Ivy League Plantscaping

Amazing! Geoff, Keenan, Daniel, Nick, Dan and Tyler all are amazing, professional, very nice and easy to work with. They even brought my children balloons for his bday. Very thoughtful! Very responsive and just amazing to work with!

I couldn't be happier with the work that Geoff's crew did! I know nothing about outdoor planting and Jen did a fantastic job at picking out a variety of shrubs and perrenials to plant in the newly formed beds. Keenan, Tyler, Daniel, Dan and Nick also did a phenomenal job and worked incredibly hard to get my project done in two days. I would highly recommend Ivy League Plantscaping to anyone needing landscaping work done! They truly transformed the look of my house.

Geoff and his helper came out and looked at the issues. He ordered a new skimmer box. They adjusted the diverter for the waterfall. They had to return after the box was delivered. They did return the next week. We shut down the water, drained the pond to below what was necessary for the removal of the skimmer box. You could see where the issues would have been. After the new box was installed, and gooped up, it had to sit for a few days for the adhesive to set. Then they came back to check to be sure that the new box was secure, and filled in the hole around the new box. Because of the amount of rain that had fallen just prior to their return, they could not verify that the leak at the waterfall was solved. Geoff did say that if when the ground dries around the pond, if the leaking is still there, they will return to do further checking. They have always worked hard, are prompt, and are able to find and fix leaking parts.

Jeff and Jen were professional. They knew I wanted something easy to maintain. They explained what they were going to do. Their workers were efficient and polite. I wish I had known about them when I had work done in my back yard.

Although Geoff may seem nice and friendly be warned it is an act. Two proposal's were given, one for the trenching and one for other possible ideas for adding bushes or trees to areas of the yard. The trenching was what I wanted the other ideas came from them. We decided for now to just go with the trenching but kept the other proposal in mind for a later date. When we told him this as he came to collect the down payment he then started reworking the bill. I asked why and he said he had to add more money on to the trenching proposal to compensate for not taking the second proposal. In writing he quoted me a price for the job I wanted to have done now he says it will cost more money because I didn't want the second job. He claims it was tax then said it was for extra labor work. The quoted price did not include labor. If labor is an extra fee then what was the quoted price covering? I'm not buying a part that needed to be installed by anyone, I am paying for someone to come out and dig a trench with a shovel. That is the labor. He was looking for multiple excuses to add more money to a quoted price on paper. I asked about the Angie's List discount and he said he would take that into consideration after we pay the final payment. This is sounding more and more like we are being scammed. Out of the blue one day he calls me at work and tells me he will be at my house to start working in a half hour. A professional would have called and scheduled an appointment with me not just show up. At our first meeting Geoff said he would walk the yard with us with an orange spray can and we will tell him how far out from the fence we want the trenching to be and how we want it curved or straight around the patio. Geoff did not show but 2 other people did. Luckily mom was home when they showed up practically unannounced to start working. They told her to go back in the house they don't want her around when they are working. This is our house and we can be anywhere we choose to be. We are paying a lot of money for this and if we want to check the progress no one has any right to tell us we can't. When she was told that the front yard was finished and they wanted to start in the back she opened the side gate for them then went to look at the work they had done. Well, first they never asked how far out we wanted the trenching to be and did not use any guide, like an orange spry can, so there fore the straight line across out burning bushes was anything but straight, it was a disastrous crooked line and they trenched out over 2 feet further into our lawn from where the current edging was. We lost over 2 feet of our lawn. The same thing happened around the tree in our front lawn which was never supposed to be touched in the first place but again no one asked, they took it upon themselves to do this without asking us where we wanted the trench line to be. I called Geoff and very nicely asked if he could call me and schedule a time to come out and look at the lawn, fix any issues and walk the back yard and go over how and where I want the trenching to go,with a spray can, but of course he never answers his phone. The next morning I get a message from him saying that he is at the house to start working on the back yard, as the front yard is fine but since no one is home he is leaving. I called him back and asked why he didn't let me know he was coming out and all I got in response is he is tearing up my contract and returning my check as he is not going to continue the job. He will be out on Monday to return the check to me. I am relieved at this point after seeing the very poor job they did in the front yard with leaving mounds of dirt piled up and dirt all over in the grass. Unstraight lines and they never did finish the front yard as they said they did. Well Monday came and went and he never came. I called on Thursday and he said he would be out Friday to return the check. Friday came and went as did the weekend. On the following Monday I called and only when you threaten a lawsuit does Geoff respond. He got angry that I was making a big deal out of wanting my check back. These are his words" as long as I don't cash the check the money is still yours so why are you in a hurry to get the check back? I told you I'm not going to cash it so there is no reason for me to return it to you" I don't think I need to comment on that statement from him. Right from the beginning as he was trying to readjust the bill and avoiding the Angie's List discount I knew I was being scammed so I regret not stopping there. As I read the other posts of F rating he has been getting I notice that Geoff's response is always the same "DIFFICULT CUSTOMER" He seems to be good at always putting the blame on the customer. Well if wanting a straight line dug and to be asked how far out the trench should be then he is right, I am a difficult customer. And on one more very very important note, when they left the first day they walked out the side gate and left it wide open never closing it and not telling us they have left it open. Our dogs go out in the back yard to run and play, they could have easily run out of the open gate and gotten hit by a car because of their negligence in not simply closing the gate. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY, PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OTHER F RATED REVIEWS, we are not difficult customers at all but Ivy League Plantscaping is nothing more than a poor company that is only out for scamming people of their money and and making excuses for their very poor quality work. Never listen to anyone who preaches to you about their good reviews on Angies List as they are trying way to hard to convince you they are a good company. For all we know they put those good reviews on here themselves. I can't imagine anyone havening anything good to say about them. Remember professionalism means making appointments not just popping in and getting mad because we didn't sit at home all day waiting in hopes you might show up. VERY OVERPRICED I'm sure Geoff will respond negatively to this

