back of the house, added up lighting, added a drip line, added a drain, planted beautiful plants, trees, and bark, redid the mortar on our brick path, and it looks stunning! They don't just hurry to get the job done like most contractor's, they actually care about their work and won't stop until it's done right. I will admit I am one who has high expectations, and they exceeded those. Highly recommend!

One star is better than they earned. They seemed nice and capable when they came to bid our project…read morebut that changed very quickly! This is the seventh renovation/project we have done and their work was the absolute terrible; they used the wrong brick so it does not match our existing brick, they did not grade one of the two patios correctly, every plant they transplanted died including the 6 they threw away. Further, they are condescending and no matter what was agreed to they will deny it and say you are lying or misunderstood. We did not realize we should have gotten every single conversation in writing. They were hired to put in two small patios- one on either side of an existing walk way, stairs across one patio and a platform for our ceramic grill. They started the job a couple of days late, complained that we had to get the area treated for termites since "everybody else just uses bait stations here", even though they were told about the treatment before they bid the job since we had a termite issue last year. They were to match the brick and pattern as the front porch and outdoor fireplace in the back next to the new patios- they did not. We told them the brick was wrong before they laid it but we were told "it was it just had to weather and let the chemicals leach out." We repeated our concern four time and was told something different every time. The second time I talked to Richard Fister about the brick being wrong I was alone; he had come to our house at 6:45 without letting me know. As I was expressing my concern about the brick asking if they had taken a brick to compare before ordering like the other contractors that provided quotes he said "his wife was going through menopause and maybe that is happening to me and I should go in the house and have a glass of wine." While they laid the brick in the same pattern they used the face not the side like all of our other brick so it is clear that it is different even if they had matched the brick. We hired a graphic designer for the area- not one of the specs was accurate- one side is wider than the other, the cubby openings are smaller and the workstation platforms are 2" taller than the design because Richard Fister, the owner told Lucas Fister, his son who also over saw the project "it would look better" however they didn't bother to speak with us until it was too late to fix. Lucas Fister said it was hard to do because of the cinder block. The designer specifically pointed out that her dimensions and spacing took into account the sizing of cmu blocks which is just a cinder block. As stated, all plants and shrubs that were not thrown away died because they did not transplant with a root ball or plant correctly, the wind would literally blow the plants over. When we told Richard Fister his response was "well the guys really just didn't want to transplant them." Then why charge us $650 to transplant them?? Once they died, he said "well sorry that isn't guaranteed." Even for the 6 thrown away. At the end they wanted an additional 2K+, when we asked for invoices, Lucas Fister became irate and verbally aggressive. He was asked to leave our property; we have never had anything like this ever happened to us so unsettling to say the least. We had to install additional cameras in the back of our house for security. Richard Fister was there and said he would finish the punch list which included an enormous amount of mortar at the side of the stairs, wholes all in our yard where they moved plants, landscape lighting wire that had been cut in several places, drip lines cut, paint on the siding of our house and column repair. He has agreed to come four different times and canceled each time the day of. We have not heard from them in a month and assume they will not be back to complete the punch list. I cannot stress how much you should stay away from these people, especially if you live on Daniel Island or Dunes West (I assume any nice neighborhood would get the same reaction) which Lucas Fister made sure to let us know we are all "broke" people.

Fast same day service!! Carlos was very professional and did a great job cleaning up my yard. I…read moreusually do it myself but it was nice to call in a professional.

They are super efficient to respond!! They sent a crew out within 30 minutes of my inquiry into…read moretheir pricing, and then the crew took about 1.5 hours to fully mow, clean up the leaves, and trim the bushes! They were very nice and professional, and did an excellent job on my yard! Thank you Salina's and crew!!

My son used this company to install a curb around the planter area…read more The owner came out for an estimate. He stated it was a "small job" but agreed to complete it. He showed us a few different colors and patterns; my son expressed interest in the lighter color. On install day, my son was told they did not have the color he requested. Then owner (Ryan) was persistent with pushing for a darker color despite my son stating his preference of "what was available." Eventually, he agreed to use what my son wanted but not without resistance. The same issue occurred with picking the design. While I appreciate the work, as it does look nice. I did not appreciate his unbusinesslike attitude. He's getting a 4 star for the persistence in trying to get "his preference" on the project requested as that was a nuisance. Otherwise, his work is good. If there was a 4 1/2 star rating I would've given him that as the quality of the planter was great.

We had curbing in front and back. I had curbing at my previous home but thus far exceeded it! First…read morethey came right out to give us an estimate. They have lots of colors and patterns. They gave us a work date, called to confirm and arrived on time. They were polite, professional and when finished cleaned up. Ryan reviewed his work and took pictures. While doing that he discovered a spot where evidently they had covered a mole hole and the mole came right up thru the newly poured concrete. No fear, Ryan fixed it straight away. It looks wonderful, I am so pleased! My neighbors have complimented the work It changes the whole look of the yard I would definately recommend!

The GrandScapes team helped us design the perfect lowcountry landscape for our yard. We couldn't be…read moremore pleased from design to installation. They handled everything from plant selection to hardscape materials. Highly recommend!