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Jungle Taming

Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping

About us

Visit our website! jungletaming.com *2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022 Super Service Award Winner* Serves mainly gardeners and anyone else who desires a beautiful landscape. Will work side by side with the homeowner, to reduce costs. Will pass along labor saving tips to keep future maintenance to a minimum. Licensed to apply herbicide, if that is necessary.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Fence Line Cleaning, Ivy Removal, Trimming & Cleaning Of Shrubs, Weed Removal, Bed Improvement, Tree Trimming & Herbicide Application.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.993 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 93 reviews

Bruce C.
11/2021
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
In September I called upon Jungle Taming again to assist in more work to my yard. Bill quickly worked me into his schedule and made sure I was satisfied with the work done.. I have used Jungle Tamers several times now, and I am always impressed with Bill's work and his free-of-charge follow ups for advice or minor touch up work. I highly recommend this company for the specialized work that Bill provides!
Description of Work: large shrubbery trimming

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that very nice review!

Ron H.
11/2021
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Was very professional and did an extremely thorough job. Did what he said for the price qouted.
Description of Work: Brush removal , poison ivy removal, 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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for letting me know how I did. It was a delight to be of service!

Allison A.
11/2021
5.0
hauling services, lawn service
  + 0 more
Bill's thoroughness in clearing out the ivy and knowledge of all the plants and shrubs in our yard was fantastic. He communicated every step of the process in detail and answered all my questions (& he cheerfully and patiently answered all of my 5-year-old's questions, too.) I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Cleared English Ivy

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

Response from Jungle Taming
I enjoyed meeting you folks. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I hope that I can be of service again in the future.

maary B.
10/2021
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Mr. K has done work for me before. It was great back then and this time was no different. What he did in about 3 days would have taken me a month. He doesn't waste his time and is extremely fair with tracking his time. I will continue to use him when needed. I was looking at the yard, trying to do it myself and thought it was hopeless. It wasn't. If you have the right tool you can get most things done. Jungle Taming was the right tool. Work was done late summer 2021 Mrs. MB
Description of Work: Major yard cleanup and clearing of previously vacant property

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for your kind review!

Christina G.
03/2021
5.0
hauling services, landscaping, lawn service
  + 1 more
Bill was great to work with. The hill area we needed cleared was a job that we absolutely could not have done ourselves and needed a knowledgeable, experienced professional, which is what we got in Bill. Our yard has been transformed and is in a good condition to make even better.
Description of Work: Front yard rehab and a hillside cleared

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
$1,175

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that review! It was a delight to be of service to you!!!

Aimee M.
12/2020
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill came with a helper and it is amazing at what all he does. He was extremely dependable, was very fair with the price and we couldn't be more pleased with him.
Description of Work: They cut back a lot of overgrowth including trees and bushes that were on top of bushes. .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you again for that kind review!

Bruce C.
11/2020
5.0
lawn service, mudjacking
  + 0 more
Bill (and his son) were punctual and professional, and he encouraged and allowed my son and I to assist with debris removal to the curb, which saved time and money on a large job. He worked tirelessly until the job was done, gave great advice for continuing maintenance, and made sure I was satisfied when he was finished. I highly recommend his services!
Description of Work: Clearing and removal of dense undergrowth in backyard

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
$1,600

Response from Jungle Taming
It was a joy to serve you folks & thanks for taking the time to write a review& post those pictures!!

Mary Alice C.
05/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mudjacking, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Bill saved my front yard! It looks like the yard of the month! His main goals are the health of your plants and your ability to maintain what he's done. He explains all of your options and their pros and cons. He teaches you the next steps so you can maintain everything in the future. He is kind, professional and thoughtful in all he does for you. He offers the level of customer service I only see at a certain chicken chain by always thanking you for allowing him to serve you. You can tell he is passionate about his work. He spent around 12 hours in the heat and rain to give me my dream yard with perfectly manicured hedges and weed free flower beds. He uncovered my beautiful rock boarders and stone path that I hadn't seen in years. I can't wait to see what he can do with my backyard!
Description of Work: I had massively overgrown bushes choked with massively thick thorny vines. My whole front yard was an embarrassing mess.

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
$600

Response from Jungle Taming
I really enjoyed serving you folks. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve you again!!

Lisa T.
05/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mudjacking
  + 1 more
Our jungle is getting much needed taming and we are so glad to have found out about Mr Kunze! He is a very knowledgeable and tireless plantsman. At our first meeting he looked over the property and outlined a plan which would get us the maximum benefits of his services as quickly and affordably as possible. He is prompt, communicates thoroughly throughout the process, works efficiently and the results are beautiful. We highly recommend this company and will continue to call on Bill to help us keep our property under control!
Description of Work: We needed overgrown shrubbery cut back and invasive vines and volunteer plants cleared from our yard.

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that very wonderful review. It was a delight to serve you, and I am looking forward to serving you again in the future.

Andrew D.
04/2020
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill was extremely professional and a very knowledge horticulturalist. He used specialized tools to remove my overgrown bushes and roots from my property. He even helped me with the disposal of the yard waste. Such a great value and even better conversation! Would absolutely recommend!
Description of Work: Overgrown bush removal

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
$200

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you so much for that kind review. It was a delight to be of service!

Mark B.
09/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill did a fabulous job! He has a great eye for reclaiming “jungle” areas and making the whole yard look great! He is 100% reliable, an incredibly hard worker and honest to a fault! His advice is outstanding! He is more than worth every penny you spend with him!
Description of Work: Clean out over grown 1 acre yard

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for that wonderful review. It was a delight to serve you!!!!

Mary K.
08/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill promptly responded to our request to evaluate the job. We were only in town on a limited basis and he adjusted his schedule to accommodate us, including working on Saturdays. Bill is knowledgeable about the flora and removed the invasive species leaving the more desirable trees and shrubs. The area had been neglected for about 20 years and our yard looks twice as large as before. We (and the neighbors) are grateful to Bill. Thank you!
Description of Work: Clearing overgrown yard at a house we recently purchased

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that kind review. I really enjoyed helping out on your project, & I hope that I can serve you again sometime soon!

Sharon W.
07/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
I would HIGHLY recommend Jungle Taming for any yard work needs. We called at 10 o'clock on a Sat morning and by 12 o'clock (same day) he was working in our yard. Bill is very knowledgeable of the plants and trees he is working with and shares his knowledge. Bill spend 5 hours transforming our yard. Our hummingbirds are now back!!! Bill even allowed us to assist in the clearing of trees and branches to help offset the time spent. Will have Bill back to help with the back fence in the Fall.
Description of Work: Clearing of several overgrown areas

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

Response from Jungle Taming
It was a joy to serve you folks!

Art S.
07/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill Kunze did an amazing job clearing out an area in my front yard that had overgrown Holly bushes and dead Hawthorne bushes. It also had vines that had to be removed. It only took him a day, and he was only too happy to let me pick his brain with questions, and explained how to maintain the remaining bed so that we would not have regrowth there. I would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Clear significant overgrowth of various types in the front yard

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

Response from Jungle Taming
It was a pleasure serving you folks! Thanks for that kind review.

Tammy A.
05/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Mr. Kunze did a great job of clearing my jungle of a backyard.
Description of Work: Brush clean up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that visit nice review.

Vivian L.
05/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Very smooth process. Looks great and I did not need to monitor any off the process. What a treat!!!! Bill made my backyard safe again and now I can manage the routine care.
Description of Work: Backyard clearing

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

Response from Jungle Taming
I really enjoyed working on your property. It was a delight to serve you, & I would welcome the opportunity to do so again!!

Sally M.
04/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Excellent. Bill Kunze has outstanding knowledge and integrity. You can trust this company to work without supervision. You know upfront how much you will pay per hour. Professional. Neat. Great communication.
Description of Work: Worked on overgrown shrubs and vines

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for your review. It was a delight to serve you folks!!!

Elizabeth H.
11/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
The service was very very very good. I would recommend them to family and friends
Description of Work: Removed weed and debris from our backyard

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


Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for letting me help you!

Nancy R.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Bill did an excellent job of assessing and then removing the overgrown areas of my yard which detracted from its appearance. He is very knowledgeable about plants and landscaping, and I knew from working with him before that he would offer sound advice. He worked with me at each step to establish a plan, and he did everything I needed while staying within my budget. He is the consummate professional. I am very pleased with the outcome and so happy to be rid of the excess growth which truly had become a jungle.
Description of Work: I needed clearing and control of overgrown vines and shrubs

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

Response from Jungle Taming
I enjoyed working on your property again, & most of all, I enjoyed helping you achieve your goals. Thanks again for allowing me to serve you again!

David K.
10/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I reached out to Bill at Jungle Taming to get some advice about poison ivy removal. Since I live in Charleston, I'm well outside of his market, but he still provided me with great info and feedback. Wish I didn't live so far away, otherwise I'd have hired him for the job!
Description of Work: Poison Ivy Removal

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for that very nice review. Hope that my suggestions will help you effectively deal with the poison ivy.

Bruce M.
10/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill is the nicest and most trustworthy person I have met in a long time. I would recommend him to everyone. He tackled a really bad overgrowth problem with tact and professionalism. Rain, Tropical Depression Florence, and Heat did not stop his efforts. The work was done beautifully and perfectly with laser like precision. Well Done Bill! Thank you.
Description of Work: Bad Vine growth and general yard surgery.

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for a very nice review. I really enjoyed helping you with this project. I hope that I can help you again at some point in the future.

Lamanda G.
09/2018
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
My land is running amok with trees and bushes, so I called on Bill at Jungle Taming to help out... Even though I did not hire him, it wasn't because of Bill or his services... He was VERY honest about what I had going on, honest about what needed to be done, and advised that I'd be better looking for someone who does a different kind of work than he does... He could have taken me for alot of money, and the fact that he didn't, and for the reasons he didn't, tells me he's an honest man and one I would hire if I need work in his field again... Thank you Bill!
Description of Work: Lawn/Tree service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for that review. I hope that the landscape designer, Amy Wright, will be able to help you keep going with your quest for more beauty.

Terry G.
09/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
The results were exactly what I needed. I had used Jungle Taming before (see my review from then) so I had no hesitation in calling Bill. As before, he showed up exactly when he said he would, and worked hard the whole time he was on the job - most of three solid 7 1/2 hour days. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious. He is very knowledgeable, so I knew that my good plants were safe while he was clipping away. The areas now look neat and tended. Only negative was that while he piled up the debris, he did not haul it to the curb. My regular lawn service had to do that after him.
Description of Work: Grapevines and other green intruders had taken over areas at the back and side of my yard, and were killing some well-established azaleas - not to mention that those areas really did look like a jungle, even though most of the yard was well kept up. I needed all the vines, some volunteer trees, and other brush cleared away before I lost more valuable azaleas - one had already died.

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
$736

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to serve you again!

Sarah M.
08/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill came to my rescue to tame the jungle that my yard had become. The camellias and dogwood tree in my backyard were overrun with vines, to the point that I needed help to rescue these plants. I was looking for someone with the knowledge to come in and remove the unwanted plants without damaging the plants I considered valuable. Bill worked hard to get the job finished quickly and efficiently. He also took the time to teach me how to maintain the service he provided.
Description of Work: The old camellia bushes and a dogwood tree in my backyard were overrun with vines.

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thanks for that kind review. Please don't hesitate to call if I may be of further service.

Kathleen S.
06/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
My bushes were about 6” high and so deep I couldn’t reach the centers and were covered with vines: Virginia creepers, jasmine, greenbrier, grape and dewberries. I had tried to cut them back last fall and remove some of the. Vines but they just kept getting worse. Mr. Kunze not only trimmed the bushes back to knee high and removed vines but he also taught how to remove them more effectively than just pulling them out. He did this job in about 7.5 hours. It would have taken me weeks to get as much done as he did.
Description of Work: Shrubs trimmed.!,

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

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for that very nice review. I am looking forward to servicing you again.

Contact information

919 Cold Branch Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

http://www.jungletaming.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
C0014448
Trade License Locale
State of SC
Trade License Authority
Dept of Pesticide Regulation
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2023

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping

FAQ

Jungle Taming is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jungle Taming accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Jungle Taming offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jungle Taming offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Jungle Taming offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Jungle Taming does not offer emergency services.
No, Jungle Taming does not offer warranties.
Jungle Taming offers the following services: Fence Line Cleaning, Ivy Removal, Trimming & Cleaning Of Shrubs, Weed Removal, Bed Improvement, Tree Trimming & Herbicide Application.
Ask for details.

Contact information

919 Cold Branch Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

http://www.jungletaming.com

Service hours

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