Kevin and Alice Priessman's Whitetail Acres started in 1984 as a Christmas tree farm nestled in the fertile Indiana countryside near Brookville. It has since blossomed into a full service garden center and landscape company, offering computerized landscape design, tree sales, landscape installation, landscape maintenance service and of course, Christmas trees. Cost is determined by the job. Additional DBA names - Whitetail Acres Tree Farm & Landscaping, Whitetail Acres Tree Farm, Inc. Additional contact name - alice priessman. Additional e-mail - alice@whitetailacrestreefarm.com, evin@whitetailacrestreefarm.com
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential and commercial mowing, lawn maintenance, landscape, seeding, sodding, pavers, walls, tree sales, greenhouse, nursery & snow removal.
Brett came out and we walked over the lot, he took photos and we discussed what we could do. Over several emails (he was very patient with me!) I changed my mind numerous times and he always had a suggestion that I might like instead. Finally we agreed on a design and he sent us a quote. We accepted and a tentative date was set (depending on weather and the completion of other jobs). We decided to include even more landscaping than we had originally planned and Brett again worked with us in figuring out what plants and design and sent another quote. The crew showed up a bit earlier than the date set and started work. Terry has a wonderful crew and they worked hard - our yard is a very hard soil. They were polite, unobtrusive, did excellent work, and cleaned up each day. Terry answered all of our questions about the plants, the soil, etc... We made arrangements for them to build a small natural stone retaining wall in the front and they did a great job on that also. We are very pleased with our yard and would not hesitate to hire them again for future projects or to recommend them.
Description of Work: We have a new home and hired Whitetail for landscaping services.
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
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Hello [Member Name Removed]. Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with our crew and project results. We're so glad to hear that everything went well and that you are enjoying your yard. Kevin and I look forward to seeing you both for your future landscape needs. If you're in town please stop by and say hello.
Lynelle C.
03/2017
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Nice job, professional crew.
Description of Work: Trees planted
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
Laura C.
12/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It looks awesome
Description of Work: Landscaping
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
Sarah C.
05/2016
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We used an Angie's List deal to have Whitetail Acres add two landscaping beds, remove some bushes, and replace mulch in our existing beds. We communicating primarily via email on landscaping design. There were several versions of the new landscaping beds discussed. When the beds were completed, they did not match the latest design. I contacted Whitetail and they come back out to redo the beds. We very much appreciated that they were willing to remediate the problem. However, one year later, it is clear the spacing of the beds was very poor. We already need to have the beds re-done again as there are bushes growing together.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,000
Brigitte B.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
+ 1 more
Brett responded quickly and scheduled a time to come out and see what needed to be done. He listened to what I wanted and created an estimate with pictures of what they suggested. We agreed on the price, and they scheduled the work, which was done about 6 weeks from the date of deposit. They arrived on schedule and did the job very quickly and professionally. The beds look great! Thanks!
Description of Work: They removed plants and bushes in the plant beds behind our house and replaced with new ground cover and bushes, cut down a small tree in the back yard, clean up the front yard, planted bushes on the side of the house, and put mulch in all the beds they planted bushes.
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
$3,000
Judy F.
07/2015
4.0
landscaping, greenhouses
+ 0 more
Couldn't find what I wanted.
Description of Work: Retail services - garden center
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
jen S.
04/2015
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It was difficult. The company started giving me different pricing. What seems to be the agreement was Angie’s List big deal. I had to do a lot of back and forth between Angie’s List and Whitetail. Eventually, I got it done and got it at the price that I was expecting it to be. Once the work was done, they did a good job. I got a fountain installed and when they came to deliver it, one of the workers discovered that the basin was cracked. I was happy that they noticed that before they put it in. When they were taking it out, they dropped a statue and chipped it. I would not go back with them again and I would not recommend them to other people.
Description of Work: I got a fountain installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$799
DAVE N.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping, tree service
+ 0 more
I would/will use the services again for more trees!
Description of Work: I purchased and picked up 4 evergreen trees (Big Deal price) - loaded efficiently in my truck.trailer. All employees were helpful & efficient.
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
$360
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Hi [Member Name]. We appreciate you as a customer and thank you for taking the time to give us such a nice rating. Enjoy your trees.
Debra R.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I had a lot of ivy and it all died, so I decided to have it landscaped. They did an excellent job. They gave me a computerized print out and I got to chose what plants and everything I wanted. It took a couple of days to plant everything. The staff were excellent.
Description of Work: They landscaped the front yard of my house.
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
$3,100
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Hello [removed name], Please keep in touch with us and let us know of anything that needs to be taken care of this spring in your new landscape. Thank you for taking the time to give us such a nice rating. Your business is very much appreciated.
Barbara & Paul F.
01/2015
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Brought a truckload of mulch but this had to be left on our patio. The weeds didn't really die and came back up through the mulch as well as the grass. I don't feel they did really good job. Allowed five plants in the cost of the estimate and not very happy with the plants provided.
Description of Work: Purchased big deal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$800
MARY S.
11/2014
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Things went ok. They were easy to work with although we did have a slight communication trouble. I had asked them to step down the amount of visits to my home, which they did. They billed me for visits I'm not sure happened since there were lots of weeds growing higher than I thought they would be with them coming out. They did credit me for those visits.
Description of Work: regular lawn maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bruce W.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Brett Rauch, who did the design work, was very easy to work with and came up with a nice design. We asked for some substitutions in terms of plants, and he was very accommodating. The actual work, done on Oct 29 and 30 went very nicely and the two gentlemen who did it were courteous, accommodating and did excellent work. We could not be more pleased with the result and recommend Whitetail Acres for landscaping and for trees.
Description of Work: Landscaped in front of our home.
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
$2,800
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a favorable rating. It was a pleasure to be a part of your landscape project and very much appreciate you as our customer.
Ethan F.
10/2014
1.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They also wanted to schedule things far out, a minimum of 4-6 weeks out, which we did not receive a valid explanation for. Invoices keep coming with finance charges, delivery/shipping charges and illegal sales tax. When the guy came out he was inflexible about substituting the trees.
Description of Work: They planted some evergreen trees for us. The trees are homogenized and mediocre. They look they like have a very low peak grove; these are not what we wanted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,335
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
We are aware of the customers dissatisfaction and are currently working with angie's list to remedy the problem.
Charlotte R.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
+ 1 more
It turned out beautifully! I could not be more pleased with the final results. They are truly a lovely, sweet couple and workers are very nice also. Wanted to know if I was pleased with work and just could not have been more caring on doing it right! Thanks for Angie for having them in your file! I will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: they landscaped the two sides of front by digging and filling it with topsoil where it had washed away from foundation. Rounded out front and planted bushes, and several kinds of shrubs, evergreen tree on each side. Then fixed the two sides of house where I had beds already. Fixed those up and planted shrubs, bushes, etc.
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
$2,800
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
[Member name removed]. It was a pleasure to meet you and my crew said they enjoyed working on your landscape. I hope you enjoy all the renovations you have done to your lovely home. Please feel free to call me with any questions.
Debra G.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Brent met with me to discuss landscape work I wanted done. He then created a design based on my request and provided an estimate for the work. After the work was contracted, his crew showed up when promised and installed according to plan (including tearing out and hauling away old, overgrown landscape plants.) The work was done in a timely manner and we are very happy with the result.
Description of Work: Landscape design (3 different areas) and estimate. Landscape installation.
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
$6,100
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
We appreciate your generous rating [Member Name]. I'm so glad you are happy with your landscape and the work of our crew. Please feel free to call with any questions. Alice Priessman
Kathie M.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, greenhouses
+ 0 more
The lady was very personable. On time. Measurements taken. We discussed ideas. I felt like my feedback was taken seriously.
Description of Work: Asked my favorite colors and favorite plants and trees. A design in color was e-mailed. Harassment free.
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
$49
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
[removed name]I hope you are enjoying your home and the renovations you've made. I appreciate your Angie's list rating and want you to feel free to call me with any questions when it is time to work on your landscape. Thank you.
Steven M.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It went very well. I would say that they are very responsive. They called when they said they are going to. They did everything they said they are going to do. Again, we haven’t had any of work done yet but so far, so good.
Description of Work: They came out and do a plan and we are going to purchase…we are going to have all the work done eventually but we are going to do it in segments. They haven’t done anything yet other than the plan but they are going to do some work, it is already scheduled for the next 3 to 4 weeks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Charles W.
06/2014
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Brett was prompt, but apparently didn't understand what I had purchased on the "Big Deal." He spent about 45 minutes or so with me while I explained my need for an esthetic design that handled drainage more effectively in the back yard. What I received was a quote for retaining walls for the SIDE yard and a commercial brochure from a company that makes retaining wall bricks and pavers. This was not what I requested. After an exchange of emails, I received an overhead sketch of a patio constructed of pavers with a dry creekbed and formal plantings (boxwoods, etc.). Not particularly appropriate for the back yard of a simple country house. Not in keeping with the existing plantings or design. I did not contact Whitetail further.
Description of Work: Brett arrived and followed up promptly. He responded to my emails without delays. My only issue is that the design provided was not appropriate for the architecture or compatible with the existing plantings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$49
Camilo C.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Alice from the nursery came over and talked to us about or needs and desires regarding the landscaping. Then she took some pictures and a couple of weeks later gave us some drawings and images detailing her suggested approach. She also provided an itemized quote if we decided to go with them for the actual work. Due to other expenses popping up we've decided to postpone any major landscaping work for next season. However, their work was outstanding and would certainly recommend.
Description of Work: Provided drawings and pictures of landscaping concepts for our front and back yards
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
$50
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to write a review on our services. We look forward to working with you when you are ready.
Bruce W.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
+ 0 more
It was obvious from the beginning that the crew (Kyle and Michael, and Don) were more interested in doing what we wanted as opposed to just planting trees. They did everything as requested and the trees are beautiful and securely planted. They cleaned up the area nicely before they left. We could not be more pleased.
Description of Work: Planted 19 trees. 14 white pines, 2 colorado spruces, 2 norways and one redbud.
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
$3,000
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Thank you very much [member name removed]. It was a pleasure working with you and hope to be able to help you out on future projects. Kevin Priessman
Karen H.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
+ 0 more
Alice came out and walked the yard with me; we talked about likes and dislikes; she took measurements. Two weeks later she sent us her landscape design and the bid to do the work. After discussing color choices with Alice, we scheduled Whitetail Acres to do the work. They landscaped our front yard--expanded and edged beds, took out overgrown plants and a tree, amended the soil, put in new plants according to the landscape design, and mulched. They also transplanted some usable plants from the front yard to the backyard and edged and mulched backyard beds. They fertilized all plants and gave us care instructions. Before they left each day, they cleaned up. We're very happy with our new landscaping!
Description of Work: We paid $49 for a landscape design (Angie's List Big Deal) and were very happy with it. Whitetail Acres provided us with a bid to implement the plan. We were happy with the price and had them do the work.
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
$5,500
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
It was a pleasure to be a part of your landscape design and installation. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you on future projects. Sincerely, Alice Priessman
Ruthanne A.
10/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Alice was awesome to work with. She really listened and got me too. Other landscape designers seem to design to their own taste, or just didn't listen well enough to what I was looking for, but Alice did. She designed for me and my personality shows in the design. When I didn't like something, her suggestions on changes were fabulous. I really wanted a fountain in the design and she found the perfect one. Location wasn't an issue either. She drown the extra distance. If you have any landscape needs I would highly recommend calling Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc.
Description of Work: Landscaping Design
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
$100
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Thank you for taking the time to send in a review [member name removed]. I'm so glad we hit the mark on your design. Take care and say hello to [member name removed] for me. Alice
David B.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It went pretty well. The mulch and everything looks pretty nice, I get 2 compliments so far from the neighbors so I think it went pretty well.
Description of Work: I did use Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc. It took them a day to get done. They put a rock wall in the one corner of the house and then put in like 4 or 5 bushes there, they take 4 out and then put in new ones.
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
$2,000
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Thank you for your review [member name removed]. I hope all is well in your landscape this spring after such a brutal winter. Alice
ANGELA S.
08/2011
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Everything was good; they got done in two days. The plants were good and they had a landscape architect who drew everything up beforehand. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping to install two new landscape beds.
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
$3,000
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
I'm so glad you are happy with the job we did for you Member. My crew said it was a pleasure and hope you will consider us for all of your future landscape needs, Thank you!
Paul F.
11/2009
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We were satisfied with their work. They planned it, put it on to the computer and showed us how it looks, before we could sign them up. The job turned out really well. We will grade them high on all categories.
Description of Work: Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc did a retaining wall for our yard about four years ago.
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
$6,000
Response from Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Working with this member was a pleasure. Thank you for your comments! Alice Priessman
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Tree Service,
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Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping
FAQ
Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Whitetail Acres Nursery & Landscaping Inc does not offer emergency services.