Landscape design and installation, planting and maintenance, pruning, perennial care and garden maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, outdoor holiday decor & lights.
Services we don't offer
Lawn mowing and maintenance, in ground irrigation, tree trimming and removal & snow removal.
Initial contact was very positive. She quickly responded to my email inquiry, said she was interested in the project (I explained both the scope and location just in case it didn't meet their criteria), and she showed up early for the appointment. However, she never followed up. She told me to send her the plat for our yard (even though I said I wasn't sure I could find it given that it was more than 10 years since the hardscaping had been done) and thus didn't bother to measure anything. She didn't send me an email with suggested plants. She left saying that once I sent her the plat and had three trees removed (my idea, not hers) she would come back and then she would put together a plan. The only good thing was that she referred me to a good tree removal service. Otherwise, she wasted both her time and mine. I guess I am shocked that someone would walk away from a prospective client this way.? We ended up hiring another landscape firm we found on Angie's List. The project is over $5K (excluding the tree removal), so it wasn't exactly small potatoes for residential work.
Description of Work: I asked for a landscape design for the front yard of our townhome.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
AMY R.
05/2016
2.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Initial contact was very positive. She quickly responded to my email inquiry, said she was interested in the project (I explained both the scope and location just in case it didn't meet their criteria), and she showed up early for the appointment. However, she never followed up. She told me to send her the plat for our yard (even though I said I wasn't sure I could find it given that it was more than 10 years since the hardscaping had been done) and thus didn't bother to measure anything. She didn't send me an email with suggested plants. She left saying that once I sent her the plat and had three trees removed (my idea, not hers) she would come back and then she would put together a plan. The only good thing was that she referred me to a good tree removal service. Otherwise, she wasted both her time and mine. I guess I am shocked that someone would walk away from a prospective client this way. We ended up hiring another landscape firm we found on Angie's List. The project is over $5K (excluding the tree removal), so it wasn't exactly small potatoes for residential work.
Description of Work: I asked for a landscape design for the front yard of our townhome.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
NANCY C.
05/2016
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
The entire experience was great. From my initial email contact to meeting her the morning she was doing the work in my yard. This is the third time (property) I have used Lois. I will moving again this year and she will do my new corner lot property as well. I recommend her. She is a long time Chicago resident and knows the plants that work in our climate zone #6.
Description of Work: Lois designed and planted new garden for bushes and annuals. Bushes were planted and now we are waiting for a warmer day to plant annuals. She also picked out and bought a beautiful large pot for a corner area.
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
$500
jarrett P.
02/2016
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
provider was not interested in job
Description of Work: provider was not interested in job
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Greenspace Inc
The location of this project was out of our service area. When I realized this I immediately refunded the cost of the consultation to the homeowner
Andrew P.
08/2015
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
We did get a design, but there was no follow-up call or estimate attached. Can't imagine any business would not do some follw-up after sending out an estimate - they must not want the business. Incidentally, we went with another company for a $10K job.
Description of Work: I bought a coupon for a landscape design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$50
THOMAS B.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Prompt, easy to work with, listened, responded. Very good.
Description of Work: Consulted on a landscape plan.
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
$45
Gordon M.
07/2015
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Showed up very early for appointment, unannounced. Most of what we were interested in having done she said wasn't within her services. (Removing of existing landscaping, hardscaping, planning) Promised to follow up with references to other vendors she recommended to do the work but never heard from her again.
Description of Work: Spent 15 minutes looking at our backyard. Didn't even want to go outside (in the light rain) so offered most advice looking through window.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$50
DAVID M.
07/2015
2.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
They trimmed one bush lightly and left five others untouched. When we complained, They came back and trimmed one more bush badly and put down a bit more mulch. When we complained again Lois knocked $50 off the invoice and refused to come back.
Description of Work: We hired Greenspace to do some basic trimming and mulch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Kate D.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
As always, Lois and her team did a great job getting our yards ready for spring. She went the extra like and helped seed the backyard to keep things looking great all season. Will continue to use Greenspace each year.
Description of Work: Clean up of front and back yard, grass seeding
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
$150
DAVID M.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Last Chance: $199 for 5 Man Hours of Landscaping Service!
Description of Work: It went well, and showed up on time to do the job. I would recommend them.
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
$199
Andrew L.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
Overall, the visit went well. Two people came out from the company and they worked hard while they were there. The garden beds were weeded down to bare soil, and a row of bushes was trimmed and weeded as well. I gave them a B in overall quality because of some of the things they missed. A section of the row of bushes remained a little overgrown - but that may simply have been because they ran out of time. Generally speaking, they did a good job, listened to what we were after and executed well.
Description of Work: Greenspace was asked to perform a clean up on the yard in preparation for listing out home on the market. They cleaned out two overgrown garden beds, edged around a rock wall, and trimmed some bushes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
monica D.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
Actually, not too many details. The other company is coming today and then will submit a proposal. So, we'll see how it turns out, but I still give Lois really high marks for being really honest and directing me to someone who can help!
Description of Work: Lois referred me to someone else as I just needed some bushes removed and she said these folks could do it better. I really appreciated the referral and would certainly contact her in the future!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John A.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
A crew of 3 arrived on time and worked very well, clearing everything and bagging it for removal. When finished, they spread 3 bags of mulch that I had on-hand and we talked about future projects. I'm very satisfied with the job(s) they performed and will hire them again in the future, primarily for ongoing maintenance to the property, though other jobs may be possible, as well.
Description of Work: Cleared my flower and rose beds of a season's worth of weeds, trimmed vines & bushes, spread mulch.
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
$199
catherine S.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Absolutely wonderful. They were very polite and professional.
Description of Work: They did some weeding and shrub removal.
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
$199
Michael B.
07/2014
1.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
I called Lois on or about 6/5/2014 to inquire about having our landscaping removed and re-done. At her request I sent her pictures of the area to be re-done. I never heard back from her and sent her a follow-up email on 7/9/14. To date I still have not heard from this woman.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Nancy R.
06/2014
4.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
Greenspace could not provide lawn mowing and maintenance and basically that was what I needed most.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Matthew M.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
 + 0 more
It was an Angie's list Big Deal that I purchased. It was great. They did a good job and they were nice people. They had a good price and did a good job.
Description of Work: I used Greenspace to clean up all the leaves underneath the bushes and on the sides of the house.
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
$152
Leonora D.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
Truly excellent. Good advice on what needed to be cut back and how. Cuttings were all removed and taken away. The heavy lifting of pouring and spreading the mulch was done and my gardens are now beautiful and ready for the spring rains to help them grow. I will use them again come fall. A wonderful find.
Description of Work: Spring cleaning, trimming and mulching of my gardens.
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
$150
Nancy O.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
She now has my work every year. Very effortless to work with.
Description of Work: The owner, Lois, was extremely responsive. We met within one week of my initial contact, and she took photos of my terrace project. She kept me in the loop and worked with me regarding the type of trees and shrubs and how they would look in the winter.
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
$2,500
Alexis H.
10/2013
1.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
After an initial meeting with Lois Grimm to scope out the work for a landscape design (hardscape, planting and irrigation system) I received a landscape plan that included plants I specifically had requested not be used (Annabelle hydrangeas and blue cadet hostas) and an estimate that was $2000 over budget. The big ticket item was relaying the existing bluestone patio. I found another contractor who could do the work for half of the price so had them conduct the work. Once this was almost complete, I contacted Lois again to firm up the planting and irrigation portion of her estimate. I took the time to research Zone 5b shade tolerant hydrangeas and hostas, as well as some perennials to assist in the process to get a better idea of what might be available here in Chicago. I sent an updated list of plants that I liked, still based on her original plant list, meeting notes and requested a spring planting. I had read on various gardening web sites that in Chicago, it was not advised to plant after 10/15 as the plants would not survive. She responded that it was fine to plant "this week or next (last week in October). After requesting a 1-yr guarantee or just waiting until spring, she said that she would agree "if they were watered". After requesting guidance on the watering needs and agreeing to water, we agreed to proceed. She then sent an email stating that she had ordered...the very plants I specifically said I did not want. I reminded her of this and referred to initial meeting, our follow-up meeting and confirmed in it with written notes and an updated plant list. After communication became difficult (she was not responding to start date times, etc) I finally received an email stating she wanted to withdraw due to not being able to provide the "level of commitment and detail" that your job will require. This was over the space of 1 week and after cashing a $100 engagement check the day before. I found her curiously unwilling to take input on my wishes (the 2 plants that I didn't want) and prickly and unprofessional in the process of trying to get this job underway. This was one of the more bizarre contractor experiences that I have had in a city full of great contractors.
Description of Work: Nothing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$6,945
Yassmeen S.
09/2013
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Dees not provide landscaping maintenance services
Description of Work: N/A
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
Response from Greenspace Inc
Quality C? How can he make a qualitative judgement when we didn't do any work?
PATRICIA B.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
It was excellent! They came out the day before the appointment to look at what work needed to do be done. They performed the services exactly as I wanted them do. I needed a fall clean up completed and they exceeded expectations. They cleaned up well after themselves. They even did the border of the common property that I have. They worked hard and completed everything satisfactory.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for 5 Man Hours of Landscaping Service.
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
$199
MICHAEL B.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
I purchased an Angie's List Discount coupon for Greenspace to come in and perform some gardening and clean up work. They came in an assessed what was needed and I added on a few extra items. There was a lot of garden bed clean up as well as new plantings. They were very nice, prompt and they did a superb job. I would highly recommend them and will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Pulling weeds, grooming garden beds, trimming bushes, new plantings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
CHERYL B.
12/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
It went extremely well. Lois and her assistant were punctual. She reviewed the scope of the work before starting and asked questions about particular shrubs. When I returned the yards were cleared of fallen leaves and the shrubs marked for trimming looked great.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $280 for 5 man hours of landscape service. Greenspace performed a fall clean up of the front, side, and backyard on my property. In addition to raking and bagging leaves they tended to the perennial beds, trimmed the shrubs that could be trimmed in November and left my yards ready for winter.
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
$280
Libby K.
09/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
They were on time, worked diligently and had some wonderful advise and tips for the garden.
Description of Work: They were on time, worked diligently and had some wonderful advise and tips for the garden. Thanks again Angies List!
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
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Pavers and Hardscaping,
Leaf Removal,
Holiday Decorating
FAQ
Greenspace Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Greenspace Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Greenspace Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Greenspace Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Greenspace Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Greenspace Inc does not offer warranties.
Greenspace Inc offers the following services: Landscape design and installation, planting and maintenance, pruning, perennial care and garden maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, outdoor holiday decor & lights.
Lawn mowing and maintenance, in ground irrigation, tree trimming and removal & snow removal.