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Sundown Gardens

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Tree Service,

About us

80 +/- employees. Cost is determined by the job. Sub-contractors used on select projects. Earl and Dorothy Knapp started Sundown Gardens in 1949 by specializing in growing peonies and perennials for retail sales. They grew and cultivated plant material as cut flowers for purchase. In 1966, Stevan Knapp, Earl and Dorothy’s only child, started the landscape division. To complete the full-service lawn and garden package, Sundown Gardens offered a landscape maintenance service in 1993. The service provides landscaping, hardscape and lawn services. To this day, the service customizes groundskeeping plans for client properties primarily throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas, including but not limited to: Zionsville, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Geist. In 1995, Dorothy and Stevan retired and a few long-standing employees took leadership of the company. The current owners, along with a dedicated team of knowledgeable and skilled experts, continue the Sundown Gardens tradition of expert knowledge coupled with quality installation and top-tier customer service. In January 2016 Sundown Gardens moved to its new location at: 505 West 186th Street, Westfield, IN 46074, at the corner of Springmill Road and 186th Street. OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 OR BY APPOINTMENT. RETAIL CENTER HOURS: VARY DEPENDING ON SEASON PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT RETAIL CENTER HOURS (317)846-0620.

Business highlights

75 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Full Service Garden Center, Landscape Design, Build, Installation, Full Service Grounds-Keeping, Lawn & Tree Fertilization & Treatments, Lawn Irrigation, Mulching & Mowing, etc. Please contact us directly at 317-846-0620 or admin@sundowngardens.com

Services we don't offer

Home Pest Control & Exterminating

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7192 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
10%
3
3%
2
1%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 101-125 of 192 reviews

RICHARD L.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Mike asked us to come to their location, so we could be sure we were on the same page regarding plants, installation, schedule and cost. Everything went very smoothly were now one month in and all is well. Beautiful work.
Description of Work: With my son and myself, the owner designed the work to be done. The old growth to be discarded and new plants to be planted, the watering plan, etc. Gave us some extra grass seed, etc., to cover any low spots.

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
$7,600

ROBERT & SHIRLEY A.
07/2008
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We have been using them for a couple of years now and the experience has so far been good. They are professional and courteous around my home and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They put in mulch and rocks and different landscaping features.

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

ROBERT & SHIRLEY A.
07/2008
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have been using them for a couple of years now and the experience has so far been good. They are professional and courteous around my home and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They put in mulch and rocks and different landscaping features.

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

Andra P.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Sundown Gardens came out and it took them about two to three days to complete the work. They cleaned up the weeds and the edged up everything. I had a wonderful experience.
Description of Work: I hired the company to come do some landscaping on my front and back yard.

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

WILLIAM & JOAN S.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I thought they did an excellent job. The grass in the shade has worked out quite well and I am very satisfied.
Description of Work: They replaced a bush that had died. They modified our backyard which is shady and planted grass seed.

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
$1,200

dawn D.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Sundown did our original landscaping 4 years ago and they were professional, on time with delivery and the quality of their plants and trees are second to none in town. I have since purchased 2 additional trees and once again they had the best trees in town and their crews were on time and did a great job. We did have to have one tree replaced within the warranty period and they handled this with promptly and with absolutely no hassles. THANKS
Description of Work: Landscaping.

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

RONALD R.
05/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They did a excellent job! The billing needs attention on a constant basis. They bill you and then apply payment to the currently due. The services are billed as they do it. Although the final amount paid matched that of the estimate. The work performed was great and everything looks great, over all! Excellent job!!!!
Description of Work: They provided landscaping and maintenance for my entire yard. Includes mulch spreading tree trimming weed removal. Full service.

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

JOELLEN K.
02/2008
5.0
tree service, pest control
  + 0 more
They did a fine job. They were cautious of the property during the work.
Description of Work: They did pest control on our pine trees that were being eaten at the top.

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

AMBER AND DEREK E.
12/2007
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We've been pleased with their responsiveness. Compared to the company we had prior to them, they're doing a lot better. They always let us know when they have been here. We just started them in the fall, but we have already noticed a difference in our yard. We even got a really nice Christmas card from them!
Description of Work: They are treating our lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

RICHARD & ELIZABETH G.
11/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very well, had 5-6 workmen for almost a full day, a good 8 hours.
Description of Work: Landscaping, re-do: Removed old, over-grown shrubs, transplanted others, planted new shrubs, weeded, edged, pruned others, pruned and removed 6-8 feet of excess growth of a locust tree, added mulch,etc.,etc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

D OAKLEY D.
02/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were timely, reasonable and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They planted 2 spruce trees and 1 maple tree that were fairly mature.

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

ROY M.
10/2006
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Work was average but not without some issues and the need for repeated call backs. Worked with owner Mike McDaniel from the beginning and liked what he had to say. Unfortunately his workers were less than competent. We had to call them back to weed again and re-do the bed edging since it was done so poorly. They did a poor job trimming bushes and forgot to add dirt to the low area by the foundation. Mulch was piled too high along the house foundation covering all the brick weep holes. They had to come back twice to correct that. The new landscaping installation was not very impressive and again the mulch was piled so high it covered the brick weep holes and was above our basement window ledges! On top of that they broke a sprinkler head and we had to have our irrigation company move three other sprinkler heads which Sundown did pay for because they landscaped outside the outlined area. We went with Sundown because their price was cheaper and I'm sorry I didn't go with someone else.
Description of Work: Two projects: (1) Trim all trees and shrubs, weed and edge all planting beds, add dirt to a low area against the foundation wall and grade, and install mulch. Total cost $1,000 (2) Landscape north side of our home ($900) by removing grass, adding dirt, planting shrubs and bushes, and adding mulch.

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

$1,900

NANCY M.
10/2006
5.0
landscaping, holiday decorators
  + 0 more
Mike McDaniel came in designed my landscape and customized it to my preferences. Work was done when they said it would be. They cleaned up very well. At my old house they took care of all my lawn and garden needs. I'm very pleased. They also did my Christmas lighting.
Description of Work: They did all of my landscaping on my new 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

PEG P.
10/2006
5.0
mulch
  + -1 more
They had a good price and quality of product. I use them quite often for other nursery needs. They are always there to answer my questions and are very helpful in offering advice.
Description of Work: I purchased mulch there.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gregory G.
08/2006
5.0
landscaping, mulch, tree service
  + 1 more
Mike had great and cost-effective ideas for us. They did very high quality work on time. We have used them before and see no reason to look elsewhere.
Description of Work: Replaced several azaleas, cleaned out and mulched beds and playground, pruned and trimmed, added new bed around light pole.

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
$3,000

DIANE G.
07/2006
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Excellent results. Professional service.
Description of Work: Fertilization, weed treatment, insect control for lawn. Also, insect control for shrubs/trees. Cost is approximately $45 per treatment (six or so treatments per season).

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
$45

rukshini S.
06/2006
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Sundown made a major fall clean up of lawn and yard. At that time we discussed the possibility of the company cutting the grass though nothing was finalized and we have our own gardener. In March the company sent employees to cut grass without any notice or discussion. Apparently it was in the small print of a document we signed last year. So we paid for a job we did not expect to be done.
Description of Work: Lawn cut, I think.

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

$56

DIANE G.
04/2006
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Excellent work. I can't believe how good my lawn looked after just a few treatments.
Description of Work: Performed a season's worth of services: fertilizer, insect control on lawn and trees, aeration

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
$500

FRAN W.
04/2006
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Bid was far higher than other bids I received.
Description of Work: Had a number of companies come out to give bid on lawn services. Most companies were prompt with a reply for mowing and lawn fertilization. However, Sundown took about 10 days to reply and I had hired another company by time I received their bid.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

MEGAN M.
04/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
On time and professional even though they were working in inclement unpleasant weather. Completed all jobs as quoted. Did a nice job cleaning up afterwards. Have contracted for regular service.
Description of Work: Spring cleanup, pruning of bushes, mulch all planting beds, created new planting beds around several areas, installed a bubbler for a troublesome downspout, edged the entire sidewalk and driveway.

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
$600

STACIE R.
03/2006
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We are absolutely over the moon with the work that was performed around our home. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. They dug beds, planted trees, shrubs, etc. put mulch (and some flagstone) in and it looks great. The patio was subcontracted through SDG and the work was seamless (we never felt we were working with 2 companies). SDG worked with the subcontractor to ensure that the vision would be implemented (and it was). We changed our minds on the retaining wall and SDG came up with an amazing (less expensive) alternative; the amazing boulders look like they've been there forever. My son even got to help with dirt and mulch in his wheel barrow. They always cleaned up after the day but the true magic is the amazing landscape they left behind. We have had many cars stop to say "wow." A true service company who is talented. We highly recommend SDG.
Description of Work: We hired Sundown Gardens to implement several pieces of a landscape design they had done for us. Work included landscape and hard-scape (a patio, walkway and retaining wall).

