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Natures Perspective Landscaping

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

Founded in 1979, Nature’s Perspective is a full-service landscape contractor. We design, build and maintain beautiful, functional outdoor settings in the North Shore and north side neighborhoods of Chicago. To schedule an initial appointment, please send us a message with your address and phone number so a we can contact you promptly.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape Design & Consultation, Installation & Maintenance

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
9%
3
7%
2
8%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 120 reviews

Rose M.
02/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the people that I worked with, and they seemed to be very service oriented. I was happy with the design, and very pleased in general.
Description of Work: I got my whole backyard landscaped.

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

Response from Natures Perspective Landscaping
We very much appreciate your positive review. Thanks!

FRED R.
12/2012
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, lighting, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 3 more
We worked with John from the first contact, design, and actual work and he was just fantastic!!! He listened carefully and had ideas based on our likes and dislikes; he was very careful with customization and paying attention to the specifics of our space and location. Along the way we made many additions and changes to the design and John was always happy to re-think some things and make modifications. Regarding lighting we had to tweak many things and John was always willing to come by during off hours in the late evening to make sure things looked great! Their warranty for the plants is also great and at *any* sign of the new plants not doing well after planting they were happy to replace them. Last, the work crews are courteous, efficient, and great with their craft and work. All and all a great experience, we would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: major landscaping, planting, hardscaping, stone paths, concrete work

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

Response from Natures Perspective Landscaping
We value our customers' feedback, and very much appreciate your satisfaction with our company. Thank you!

Tamara C.
12/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Mark Watson, a designer with Nature's Perspective, listened to our needs and put together a detailed landscaping proposal. We received a better price from another landscaper on reusing the existing flagstone and decided to go with the other company. The other company did not do further landscaping or seem to have Mark Watson's vision. We really liked his ideas and would not hesitate to contact Nature's Perspective in the future for another property.
Description of Work: Landscaping estimate included: removing existing flagstone and patio debris; disposal, installation of pavers or reusing flagstone; installation of planters, trellis, and shrubs and perennials.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Natures Perspective Landscaping
Thank you for reviewing us. We would love to work with you again on a future project.

Jennifer T.
08/2012
5.0
concrete repair, decks, landscaping
  + 1 more
They were great. They had someone come out for an estimate and suggestions. They had great follow up. They got the work done within the time frame and within the budget. Both projects went very well and I really liked.
Description of Work: They refinished the front walk and also redid all the landscaping in the front 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
$8,000

Response from Natures Perspective Landscaping
Thank you for your feedback and a mutual positive experience!

Tamara F.
08/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, hardscaping
  + 1 more
They worked with us closely to design a landscape for our backyard -- they had fantastic ideas and the incorporated my ideas easily and well. The work took four days, the workers were courteous and cleaned up before they left every day. Our backyard is completely transformed. I could not recommend them more highly.
Description of Work: landscape designhardscape installationplant bed constructionplanting

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
$12,000

Response from Natures Perspective Landscaping
It was a pleasure to work with you and we appreciate your wonderful feedback. Thanks!

Alex B.
08/2012
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We worked with John and Nature's Perspective to do a major overhaul on our back yard. While a small space, we wanted to do a lot with it. John was great to work with. He listened to what we wanted initially, came back with some beautiful plans, and was patient through all of our feedback and revisions. John was very attentive and spent a lot of time with us on a project, that while for us was major, was probably not so for them. We are very happy with the patio and brickwork. I would recommend John to anyone (and have!) who is looking for a high quality, full service landscaping company. Thank you again!
Description of Work: We had an old concrete patio removed and a new patio and walkway laid. They also created plans for us for the plantings.

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
$7,000

Jane L.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
The job went very well. They are extremely professional and are good at what they do. We have used them off and on for many years. The only downside is that they tend to be pricey.
Description of Work: Nature's Perspective Landscaping came out to clean and repair the old time sewer catch basin then they sprayed for bugs and secured it. They dug a trench along the side of our garage under the gutters then laid a long 2x4 so that water that was dripping from the garage wouldn't erode the garden by the garage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHAEL W.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We hired Nature'e Perspective on a recommendation from someone we trusted, and they were absolutely outstanding. We know that relative to others, Nature's Perspective is expensive. I did not specifically compare the pricing with others.
Description of Work: About 12 years ago, Nature's Perspective Landscaping, did a major landscaping project at our home. They redid the entire yard, including planting. Since then, they have continued to do seasonal work for us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

DAVID Z.
04/2012
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We wanted to have some landscaping done on the side of the house and also a little bit of repair work. It was a good experience they were responsive and it was relatively quick. They came out and we spoke and that was it. They came back with the cost and it was a little more expensive than we expected. We would consider using them in the future.
Description of Work: We just got an estimate from them and we thought it was a little expensive but the design was very good.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

kayla C.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The work was done punctually, professionally, and carefully. One tree that they planted didn't look good after a few months, and they promptly replaced it with a healthy one. The workers are professional, competent, friendly, and considerate. The backyard design is lovely, and makes us happy to be able to use the yard again. I would heartily recommend Nature's Perspectives for all aspects of landscaping--from design to planting--and for good advice on how we can best maintain the plantings.
Description of Work: Nature's Perspective's designer redesigned our back yard to include a paved walk, lawn, and flower beds. They removed old, overgrown and decaying plants and replaced them with new ones. They also redesigned our front yard and planted new trees, holly bushes and groundcover.

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
$3,000

Amy W.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Provided detailed design and implemented the agreed upon plan. The designer was very responsive to my concerns/wishes and came up with a beautiful design. The installation team was very professional and I couldn't be happier with the final product.
Description of Work: Design and intallation of landscaping to front 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
$4,500

Judith G.
02/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I would recommend them for landscaping. They were very self motivating, they cared out the task without any prompting from me in a timely manner. They are very professional.
Description of Work: tthey trim and shaping some bushes and replanting grass were a tree had been removed.

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
$800

John W.
01/2012
5.0
fencing, landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal, hardscaping
  + 3 more
We are extremely satisfied with the work done, from conception to planning to the work itself (including coordinating with other contractors), and followup. Everyone with whom we came into contact, from the owner to the office staff to the workers, was professional, friendly, and customer focused. They give expert advice, but there is never any pressure. This is a very high quality operation, and they give good value for the money. We use them for continuing maintenance and will go to them again for further work. A++
Description of Work: Extensive landscaping and hardscaping project: new patio, regrading and sodding of back yard; installation of drainage system, plugging of basement water leak, addition of a trellis. (I preferred not to give a cost above, but it was a major project.)

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

Peter M.
12/2011
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
I would give them the highest rating for quality and service. They came off as rather expensive but matched a competitors price. I was very impressed with the quality of work and friendliness and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They did landscape design for me. John was the landscape designer and he supervised the work. He and his workers were phenomenal.They redesigned my front and back yard. They also trimmed me trees.

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
$4,000

Robert B.
10/2011
5.0
concrete repair, lawn service, leaf removal, tree service, hardscaping
  + 3 more
They are absolutely terrific. We work with Bob all the time. She is out here when the guys are doing the work; which is what I like about them. They are truly professional. It’s very nice. Their pricing is always right in line. They are not the cheapest in the area but the price is very fair. They are responsive and professional. When you find somebody good, you stay with them. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Nature's Perspective Landscaping probably a month ago. I have been using them from past eight years. We had a stone walkway done. They had to put everything up, re-level it, and reset the whole walkway. They cleaned up the whole section of our garden. They took away some dead stuff and replanted in our yards. They added something and did some tree pruning.

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
$1,200

Bart V.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping, rototilling, hardscaping
  + 1 more
The estimate they gave me was $1300. I went with another company.
Description of Work: Nature's Perspective Landscaping came out and did a proposal for the front yard to re-sod, planting and also to build a retaining wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SPENCER S.
09/2011
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways, landscaping, lawn service, tree service, hardscaping
  + 4 more
They are a very excellent firm. They take great care of my property and I have no complaints.
Description of Work: They look after my property.

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

Patrick H.
07/2011
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Their responsiveness was bad and they never followed up, as they got busy with other projects. I will not use their services, again.
Description of Work: I contacted Nature's Perspective Landscaping for a quote on landscaping, in April, 2011.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Jane L.
07/2011
4.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
This is a well-run company with competent employees. Our only rub is the price. Nature's Perspective is on the high end. We have used them over the years but often try to find an alternative in order to save money.
Description of Work: A small blue stone patio was dug up and reset. In the process, a large drain was cleaned for insects. To help prevent water in our garage, a trench was dug along one side, and a large wood border was installed in the ground.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

CHRIS C.
06/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They along with other landscaping companies provide a design plan but the catch is we have to use them for the installation as well and on top of that, it will not allow us to purchase the design plan separately in order to get bids on the installation elsewhere. That is why we decided not to go with them, although they were very pleasant to work with. Mark is a great designer. I enjoy working with him. It is the way they have structured we won't be able to use them because of that. If that's the type of service we are looking for then we will surely use their services in the future.
Description of Work: We used the services of Nature's Perspective Landscaping to get an estimate probably about a month ago. I did not go with them. They provided me an estimate as well as a design plan but we decided not to contract them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARTIN L.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
We are very satisfied with them. They are very accommodating, they take the time to come out and talk to you, and they?ve done a beautiful job on our yard. They are very responsive, they have good suggestions, and the end product has always been excellent. They are expensive but it is worth it.
Description of Work: We have a contract with Nature’s Perspective for lawn service and landscaping. Today they did a special project and built up a bed for us.

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

Lisa L.
04/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
very responsive. I was looking for someone who had a "green" approach to lawn and garden maintainence. They noted my preferences for orgainic and no chemicals and used compost instead of peat moss when I asked.
Description of Work: weekly maintainence and service

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

MICHAEL W.
02/2011
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The owner is very accessible, the staff are on time and on budget.
Description of Work: I had them pour concreete for my house

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

Judy S.
02/2011
5.0
decks, landscaping, hardscaping
  + 1 more
We have been pleased with the work they have done and I am anxious to see how the bushes come up this spring.
Description of Work: They took out some big bushes in the front of the house and put in some smaller bushes. They also put in a new patio. They took out a wooden deck and they put in pavers that were recycled plastic pavers and it looks gorgeous. The cost above is for both jobs.

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
$4,000

Petra V.
12/2010
5.0
fencing, landscaping, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Everything went very well. The designer, Mark, was great to work with, and they did an excellent job.
Description of Work: They installed a patio, a fence, and did some plantings.

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
$8,000

Contact information

2000 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202

http://www.naturesperspective.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Tree Service,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Leaf Removal,
Fencing,
Decks and Porches,
Rototilling,
Lighting,
Concrete Driveways,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Natures Perspective Landscaping is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Natures Perspective Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Natures Perspective Landscaping does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Natures Perspective Landscaping offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Natures Perspective Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
No, Natures Perspective Landscaping does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Natures Perspective Landscaping offers warranties.
Natures Perspective Landscaping offers the following services: Landscape Design & Consultation, Installation & Maintenance

Contact information

2000 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202

http://www.naturesperspective.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM