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Second Nature Landscaping

Landscaping, Lawn Irrigation, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

Hi i am james Knoebel my mobile/office number is 727-644-9988 .We will try to meet or exceed your expectation I am small and like to keep it that way so I can provide hands on service.Please keep in mind i am the owner,secretary,foreman,and worker.So if you call and i don,t pick up please leave a message or text me and i will get back to you as soon as possible.You can go to my website listed here it has some good before and afters.I have 3 people that work with me. My office is at home and i hope we can work together.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscaping - Tree Work, Plants, Palms, Cleanups, Tractor Work, Xeriscaping, Sod, Maintenance, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Rock, Stepping Stones, Releveling, Water Features, Concrete Removal

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9194 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 151-175 of 194 reviews

Jack K.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Was contacted by James to work on a problem created by damage to our yard and our next door neighbors yard by work done to stabilize her foundation. Jim proposed solving a water runoff problem between our two houses at the same time. This included a fairly large stone and river rock area between our houses and French drains to eliminate the runoff problem.
Description of Work: Sod and drainage work on sloping side and back yard.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Jack K.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Was contacted by James to work on a problem created by damage to our yard and our next door neighbors yard by work done to stabilize her foundation. Jim proposed solving a water runoff problem between our two houses at the same time. This included a fairly large stone and river rock area between our houses and French drains to eliminate the runoff problem.
Description of Work: Sod and drainage work on sloping side and back yard.

Rating CategoryRating 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

STEPHEN V.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jim is one of the few contractors I've worked with who stands by his word, and who also shows initiative. We had a generally agreed-upon outcome, and Jim worked through all obstacles in our absence. The project to landscape the side yard including a paver path, replantings, sod, etc., came out excellent. It really looks great. He's very professional and does what he says.
Description of Work: Pavers, new sod, shrub removal, shrub replacement, demolition, disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

STEPHEN V.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Jim is one of the few contractors I've worked with who stands by his word, and who also shows initiative. We had a generally agreed-upon outcome, and Jim worked through all obstacles in our absence. The project to landscape the side yard including a paver path, replantings, sod, etc., came out excellent. It really looks great. He's very professional and does what he says.
Description of Work: Pavers, new sod, shrub removal, shrub replacement, demolition, disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Pamela and Scott S.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, masonry, mulch, tree service
  + 4 more
Very responsive to appointment and getting us a quote. Within 48 hours. Very good in working with our requirements and keeping costs reasonable. Recommended plants/trees but took us to nursery to finalize selections. Crew was efficient and professional. James kept us informed regarding work schedules, and has been great with follow up.
Description of Work: Complete re-do of our entire landscaping, front, back, and side yards. Services included re-grading the front yard, new sod, lots of plants, several trees, mulch, sprinkler re-work, and a paver walkway/pads.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Pamela and Scott S.
07/2008
5.0
lawn service, irrigation systems, masonry, mulch, tree service, hardscaping
  + 4 more
Very responsive to appointment and getting us a quote. Within 48 hours. Very good in working with our requirements and keeping costs reasonable. Recommended plants/trees but took us to nursery to finalize selections. Crew was efficient and professional. James kept us informed regarding work schedules, and has been great with follow up.
Description of Work: Complete re-do of our entire landscaping, front, back, and side yards. Services included re-grading the front yard, new sod, lots of plants, several trees, mulch, sprinkler re-work, and a paver walkway/pads.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

RONALD F.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
No problems at all from start to finish. I don't know a lot about landscaping myself, so I relied on Jim to help me make good choices, which he did. I would highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: Re-landscaped my front yard including sod and plants. Very responsive and easy to work with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

GARY B.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED EVEN IF I HAD CONE IT MYSELF AND I AM VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT WHAT I DO.
Description of Work: RESODED THE FRONT LAWN. CLEANED OUT THE FLOWER BEDS. PLANTED APPROX. 15 NEW PLANTS. TRIMMED ALL THE TREES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,703

NORMAN L.
05/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jim Knoeble came out to provide us with an estimate based on our ideas. Over the succeeding several weeks, we changed our ideas several times. Jim provided us with new estimates as necessary. Once we had agreed, Jim set a day for the work to be done. Then, he actually moved the day up by about a week - almost unheard of. On the appointed day, Jim and one assistant completed all the work and left the property clean and in good shape. We are delighted by the work.
Description of Work: Cleared old plantings and supplied and installed new foundation planting on two sides of home.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Ron J.
04/2008
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
Great job. Fast response to my call. Owner Jim is professional, personable,and informative. Did all that he said he would do and all in one day. His advice on the state of my house landscaping was very helpful. His prices were very reasonable. I would use him again and would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Added hedges and mulch around side of house. Fixed sprinkler heads. Added some sod.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,065

Daniel H.
04/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
James returned our calls promptly and gave detailed suggestions and estimates. He took us to a nursery to see the plants he suggested. The work was done when promised and the yard looks great.
Description of Work: Tree removal, general clean up and planting of trees and shrubs, mulching, pruning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Tim G.
02/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I emailed Jim to describe the work needed and received a return email in two days. Jim asked that I call him on the phone to discuss which I did the next day. Jim didn't remember my email, so I had to describe again the work I wanted. He wasn't too thrilled about having to drive from St. Pete to Clearwater for the work, but decided to anyway. Once we met, he described what he thought would look good and showed me pictures of his yard. When going to the nursery to pick out plants, it was a bit overwhelming, but Jim did his best to describe it to my wife and I (both of us were extremely sick with the flu at the time). We even went to his house to see the plants when they mature. Jim was out when he said he would be and completed the entire job in two days. My back yard turned out fantastic.
Description of Work: Removal of weeds and general yard cleanup. Re-landscape of 1200 square feet of yard. Wanted sod and two palm trees installed, but when meeting with Jim to talk about it, we changed the plan to 500 ft of sod, two 8 ft. palm trees installed, various amounts of plants and mulch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Kevin T.
02/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very well! Mr. Knoebel is very knowledgeable about all types of plants, flowers and bushes, and was able to recommend the best choices for my condo and budget. He had me meet him at the wholesale nursery and we did a thorough walk through to see what I was getting.
Description of Work: Planted trees, bushes and plants around the front and side of my condo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

MARGARET A.
02/2008
5.0
mulch
  + -1 more
They laid the sod on the 22nd of January. We had a big rain storm that night. I live on an incline and the sod was washed away. They came back the next morning after the storm and replaced the sod at no extra charge. I didn't even have to call them. I did insist on paying them a little extra because the rain was an act of God, not their fault and they did have out of pocket expenses. This professionalism shows me they are an honest company who looks out for their customers. I would definitely use them again and have recommended them to others. I trust them completely and was very happy with their work.
Description of Work: Jim Knobel is the owner of this company and he himself did the work with a helper named Sam. They laid sod in the back yard after we had our pool worked on they also added some to the side yards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Ken P.
10/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jim explained all the work in advance and gave me a good estimate of the cost. He showed up on time, finished the work to my total satisfaction. It was an area around one of my apartments that I needed to get rented the next month. The work they did really improved the look of the apartment cottage. Within two weeks I had the apartment rented for $100 more than I had previously rented it. My wife and I are extremely happy with the work Jim did and have already referred him to several of our friends.
Description of Work: Weed and landscape an area behind my house. Trim a fruit tree overhanging a walk. Install a irrigation system off my backyard garage spigot for the new landscaping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

THERESE W.
10/2007
5.0
irrigation systems, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 1 more
The work was done very well and the price was good. They were prompt.
Description of Work: They installed landscaping, sprinklers and stepping stones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

THERESE W.
10/2007
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, pavers, gravel
  + 1 more
The work was done very well and the price was good. They were prompt.
Description of Work: They installed landscaping, sprinklers and stepping stones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

HEATHER F.
08/2007
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Jim returned my initial call immediately. He came out to give me an estimate that same day. He was very business-like and friendly. He explained everything about what we wanted done. He faxed us an estimate the next day. After we called him saying we wanted him to do the work, he quickly set up a time. He called the night before the scheduled day to confirm, and was here on time. He did a fantastic job! He stayed and explained what he thought might be helpful to us. He will be coming back. We have a lot of work that needs to be done and we wouldn't hire anyone else for the job.
Description of Work: Jim repaired our sprinkler system: added heads, regained pressure in the system, etc. He also cleaned out three planter beds in our front yard and around our front fence. He weeded, cut back trees, planted plants, reshaped planter beds and mulched. While he was here we also got an estimate on work we need done in our backyard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

ALLISON C.
07/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We are very pleased with the work that Jim and his crew did on our yard. The job included clearing out some weedy, overgrown areas and planting new plants throughout the yard (including two trees). Jim arrived on time, did quality work, and even helped us pick out our plants. He also gave us a wealth of advice to keep the plants and beds looking good for the long term. None of our plants have died and our yard looks wonderful. Thanks 2nd Nature Landscaping!
Description of Work: Cleared several overgrown flower beds. Planted 34 plants, including trees. Mulched. Gave advice for what plants to plant in what places.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

KATY K.
06/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jim did a great job. He was knowledgeable, on time and courteous.
Description of Work: Cleared area of grass and shrubs, put in stone walkway. Planted ferns, palms as needed. Recommended additional planting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

KATY K.
06/2007
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Jim did a great job. He was knowledgeable, on time and courteous.
Description of Work: Cleared area of grass and shrubs, put in stone walkway. Planted ferns, palms as needed. Recommended additional planting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Michelle G.
06/2007
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
Jim came out and gave us an estimate. He was very professional, explaining everything in detail. He was prompt in completing the contract. He did everything in the contract. It was not an easy job since our ground had been compacted well when the house was built, but he did not give up. He had to spend a lot of extra time and did not even change the contract price. We are very happy with our sprinkler system. We would recommend him to everyone.
Description of Work: He installed a new sprinkler system in your entire yard-5 zones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850

SUSAN P.
06/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Fabulous, workmen arrived on time, were courteous and also were picking up throughout the job.
Description of Work: Trimmed large oak and removed deadwood in 3 other large trees, all over 30 feet tall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

JOANNE D.
06/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Second Nature Landscaping were very professional, courteous and prompt! They performed quality work in the estimated time. And the price was one of the lowest bids I got for the job.
Description of Work: Sprinkler system installed for plant coverage zoned areas front and back yard for full coverage - existing yard-pea gravel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Michelle M.
05/2007
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Jim promptly returned my call and met me at my house the next day. I explained that I was planning to sell the house and needed to create some curb appeal without breaking the bank and it needed to be done quickly. We talked a bit, threw around some ideas and right away he knew exactly what to do and didn't try to sell me on anything unnecessary, which I really appreciated. On that first meeting, we walked around the house and he rattled off what he thought each section needed. I felt totally comfortable leaving him to make all creative decisions. He also gave me some tips on things I could do myself to save even more. He and his crew started the job the morning after I gave him the deposit check and finished two days later. I was amazed at how quickly I had a brand new, gorgeous landscaping for under $2,400! I'm hiring Second Nature Landscaping to maintain my yard until the house sells. I hope the new owner keeps him on.
Description of Work: Our old, tired, dead yard, in front and back, was in bad need of a facelift in order to prepare for selling our house. Jim at Second Nature Landscaping, designed a new plan for us, ripped up all of the dead grass & weeds, tweaked the existing sprinkler system (instead of installing a new one in order to save $$), pulled up some old pavers and utilized them more effectively, tore out & cleaned up overgrown bushes, cleared out tons of oak seedlings & fallen leaves & twigs and installed sod, new plants and lots of mulch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,315

Contact information

5750 44th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33709

http://secondnatureisnumberone.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Tree Service,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Fencing,
Stone and Gravel,
Decks and Porches,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Masonry

FAQ

Second Nature Landscaping is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Second Nature Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Second Nature Landscaping offers free project estimates.
No, Second Nature Landscaping does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Second Nature Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
No, Second Nature Landscaping does not offer emergency services.
No, Second Nature Landscaping does not offer warranties.
Second Nature Landscaping offers the following services: Landscaping - Tree Work, Plants, Palms, Cleanups, Tractor Work, Xeriscaping, Sod, Maintenance, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Rock, Stepping Stones, Releveling, Water Features, Concrete Removal
ask for details

Contact information

5750 44th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33709

http://secondnatureisnumberone.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM