Garden Gnome Landscaping is a landscape design and installation company in Austin, Texas, specializing in native and naturalized plants, rain gardens, and xeriscapes. Certified in Native Gardening and Sustainable Landscaping by the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Mr. Maxwell is fairly new to the landscaping business, and although his company received high marks on Angie's List when we did our research, he had actually only done a few jobs professionally. He did not seem as knowledgeable as we would prefer, and his response time was fairly dismal: it took him four weeks to get back to us with an estimate. We can't recommend him at this time, but perhaps with more experience under his belt, he will improve.
Description of Work: Initial contact with a request for an estimate for a detailed spec for some landscaping renovation resulted in a quick response from Jeff Maxwell, the owner of Garden Gnome.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
Diane S.
07/2010
5.0
landscaping
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I was very happy with the results. The new plants are doing great. The redbud tree was attacked by deer but has come back nicely. Jeff gave me full credit for any plants that did not survive even if it was due to the weather.
Description of Work: Selected native plants for already landscaped area, put in a redbud trees that I had requested, and suggested an alternate tree for a more shady area. Replanted some overgrown ornamental grasses.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
TIM A.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping
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I contracted Garden Gnome Landscaping to landscape my backyard. Owner Jeff Maxwell et al provided an illustrated design (at no charge), and then implemented it: creating limestone-bordered beds along the perimeter of my fairly large backyard, mulching the beds, and planting a variety of native trees, plants and grasses. Multiple strategies were readily implemented to accommodate my limited budget (eg, completing work in stages, use of less-mature plants, etc). Jeff continually offered education and advice about the native plants and their maintenance, and his extremely easy-going nature made the entire process great. I'm working with Jeff again on my front yard, and am confident that my positive experience will be duplicated.
Description of Work: Landscape design; definition/creation of limestone-bordered beds; installation of understory trees and perennial flowers/grasses
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Diane S.
09/2009
5.0
landscaping
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I met Jeff at a volunteer event and asked for a business card. He responded quickly to my phone call and came out to hear my ideas and look at my property 2 days later. He understood exactly what I was hoping for and made great additional suggestions for design and plant list. His estimate was very reasonable and except for the rain finished the job exactly when he said he would. He arrived on time and worked very efficiently. He has a great eye for color and design. He is extremely knowledgable about native plants and how to create 4 season interest in areas from very shady to full sun.
Description of Work: Designed and installed native plant gardens for 3 different areas, provided plant lists for sun and shade areas, removed river rock and replaced with new planting mix and plant selections, changed out drip irrigation to low volume sprinkler, designed/installed new native plant area using reclaimed river rock.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
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FAQ
Garden Gnome Landscaping is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No, Garden Gnome Landscaping does not offer free project estimates.
No, Garden Gnome Landscaping does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Garden Gnome Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
No, Garden Gnome Landscaping does not offer emergency services.
No, Garden Gnome Landscaping does not offer warranties.
Garden Gnome Landscaping offers the following services: Native landscape design & installation.