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    Artificial turf installation

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    Exterior wall construction

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    Denise D.

    I knew I wanted to use Shovel and Thumb when I had this idea in my head. I had drainage issues and it really needed a professional to do it right. So, I called the best, Cohen was so great at seeing my vision and had recommendations to make it happen. We couldn't be happier. Great crew, Durante, Nico, Cameron and more.

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    Katharine B.

    Great job on adding concrete pavers to my driveway and edging along the sidewalk. Quick work and cleaned up afterward. I'm very pleased and highly recommend this company!

    Granite lanterns and stepping stones with black lava

    We hired Shovel and Thumb to landscape an approximately 4000 sq. ft. area. The work included irrigation, lighting, demolition, boulder placement and planting. The reason we chose them was because of their proven skills, professional certifications and that the quote was reasonable and thorough. They definitely stood apart from the others we were considering. The project started and finished on schedule, in spite of some things we added to the project along the way. They were very willingly excepted change orders and didn't try to gouge us. Communication was exceptional throughout the entire process. All of the work quality was excellent. Their entire team was friendly and accommodating. If I ever need more landscape work they will be the first call that I make.

    Planter/Trellis

    Cohan and Bryan are an amazing team of professional landscapers! We were recommended this company by a landscape designer who said if you want the job done right this is the company. After moving into our new home we were faced with a mud pit for a backyard and neighbors with a window overlooking our backyard patio. We needed landscaping with a privacy solution and Shovel and Thumb took our design (provided by Gregg and Ellis Designs) and elevated it beyond our dreams!! They began the job with a contract that spelled out every step of the process. The team showed up on time and worked 3 long days, into the dark and cold night, until the job was completed. They installed all plants as the design specified and built the most AMAZING Planter/trellis . Upon completion they throughly cleaned the job site of any evidence that they were there. Hire this company and be blown away with their quality workmanship!

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    Excellent customer service, extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to explain things to me.

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    Great company, friendly, and hood prices. Easy location to find and will deliver if needed.

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    Thanks for the review Caren! We appreciate your business!

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    Cohan worked with us to make sense of the plan we'd gotten from a landscape architect, combined with our own hand drawn sketch.

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