Overall, the job went well. The weather posed a bit of a challenge at times, but the crew was out there even in the early spring cold temperatures. The crew (John, Nick, Louis, Geoff, and Jen) are personable and very easy to work with. The finished stone walkway is exactly what we were hoping for and are extremely pleased with how it turned out in addition to ALL the other projects we added on as the crew worked (see more details below). John and Nick worked tirelessly to make sure that the front walkway slabs were level and in line with our not so straight front steps. Once the walkway was nearing completion, we extended our contract with Ivy League to include a 2-3 foot high tapered peasant wall, allowing the crew to utilize many of the smaller leftover sandstone pieces, along with a large rockery (Jen's ideas here were spot on) filled with a beautiful mixture of sedum and other low growing plants. In addition, we had new plantings adding along our side fence surrounded by river stone. They extended the river stone down a long stretch of our property line to help with erosion and prevent weed growth. After all the work, the crew is returning to reseed the front lawn and check on all the various parts of the project to ensure it is thriving. Talk about customer service!! We also had a general yard/landscape clean up. This included tree pruning, laying new mulch, and the removal and fill in of our backyard pond. As the trees are beginning to bloom, they look refreshed and so much healthier than before the pruning! There are some spots were the weeds are already creeping through the mulch though. During this clean up time, Nick, John, and Louis worked hard to make sure that they removed all the loose debris and hulled it away. The crew at Ivy League Plantscaping truly improved the look of our home and we look forward to working with them in the future. I would highly recommend this company for their creative and detail oriented stone work and landscaping!

Horrible experience! It took over a month to complete when it was supposed to take less than a week. They never worked full days, just a few hours here and there. The patio is not level at all (see pictures). The steps are loose. I didn’t know any better until I took a walk around the neighborhood and realized every other patio looked so professionally done, very straight and level. I told Geoff when they started laying the pavers that they didn’t look level and they told me that once they lay the pavers and run some machine over it, it will be nice and level. Well I found out from another patio guy in the neighborhood that that was a lie, that nothing can fix them if the base is not properly done. My biggest mistake was rushing home to pay him the balance because he needed to be paid that day. I couldn’t even walk on the deck so I had to look from my back door over it. I called him a day or two later after it was completed and told him I was not happy with it and needed him to come back and fix it, make it level. After yelling at me, he said he’d come back and look at it and I haven’t heard from him since. It was raining a lot and getting cold and I had to get my lawn put in so I decided to wait until spring to call and have it fixed. I called Geoff again just recently and still haven’t received a call back. I just feel sick thinking that he can get away with such horrible work/customer service.

Great! Geoff's team timed our project with other sod deliveries to save on delivery time since this was a small project. They had all the preparation done in advance. They were planning on just weeding the vegetable garden, but after initial review Geoff recommended replacing the soil. Other than it was organic, I don't know what magic stuff he put in there, but our garden was amazing (see pictures). It has taken me a while to post pictures, but you can see what it turned out like. Also, when they were preparing for sod we discovered the area that had been under the tree was actually asphalt. Geoff recommended how to care for the sod and gave me the option to remove the asphalt (not typically part of his services) so the sod would no die off. He checked in with us after planting to see how the grass was taking.

Jeff and his crew did wonderful work on our job. Darlene, Nick, Riley and John were punctual and kept us informed of what they were doing. They had good ideas on how to reconfigure our waterfall and were also open to suggestions. Would definitely hire them again. Price was very reasonable. FYI they are susceptible to bribery with cookies!!

Very well. Prompt and courteous service. Very thorough and has provided follow up visits to see how surrounding grass is growing. It was a pleasure to work with the crew.

Great! Geoff and Darleen came out as promised. They started where they had done a previous leak this spring, to be sure that previous patching had held. All was well in those areas. Going further down on the creek-line, they found the new leak. The size was the obvious reason for the rapid loss of the water. The repair was made. They asked that I not run the feature for 48 hours to give the adhesive to set. I started the pond again after the wait time, three days ago. All has held. They do great work at a reasonable price. Now if the chipmunks would stop eating the liner!!! I have used them for several years for pond work. I would recommend them to others.

Great! They consulted with me about the original plan, accepted suggestions, worked very steadily. They were careful to clean the area, leaving no dirt or debris. Project was complete in two days. Good followup by phone to check on my satisfaction with the landscaping.

Great! The lawn looks beautiful and everyone was courteous and professional. We'll definitely use them again if needed!

Good. We had a patio installed at a very reasonable cost

It went well. They came when they said they would, worked very hard to finish, cleaned up after themselves, and were respectful of our property. When it was all said and done we are very happy with the outcome. We would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them.

Geoff and his crew did a great job. Cut old turf, removed many old tree roots, back filled and regraded before installing new sod. We got a brand new green yard within a few days! Geoff was very responsive throughout entire process, from quoting to follow up several weeks later. We would highly recommend Ivy League and will contact them again for any future landscaping needs.

Geoff and the entire crew were professional and were always concerned about what my wife and I needed done. They were hardworking and did excellent work. The retaining walls around the flower beds, which my wife says are AWESOME, sidewalk and new steps look spectacular and greatly improve the curb appeal of our house. They also replaced our backyard and we now have a lush green and level backyard that just begs to be walked through in bare feet.

The project went beautifully. Dar, Dawn, Devon and Geoff were all friendly, courteous and professional. They were also the hardest working crew I had ever seen. They arrived on time, reviewed the plans for my approval, worked diligently the entire time and left my place spotless. They did multiple plantings and installed a river rock path. It looks stunning and I couldn't be more pleased.

Beyond expectations! Words cannot describe how wonderful of a job Ivy League Plantscaping did on our front and backyard. We purchased a home that needed basically everything updated. The yard wasn't maintained in 10 years. The knowledge Jeff had regarding the type of plants, bushes and flowers and future maintenance on our yard was extremely beneficial and made my decision much easier to choose them over the other companies that quoted us. The work ethic that i observed with Jeff and his team every day was top notch. When they were there they worked and worked exceptionally hard. If i can say anything in a short sentence or two to describe Ivy League is that You CAN TRUST THEM. They will get the job done and done right. I have had multiple neighbors compliment me on my yard and 1 actually is looking for Ivy League to come out to there home and do some work for them. Since completion on my yard, they have been since to see how the grass is growing and dropped down more seed in areas that needed more attention! This was all way after i paid them. I will call them again in the fall to do my patio pavers!! Thank you Ivy League Plantscaping!!

This was a great experience. I met with Geoff twice before the work started. I described in general terms what I wanted and he gave me options and then designed the planting and rock garden based on our conversations. The crew was amazing; they are serious minded creative professionals who will not cut corners under any circumstances. I’m really happy with the results and will be having them out on an ongoing basis to fill in additional groundcover, take care of the beds and plan additional work.

I chose this company because of their high ratings & good reviews. HE answered my request for landscaping, I DID NOT CALL HIM! How dare, he waste a customer's time like this and then back out for no legitimate reason! He knew where I lived when he asked to come do a quote. He knew his schedule, also. This was not a small, nor gigantic job for his company, but one that I am sure would have $10K, or more. It was VERY worth his while to do. The first thing he did did when he got out of his truck was taut his high ratings on Angie's List, but I can't imagine how he got those ratings with the utter lack of professionalism I have been subjected to! We all know how difficult it is to get a landscaper as the season moves on...now I am 2 weeks behind because of Ivy League's ineptitude & lackadaisical business practices. I would NEVER recommend this company!

Jeff, Jen, Riley, Gabe et all were hard working all around great people. I am looking forward to them returning to do the same beautiful work on my front patio!

They answered my call the day that I made it. They came to look at the property and give an estimate and worked around my hectic schedule. The did the work that they agreed to and even provided some extra things that had not been on the list. They were friendly, and they left the home clean and looking beautiful.

The visit was wonderful and very, very helpful. We walked the front and back yards and, for each applicable plant, I was told when and shown how to prune it. We also talked about the next "phase" for spring 2016. Seeing that they book up fast, I asked them to put me on the schedule now which is what I recommend for everyone to do - they book up fast! Geoff & Jen are the best!

We received several quotes for the walkway, with varying levels of landscaping. We decided to go with these guys because right off the bat they had some great suggestions about the plants and landscaping. Geoff provided me with additional information about the advantages of using sandstone and answered my questions promptly. He made some statements about how they go the extra mile, and they definitely did. Geoff is the main plant expert (and I am told a great cook!) and did the detail stone work and alignment. Jen has an eye and selected the visual design, added the beautiful blue stone to accent the walkway, and managed much of the work. The third guy with them did a lot of the heavy lifting. They were fun to be around, and work well as a team. Everyone has a specialty. They took their time to make sure all the details were just right and didn't cut corners. I am very happy with the results and with the interaction with them.