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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

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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 76-171 of 171 reviews

MARCIE H.
08/2007
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They do weekly maintenance but if it doesn't need done they won't do it.
Description of Work: Basic weekly maintenance.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28

CLARISSA B.
07/2007
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
He agreed to come out and told me his labor rate, which was comparable to one of his competitors which I use often. He tends to say he will show up at a certain time, and he tends to be late (30 minutes or so). I've had a couple times I've dealt with him. He's a really nice guy and he does good work. I think he works a little bit slower than the other company I use. He works at a different pace, but he works very hard. The neat thing about this guy is that he knows a lot of nifty things about plants. There were some miscommunication issues about what was to be done. I would like to use him again to put a pre-emergent down. He does take a little extra time to get work done. He's worth hiring. He's not being lazy, he just works at a different pace. He's an honest guy and a hard-worker and he knows a lot of stuff.
Description of Work: Planting annuals and weeding.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

JEFFREY M.
07/2007
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Watershed mows my yard approximately 4-5 times a month for $25 each visit. They are fast and do excellent, quality work. The mowers are considerate, and really handle well the details of just making the yard look good.
Description of Work: Mowing, trimming, edging.

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
$25

BETSY R.
06/2007
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I contacted Jim at Watershed to set up lawn fertilization treatments. He came out within a few days to give an estimate. After that, though, he never followed through and performed any work. He came out once and didn't do anything because we were having some roof work completed. He called and said he'd be out the following week. That was a month ago. We've since started fertilized our own yard, and will have to continue doing the work ourselves.
Description of Work: Came out and did an estimate for organic lawn treatment - never showed up to perform work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


DAVE & Laura W.
06/2007
2.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I left a message on May 22 to get an estimate on basic lawn treatments. I received a call back the following morning and was told that someone would be out either that day or the following week. I never heard from them again.
Description of Work: I called multiple companies trying to get estimates for lawn treatments.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Watershed Organic Landscape and Lawn Care
I HAD LOST MY NOTEBOOK WITH THE MEMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION SHORTLY AFTER WE SPOKE. I WAS WORKING LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND IN MY HASTE TO GO HOME AND SEE MY FAMILY I LEFT MY NOTEBOOK ON THE BACK OF MY TRUCK AS I DROVE OFF INTO THE NIGHT. I REALIZED MY NOTEBOOK WAS MISSING THE NEXT MORNING AND I RETRACED MY ROUTE THE NEXT MORNING, BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. I REGRET THE LOSS AND I'M SORRY FOR NOT RESPONDING TO HIS INQUIRE ON LAWN CARE. I'VE MADE A REAL EFFORT TO MEET ALL POTENTIAL CLIENT'S NEEDS, NOT ONLY BECAUSE I'M SELLING A PRODUCT, BUT BECAUSE I BELIEVE THESE PRODUCTS ARE SO IMPORTANT TO THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. JIM ROBERTS

WILLA Y.
10/2006
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
We have them do fertilization, weed killer, and mow the lawns. They do a great job, at reasonable rates. They are very responsive when I call them. We have used Watershed for several years and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: They mow and care for the lawn at two homes for us each 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
$60

ANA MARIA M.
10/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Excellent service. They come every week and check if the lawn needs mowing or not. They send the bill at the end of the month. Very reliable.
Description of Work: Mowing the 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
$30

ROBERT REED & LISA K.
10/2006
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I want to support organic lawn care and would use Watershed IF I had basically a good lawn to begin with. But the violets, creeping Charlie, and other weeds have just taken over, leaving very little grass. I wish they'd have let me know early on that their product couldn't compete with all my weeds.
Description of Work: Fertilization of large yard with corn gluten meal ($180 was for two applications) and organic weed control. I have used them over a two year period.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Dudley W.
10/2006
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Made numerous telephone calls to Watershed, and most were not returned. I was never able to set up an appointment, although the person I spoke with on one occasion stated they were interested in performing the work.
Description of Work: Requested an estimate on lawn restoration as repair of overgrown flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


JENNIFER N.
09/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jim is great. He is very responsive, and did a nice job on our yard.
Description of Work: Mowing and edging services.

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
$25

Doug F.
08/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
My yard gets mowed and looks fine, that's what I was looking for.
Description of Work: Weekly mowing

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
$22

LYDIA C.
06/2006
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
This was a very good experience. The owner and a helper worked very hard all day and did an outstanding job. He was upfront about the schedule being weather dependent. It is a good idea to call him before the job to check in on the schedule. He will return your call if you get his voice mail.
Description of Work: They performed weeding, pruning, mulching and edged the beds.

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
$800

KEITH M.
05/2006
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Called for estimate but never received callback.
Description of Work: Never returned any calls for estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Joyce C.
04/2006
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Watershed said they could get our lawn 90% weed-free in 3 years without using chemicals. If this turns out to be true, we will be very satisfied. Right now, it is too early to tell. We appreciated the 10% discount they give to Angie's list members.
Description of Work: Organic weedkiller was applied to our lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

CHARLES P.
04/2006
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Excellent. Helped identify the kind that I needed. Gave directions on application, and offered to deliver it to my house.
Description of Work: Purchased 50 lb bag 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
$40

RON S.
03/2006
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
HE IS VERY NICE AND IS AN HONEST GUY. I REALLY LIKE THAT HE USES ALL ORGANIC PRODUCTS.
Description of Work: GRUB TREATMENT, LAID A GRID SYSTEM OVER THE YARD AND APPLIED THE TREATMENT (15 YEAR GUARANTEE) (MILKY SPORE BACTERIA)

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
$158

LINDA M.
02/2006
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They were very accommodating. Their rates were reasonable, and they came out when I needed them to.
Description of Work: We have them do fertilization, weed killer, and mowed our 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

Sabra W.
02/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They show up on time whether you are here or not here. They do a fine job.
Description of Work: Use them to mow 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

DEBORAH C.
02/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Very helpful, excellent follow through, offers the products I am interested in.
Description of Work: Gave me a thorough assessment of what I need to do to repair my lawn, and described the services and the cost of these services that this company can offer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SHARON B.
01/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
THEY ARE QUITE GOOD. THEY ARE NOT AUTOMATIC EVERY WEEK. IF IT DOESN'T RAIN AND THE GRASS ISN'T GROWING, THEY DON'T MOW AND DON'T CHARGE FOR MOWING. THEY ARE SURE TO LET US KNOW WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE OKAY WITH THEM SKIPPING A MOW. THEY MULCH-MOW AND EVERYTHING THEY USE IS ORGANIC. APPROXIMATE COST IS PER WEEK. I'VE HAD OTHERS CHARGE A LOT MORE FOR MY LOT (WHICH ISN'T THAT BIG). QUITE REASONABLE. THEY DO A GREAT JOB WITH THE MOWING AND CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES.
Description of Work: Regular mowing and other services as needed.

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
$25

MICHELLE & PHIL G.
10/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. I FELT THEY WERE VERY FAIR WITH THEIR QUOTE, AND TRUSTED THEIR ADVICE ON HOW TO HANDLE THE JOB. THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY. WE WOULD HIRE AGAIN.
Description of Work: WATERSHED TRIMMED A VERY LARGE HEDGE AND SOME BUSHES FOR US.

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
$320

JENNIFER G.
10/2005
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND RESULTS. I THOUGHT IT WOULD TAKE 3 YEARS TO GET THE SAME TYPE OF RESULTS ONE WOULD RECEIVE FROM A CHEMICAL APPLICATION, BUT WE HAD NEARLY IDENTICAL RESULTS IN THIS FIRST YEAR!
Description of Work: SPREAD ORGANIC FERTILIZER AND WEEK CONTROL OVER THE SPRING/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
$350

SUZANNE H.
10/2005
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
FOUND JIM ROBERTS AND HIS CREW VERY PLEASANT TO WORK WITH. HIS WAS NOT THE LOWEST ESTIMATE WE GOT, BUT WE LIKED HIS FOCUS ON ORGANIC METHODS AND PLAN TO USE HIS COMPANY FOR FUTURE TREATMENTS, SO WE DECIDED TO HAVE HIM INSTALL THE LAWN, TOO. HE WAS THOUGHTFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. ALL THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AS PROMISED IN ONE DAY, AND THE LAWN LOOKS GREAT.
Description of Work: DUG UP OLD LAWN, REMOVED A SMALL TREE AND BED OF DAY LILIES, AND INSTALLED ABOUT 1600 SQ. FT. OF SOD. CAME BACK TO APPLY ORGANIC GRUB PREVENTION TREATMENT.

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
$2,000

WILLA Y.
10/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
FANTASTIC PEOPLE DOING GREAT WORK. GOOD ATTENTION TO DETAIL. RESPONSIVE TO SPECIAL REQUESTS. I WOULDN'T THINK OF TURNING TO ANYONE ELSE FOR OUR YARD WORK.
Description of Work: MOWING, WEED AND FERTILIZER SERVICES, AND SEASONAL YARD 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

CONNIE W.
10/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I JUST THOUGHT JIM ROBERTS (OWNER) WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH. WE DIDN'T REALLY KNOW WHAT WE WANTED, HE STEPPED IN, AND GAVE US SOME GOOD IDEAS.
Description of Work: THEY REMOVED OUR OLD FRONT YARD, ADDED NEW DIRT, AND LAID NEW SOD. IT LOOKS WONDERFUL!

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
$1,100

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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