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WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Patios,

About us

Family owned business in Amherst Massachusetts since 1992. Focus is on residential landscape design and construction, featuring low maintenance plants and building materials. Owner, Chris Baxter has a Landscape Architecture degree, and teaches classes on Goshen Stone wall building.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Landscape Design, construction, maintenance. Hardscapes of bricks, blue stone, Goshen stone, concrete pavers, timber walls, water features, ponds, water falls, perennial gardens, shrub and tree plantings, sod & seed lawns, mulching, pruning, lawn mowing, retaining walls, stairs, fences, drainage, grading, etc.

Services we don't offer

If we don't do it, we will find someone who can.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

5.013 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Betsy C.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal, patios
  + 2 more
Very well and have greatly appreciated their work over the years- do an excellent job of keeping my yard/landscaping and if I have any questions/concerns, there is an immediate response. I will keep on using their services.
Description of Work: I have had patio/stone wall built; new plants, removal of plants, lawn services, trimming/clean-up of lawn/yard, landscape recommendations and planting

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

Valerie R.
05/2017
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
They listened and executed in a timely and accurate manner. We're really happy with the end result--a beautiful walkway that matches the style of the house. When our requested design didn't actually make sense when translated to reality, they offered us a revised idea that would work better and it did. And they were a pleasure to deal with. Really pleased.
Description of Work: They did a beautiful walkway with stone pavers and an inset design for us.

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
$2,800

Eric B.
05/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Outstanding workmanship. They're the nicest and easiest people to work with
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Christine C.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
We also used Whirlwind this summer for our regular lawn mowing. They come every week and do a nice job mowing the lawn for a reasonable price. For the leaf cleanup, they came and cleaned everything up within a couple of hours, including the plant beds and the path to our front door. We were very pleased.
Description of Work: Cleaned and removed all leaves and debris from the fall.

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
$260

Melissa B.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Whirlwind is owned by Chris and Suzanne Baxter. Suzanne was wonderful to work with by phone and email regarding sending the estimate, answering questions, scheduling the job, and following up. She got back to me very quickly whenever I had a question. Chris was also great to work with . He and his crew were always on time, were very nice, explained everything and were professional as well as very skilled. We are very happy with the job they did. This company's prices were very fair. Other estimates I got were higher in price and I wasn't as happy with their proposed ideas. Our new walkway looks better than I imagined and our garden and yard look fantastic. We would use Whirlwind again and will recommend them to our neighbors and friends.
Description of Work: Whirlwind removed and disposed of an old walkway in front yard. They installed a new walkway and steps to driveway. They supplied and installed an 82 sq. ft. concrete paver front walkway and steps. They also fixed a problem area in yard by re-grading. They supplied and spread loam and put down grass seed and straw mulch. They did edging and extended an existing flower bed, mulched and planted lily's and hostas.

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
$2,900

Darren L.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Professional, good email contact ongoing with owners. Requested feedback about quality of service. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Regular weekly mowing - huge upgrade from previous lawn provider. Also did excellent job with summer yard cleanup

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
$40

Thomas L.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We were very happy with them. They did a lovely job. We had long requirements just a little box and they did that beautifully. I was very pleased. They were great. The husband does takes care of managing the crew and all the technical staff but whenever you call you leave a message with the wife and she makes sure you'll get answers right away, there's immediate follow-up and that's a good formula. This is a good team; it works well.
Description of Work: I used the landscaping service of Whirlwind Fine Garden Design. They put in the patio on a little landscaping 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
$3,000

Brent A.
10/2013
4.0
drain pipe, landscaping
  + 0 more
Didn't.
Description of Work: I wanted an estimate for digging culverts. They could not do it, but we're very nice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Leslie H.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They are terrific. They do high quality work and they are responsive. They are wonderful. The guy really knows what he's doing. They are very professional. I've used them 3 times in the past. I've spent several thousand dollars. Their prices are at the higher end of some estimates I've gotten but their work is worth it. The price is acceptable.
Description of Work: I am using Whirlwind Fine Garden Design for a big landscaping job.

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

Thomas L.
03/2013
5.0
excavators, landscaping, lawn service, patios
  + 2 more
He was a nice guy and he did a good job. I was super pleased. He was super. What I like about him is that his wife took care of the back office stuff which meant that anytime I call or left a message she was great about making sure the call was returned. The way they worked was as a team. They were fabulous. He is great to work with. His price was right on. He came when he promised.
Description of Work: I used Whirlwind Fine Garden Design for patios in the back. They did some digging out and we did a curve pattern so it was a little extra challenge and merged it with steps and other things.

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
$9,000

Irwin F.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It is expensive but I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Whirlwind Fine Garden Design for landscaping services.

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

Irwin F.
10/2011
5.0
pavers, gravel
  + -1 more
Chris and his crew did a wonderful job and we are very pleased with the look and sturdiness of the wall and path. They were very easy to work with and Chris was very flexible with us when we requested some design changes. Their work was not only professional but they did some artistic touches to the walkway that we were surprised and pleased with. They are pretty pricey but not much more than other companies we researched. We would highly recommend them
Description of Work: We had our old failing stone wall and pathway totally replaced.

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
$11,000

Irwin F.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Chris and his crew did a wonderful job and we are very pleased with the look and sturdiness of the wall and path. They were very easy to work with and Chris was very flexible with us when we requested some design changes. Their work was not only professional but they did some artistic touches to the walkway that we were surprised and pleased with. We would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We had our old failing stone wall and pathway totally replaced.

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
$11,000

    Contact information

    29 HARTMAN RD, Amherst, MA 01002

    whirlwindgardendesign.com

    Service hours

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

    Licensing

    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,
    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Patios,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Leaf Removal,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Stone and Gravel,
    Excavating,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Landscaping - Lakefront,
    Masonry,
    Fencing

    FAQ

    WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN offers free project estimates.
    Yes, WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN offers emergency services.
    Yes, WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN offers warranties.
    WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN offers the following services: Landscape Design, construction, maintenance. Hardscapes of bricks, blue stone, Goshen stone, concrete pavers, timber walls, water features, ponds, water falls, perennial gardens, shrub and tree plantings, sod & seed lawns, mulching, pruning, lawn mowing, retaining walls, stairs, fences, drainage, grading, etc.
    If we don't do it, we will find someone who can.

    Contact information

    29 HARTMAN RD, Amherst, MA 01002

    whirlwindgardendesign.com

    Service hours

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