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Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care

Lawn and Yard Work, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Landscaping,

About us

Watershed Organic has been in business since 1996, making us the longest serving environmental friendly lawn and landscape business in central Ohio. Over the years we have partnered with The Ohio State University, Franklin and Delaware Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the cities of Columbus, Westerville and Shawnee Hills, and several schools within the Worthington and Columbus City Schools district to create and help manage their landscape in a responsible manner. Watershed Organic's goal is to help customers find solutions to their lawn and landscape problems through the best management practices. Our methods and products work with the natural cycles, resulting in positive outcomes. This can also translate into savings for the customer as well. We offer a 10% discount to Angie's List members for the first year on our organic lawn care applications, and a one year replacement guarantee on perennials, shrubs and trees that Watershed Organic have planted.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscaping design- focusing on naturalizing area's with the use of native plants and stone. Passionate about pollinators. Installing beautiful stone and paver patios, walkways and walls. Successful in solving water issues in landscape by using raingardens and swales. Annual, Semi-annual or On going property maintenance. Mulching with natural materials. Organic lawn applications for healthy soils and grass, natural insect and weed control. All products used are safe for families and pets.

Services we don't offer

Snow plowing and salt applications, but can recommend quality service provider.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7171 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-171 of 171 reviews

ROBBIE P.
04/2010
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jim responded to our inquiry immediately, came out to the house, gave us an estimate and thorough explanation of his services. We decided to use this service and it was done within less than a week. Excellent service and great price.
Description of Work: Spring lawn application of organic compound

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
$116.44

LYNN & AVNER F.
03/2010
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jim told me that I needed a certain fertilizer, then missed the timing for the fertilizer. I called him a couple of times to get the next fertilization, but he did not give me a definite date. I only knew after returning from a vacation that he had applied something because his sign was on my yard. I called him two or three times for the next application, but he never showed up. I finally gave up on him.
Description of Work: Wanted to have fertilizer and weed prevention at various times.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$50

Response from Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care
This member's not quite correct on her facts. She had called in the fall concerning lawn applications and some minor pruning and transplanting. I met with her, according to my records, several day's after her initial call. We discussed her options and pricing for the work she requested. After excepting our quote, we applied the first application in a timely manner. I'm not sure why she believes we missed the first application date. Timing is critical for these products and we don't apply them if the timing is not right. We never have and never will because they will not work as I advertise. Generally we wait 4 to 6 weeks after this first application to apply the second. She was on our schedule for the second application, as where all of our customers. I have no record of her calling as many time's as she states above, but I do remember and have records for her call to cancel the last application and the pruning . I didn't "show up" because she had asked me not to. Her portrayal of us is inaccurate as I believe our long record with Angie's list shows.

MARSHALL D.
02/2010
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We were really interested in doing lawn care that wasn't chemical because we had a dog that ended up with cancer. The vet was concerned that pesticides, heribicides and that kind of stuff might have caused it. We got a new dog and we are trying to go organic and still have a nice looking lawn. We will look at it again in the spring because the lawn has taken a beating with the new dog. My husband wanted to do the work himself but he wasn't sure what to use so he called them to get the product. The things are a little more expensive because it is organic.
Description of Work: We used Watershed Organic Lawn Care for fertilizer.

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

Jane B.
02/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
This company is very good: professional, on time and really knows the business. I have scheduled Jim to come out twice a year for this work going forward and will have him do more yard work in the spring, such as edging and mulching.
Description of Work: Organic fertilization and weed treatment of my lawn.

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

David L.
10/2009
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
They are great. They show up, and if they don?t feel like the grass needs to be cut they skip the week. I have a decent size yard, and they finish it in 20-25 minutes. They use organic products, and they do fertilization and weed prevention.
Description of Work: I have a mowing contract with Watershed Organic Lawn Care. They mow my lawn and blow all the sidewalks clean with a leaf blower.

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
$35

JON L.
10/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They had given the cheapest estimate of all other companies. I would grade them high across all the categories. They were professional and punctual. The quality was good.
Description of Work: Watershed Organic Lawn Care gave the estimate for the landscape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

LINDA L.
09/2009
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are very knowledgable and skilled and are very nice to work with. They use products that attract bees, butterflies and birds to our lawn, and all products are green and organic.
Description of Work: They do basic yard work throughout the year. price is per lawn service.

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

Jane B.
07/2009
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jim, the owner returned my voice mails, got me an estimate timely for a busy time of year and when I called to request his service, it was done quickly. Watershed bills you on a monthly basis. I chose Watershed because of the organic products but also because they don't try to sell you more treatments than are truly necessary, like other companies I spoke with. I will continue to use this company for fertilizing and for pre-emergent treatments. I am also considering them for some of the other services they provide.
Description of Work: Organic fertilizer applied (Re-vita fertilizer 8-3-3)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

MARJE O.
05/2009
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They did call me back, which I appreciated. Jim Roberts apparently could not do the work, but he suggested the I call a hardware store to see if they could recommend someone. I was grateful that he called me back and tried to be helpful even though he does not do that type of work.
Description of Work: I called them for some roto-tilling work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PATRICIA P.
02/2009
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I was disappointed to hear that they do not mow lawns in the Columbus (bordering Westerville) area. It would be nice if you could see that somewhere for this company.
Description of Work: Weekly Lawn mowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0


Jake T.
01/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Our yard was a disaster. To get some one to take the project seriously was difficult. Jim has done a fabulous job.
Description of Work: He has cleaned up the yard this past fall to prep the yard for planting and bedding.

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
$400

Ellen M.
11/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are a very dependable company. They do a good job. They usually show up when they say they are going to. They do a nice job cleaning up after themselves.
Description of Work: We pay Watershed Organic Lawn $90 a month to mow and edge our lawn once a week.

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
$90

Josh M.
10/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
As expected. Jim kept me informed of any developments as he progressed with the project.
Description of Work: Jim replaced a 3.5' tall retaining wall that had fallen down (previous installation was poorly done with no drainage or gravel).

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
$1,800

CATHY P.
10/2008
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It's not as easy to get your lawn looking good when using organic care but over time it looks good with less watering & better for the kids playing on it & environment so we went with Watershed to try them out. They have not been very good at responding to our calls in a timely manner so that some issues have not been addressed as quickly as they should have been. Overall they have a plan for our lawn & we think it will look better each year!
Description of Work: He applied lawn treatments to our lawn this Spring & Summer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

MARGARET K.
10/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are very good about grass cutting. They sent me a postcard for me to list what I want done, but never asked about what time would be best. When I came home everything was already done. I was disappointed that no one told me when they were coming, because if I had thought of something else I wasn't able to point it out to them, which is my fault.
Description of Work: They came to my home and just cut the grass for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

WILLA Y.
10/2008
5.0
gutter cleaning, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 2 more
We have used this company for a number of years, and I have recommended them to several neighbors and friends. The good folks at Watershed do it all for us, and the cost is quite reasonable. We have used the following services: mowing, leaf removal, tree removal, spring clean up, autumn clean up and prep for winter, clearing the gutters, lawn weed control and fertilization. -- Our costs average around $150 a month.
Description of Work: Watershed does all of our yard and lawn 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
$150

Kate A.
10/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Everything went as planned. An old garden was removed and prepared for grass, several bushes removed and a tree was cut down. I seeded my own grass and it has filled in nicely. Job well done.
Description of Work: The work was done precisely as agreed upon. Always be sure to call the utilities protection service company to locate all buried lines before removing plants or doing any planting in your yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$192

JENNIFER G.
09/2008
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Convenient delivery of organic lawn products on application schedule.
Description of Work: I have used Watershed for several years now to provide organic landscaping products. They deliver weed preventer and fertilizer twice yearly that I apply myself (they will do application for you if requested). Our lawn looks great and is draught tolerant due to the deeper root system it develops using organic products. I also don't worry about anyone (kids/pets) getting exposed to toxic lawn products or the environmental runoff.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

victoria C.
08/2008
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Jim came up with a plan that included hand application of herbicide for a super-weedy lawn. He was wiling to work within my budget, was responsive and friendly. Watershed did a great job and I definitely plan to hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: Hand application of herbicide and then a serious cleaning of a much neglected lawn.

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
$100

C J C.
07/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are very tidy, they are good at getting the job done. They are very professional. They are friendly. I would recommend them to others and I will keep using them. I've used them for years.
Description of Work: They mow and trim our lawn, and they feed the lawn, they do all the maintenance

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
$35

JEANNE B.
07/2008
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
The price is per month for maintenance. They are great! My lawn has never looked better. They are very responsive. It is really nice to see a company that is working for the environment, and that is one of the main reasons we chose them. I will continue to use their services in the future and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They have put down mulch for us in the past. They use organic products. They come two to three times per year to fertilize and then come once a week for maintenance 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
$168

DAVID AND VALERIE D.
03/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They were very patient, conscientious and stayed within estimate which was way cheaper than everyone else I spoke with. He had to cancel one day but he called first and let me know why.
Description of Work: Tore out old bushes and graded, installed window wells, laid seed, put down mulch.

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
$1,000

Barbara L.
11/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jim came out early in the morning, walked around the near-basement parts of the yard, and explained that dumping enough dirt to change the slope that much would, among other things, cover up the basement windows. Also, he explained, the water would just sink down through the dirt until it got low enough that it could seep into the basement anyhow. I'd just be making the water work harder to get into the basement. So, there seemed no point in having this work done.
Description of Work: I'd asked for an estimate on dumping & spreading enough dirt to make water run away from my basement instead of towards it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARY S.
10/2007
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
He offered to include in the contract cutting off my storm door b/c it would not open after the pavers were laid. That was nice of him so I wouldn't have to worry about hiring another company to come out and do that for me. He also willing to add a few extra pavers that I requested next to a trellis.
Description of Work: Laid paver stones on an outdoor patio.

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
$7,104

JEREMY O.
09/2007
2.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
The trees, bushes, and shrubs around our house were in need of heavy pruning. Watershed came out and inspected the property. Watershed provided an estimate to my wife for around $200-250 dollars to prune everything on the lot. I called Watershed back about 2 weeks later and verbally confirmed that I wanted EVERYTHING on the property to be pruned. I was given a verbal work estimate of 6 hours to prune all trees, bushes, and shrubs on the property not to exceed $300 out the door. Watershed came out to do the work a few weeks later and we are VERY disappointed with the results. While they did an acceptable job on our peach tree they completely skipped out largest bed in the front of our lot and several bushes around the rest of the property. While Watershed did provide some helpful suggestions about where to let bushes grow together in a row, the final bill was $357.61 and we will not use them again. We were also disappointed by the quality of the work: did not look professional.
Description of Work: Pruning of all trees, bushes, and shrubs on our .48 acre property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$357

Response from Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care
WHEN THE MEMBER AND I SPOKE ON THE PHONE ABOUT THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED I DID NOT UNDERSTAND THAT HE WANTED US TO DO MORE WORK THAN I HAD BID ON. I THINK HE IS MISTAKEN THAT I WOULD AGREE TO PRUNE THE ENTIRE PROPERTY FOR THE INITIAL PRICE, VERBALLY QUOTED TO HIS WIFE. WHEN I HAD MET WITH THE MEMBER'S WIFE WE SPOKE OF ONLY OF PRUNING THE SHRUBS AND TREE'S AROUND THE HOUSE. THE SATELLITE BEDS WHERE NEVER MENTIONED, AS SHE WANTED TO KEEP THE PRICE LOW BECAUSE MONEY WAS TIGHT FOR THEM. I GAVE THEM WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A VERY LOW BID FOR THE WORK TO HELP THEM OUT. ONCE AGAIN, NO OTHER WORK WAS DISCUSSED OTHER THAN THE WORK I BID ON. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE MEMBER ASKING THAT I PRUNE THE ENTIRE PROPERTY FOR THE INITIAL PRICE. HAD THIS BEEN DISCUSSED I WOULD HAVE DECLINED TO DO THE EXTRA WORK FOR THE INITIALLY QUOTED PRICE. HOWEVER, IN THAT INITIAL PRICE I QUOTED I INADVERTENTLY LEFT OUT THE HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF THE WASTE AND THE TAX ASSOCIATED WITH THE WORK. WHEN I SENT THE BILL I ADDED THE HAULING CHARGE AND THE TAX, BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT I ALWAYS DO. I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AS THEY PAYED THEIR BILL IN A TIMELY MANNER. NOW THAT IT'S BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION I'LL BE REFUNDING THEIR MONEY THAT I CHARGED THEM, BECAUSE I WAS NOT CLEAR ON ALL THE CHARGES. I TAKE RESPONSIBLY FOR THAT ERROR AS I DID NOT GIVE THEM A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, WHICH I USUALLY DO, FOR THE WORK THAT THEY ASKED FOR. HOWEVER, THE PRUNING THAT WE DID WAS TOP NOTCH AND I TAKE EXCEPTION OTHERWISE.

Contact information

5332 Sharon Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

www.watershedorganic.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 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
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Service Categories

Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Landscaping,
Tree Service,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Leaf Removal,
Gutter Cleaning,
Stone and Gravel,
Rototilling

FAQ

Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care offers free project estimates.
Yes, Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care does not offer a senior discount.
No, Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care offers warranties.
Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care offers the following services: Landscaping design- focusing on naturalizing area's with the use of native plants and stone. Passionate about pollinators. Installing beautiful stone and paver patios, walkways and walls. Successful in solving water issues in landscape by using raingardens and swales. Annual, Semi-annual or On going property maintenance. Mulching with natural materials. Organic lawn applications for healthy soils and grass, natural insect and weed control. All products used are safe for families and pets.
Snow plowing and salt applications, but can recommend quality service provider.

Contact information

5332 Sharon Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

www.watershedorganic.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM