The initial install went well. I had no complaints. My concern is that it's been very difficult to get Ben to respond to follow up on issues occurring subsequent. We lost a lot of plants in the first 6 months afterward, and it took a number of calls to get a response. Once we did Ben was kind enough to replace the plants. He indicated that he would be available to follow up, but since then, I can't get him to respond to my calls or emails. My last message was that one of the trees that was planted was falling over, most likely because the roots weren't planted deep enough. My gardener had to wire at least two of the ficus trees planted. I would have considered hiring Ben to complete the installation in my backyard, and at a cost of about $10,000, one would think that would be enough incentive to for the company to stay in touch. Again, i think that the company did a good initial job, but I would have been happier if the company was better at following up on their work.
Description of Work: Gardens West was hired to install trees and plants in my backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$10,000
Ron L.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We arranged an appointment with Gardens West Landscape to have Ben look over our back yard, as we are in need of solving a drainage problem as well as removing the grass and replacing it with drought-friendly plants. Ben arrived for the appointment on time and went right to work. He listened to our needs and carefully looked over the landscape. Then he gave us some of his ideas as to how to solve the drainage problem as well as the re-landscaping. He was professional, courteous, friendly and a good listener throughout the meeting. A short time thereafter he emailed us an estimate for the work. Though we didn’t hire for the job, we feel that this company certainly should be considered for your landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Ben met with us to discuss our needs for solving a drainage problem and re-landscaping our back yard. He wrote up an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Adam G.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Ben responded to our needs quickly, but with care and thoughtfulness. He assessed our needs and wants and incorporated the overall look of our home into his ultimate design suggestions. He was on-site during all phases of the project, and his crew was courteous and clean. We will happily recommend Gardens West, and we look forward to using him again.
Description of Work: Created mounding, replaced plants, updated and relocated irrigation, added nutrient rich soil.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
PAUL J.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We could not be happier! Ben is easy to talk with, friendly and talented. His staff are polite, friendly, and know what they are doing. From installing new trees, grass, and sculpting our yard into a beautiful place - they are the best.
Description of Work: Completely reworked our entire home's outdoor areas.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Garrett R.
02/2013
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping
+ 0 more
didn't start too well - they are hold to get ahold of at the beginning and at the end they lag on asking for final payment? go figure but once they commit to the job they are great - answered all my questions - made suggestions - allowed me to learn what they were doing
Description of Work: removed driveway and replaced with new concrete driveway installed sump pump along side driveway for drainage put in electrical line for driveway gate and future low voltage lighting in front yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Tracey R.
08/2012
5.0
landscaping, concrete repair, hardscaping
+ 1 more
For the first time in the nearly 14 years of living in my house, I LOVE my backyard. I have been back there more in the past week than I had the previous 6 months prior. I was very hesitant at first, but they came highly recommended from a friend of mine who had both hardscaping and landscaping done. The hard part of the process was letting go of my existing gardner as he has been working with me for 10 years. The decision to make the change though was an easy one as I know that he takes pride in what he does. Don't make the same mistake as I did for the past 10 years. Go with someone professional. Go with Gardens West.
Description of Work: Complete redesign of our backyard. We ordered an above ground jacuzzi and wanted to create a more welcoming and modernized space, with a tropical feel while getting us some privacy in the backyard that we were desperately in need of. First they poured a concrete pad so that the jacuzzi can be delivered. They then dug the trenches for the electrical and killed the grass around where the jacuzzi was going to be. They dug out all of the existing plants, the dead grass and removed a number of trees from the property, one that was decent in size. They laid down flagstone with gravel in between to blend into our existing concrete hardscaping. They then installed a series of ficus hedges to give me a privacy barrier as well as a number of tropical plants. To give things a finished look, we had them install lighting as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Diana S.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They were great. They were really creative. I went with them over two other companies because of their price and customer service. They did the work within three days.
Description of Work: They completely landscaped my backyard. They did design as well as planting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Cherril E.
06/2011
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Garden West did an outstanding job. They were very artistic with landscape design. I visited other jobs they did in my neighborhood. Everyone I talked to had only good things to say. I was extremely happy with their work. I highly recommend them .
Description of Work: Garden West Landscape helped me to do landscape for me entire yard (front & back). They trimmed all of my large trees. They improved the existing irrigation system. They prepared the soil and planted various shrubs.
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FAQ
GARDENS WEST LANDSCAPE is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
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Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Yes, GARDENS WEST LANDSCAPE offers free project estimates.
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No, GARDENS WEST LANDSCAPE does not offer emergency services.
Yes, GARDENS WEST LANDSCAPE offers warranties.
GARDENS WEST LANDSCAPE offers the following services: Landscape design, installation