Safari Lawn Care

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Pest Control

About us

Safari Lawn Care was started in Memphis, Tennessee as a family business. We take pride in the service we provide to our customers. By using the best materials, employing knowledgeable service technicians, and communicating with our customers, we have created the premier lawn and garden service in the city. Your satisfaction is ensured by free services in between scheduled applications as necessary. Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control, Tree & Shrub Fertilization Please mention Angie's List and call our office to schedule: (901) 387-0990

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control, Tree & Shrub Fertilization

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8213 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 26-50 of 213 reviews

ANDREW W.
01/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Very knowledgeable and professional. Had some great ideas! Gave me some estimates, too, which I thought were very reasonable. Decided to do some of the work myself, but would definitely call them again!!!
Description of Work: Landscaping assessment

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
$79

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the review! I hope we can help you in the future. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Rebecca K.
12/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
They are punctual, responsive, and professional! Very happy (we have tried many others and we HAVE NOT been happy!)!
Description of Work: Pest control-- we have a wasp problem!

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
$180

Response from Safari Lawn Care
We are really glad you are happy! Thank you for the great review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Laverne C.
11/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Very Professional. Excellent service. They have shown up all throughout the year as scheduled. They notify me they will be on property. They provide treatment and leave a door hanger telling me what I should do to the yard (water, etc) over the coming week based on how much rain we have had. I have a very small yard and they charge me based on the smaller size of turf to be treated. What more do I need?
Description of Work: Fall chemical treatment for 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

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review. We really appreciate your business. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Lori P.
10/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
I was happy with the provider, the service, and the professionalism.
Description of Work: Provided pest control prevention

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

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for your nice review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Jerry B.
10/2015
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
It was not good at all. They sent out high school kids to plant the plants. We wound up with a real fight with the person who was in charge and wound up paying him less than what we had contracted for because the job was such a mess. We wound up paying about 12000. First of all, they didn't plant the plants in the ground properly. They set them basically on top of the ground and put dirt up around them. It was just a poorly supervised job all around. The guy that was in charge was hardly ever there to supervise it so the high school kids didn't know what to do. They were just kind of going by his instructions which didn't fulfill the obligation of the contract. The pricing was reasonable. We had stuff dying after it was planted so we had to go in there and spend more money just to replant a lot of that stuff.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$12,000

Response from Safari Lawn Care
I am sorry you had a bad experience with us. I know we had a number of conversations and several extra visits to attempt to make you happy. I always consider it a failure on our end if the customer is not happy which is why we agreed on the discounted price. Please know I will be happy to help you anyway I can in the future. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Tia B.
10/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
They were GREAT! Scheduling was simple and they were always on time and very professional. They even noticed that I had the sticky traps in my house to catch spiders and came back out and gave me a stack of them for free. I don't see any bugs in the house, so whatever they are doing must work! I will use them again next year.
Description of Work: I had a contract for this year with them. 4 visits purchased via Angie's List.

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
$270

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for the great review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Brian G.
10/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Salesman showed up and assessed the damage and gave an estimate. The gentleman was very knowledgeable and professional. Once we decided on the treatment then the technician quickly sprayed our crape myrtles. It looks like the treatment is working, but there is still some bark scale which will hopefully die out in the upcoming weeks.
Description of Work: Sprayed crape myrtles for bark scale and azaleas for lace bugs.

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
$70

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for the review. Please let me know if the scale doesn't all die, and we will retreat free of charge. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Christopher R.
09/2015
5.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Service provider showed up on time in a company vehicle. The gentleman took the time to explain their products and how they work. He ask about my concerns and the pest problems we were currently having. He answered all my questions thoroughly and went about his work efficiently. Safari has since come back for a follow up treatment and I am completely satisfied!
Description of Work: I purchased the yearly pest control package.

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
$270

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for your review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care, LLC

Olga K.
09/2015
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It was not very good. The guy who came in was a really nice guy but did the opposite of what we asked him to do. he did what he wanted, not what we asked him on his project. Its the reason why I'm a little upset. He gave us some sketches of exactly what we'd told him not to do.
Description of Work: He was to provide landscaping evaluations and plans.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$89

Response from Safari Lawn Care
I am so sorry you weren't happy with the landscape design. First, I am happy to refund your money or give you another design. If you were not happy with the drawing, we will not charge you for it. We try to cover this sort of thing in our second meeting when we go over the finished design. Apparently, we had a failure in communication. This is an area in which we are always trying to improve. Thank you for considering us, and please let me know what I can do to resolve this matter. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Glenda E.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Our yard looks amazing - much better in just a few months. They are knowledgeable and periodically provide lawn care information to the homeowner - very helpful. Shawn Shanklin is professional and reliable.
Description of Work: Basic lawn care - Fertilization, treat visible weeds, etc.

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 Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the review. Shawn will be glad to hear you are pleased with his work. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Donna R.
08/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They spray my trees for bag worms, so waiting to see if it worked.
Description of Work: sprayed my tree for bag worms.

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

Response from Safari Lawn Care
So glad you've been happy. Please let me know if you have any problems or need anything else. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Karen W.
07/2015
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Company was not very unresponsive. Their "weeding" consisted of cutting the tops off of the weeds and putting mulch over the weeds. The job was unprofessional. UPDATE as of 08/4/2015: The owner has called me back and refunded all of my money due to me being unhappy with their services. So he gave me the option of them coming out again and trying to resolve things or to refund the money. I chose the refund. However, I was really pleased with the owner to take time to call me personally to see what I was not satisfied with I offered to pay for the mulch that they had put down but that is when the owner stated that if I was not happy then he was not going to make me pay at all.
Description of Work: Landscaping

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

$900

Response from Safari Lawn Care
I am so sorry you were unhappy. First, you owe me nothing. If you aren't satisfied, we don't want to charge you. I spoke with you the other day about this, and I appreciate your candor. I want you to know I listened, and plan to use your criticism to improve. Second, I had time to discuss this with our landscape crew leader, and he has an explanation of our logic. We pull any weed under two inches. Anything larger, we cut and spray with round up. This is because larger plants will leave roots that will likely result in the plant coming back. Round up kills the roots. We then add a pre emergent to stop weed seeds from germinating. However, any weed seeds that have already germinated will not be stopped by this. The mulch is our last defense at that point. I know, from our conversation, that you had other issues with the job. I have made notes,and we are discussing solutions. This might, however, help to explain our thinking with the weed pulling/control issues. Thank you again for your comments on our service. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Paula H.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Very well. Just can't afford to have the work done.
Description of Work: Design plan for yard

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
$89

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for the kind review. I hope we can help you in the future. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Lea F.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We originally bought the landscape design Angie's List deal for an idea of what to do with our badly needed update. Jimmy came out measured, looked around and followed up with a well crafted design. He also furnished a quote for his company to do the job. After a little tweaking of the design and price, we decided to use Jimmy and Safari to do the job. We could not be more pleased with the outcome - and look forward to seeing it mature and become well-established. I definitely recommend Jimmy and company for any landscaping job. He is very talented and knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: Landscape design followed by landscaping.

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
$3,200

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review! We are very proud of Jimmy and our landscape division. I am glad you were happy with the process and result. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

frank B.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
very obvious that it's a family run business. very responsive. most importantly, high quality employees show up at my house. grass is very green and no pests. god bless.
Description of Work: use these guys for both our lawn spraying and pest control.

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
$75

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for your review and your business over the years. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Robert B.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
We have encountered a serious brown recluse infestation in our recently bought house. We have small children and got pretty uneasy about our newly found "roommates". I've called several highly rated companies asking for an emergency treatment. Safari Pest Control was the only one who could respond quickly. Brandon and Mike came and fumigated the whole house & dusted behind multiple outlets and plumbing holes. The issue turned out to be far more severe then in a typical house. Ended up having multiple repeated treatments (without any additional charge). I cannot thank Mike enough for answering our multiple calls on his personal cell phone, each time being reassuring and informative. I am also very grateful for the promptness of re-treatments, countless sticky traps and a security of knowing that Safari Pest Control guarantees their service. I also had Safari to do a preventative termite treatment (can't say much about it, as only time can show the effectiveness) and signed up for a monthly general bug treatment. Great work ethics, highly recommend!
Description of Work: Multiple brown recluse infestation treatments, preventative termite treatment and an annual contract for monthly bug treatment.

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
$1,500

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thanks for the great review! Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Megan K.
06/2015
4.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
Didn't realize they were coming when they showed up, but it worked out fine. Pest guy very professional and courteous. Cost a little high, but hey I'm a new home owner and it all seems a bit shocking to me after living in apartments for years. Service completed quickly.
Description of Work: Annual pest control

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for your review. We would like to improve anywhere we can. Please let us know how we can improve our scores. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Jeremy V.
05/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I've never had any interaction. My wife has. They are very polite. We have dogs and generally they will come and check with us before they go in the backyard. They are very accommodating.
Description of Work: We have a contract with Safari Lawn. They do fertilization and weed prevention.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the review. We will work hard to get all A's next time. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control.

Diane W.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It went fine. I like them. They measure your yard. If you pay in advance for the seven treatments you get a discount. I came into contact with them by seeing there truck. They just do the yard.
Description of Work: Lawn Fertilization & Treatment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$37

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Lionel C.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. They're very professional and courteous. They do what they say they're going to do. You can't go wrong with it. They met my expectations.
Description of 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
$50

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review! Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Janice M.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It went very well. They were good. They did a good job.
Description of Work: Lawn fertilization & Treatment. Weed control spray.

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
$55

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review! Please let me know what else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Robert W.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went okay. Interactions were fine. They are polite.
Description of Work: Pest control/Exterminating. Spray the yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$53

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you for the review. Please let me know what we can do to to improve our scores to all A's. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Ashley A.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They are wonderful, we've used them for years. They are simple, easy to use. We've been able to get someone on the phone each time we need them. They have online payments if we need it as well as a mail in option if we need it. I also like that they are local.
Description of Work: Safari Lawn came out about 2 weeks ago.

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

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review! Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Jean W.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
I am very happy with them. They come out frequently. I asked for advice on a tree and even though that isn't part of there business they came out and gave me information. They go above and beyond. I have used them for probably 5 years. They have always been responsive. They present themselves well. They are sensitive to my needs. They are professional.
Description of Work: Pest Control/Exterminating/Lawn Fertilization & Treatment. They take care of our lawn and our flower 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

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Thank you so much for the great review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Ellen M.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
I think they are doing just fine. They do it 7 times a year.
Description of Work: Pest Control/Lawn Fertilization and Treatment. They spray for weed and 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
$125

Response from Safari Lawn Care
Great to hear that you have been happy with our service, and we thank you for the review. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jim Spiller Owner Safari Lawn Care and Pest Control

Contact information

PO Box 341813, Memphis, TN 38184

http://www.safarilawn.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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1558
Trade License Locale
TN
Trade License Authority
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2023
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 Fertilization & Treatment,
Pest Control

FAQ

Safari Lawn Care is currently rated 4.8 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

Safari Lawn Care accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Safari Lawn Care offers free project estimates.
No, Safari Lawn Care does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Safari Lawn Care does not offer a senior discount.
No, Safari Lawn Care does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Safari Lawn Care offers warranties.
Safari Lawn Care offers the following services: Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control, Tree & Shrub Fertilization

Contact information

PO Box 341813, Memphis, TN 38184

http://www.safarilawn.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