Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
General Maintenance, Renovation, Remodel of current landscaping, New Design Installation, Pruning shrubs, Trees (max 8'-10'), fertilize, Container Planting for seasonal and/or event staging (weddings, outdoor events, etc.)
Services we don't offer
grading, sodding, hardscaping e.g retaining walls, patios, and walkways. I do use a subcontractor if in the close vicinity of Ann Arbor,
Jackie and her crew were wonderful. She listened carefully, thought through our needs, and gave us a detailed plan. All the planting was done within just a few days of our giving the go-ahead. It wasn’t an easy job! Jackie did everything she promised, and more. Happy to recommend her.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] It was a great experience working with you I’m so glad you are happy with the results It had its challenges but we always persevere and it’s always worth the results The neighbors all commented as they walked by too. Looking forward to future projects Thank yo again Jackie
Lisa B.
10/2023
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] Such a beautiful review. My staff and I always look forward to coming to the property. It’s an eco-sanctuary of wildlife, and my staff has learned and seen many things that they otherwise wouldn’t experience in subdivision settings. Working with you and your husband is always a pleasant process to achieve your desired results. Thank you again for choosing Herbal Thymes & Gatherings to be your choice for your landscaping Thank you always, Jackie
Andrew S.
10/2023
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie does a fantastic job of picking and planting beautiful flowers, bushes, and trees for around the front and backyard. We get lots of compliments from our neighbors. You won't be disappointed.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon M.
10/2023
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I have worked with Jackie for several years and she always does a great job .
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joan B.
05/2023
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
I have had Jackie / Herbal Thymes help me with my landscaping for a number of years. I have appreciated Jackie’s clear passion for the work she does and her expertise in suggesting the best plants to put in different areas so that they thrive and add interest to the landscape. She knows how to combine different plants so that there is color and contrast throughout the year. She has suggested both bigger projects and more modest adjustments I could make to improve my property, allowing me to decide based on my objectives at the time. She has done an excellent job on both Spring and Fall cleanups and touch ups in between. Most recently, she worked on my property as I was preparing to put my home up for sale. She did a wonderful job and I have received many positive comments about my beautiful landscaping from people viewing my home. Jackie and her team are a pleasure to work with!!! I highly recommend Jackie / Herbal Thymes to anyone who wants to work with great people to create a beautifully landscaped property.
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
$1,000
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for such kind words. The company strives to do the best possible outcome no matter what the job entails. We instill pride and professionalism while doing the work. It’s been a pleasure working with you also. Good luck in your future endeavors and your home sale. Jackie
Jan F.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Jackie went above and beyond any expectations I had providing a beautiful maple tree for a gift. We will definitely continue to have a business adventure with her in the future. She is highly recommended!
Description of Work: Special tree planting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure meeting you and I was so thrilled to be able to get that tree in the ground for your daughters birthday It should bring him many happy years and beautiful fall color Jackie
Annie S.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie has such a touch with plants and knowing exactly how something should be arranged. My new perennial bed is beautiful! It was a pleasure working with her and her crew. I highly recommend this company!
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
Aaron R.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
This was our second time working with Jackie at Herbal Thymes and it won't be our last. She and her team did a great job transforming our backyard into a great place that we'll enjoy for years to come.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for your review. It's so greatly appreciated. I can't wait to see the blooming shrubs and trees in the spring. Thank you again for your continued business. Jackie
Kathy O.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie is a master at designing a landscaped garden! She did the original landscaping for us 20 years ago, and this year we asked her for a comprehensive update. We wanted to keep many of the existing plants, but needed her to supplement them and improve their placement. She found beautiful shrubs and trees that add interest with color and height. She has always been available to answer questions about maintenance. She's a hard worker and aims to please. Bottom line - Jackie did exactly what we wanted and it looks beautiful!
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
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your kind review. It was truly a great evolution of the refresh. It was such a pleasure working with you and [Member Name Removed]. You have done a great job as well keeping everything maintained and subdividing your grasses to keep the impact in the landscape. It will be an exciting time in spring to see the new trees and shrubs in color. Enjoy Jackie
Sharon M.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie has been assisting with my yard work for approximately 15 years. Very thorough and able to answer any questions regarding landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your kind remarks. It’s been a pleasure working all these years and seeing everything from the newly installed landscape to the pretty mature landscape Thank you for your patronage Jackie
Carol H.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
It was a beautiful job and very well done. Complete and very thorough throughout all that needed to be done.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cynthia R.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
With availability of help it took longer than intended but went well.
Description of Work: Landscaping rear of condo with stones
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
Lisa B.
11/2021
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie has an incredible talent to imagine and create beautiful garden spaces. She knows exactly what plants to use to create depth, color, and a constant flow of activity throughout each season. She and her crew do an amazing job of keeping everything maintained. We have worked with her for many years and would recommend her at the highest level.
Description of Work: Landscape design, maintenance, installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for the kind words. You are such a joy to work for and me and my staff thoroughly enjoy your beautiful property. It’s such a little tranquil sanctuary - especially these days noting there are few of these properties left So glad you have enjoyed your gardens. Jackie
Aaron R.
10/2021
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Herbal Thymes did an amazing job with our landscape design after a major renovation of our house. Jackie came up with a great design that incorporated our wishes and recognized our budget. Her and her crew worked did a great job on the installation and answered all of our questions throughout the process. We've now taken to calling this 'Phase 1' and look forward to working with Herbal Thymes for Phase 2, Phase 3 across the rest of our property.
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
S G.
08/2021
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Jackie and her workers did a fantastic job on really hot days. Would have taken me years to do what they did in a few days. Looking forward to working with her next spring/summer.
Description of Work: Rehabilitation of back yard, tree trimming, new beds, replanting, weeding, rock edging, mulching.
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
$5,000
Alice J.
12/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Beautiful, from start to spectacular finish. Jackie listened for all the elements of design and function I requested and made quick work of drawings, edits and installation giving me a front yard I will enjoy all my days. Brilliant. 👌🏾
Description of Work: Landscape Renovation of Front Property
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
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] I had a great experience working with you and your visions for the landscape You asked good questions and trusted in allowing me to create your vision The renovation went smoothly because of your trust and vision Enjoy /can’t wait for the spring show Jackie
Robert Z.
11/2020
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Completely non responsive, despite the email contact through Angie's List and two follow up phone calls.
Description of Work: removal of surface rock garden, remainder of tree roots from a previously cut down and stumped pine tree, area leveled to neighbors driveway, and resodded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
LeeAnn M.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Fantastic- met and exceeded our expectations... really appreciate Jackie and her creative talent and vision!
Description of Work: Landscaping
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
$20,000
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] It was a pleasure working with you. I know that you will enjoy all your new plants. Spring will Bring you much anticipation of the arrival of summer with all the color from shrubs,perennials, and your bulbs Thank you again Jackie
Cynthia R.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent job with lovely results even while maintaining social distancing during the pandemic. I've received many compliments on the landscaping and my questions about the care of the plants/sod/trees were promptly answered.
Description of Work: Design and landscaping of the front and side of my condo
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
$5,600
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] It was a pleasure working with you and the results have made a nice impact on your property Always happy to answer any questions my clients have with regard to plant care. There are many different plants in all require their own particular care and maintenance so asking questions is a good thing I look forward to watching everything in the spring and the color display. Thank you again for the business greatly appreciate it, Jackie
Colleen H.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Beautifully! Jackie has a wonderful sense of plant style! We love what she did with our landscaping around our new deck. Fantastic.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] It was a pleasure working with you and [Member Name Removed]. I do believe that you will thoroughly enjoy the gardens with their fragrance color and privacy Enjoy! Thank you again for the business Jackie
Peggy C.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Gorgeous results as always! Jackie has done a garden design and installation and cleanup for us for over a decade. Jackie is a class-act, very easy to work with, and you can depend on Jackie to get the job done beautifully ever time. We Highly recommend, Jackie Walley at Herbal Thymes and Gathering!!
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephanie B.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
We love the landscape design and the fabulous trees, plants and shrubs that were put in by Herbal Thymes. There is a remarkable change in leaf and bloom colors throughout the growing season. I never drive up to my house without appreciating how lovely the landscaping looks. They stood by their work and replaced several boxwoods that didn’t handle the first winter well. This spring, after I broke my wrist, the Herbal Thymes crew were kind enough to return to my place to pull the endless weeds, prune the trees, and spread two truckloads of mulch. I am SO grateful. Do I recommend Herbal Thymes? Highly!!
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
$10,000
Lisa B.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie is a true artist. She has transformed our property into a beautiful, peaceful, aesthetic setting by adding color and texture throughout. We live on 3 acres and Jackie has created beautiful gardens to enjoy from every vantage point. Each more beautiful than the previous. Her crew is professional and extremely hard working. I would recommend 100%.
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
$25,000
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] Thank you for your kind words My staff and I always look forward to working on your property. It’s so serene and beautiful. It just energizes us to do our work to the best of our ability Not to mention all the treats that you give us. My staff always put on a happy face when they know they’re coming to your property Thank you so much for your continued business. It is so appreciated Jackie
Aaron F.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Overall we were very pleased with the work done, and the changes made will hopefully be lasting positive change. Quote Process - The initial visit was by far the most thorough we had, with a lot of effort made by Jackie (the owner) to visualize and then communicate the vision. It took a while for the quote process to get underway, and some of that probably had to do with the pandemic timing and how busy all landscapers were after resumption of activities in Michigan. Once it started, there was good engagement and a lot of good planning communication. Timing - While the quote process took a while as described, once the quote was issued, the lead time was very competitive, and the time to do the work was quick given the amount of work done. Communication - Overall, communication was very thorough and effective before, during, and after the job. Since we had time and cost overruns during the job, Jackie was good at summarizing the cost status every night or morning to let us know where things stood. Communication during the job could have been a little more frequent, but as the customer, I struggled with trying to manage the job while working from home, avoiding too much contact due to the coronavirus pandemic, and letting them do their jobs without micromanaging them. A few things might have been miscommunicated or misunderstood both ways, but the vast majority of the communication was good. Quality - The quality of work done was overall very good. Jackie made our property look much better with her vision, and the installations were done well. There was a fair amount of damage to the grass on our property to the grading and moisture level (it had rained the day before they were there), and while they did seed and smooth (which has since grown in well), there were some areas that they didn't see that could have used it and are still a bit damaged. Price - Hourly costs and plant costs seemed very reasonable and competitive. The overall cost of our job had significant overruns, but mainly because there were several unforeseen issues that had to be dealt with and likely could not have been known during the quote phase (all under the ground stuff you wouldn't find until you dig). Efforts were made during installation to minimize cost because of this, and a cost cap was set to avoid a massive overrun to be fair to us as the customer, which I thought was unique and customer-focused. Post-Installation Help - I reached out a few times after the job was completed to ask advice and Jackie was very helpful and thorough in her replies. I think this is something that a lot of landscapers don't care to do, and I think it should be celebrated that someone takes time to build a more lasting relationship instead of an "on to the next job" philosophy. I would definitely hire them for future jobs, even more so with the knowledge that jobs after coronavirus is under control would be easier to more freely communicate during the job.
Description of Work: Replacement of mulch in all beds; removal of landscaping cloth in all beds; partial re-design/transplantation/new installation of most beds
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
$8,900
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] I appreciate your thorough review covering all areas I do appreciate your patience in the quote process. Although sometimes it’s just inevitable we did our best to try to maintain the least amount of disturbance to the lawn with boards etc. Moving those huge rock added extra weight to the equipment and as you stated the ground was fairly wet from rain The staff and I thoroughly enjoyed the transformation and it was a great improvement to the property I hope you enjoy it long into the future Looking forward to doing any future projects with you thank you so much for the work it is greatly appreciated Jackie
Andrew S.
07/2020
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Jackie and co did a great job. They had a vision for how the front yard should work, got all the necessary equipment to do the work, did the work when they said they would, and replanted. It looks great! We love the new plants and their great colors and smells. Thank you!
Description of Work: Complete landscaping of front yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
[Member Name Removed] It was a pleasure working with you and the family. It really has made a difference opening up the front of your home to allow all the beautiful architecture to stand out. I hope the kids have fun with their r butterfly and vegetable garden as well Thank you again for the business It is so greatly appreciated Jackie
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Herbal Thymes & Gatherings is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Herbal Thymes & Gatherings offers the following services: General Maintenance, Renovation, Remodel of current landscaping, New Design Installation, Pruning shrubs, Trees (max 8'-10'), fertilize, Container Planting for seasonal and/or event staging (weddings, outdoor events, etc.)
grading, sodding, hardscaping e.g retaining walls, patios, and walkways. I do use a subcontractor if in the close vicinity of Ann Arbor,