Z Balderas Landscaping

(26 reviews)

I hired JD and Green City Gardens to re-landscape the front of my house and the berm between our…read morelot and neighbors and to plant three large evergreens to provide privacy at the end of the patio. A year later, two of the 7' evergreens are dead and 1/3 of the other plants are dead. Have reached out to JD via phone call/VM and text SEVEN times and he will not respond. VERY unprofessional and he has not honored the warranty he promised. Save your money and your energy and find someone else....

We hired J.D., owner of Green City Gardens, to design & install a large landscaping project at our…read morehome. We couldn't have been more satisfied with how it turned out - here's why: 1) Expertise: J.D. used his deep knowledge of botany to recommend an ecosystem of plants that were not only stunning to look at, but that fit together in their respective planting beds in size, shape, color & texture, and bloomed at different times to ensure we had spectacular color from spring to fall. 2) Efficient: Installation of the plants was seamless. His crew was professional and competent. 3) Responsive: A few of the plants needed replacing after the frigid temps & harsh winter of 2024. J.D. immediately replaced them with no questions asked. The most important question one should ask themselves about their experience with any contractor they've done business with is - would you hire them again? Answer: we wouldn't hire anyone else but J.D. for our landscaping needs, especially knowing how important beautiful landscaping can be to maximizing the value of our home.

Platinum Pool

2.7

This has been by far the best pool service company that I have ever had the pleasure to work with…read morefor my in ground pool. They are responsible, respond almost immediately, patient with customers... there is definitely an attentive rapport when having to contact Mr. Mike O'Malley. They have an emergency services that responds within minutes. I highly recommend Platinum Pools for every step of your way designing, building , opening/closing and maintenance of your pools or spas. I couldn't be any happier with them over the years, and their employees are awesome.

They only get 1 star because they actually returned our pool cover, if I could I'd give them zero…read more Nothing but overpriced bad service. They were given preauthorization up until a certain amount and because we asked them to fix something, they charged the amount to fix it without any kind of authorization or discussion about what it took to fix and how much it would cost. Communication was for the most part non-existent, a response to an email regarding the preauthorization took approximately a month to respond. The only reason that it was even responded to was because of our cancellation for their bad service.

JGM Landscaping

3.9

(18 reviews)

Called this guy to come out for an estimate on lanfscape boarders. It was set for 11a on a…read moreSaturday. I reveived a text in the morning of the appointment asking if I could move the appointment to 5:00P. I could not. I texted back giving this guy an entire week of availability to reschedule and asked that he let me know. I never heard back. it's been a week and still no followup from this company. With a work ethic like that, I am thankful I did not persue anything with this company. "Don't spend a dime, if they ain't got the time." Scary to think of the terrible possibilities.

We are so happy with how our patio turned out -- JGM Landscaping did an amazing job! From start to…read morefinish, they were super easy to work with and really listened to what we wanted. The pavers look beautiful and modern, and everything just feels so clean and well put together. It honestly transformed our backyard. Now it feels like we have an outdoor living room, and I already can't wait to have friends over or just sit outside with a coffee. Thank you to the JGM team -- you made our vision come to life and we love it!

Bertog Landscape & Company

3.6

We ordered green giants and needed help with planting, and Bertog was professional and did a great…read morejob. All 20 of the arbors we ordered are growing and doing well so far, and they've grown between 6-12 inches only 3 months in. After a job well done, we called them back to install a blue stone chip firepit in our back yard. Sue is pretty helpful, showing us photos of three or four different options. The estimate was a little bit all over the place - we wound up having to negotiate a bit and took some items out to get a good value that we were overall very satisfied with. We'd recommend Bertog and would work with Sue again in the future. They can be a little slow to schedule, but they do try their best to be accommodating and they do very good work. We're overall very happy to have found them.

Very fast at cashing checks and disappearing for weeks at a time. Scheduled simple work and…read moreplanting in May and heard nothing from them for a month when I texted them. They said they were waiting on a privet shrub. Then again nothing until mid July when I cancelled the work via text. Had to text them 2x just to get a response. Over priced and grossly under responsive. Don't use them.

Green Edge Lawn Maintnance

1.5

Avoid this scammer!!! Jose Montoya with Green Edge Landscape…read moreand Hardscape will take your money and will disappear. Chased this guy for three weeks after paying him upfront over $1100 for project that I had to complete myself. He is a shameless and ignorant con artist that offers landscaping and hardscaping services but in reality can only run a lawnmower across your property. Beware!!! Reposting everywhere I can and already reported him to Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, and Arlington Heights townships to save other ppl some time and money. Note - attached pictures are taken after he completed the project for which he took $1150

DONT USE THEM. You will be regretting later for using them…read more Not only did a bad job on my lawn, but tore my neighbors lawn completely by riding the tractor. And so rude when called to see how it can be resolved. My mistake: didnt look reviews before I hire. Advise - DONT USE THEM Thanks From Riverwoods.

Valencia Landscapes

(15 reviews)

Valencia landscape is a great company to work with! Enrique is very professional and detail…read moreoriented. They did spring clean up and install sod.

Valencia Landscapes made my property look amazing. They performed typical spring cleanup, aeration,…read morede-thatching, bush trimming, fertilization, weed killer and overseeding. They also removed the old and sort looking sod in my backyard and replaced it with new sod. It looks great!

Amliv Land Designs

Vilma was so attentive and easy to work with. Her team was very dedicated to the project,…read moreefficient, easy to work with and courteous. They completed a whole years project in 2 1/2 days!! I was very pleased. Highly recommend.

Amliv did a great job reconstructing our lot. From initial designs in 3D graphics, to the complete…read moreinstallation in one day (!), they were amazing. The landscaping that they did for us is beautiful! Professional quality and service - no hesitations in recommending Vilma and her team.

MG Bros Landscaping

(1 review)

Javier followed up with me on a job I communicated with him about months earlier. We scheduled a…read moretime and he showed up promptly as scheduled. He was very polite and professional. His team did an outstanding job of fall cleanup in late December. All late falling leaves were taken care of and all of the extensive landscaping was trimmed. They left my property looking fantastic. I would highly recommend MG Bros Landscaping for you landscaping maintenance needs. 224-522-7029

From the owner: Transform Your Outdoor Space with MG Bros Landscaping! At…read moreMG Bros Landscaping, we’re not just a landscaping service—we’re a family dedicated to bringing beauty and care to your outdoor spaces. From meticulous lawn maintenance to precise trimming, vibrant planting, our high-quality services ensure your yard looks its best year-round. Why Choose Us? • Family-Owned & Operated: Personal touch and dedication in every job. Our family-run business means we value honesty, integrity, and reliability. We’re not just landscapers; we’re your neighbors. • Expert Service: Attention to detail in all aspects of landscaping. • Personalized Service: We work closely with you to understand your preferences and deliver a custom solution tailored to your needs. • Quality Assurance: We use only the highest-quality plants and materials to ensure long-lasting beauty and health for your outdoor space. Our Services Include: • Personalized Landscape Design • Comprehensive Lawn Care and Maintenance • Planting and Pruning of Trees and Shrubs • Mulching, Edging, Seasonal Cleanups and much more! Let us help you create the outdoor oasis you’ve always dreamed of. Contact us today for a free consultation! Daniel - 224-817-5963 Javier - 224-817-5973 Jaime - 224-522-7029 Wheeling, IL

Russel J. Lokun Landscape Design

Our family had a large paver patio put in this past spring. Russel spent alot of time upfront with…read moreour family, listening to our needs and making recommendations. His employees are the most professional and meticulous people I have had work at the house. They are so concientious, polite, careful, and best of all--brick artists! I can't recommend them enough.

I met with two other companies before hiring Russel to replace my 80+ year old concrete patio and…read morewalkways with pavers. Very straight forward with his approach and helpful with suggestions and options, his pricing was very competitive and fair compared to the other quotes I got and the craftsmanship exceeded my expectations. His crew was top notch with no chaos or bs. Definitely recommend this company and will be calling them for any future projects

Velasco Landscapes

4.6

(18 reviews)

Very happy with my new patio. Johnny and his team did a terrific job and were able to work around…read moremy crazy HOA rules and other unforeseen obstacles, to get the job done to their specifications. After everything was complete, it was a fair price and I liked the results. I would highly recommend.

It's been two years since Johnny did our New concrete patio and fence we are still loving it!…read moreEnjoying it to the max! He did a wonderful job our stamped concrete looks beautiful! We get lots of compliments not only did he do our concrete but he did our neighbors, our neighbors' brother's, and a couple of other neighbors' concrete patios on our street, everyone is very happy and satisfied and we highly recommend Velasco Landscapes with Johnny! He is reasonably priced, works very hard, and fast! Fantastic Work! They did it all within a couple of days!

The Mulch Center

4.2

(50 reviews)

I had mulch delivered by them and all my expectations were exceeded!! Would recommend this company…read moreto anyone !!

Price was fair, communication was good, and they delivered it on time where I wanted it.read more

Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design

4.7

(25 reviews)

Nice guy but 4 x as expensive as others for simple job. Beware of pricing got high quality paver…read morejob for far less then them

I obtained cost estimates from six different companies for my paver patio project. The cost…read moreestimate from Wave Outdoors was more than twice the amount other companies are charging!

Juan’s Professional Landscaping

4.5

He and his team did outstanding work. Price was right. Great communication. I have used him twice…read morefor rototilling a large garden with compost and then later to mulch it.

Visited and provided a quote with lots of promises for an affordable price, pushed for me to commit…read moreto a bi-weekly deal. When I reaffirmed that I wanted to start with a spring cleaning, he pushed the date to over a month later and claimed that he "understands if I go with someone else", however I agreed to the later date. I gave him my number to confirm 2 days before, but he never texted me. The week of the service, he cancelled via Yelp. Dont waste your time like I did. Went from good to bad.

Manuel Brick Paving & Landscaping

(11 reviews)

A little over a year ago, after meeting with a few paving companies for my driveway, I selected…read moreManuel and his company because they were easy to talk to, professional on time, and were ready to get started and get the project done. Previously I did not have a driveway - just two gravel tracks. Manuel and his crew were done within DAYS, were super organized (the rest of my yard was literally untouched), and it looks amazing. My garage is set wayyyy back detached from my house, so it is a very long driveway - it's been over a year, and we love it. Several neighbors have asked for his info, even leaving notes in my mailbox, and everyone agrees that I brought up the whole block's value. This is a long-term investment that has already started to pay off. I'll also add that my village, in spite of my permit application being sent in in November, did not tell me until two months later in January that they were going to tear up my street, the gutters, and that everyone's apron (including my brand new beautiful apron) would be destroyed, to be fixed at my own expense. I reached out to Manuel, and without even telling me, the crew came and completely reset my paver apron once the road was done, just out of kindness. Talk about customer service, even after the project was done - thank you to you and your crew again, Manuel! Highly recommend all around for any size project you need.

We had a great experience with Manuel and his team. They were very communicative and took their…read moretime to complete the project. We were quoted ahead of time for the job and Manuel stuck to the invoice and was very professional. He showed us where the work was going to be performed and what needed to happen to fix the step stones. We are really impressed with how Manuel and his team fixed our step issues and will definitely be using their services in the future.

A&O Landscaping

(1 review)

We just recently switched to AO and what a difference it made they come…read more weekly at a affordable price and the quality of their service is outstanding. I would highly recommend them.

From the owner: For a garden that reflects excellence, trust our expertise in crafting beautiful landscapes and…read moremaintaining lush lawns.

Reds Garden Center & Fireplace Logs

3.8

(64 reviews)

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Had the best experience here! The customer service was excellent! At every green house or section I…read morewas greeted and offered help if I had any questions on their wide array of flowers and trees. The quality of the trees look amazing! I ended up buying several beautiful flowers for my front yard, all of which have been planted and going strong still. The greenhouses seem to go on forever! I believe one lady told me they have around 14 total!

Ryan and his team did an amazing job with the flowers and landscaping in our backyard.read more

a balderas

4.3

Andreas did our lawn when we lived in Buffalo Grove. Always did a great job…read more When we bought our new home in Northbrook, Andreas and his crew put in a gorgeous new patio in our inside atrium and our backyard patio. It was a big job, involving installing many drain tiles. He is currently landscaping the outside of our new home. His work is beautiful, and his crew are all professional! I highly, highly recommend Andreas. He is also a wonderful man!

Had Andres come out with his crew to do a Spring clean-up. Had to call a few times to get them…read morethere, but once they arrived they worked for an entire day cleaning brush and tree roots and laying new mulch. It looked great, but about a week later I was out there having to yank out weeds. I don't think if the weeds had been pulled out before the mulch was laid they would have come back that quickly. Hence the 4 Stars. Otherwise I would have given 5 Stars. Even had them clean up my daughters yard which was in desperate need of professional work. My daughter was thrilled with what they did.

Global Landscape

(1 review)

They were awesome. Removed furniture from the basement and first floor. They were very careful and…read moreleft no marks on the walls! I would definitely recommend this company!

From the owner: Lawn Care & Landscaping Experts Tired of messy or…read moreovergrown yards? We make your property stand out — fast. Clean lines & detailed work On-time & reliable Fair prices Get your free quote today

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