In Don Thurber, I finally found someone who could solve the problem of a massive and high dry stack stone wall that had exploded in my backyard 34 years ago, and been an overgrown eyesore ever since. Others had advised it would take hundreds of thousands of dollars, require massive equipment, and could be replaced only by something brute or artificial looking. Not only was Don Thurber able to use all of the stone that had been piled up for decades and hidden in the remains of the landslide, he recut it and blended it in with new stone so that the resultant terraces looked like extensions of the original wall, Furthermore, everything was excavated by hand. No dump trucks or bulldozers. Then, his crew of amazingly talented master stonemasons spent 5 weeks executing a beautiful set of terraces of his own design. The result is nothing short of magnificent. Focusing on the aesthetic, he also created and installed a drainage system into each terrace to address the hydrostatic problem that had led to the collapse of the hill originally. Plus, he added lighting that I never would have thought to include. In other words, Silver Spring Landscaping exceeded all of my expectations. If you have a major project, and are willing to spend the funds necessary for a quality product, you have found the right person for the job. I really never thought I would, and am so glad I did. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Don Thurler and his team to address some long-standing landscaping issues. One of the reasons I selected him was because of the reviews. He and his team were professional, always arrived on time, and the results have transformed the exterior of our home. Whenever I had concerns or questions, he was extremely responsive. I couldn't have imagined how beautiful it would be. I contacted Don because we were having some problems with the drainage that runs through our property. This was eroding our driveway and creating a hole similar to a sinkhole. He listened to my concerns and created a plan to address the erosion and beautify our property. He created a yard that will have flowering plants for 3 of the four seasons, keeping in mind that we have deer and other animals that love to eat plants, while maintaining the rustic environment. He also added a walkway so that we could easily get around the property. He was even able to use some stone plates we hadn't used. When he was finished with the project, they made sure everything was cleaned up. I would highly recommend Silver Spring Landscaping. I know I will enjoy Don's work for years to come. read more

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Don and his crew re-graded our front yard, installed a paved walkway, trimmed a large tree, and transformed a tired, 1970s facade into the most beautifully landscaped yard in our neighborhood. We had to replace a few plants and re-seed the grass (we had the work done too late to avoid crabgrass taking over), but overall it is exactly the low maintenance yard with lots of color throughout the year that we asked for. The crew was great to work with, too. Highly recommend! read more

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From Eyesore to Showpiece We engaged Silver Spring Landscaping to renovate/refresh our front and side yard landscaping, and couldn't be happier we did! Warning to readers, if you prefer one-sentence reviews then stop reading now because the previous sentence says it all. If you're still reading then here are additional details.... Don Thurber is the owner and he quickly responded to our initial inquiry - believe me, many landscapers don't even bother to reply which makes no business sense to me - and came out to walk the property, talk with us to understand what we wanted, etc. He said he'd get a proposal to us by the end of the week, and he made good on that promise, including breaking it out in pieces in case we decided to piecemeal the work instead of doing it all at once. His pricing is fair and it turns out you really do get what you pay for. And by the way, Don didn't pester us after delivering the proposal like some service providers do, which we appreciated (we despise being hounded and pressured). Don's crew clearly knew what they were doing, and they seemed to be familiar with each other's work styles, who was doing what, etc, including the supervisors Henry and William. In other words, Don doesn't pick up random day laborers at the entrance to Home Depot every morning and dump them on a project site, like some landscapers do. The crew was on time or early every day during the 8-day project. They were friendly and courteous when we would come and go, and even did little things like putting our morning paper near our mailbox so it wouldn't get run over by their trucks. Although there was a Bobcat onsite that was used when necessary, the vast majority of the work was done using wheelbarrows. Some landscapers use trucks, dingles, and other motorized equipment almost exclusively. This sounds like a small thing but it's not: The crew cleaned up at the end of each workday. We've had crews here, landscaping and asphalt, who left each day with our property looking like a landfill or dump. Don's crew shows professional respect by cleaning up each day. Don was happy to repurpose old plants and take away old unwanted plants, as well as make recommendations for upgrades to plantings and infrastructure. Don was onsite at least a part of each day of the project, so he's a hands-on owner who means what he says about quality of work, customer satisfaction, etc. We were also freely given tips and advice on how to handle various things, including post-project lawn and shrub care that would involve other contractors/companies. We were impressed when the crew was cleaning up at the end of the last day of this project, and they were getting ready to power wash the driveway but they seemed to have trouble getting their compressor started. So instead, one of them used a garden hose to spray water on the driveway, and a second crewmember came along behind with a leaf blower, essentially creating a do-it-yourself power washer. There were several "baker's dozen" experiences where we got a pleasant surprise or no-charge upgrade. I won't list them here because I don't want future customers of Don's to expect or demand them. But unexpected little delights add to the overall positive feeling about the project and the contractor. Don provided a port-o-pot for the crew, which we think showed professionalism, class, and caring for his crew. Don't laugh, it's the first time we've ever experienced that, because most contractors leave the crew to fend for themselves, and of course over the years they typically would go into the nearby woods. The only negative we can think of has nothing to do with the quality of the work/materials, but is probably what many small businesses do: If we wanted to pay by credit card, the 3% service fee would be added to the price of the proposal. So no credit-card points, not a biggee. Bottom line: If you want work done on your personal property or work location, you owe it to yourself to talk with Don. You'll be glad you did. read more

Don and his team did a fantastic job on our front yard/back yard hardscaping renovations and we highly recommend Silver Spring Landscaping. We had a positive experience last year getting quotes from them and as COVID happened, we were interested in a little more from our yard. We got some revised quotes from a number of companies and decided to go with SIlver Spring Landscaping because we felt really good about the combo of quality of work, attention to detail, and price. Our work involved grading, removal of timber retaining walls, and the replacement with stonework and gardening. We don't have a green thumb but Don worked with us on design ideas and the we were extremely happy with the stonework and the gardening. The crew was polite and efficient - even going to extra lengths to double check and make sure Saturday AM work times accomodated our family. All in all, we would highly recommend Silver Spring landscaping for the beautiful work in our front and back yards. No hesitancy with giving Don and his crew a 5 star review! read more

Silver Spring landscaping did beautiful work in our front yard. Don came out soon after I requested a quote brought the yard to life with his own ideas and expertise. He knew which plants to go with and where to plant them, since we have a huge tree that dominates the yard. He designed the lighting and winding stone walls, both which turned so beautifully. He gave us a great price and I couldn't believe all they did for the price! The crew were friendly, and they worked fast and efficiently. I will always be using their services for any landscaping needs that I have. read more

Don Thurber and his team at Silver Spring Landscaping Professionals are "professionals" in every sense of the word--highly qualified and skilled, innovative, efficient, and dependable. This spring, our yard was unusable--the rains of winter and early spring had rendered it a perpetually muddy mess. Having heard from friends and neighbors about Silver Spring Landscaping's excellent drainage work, we called on Don for help--and we are very glad we did. He designed a system of French drains and swails that his crew installed in a little over a week. They also planted a beautiful garden in a previously wet section of the yard that I had simply abandoned, and added tasteful, low-voltage night lighting to the backyard. Thanks to Silver Spring Landscaping Professionals, our yard has been transformed into a beautiful space for gardening, relaxing, playing with the dog, and entertaining. We recommend them highly, and we will definitely be contacting them in the future for our landscaping needs. read more

I highly recommend Silver Spring Landscaping and will be using their services again. Don (the owner) and his team were a pleasure to work with and delivered excellent results at a great price. Our project consisted of a complete overhaul of the landscaping in our front yard and installation of a drainage system. We have received tons of positive feedback from our neighbors and couldn't be more pleased with how great our house looks now. Don provided a couple alternative plans, worked with us to tailor one of the plans to meet our specific needs, and did an excellent job on the installation. He followed up after the installation and even visited our property several more times to make sure that everything was settling in nicely. The weather presented some issues with the new sod that we had installed, but Don worked with our irrigation company to make sure that the sod was watered exactly how it needed to be watered to survive the adverse weather. The drainage system that they installed has also been a huge benefit to our property. We used to have a ton of flooding in there area where he installed the drainage system, but not anymore. Bottom line: Don's knowledge and expertise in his field is obvious, and he will deliver great results. read more

We hired Don to clear out our overgrown and flood-prone backyard, then regrade it and turf the whole thing. He put in a rock swale to channel the water away, laid a new concrete sidewalk, and installed French drains. We are very pleased with the quality, timeliness, and professionalism of the work. Don and his team did a great job and were very responsive. We would definitely hire Silver Spring Landsaping again. If you're looking for competence, reasonable pricing, and professionalism, give Don a call. read more

We contacted several contractors before Don to re-do the decking around our pool. We really liked Don as soon as we met him. He is so knowledgeable and creative. He was straightforward and direct, super nice. His estimate was very competitive and he included many more services.. We were, of course, nervous about the results of the project, but were more than pleased. Don's team was fast and clean, very efficient. They completed everything in record time and the results are better than imagined. The deck is so beautiful, it totally transformed the space. Don put new sod around everything to complete the look. When you work with Don, you get more than you paid for, unlike most contractors, he makes sure everything is done right and you are happy. He is a professional and obviously takes great pride in his work. You can't go wrong working with this company. read more

I received three proposals for a residential draining and grading project. Don, the owner, was professional and communicated well throughout the process. Don's proposal was the most comprehensive and reasonably priced. I would use his company again for their industry expertise and good communication. He accepts CC but 3% processing fee passed along. Quotes based on check or cash payment. -Eric read more

My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Don and his wonderful landscaping staff. He is the best you'll find. He is a considerate and thoughtful professional His guys are an absolute joy to have around. Since we stumbled across his company circa 2009, we have used him and his team for three large jobs, each of which have gone smoothly and have been worth whatever we paid. In one job, he built a wonderful stone patio, another rebuilt our driveway and large retaining walls, then most recently replaced our delapidated and crumbling front steps and front stoop. His landscapers are careful and pros in their work and his stonemasons are the very best you will find. We are still ecstatic with the work they do. You should be delighted with him from proposal time to completion. We certainly were. read more

Don promised a "transformation" - and that is exactly what we received. Our new patio and landscaping surrounding our home is exquisite. Most importantly, the entire process was literally easy. His crew of talented professionals worked tirelessly and clearly have a level of professionalism that produces an incredible outcome. I cannot possibly commend them highly enough. The cost was competitive - and the results exceed any ideas provided by the competitors. read more