I also listen to Sheryl McLaughlin's Sunday morning radio show and I knew that I wanted to work…read morewith Kevin Wood Landscapes. There have been drainage issues in both the front and back yards, and Michael and Bernie were very thoughtful about their proposed solutions. All of the hardscape is done, and the trees are planted. After the bluebonnets have finished blooming, we can do the rest of the project. Michael has introduced me to plants I hadn't thought of using before and I'm very excited for the next steps. The crew of workers is also great. They make sure the dogs have time to go in the back yard, and they make sure the gates are closed. It's clear this company cares about communication and customer service, which are very high priority to me.

Not sure why Yelp thinks I'm in California but whatever. On to the issue at hand! We had been…read moreplanning some changes to our patio layout, enhancing some drainage, and updating some large flower beds. We appreciated Bernie's thoughtful suggestions and his patience as we changed our minds a number of times before the design was "complete". Michael and his team were amazing and efficient when it came to executing on the design. The results are fantastic and the quality is exceptional.

We worked with Loma Verde, Luis and his crew for a pretty extensive redo of our sloped and dated…read more1970s landscape that completely transformed our backyard. Luis is attentive, detail oriented, proactively suggested ideas to improve on the original design and is an amazing problem solver -- which greatly reduced the stress that comes with any major renovation project. Luis delivered on time, on budget and exceeded my overall expectations. You cannot go wrong working with Luis, great human being!

We hired Luis and his crew to do hardscape and landscape in our front yard and backyard. They did a…read morebeautiful job while taking care of the existing landscape we wanted to keep. Luis has an "eye" for design and he and I had the same ideas. I was also shocked at how fast it was completed when such care was taken. I have received so many compliments from so many neighbors. You can't go wrong with Luis and his crew!

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.

Rockview Landscapes is first class! Attention to detail and attention to customer service. Last…read moretime Andy was out to work on our sprinkler system he brought his dad. He's a wealth of knowledge....I enjoy working with Andy and his team!

We really enjoyed working with Andy and his team at Rockview Landscaping. We had a very large…read moreproject planned for our backyard. A complete remodel with 2 retaining walls, new irrigation, sod, zero-scaping, a flagstone patio, hot tub, rebuilt deck, pergola, kitchenette, bar top, and electrical. Andy did an excellent job managing the project, paying attention to detail, and staying as close to schedule as possible. He gave us sufficient time after the job was complete to test the final product, make fixes, etc., before taking full payment. He went above and beyond to make sure to stay within budget and give us a beautiful final product. Before going with Andy we got quotes from 2 other landscapers. Rockview Landscaping's quote was in the middle. We didn't go with the cheapest option because Andy felt more trustworthy and willing to stay close to our vision. Additionally, the cheapest quote came from a larger national landscaping firm. It felt impersonal. We wanted to help a local business instead. The pictures speak for themselves. We included some before pictures as well so you can see how awful our backyard used to be, and how complete the remodel is. The slope in our backyard was very steep, making the lawn space completely unusable. The deck was rotting and painted over with an ugly green color. We cannot believe how much flat lawn space we have now, and the patio, hot tub, deck layout is beautiful and functional.

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.

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.

Benjamin and his team did an incredible job transforming our yard! He installed beautiful stone…read morefeatures, crisp garden edging, sturdy steps, and regraded everything perfectly for better drainage. The new sod looks lush and even already thriving. Total pro--super clean work, on time, and exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!

Ben and his crew are phenomenal!, very meticulent measures precisely very creative neatly done,…read moregive him your ideas and he flows with it also gives you a lot of suggestions what you can do what can be planted seasonal name it he can do it trimming trees mulching stone work, BGE has done work for me twice already twice for my boss I will continue to call on Ben and his crew for continuous Landscaping trimming trees Etc he replies very quickly no ghosting on time reliability, give him a call you will not regret it he works wonders

Ellen piquard ellenpiquard@gmail.com 4:55PM (5 minutes ago)…read moreto me Last year, Mastermind Masonry (the ground crew) replaced a couple of messy rock areas in my yard with paved stones. It turned out so beautiful! The colors of brick I wanted were not available, but Nathan patiently worked with me until we came up with something even better than my original idea. Nathan and his crew are hard working, professional, and very knowledgeable. They used concrete at the edges so the stones would not shift over time. His quote was reasonable, and he helped me find ways to cut the price even more without sacrificing quality. I enjoyed working with him and hope to do so again in the future!

They leave trailers parked for days in front of houses they're not servicing. Horribly…read moreirresponsible company. And extremely inconsiderate. Also, they don't answer their phone or return calls.

Reed was very responsive and professional at every turn. From the beginning design phase through…read morepower washing the driveway after the project completion, it was a very pleasant experience. The crew that worked on my yard were communicative and professional. When they asked me to confirm the placement of plants, I never felt rushed. I took my time moving and rearranging the plants before they were planted while they patiently waited for me to feel good about everything. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting landscaping done in the area.