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

STACIE R.
03/2006
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We are absolutely over the moon with the work that was performed around our home. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. They dug beds, planted trees, shrubs, etc. put mulch (and some flagstone) in and it looks great. The patio was subcontracted through SDG and the work was seamless (we never felt we were working with 2 companies). SDG worked with the subcontractor to ensure that the vision would be implemented (and it was). We changed our minds on the retaining wall and SDG came up with an amazing (less expensive) alternative; the amazing boulders look like they've been there forever. My son even got to help with dirt and mulch in his wheel barrow. They always cleaned up after the day but the true magic is the amazing landscape they left behind. We have had many cars stop to say "wow." A true service company who is talented. We highly recommend SDG.
Description of Work: We hired Sundown Gardens to implement several pieces of a landscape design they had done for us. Work included landscape and hard-scape (a patio, walkway and retaining wall).

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

J R B.
10/2005
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I'M REALLY PLEASED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED BY SUNDOWN GARDENS. THEY TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND OUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS (LOW MAINTENANCE WAS HIGH ON OUR LIST) AND PROVIDED A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN THAT INCLUDED A VARIETY OF PLANTS, TREES, STONE PATHWAYS, ETC. THE FINAL QUOTE WAS SURPRISING LOW (CONSIDERING WHAT WE PAID FOR A SIMILAR LAWN AT OUR PREVIOUS HOME). THE CREW WAS AMAZING! THE FOREMAN HAD A POSITIVE ATTITUDE (EVEN WHEN IT RAINED), ALWAYS OFFERED A SMILE AND TOOK TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS AS HE PROGRESSED THROUGH THE PROJECT. HIS TEAM WORKED LONG HOURS AND EVEN WORKED OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO ENSURE OUR LAWN WAS READY PRIOR TO OUR MOVE-IN DATE. I WOULD HIRE THESE GUYS AGAIN!
Description of Work: LANDSCAPED THE BACK AND SIDE YARDS FOR A NEW 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
$17,467

J R B.
10/2005
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
I'M REALLY PLEASED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED BY SUNDOWN GARDENS. THEY TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND OUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS (LOW MAINTENANCE WAS HIGH ON OUR LIST) AND PROVIDED A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN THAT INCLUDED A VARIETY OF PLANTS, TREES, STONE PATHWAYS, ETC. THE FINAL QUOTE WAS SURPRISING LOW (CONSIDERING WHAT WE PAID FOR A SIMILAR LAWN AT OUR PREVIOUS HOME). THE CREW WAS AMAZING! THE FOREMAN HAD A POSITIVE ATTITUDE (EVEN WHEN IT RAINED), ALWAYS OFFERED A SMILE AND TOOK TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS AS HE PROGRESSED THROUGH THE PROJECT. HIS TEAM WORKED LONG HOURS AND EVEN WORKED OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO ENSURE OUR LAWN WAS READY PRIOR TO OUR MOVE-IN DATE. I WOULD HIRE THESE GUYS AGAIN!
Description of Work: LANDSCAPED THE BACK AND SIDE YARDS FOR A NEW 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
$17,467

Linda S.
10/2005
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I STOPPED BY SUNDOWN AND ASKED TO HAVE SOMEONE GIVE US AN ESTIMATE ON TRIMMING AND PRUNING BUSHES/TREES AT OUR HOME. SOMEONE CALLED WHILE IN THE YARD, BUT I WASN'T HOME, SO I ASKED THEM TO SEND A WRITTEN ESTIMATE ON WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE AND THE ESTIMATED COSTS. I NEVER HEARD FROM THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY WERE ASKED TO DO AN ESTIMATE ON TRIMMING AND PRUNING IN THE YARD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Contact information

505 West 186th Street, Westfield, IN 46074

http://www.sundowngardens.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Greenhouses/Nurseries,
Lawn Irrigation,
Pest Control,
Patios,
Holiday Decorating,
Snow Removal

FAQ

Sundown Gardens is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Sundown Gardens accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Sundown Gardens does not offer free project estimates.
No, Sundown Gardens does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sundown Gardens does not offer a senior discount.
No, Sundown Gardens does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Sundown Gardens offers warranties.
Sundown Gardens offers the following services: Full Service Garden Center, Landscape Design, Build, Installation, Full Service Grounds-Keeping, Lawn & Tree Fertilization & Treatments, Lawn Irrigation, Mulching & Mowing, etc. Please contact us directly at 317-846-0620 or admin@sundowngardens.com
Home Pest Control & Exterminating

Contact information

505 West 186th Street, Westfield, IN 46074

http://www.sundowngardens.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM