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The Green Thumbers

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Greenhouses/Nurseries,

About us

We are the Quad Cities largest Garden Center with acres of premium selection! We have been proudly serving the Quad City area as the area's experts for all their Nursery, Garden Center, Floral, and Landscaping needs since 1948. Call or come in today to see how we can serve you! Garden Center/Nursery - 563-323-4984 Landscaping - 563-323-0055 - We offer free estimates. Floral - 563-322-1771

Business highlights

76 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

-Landscape Division: Complete Design & Installation on Commercial and Residential: Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Ponds, Waterfalls, Fire Pits, Lighting, Mulching, Total Landscape Renovations. Commercial Maintenance, and Snow Plowing. -Full Service Garden Center/Nursery. -Floral Dept: Fresh or Silk Custom Arrangements, Funeral Flowers, Holiday Centerpieces, Special Events and Wedding Ensembles *Delivery available 7 days*

Services we don't offer

Lawn Fertilizing and Irrigation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

3.210 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
30%
4
30%
3
10%
2
0%
1
30%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.3
value
2.7
professionalism
3.8
responsiveness
3.9
punctuality
3.8
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Teresa F.
08/2016
1.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
The design was bad, even though I was told I could amend how the designer drew it up on paper; but she was mad when I didn't like her design. Three people in landscaping were rude, impolite and condescending. The laborers were here 3 times and still didn't get the job done right. They didn't do what the contract said (amend the soil, for example) and they (landscape architect & project manager) REFUSED to lay flagstones as I directed. I wanted the flagstones placed as close together as possible; they left 4-6 inches between them, so you couldn't naturally walk on them. You had to practically hop from one to the next one. They even used damaged stones, ones on which other stones were saw cut, they had scratched grooves in them. I was accused of trying to get out of paying my bill, which was NOT the case at all; I did pay them in full, but I wish I hadn't because the job is all wrong. I've had to hire another company to try & fix the flagstones. The price of the job was way over what I should have paid. They laid sod, but it was lumpy and bumpy and had holes in the yard. I am so disgusted with the landscaping division. If you use these people, make sure you get every detail in writing. I would not recommend them at all. I cannot download pictures, but the job was so ugly, you wouldn't even want to see it
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0

$3,000

Susan S.
08/2013
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
In 2008 we had a retaining wall built by Green Thumbers and after 2 years it was falling apart. Contacted them and they initially refused to anything about it. So we contacted the owner who kind of blew us off and referred us back to the landscape forman. He initially said he would repair for $3000 after we had spent $4000 for the wall and landscaping. We told him that was unacceptable and we stated we felt they should do the job for free as they readily admitted it was their fault, since the installation crew did not create a proper base for wall. After some more negotiating we agreed on a price of $1200 to repair. It has now been 5 years since the initial install and the wall is starting to shift again.I would not recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Repaired a previously lousy job on a retaining wall that was falling apart after 1 year. Then they had admitted error in building wall initially but had the gall to recharge me for repairing their errors. Thought about taking them to court but would have cost me more. I would not recommend them to any one

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,200

Jackie C.
05/2013
4.0
greenhouses
  + -1 more
Went very well. They arrived on time, worked with me to place the bench on my circular walkway in the exact spot that worked for me.
Description of Work: Bought a granite bench and had it delivered and set up. They were on time. They set up the bench in two different places until I was satisfied with the placement.

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
$350

Leon G.
03/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Green Thumbers was excellant. They arrived when they said they would and when their work was delayed because of weather additional crew members were brought to the work site so it could be finished when we hoped to have it finished. The salesman kept checking if we were happy with the work, which we certainly were. The end product was wonderful. I had other bids from from area landscapers and Green Thumbers was very competative.
Description of Work: Landscaping including paving bricks around our pool

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
$20,000

Leon G.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I can not say enough good about the quality of work, the landscapers themselves and the salesman. Because of the weather they were a little behind schedual so they brought in additional crew members members to finish the project so it would be done when they estimated it to be done. I give them an A for every aspect.
Description of Work: Green Thumbers landscaped around our pool including putting the paving bricks. The project turned out beautiful. I checked with other landscape companies and Green Thumbers was the most competative in price.

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
$20,000

Jane A.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Perfect!
Description of Work: Great job. Did what they said they would do in the right time frame. The work was great and the workers were very kind.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000

W B.
02/2013
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Provided estimate. Came on time and provided a well documented and easy to understand estimate. Professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Fair Estimate
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Valerie J.
06/2012
3.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Green Thumbers redesigned my landscaping using flowers and plants they had on inventory. The best thing about the work is that they did the work in very timely manner. HOWEVER, I was mortified to find out that they had WAY OVERBID my landscape project by 40% because I had friends over later that summer and was told that the work could have been done for a LOT less and that Green Thumbers is well known to overbid projects because of their high overhead and labor costs. I discovered too late that the designers fees were outrageous compared to other local independent contractors.
Description of Work: Landscaping was redesigned. *** I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE SEEK LANDSCAPING SERVICES FROM GREEN THUMBERS. THEY ARE HIGHLY OVERPRICED FOR THEIR DESIGNING FEES, MATERIALS AND LABOR ***

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$7,800

Susan S.
04/2012
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The owner did not talk to us and the salesman did not seem to want to give up his commission. They had people on the crew who did not know what they were doing. A year after the completion of work it was all falling down. We called them back and they said it would be a couple thousand dollars to repair it. We really were upset about that. I would never use them again.
Description of Work: I used The Green Thumbers for putting in a retaining wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


gene G.
03/2012
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They do a good job, they show up time and I like their work.
Description of Work: I had them do some landscaping at my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

    Contact information

    3030 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803

    www.thegreenthumbers.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Greenhouses/Nurseries,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Patios,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Wedding Planning,
    Holiday Decorating,
    Florists

    FAQ

    The Green Thumbers is currently rated 3.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    The Green Thumbers accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, The Green Thumbers offers free project estimates.
    No, The Green Thumbers does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Green Thumbers does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Green Thumbers does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, The Green Thumbers offers warranties.
    The Green Thumbers offers the following services: -Landscape Division: Complete Design & Installation on Commercial and Residential: Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Ponds, Waterfalls, Fire Pits, Lighting, Mulching, Total Landscape Renovations. Commercial Maintenance, and Snow Plowing. -Full Service Garden Center/Nursery. -Floral Dept: Fresh or Silk Custom Arrangements, Funeral Flowers, Holiday Centerpieces, Special Events and Wedding Ensembles *Delivery available 7 days*
    Lawn Fertilizing and Irrigation

    Contact information

    3030 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803

    www.thegreenthumbers.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM