Earthworks Landscape

Owner of Earthworks kept his appointment and was very helpful with wonderful ideas. Said he would get back to me with a rough sketch and I never heard from him again. Left a message and texts several times and nothing. Poor communication.

Excellent! Larry designed a perfect layout for our house. He knows the soil, grading conditions, and plants to use and is easy to work with, answering all our questions. He removed all the old landscaping as needed, included the trees we wanted to keep in his design, re-did the sprinkler system to water the new plants, and explained everything as he went along. We will continue to use his services. He is the ultimate professional.

Fantastic! The yard is so beautiful that everyone that comes over wants to know who did the landscaping

Have to tell you, the best experience from this company. If you ever need an honest, reliable and very knowledgeable Landscaper/Tree service, I would highly recommend Larry of Earthworks; He knew exactly what kind of trees to plant, where to plant them, prices very very reasonable. We will definitely be using his services in the future and will be recommending him to everyone of our neighbors. Thanks again Larry for the great job.

Larry and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly from the initial visit to the final details. We explained to Larry broadly what our problems were (everything was dead in our backyard) and what we were hoping to achieve (dense screening, low maintenance plants, a tropical look, and wildlife-friendly landscaping), and then we let him take it from there. We know very little about plants and felt confident from talking to him that he knows A LOT, so we felt comfortable letting him determine what would work best based on our desired outcome. I can not stress enough how thrilled we are with the final product. The yard has been completely transformed. It is exactly what we were hoping for but could never in a million years have planned, purchased, and planted ourselves. Larry is extremely patient in explaining all the options, plants, growing patterns, etc. and is truly invested in the outcome. His team is as professional and friendly as he is. I wholeheartedly recommend Earthworks to anyone looking for a landscaper that is deeply knowledgeable, easy to work with, detail oriented, and committed to a great final product.

Larry's among the best. He put his heart and soul into transforming our hideous yard into a welcoming and beautiful oasis. Our architect had done a tremendous job redesigning the interior and I wanted the outside to be just as gorgeous. And I got it! The scene's a jawdropper. And with Larry, you get a consummate professional without the ego which so frequently accompanies such skill. He constantly asked for my input and spent hours mulling the design. How often do you find anyone willing to put that much care into their work. This business isn't Larry's job, it's his passion. And the landscape he created here isn't just a garden, it's my Eden.

We absolutely love Larry! From the start, Larry met with us to go over our preferences for style, plant varieties and expectations. He is very hands on and the most knowledgeable landscape designer we've ever worked with - creative, passionate and extremely talented. The plans he creates are sustainable to the area and fit in perfectly with the environment. He created a landscape oasis for us out of a blank slate for our front and back yards, and it is better than we could ever have imagined. The best thing to do is just let Larry do his thing, he will always come up with a perfect design for you, and will put many hours in making sure it is perfect. Thank you Angies List for the recommendation - best contractor we have worked with in South Florida.

In August 2014 EarthWorks/Larry Dieterich completed a $25,000 landscaping project for us. We were thrilled and gave Larry a 5-star review. Larry came back in December, replaced plants as needed at his cost. I called Larry in early March. I hadn't paid him for December and apologized for my mistake. The charge was approximately $350.00. In the past 6 weeks I have emailed and called Larry at least 7 times. I have yet to hear from him. I need Larry to replace plants that have died in a key focal point in the front walkway. Now I am using someone else and paying again for work I already paid for. I like Larry and I don't like giving him a poor review on Angie?s list, but his complete lack of response to my multiple phone messages and emails leaves me with no choice. I thought we'd be customers for life, I guess not.

It is rare to meet someone, these days, who still cares about quailty of their work and takes such pride in every detail. Larry is just such a person. He was hands on (and hands in) with every phase of the work done. His expansive knowledge of plants was simply amazing. He went above and beyond helping us with things he really did not have to, which was greatly apprecitated. The job turned out better than we could have imagined. We look forward to working with him again in the near future. I would give an A+, if they had them!!

I was in a bind and called Larry at 10am today. A different landscaper had planted hedges around my fence too far out and on my neighbor's property line. The sprinkler company is coming out on Saturday to lay new drip lines for the hedges and I needed the hedges moved right away. Larry was in the area and came over right away to give me an estimate. We agreed upon a very reasonable price. Larry showed up right after lunch and finished the job in well under 2 hours. The hedges look great!!! He was very careful to insure the hedges got plenty of water when he transplanted them and planted them in a nice, straight line! i couldn't be more pleased with his work. Larry even talked to me about how to finish up the lawn in the back yard and made suggestions for some landscaping in my front yard. I will DEFINITELY be calling upon Larry to do some more work in my yard! A very good experience, thanks Larry!

After having reviewed five landscape companies, I decided upon Universal Landscape. Sal's knowledge was excellent and his caring attentiveness was evident as we met on the two occasions to discuss my project. His follow through was excellent and his workers were careful and considerate to my smallest desires. I could not have been more satisfied and I highly recommend Universal Landscape, Inc.

Took $1500 and never saw him again. Larry is not to be trusted. He always had excuses as to why he could not come. He responded to this feedback saying he contacted us - he never did. He did not do the work he was supposed to do and I have a letter sent to him. Please look at his response to me and he feels it is ok to not to do good work since he was not on Angie's list at that time. He NEVER contacted us as he claimed and he is not being honest.

We contacted earthworks, chris diamond , he was quick with a phone call back . Made an appointment to come look at our property. He was there on time . We talked about what we needed to have done on a weekly basis. He gave us contacts to check his references. We decided to use him and so far have been very pleased.

Larry the owner of Earthworks Landscape Design promptly returned my phone call and viewed the area. The first step was to remove two existing hedges along the sides of the courtyard. He promised to do this between Wednesday and Friday of the following week. When he did not show, we emailed him. He apologized, saying he forgot to write it into his work schedule. He promised to do it the following Tuesday afternoon. He was a no-show again. Never called.

Larry and his guys did a LOT! All with our consultation and approval. In the end, our HOA president has called everyone's attention to our lot to encourage them to bring theirs up to the level of ours. Nobody has succeeded, though many have upgraded, and some have copied elements of our design. The upshot is that the whole neighborhood looks better. If you want a beautiful landscape, call Earthworks. Our next-door neighbor calls Larry "the plant whisperer." Sometimes we've had to be a bit patient, but the results speak for themselves. If you want to do landscaping on the cheap or you just want someone to do maintenance, don't call Larry. He'll only do maintenance if it's a yard that he has landscaped.

Larry, the owner, came out to the house to give us a bid on the extensive work we needed done in the backyard. He was very nice and professional. We didn't know exactly what we wanted but gave Larry a general idea and he ran with it. When the crew arrived they worked hard and were all very nice. It was a tough job but they finished in the two days as promised, even in the rain. The plants and flowers he picked were amazing and looked fantastic together. Even the flowing lines of the plantings made our small yard look like a calming retreat, which was exactly what we told him we wanted. We will definitely be using Larry and his company in the future and we would recommend his company to anyone looking to do some landscaping. Update: About a month after work was complete a few plants died and we tried to contact him about replacements. We have tried several times to reach him without success or return calls.

My calls were NEVER returned!!! I wanted an estimate...

We came across Earthworks after our original landscaper bailed on us which turned out to be the BEST thing that could have possibly happened!! We knew after our first meeting with Larry that we were in great hands and were excited to get started. He is extremely knowledgeable, had some great ideas (things we never would have thought of?and neither did that first landscaper) was so easygoing and fun to chat with. His pricing was extremely reasonable and worked in our budget. I am actually surprised at all we were able to get done! A previous reviewer mentioned the plant quality and unique variety of plants and I have to concur with that 100%. We have some gorgeous plants that I have never heard of or seen before and they really compliment our home and everything else that was done. People in our neighborhood are stopping in front of our home daily to get a look! The end result has seriously surpassed any expectations we originally had and I am still amazed by the sight I now get to come home to. We are ecstatic about our experience and the end result!! I guarantee we will be using his services again. Thank you Larry!!

Larry was terrific from start to finish. We needed several very large plants re-potted. He came over to check things out, made several suggestions on what to do, where we could find the needed pots and suggested color/shape/size of pots which was very helpful. We chose the pots with his help, paid for them, and then he delivered the pots and re-potted the plants. They look great! He re-arranged/spaced other potted plants in our yard; he definitely has a professional eye for design. We love the new look.

Larry was a real pleasure to deal with. He responded promptly to my calls and was very patient with a landscape novice. He made numerous suggestions which proved accurate (such as removing some bushes and replanting similar ones elsewhere). He was willing to accept my ideas but patiently explained why they would be inappropriate for my home. I told him that I was willing to spend more but he explained that for my home, it would not be right. His work was very neat, my wife and I are very happy with the work done and how the house looks.

Having lived in southeast Florida for almost 14 years, and having contracted with a least that many landscapers over the duration, I am SO pleased to be writing this review. Based on past experience, I was beginning to wonder if there were ANY professional landscapers in southeast Florida who had a passion for their work and real knowledge within their chosen profession. Without question, I have found that Earthworks Landscape has delivered on both of these attributes as well as many more! In short, professionalism, communications, dependability, attention to detail as well as a thorough knowledge of horticulture and a true landscape design sense, Earthworks has delivered in ALL areas! Plant variety and plant quality are key components of successful landscaping. It was very refreshing to actually be surprised and excited to see the unique and unexpected planting options offered. These were certainly NOT what is found at Home Depot! I would also like to emphasize that I live in a zero-lot-line community, so landscape space was somewhat limited. Additionally, my initial purpose in contacting Earthworks was to replace the pump in an existing small pond-less water feature. I was very impressed that Earthworks Landscape approached my job with the same enthusiasm as if it was equal to a full-scale landscape gig on Palm Beach Island! I highly recommend Earthworks Landscape if you are ready to commit to a landscape experience that is not your typical southeast Florida experience!

Larry gave his opinions, but listened to what my wife wanted. He also gave her helpful landscaping tips and suggestions unrelated to his specific job. She was pleased with the overall results and his advice. His prices were competitive and she would use his service again.

Whew I don't know where to begin, I guess at the beginning. I first talked to Larry well over a year ago. I knew immediately I wanted him from his write-up on Angie's list. I am a marketer by trade and I loved how he described himself. When you understand someone and connect with him on paper it's elementary after that. I had specific areas In my yard I wanted him to fix and Larry said he could address all those areas. He will tell you when something isn't working and TRUST him. There was never a time he was wrong. I don't know anything about plants, how they grow, work with other plants or their tolerance to the Floridian climate. Larry does. I didn't have to educate myself with him, he has that covered. He has transformed our yard. It's everything I couldn't imagine but wanted. When that happens it's magical. If you're looking for someone that is a color-by-number landscaper then look elsewhere. Your yard won't be transferred in a week, it's a process. During the process I got to spend time with a remarkable person. I got a glimpse into how Larry thinks. How he spends hours, probably days figuring out how the color, texture and tone of each plant is working in harmony with the other. If he plants something and it doesn't work, he takes it out and only replaces it with something your both happy with. Last but not least, Larry kept on working even when our budget was stretched beyond its limits. He did it because he loves what he does and your lawn is more than a job. It's his passion and he puts all of himself into it. He is a person I consider a dear friend and he also happens to be a spectacular landscaper and designer.

I contacted Larry Dieterich of Earthworks Landscaping regarding landscaping around my pool enclosure. It was just so worn and tired looking. Larry responded and came out that day to give me an estimate. Larry is extremely personable and sooooo knowledgeable of the south florida landscape and this passion shows in his work. The usual mundane, boring plants for the typical south florida landscape are not part of his resume ?his landscaping skills are amazing as is his communication with emails and phone calls detailing the projects (phases), costs and staying within budget. As stated above, my project was broken down to three phases. PHASE ONE was the landscaping around the pool and east side of my yard with red cedars for privacy. Unfortunately a couple of cedars didn't make it due to my watering abilities or lack thereof. i live in the very western part of Palm Beach County and do not have in ground irrigation system. The cedars will be replaced by Larry during the "rainy" season. Phase TWO consisted of building the pergola. This is the part that was amazing. I mentioned to Larry that I wanted to change the front look of my normal south florida "ranch" home typical of homes built in the late "80's but i didn't want the expense of building a front porch, portico etc. He emailed me photos of a few ideas he had. One looked like the exact replica of my house. I was SOLD!! He knew exactly what i was talking about?The pergola built is about 32 ft long and about 12 ft in height with (8) 8x8 posts, with crossbeams. The pergola was subcontracted to a carpenter with Larry's assistance and supervision. I also want to mention that Larry along with his usual "guys" consist of himself and two workers. They, including Larry do all the work, digging, planting etc. He definitely loves "playing in the dirt"? PHASE THREE consisted of completing the landscaping to compliment the pergola in the front and side yards. Again, I told him what is pleasing in my visual thoughts. In the front side yard next to the driveway, he planted a Japanese fern tree, assorted lilies (love lilies) removed and replanted a couple of my plants, one to hide the a/c unit, the crabgrass or weeds was replaced with sod and mulch. In the front yard, the grass was replaced with sod. Closer to the pergola, most of the existing plants were removed and replanted. He added a few plants that were so unusual, at least to me. I especially loved the"poor man's orchids". I don't remember the scientific name but they bloom at the end with bright orange flowers. It was my favorite!!! that and the rain lilies. Various other plants were used and completed with mulch. This area was bordered with rocks that I had saved for several years to eventually reuse. He created a spectacular complimentary vision to the pergola. An existing Roebellini palm tree and a huge bougainvillea were removed and replanted to the side yard. On the other side of the front yard he placed plants around a palm tree and filled in the areas in front of the house with assorted plants, mulch and pine needles to complete the look. Larry knew I loved bougainvilleas and i had a few of them. He replanted most of them to other places in the yard where they had a better visual effect. He planted another type of vine for the pergola. It is still in the early stages of growth and i know it will be absolutely beautiful. Im sure I'm forgetting the many plantings/other things that were done. I will say this, I gave Larry a blank canvas and he created a masterpiece!!!!! Words can't describe the beauty of his work, his fair and reasonable rates, and the ease of working with a person whose knowledge and expertise in the field of horticulture for the sub tropics by far is a credit to his profession.

Larry was very professional, making sure the plants he provided were of the highest quality, and were right for the type of house that we have. He did not always show up when he said he would, and the job took longer than anticipated, but he did a good job , and I would highly recommend him.