Steve K. Swenson, is a design build landscape company with degreed landscape architects as designers. We offer both design / consultation as well as full installation. We specialize in older landscape renovations.
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
We offer full landscape installation as well as design. Our specialty is in landscape renovations, including water features, stone work, outdoor living, patios, and more.
Steve was very quick once i called him and immediately scheduled the appointment. Asked for a copy of the property survey which was provided to him, he left with survey, he never measured anything and left saying they are 2 months out. His visit was on April 12th..so far no estimate. Contacted multiple times via phone, text, and email, no response, only picked up the call once and said let me check what's going on with estimate, never heard back from him. It was not a small project. Guess he doesn't want our business. There are many to choose from out there.
Description of Work: Needed estimate to redo back yard including grass.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
James R.
03/2021
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Awesome, Steve was great to work with. The design was awesome and the execution flawless. Would recommend him to all my friends.
Description of Work: Complete tear out and re-planting of new shrubs and pavers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Jean K.
03/2019
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, mulch
+ 1 more
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Steve is very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Loved his landscape ideas, and he was very open and adaptable to suggestions. Pricing was extremely reasonable so we ended up expanding our original scope of work a bit. No more bland boring backyard! We absolutely love how it turned out! He gets straight A's from us and we highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Landscape, patio extension, pergola
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cody W.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Everything from our initial meeting, the design process, and the actual installation was smooth and painless. Steve did an excellent job listening to our needs, communicating details, and getting the work done on schedule. I would not hesitate to work with him again, and I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Front and back yard landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Adam H.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
+ 1 more
The experience when dealing with Steve and his crew was nothing more than perfect. He truly made the entire experience perfect. The design consultations were perhaps the most important part and Steve made sure we had a clear understanding of what the backyard would look like. He even sent us a AutoCAD design layout of our backyard which really helped! When it came time for his crew to come out they were absolutely professional and surprisingly very quiet. They made sure any changes we might want during the project were addressed adn they gave their professional inputs when drains were added and such. All around the experience was top notch and I have already referred Steve Swenson Landscaping to many of my close friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Backyard Landscape Design
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
jenny M.
07/2018
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We contacted him along with two other landscapers. One waited three months to give us a quote and the other was twice as expensive. I should have went with the more expensive. Steve came out and we went over how we had a problem with just two small curbed off areas of grass by the street. It was filled with weeds and the previous owners just put sod on top of sod. We asked that the old grass be removed, the ground treated to prevent weeds, leveled and for high quality Zoysia grass to be put down. He told us it only came in pallets therefore the grass would have a lot left over- where would we like it. I showed him the side of the house. What we got was the old grass removed, soil left untreated and a lumpy base that is so uneven it can not be mowed. The untreated dirt and low quality zoysia in not only a water hog, it is ugly. 1/4 of it is patchy. For the extra grass in the pallet, they removed grass on the front of the yard under a tree withOUT sprinklers. They did not put the extra grass in any reasonable place much less where I told them I wanted it. They put it where it was closest to their trailer so it was easier for them. BUT they just left the patch of weed grass closest to the street. It makes zero sense. It is a big lump that is an eyesore. I regret this decision so much. I have spent weeks pulling weeds, watering grass, researching the problems, and paying so much money to yard specialists in order to have a decent yard it makes me sick to my stomach. Now I am having to pay someone to repair all of it!!!!! We are looking at thousands of dollars to fix this HORRIBLE job! He stopped returning phone calls when I asked him about the weeds and dead grass patches. Originally, he said he would come put something on it. He never did. AND, This is just the problem with the grass. We also paid for him to put in new landscaping and he put in cheap filler flowers that will be pulled soon. We never wanted cheap filler flowers! We wanted a hole in the landscaping filled where a tree was removed. Ultimately, he showed up with no notice and I was caught off guard. I really did not have the time to go over where he was going to put everything and to double check what his plans were. I guess it is my fault that I trusted a professional to do a good job.
Description of Work: New grass and landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
I’m not even going to give this much time and effort. You know that one review on amazon or trip advisor that’s negative and everybody else’s is positive. Must just be that person. Well this is that one. Thanks!
Kathy W.
05/2018
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Excellent work by both Steve and his crew. The design and plant selection is great. He and his crew were very punctual and kept us informed every step of the way. They discovered a leak in our sprinkler system as they were installing drip irrigation. The crew responded very quickly to diagnose and repair the situation. Great job and will definitely recommend! We have received many compliments from our neighbors on the work.
Description of Work: Update landscape in front of house and sprinkler repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Philip G.
05/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Did design and installation of front and backyard landscaping. Very professional - completed work on time and within quoted bid. Very satisfied with results.
His crews worked tirelessly in blistering heat and did a great job! They were respectful and friendly. All issues that arose were corrected. The first evening I sat out in my new area felt like my own private oasis with a balmy breeze, the sound of water, the smell of new landscaping and the softness of the lighting. Heaven and worth every penny.
Description of Work: Steve designed a beautiful smallish backyard for me complete with Texas water-wise landscaping, new patio, fountain and raised vege/herb gardens. He also designed a patio cover we will do in the spring.
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
Gary D.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
+ 1 more
We had three bids. Steve had good ideas and drew a nice design. His bid was lower but we liked another design better. We would consider him if we needed another project.
Description of Work: Backyard landscape, drainage control, and retaining wall
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lauren S.
07/2017
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
+ 1 more
From start to finish it all went extremely well. On schedule and on budget! Steve was always available to answer questions in the planning process and even provided us with directions in the end on how to maintain our new look. Steve was a pleasure to work with!
Description of Work: We had a complete rehab of our front yard. New plants, grass and a cut stone border were installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BJ F.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
+ 1 more
It couldn't have possibly gone any better. Steve is an excellent communicator. We were really clear on the process, meaning how long it would take, and the relative order in which things would be done. His crew is also outstanding. They went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. I can't recommend Steve and crew highly enough.
Description of Work: We had our entire yard re-landscaped, which included adding a stone border to the front flower beds. We also had Steve rip out the existing wood deck, and replace it with a stone deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Bonnie C.
05/2017
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
+ 1 more
Excellent. Only took three days. Crew was efficient and left the yard picked up nicely each day they left. The front looks great and will be low maintenance. Steve was very easy to work with and easy to get a hold of.
Description of Work: Total tear out of existing front landscaping. New design, ground prep and plantings, stone edging, convert sprinkler risers to drip irrigation and redo landscape lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Tracy M.
04/2017
5.0
excavators, landscaping, irrigation systems, mulch, tree service, hardscaping
+ 4 more
I highly recommend Steve K. Swenson for your landscaping design and installation needs. He took a decade-old overgrown jungle of a front yard and transformed it into a very attractive lawn and beds at our place. I was especially impressed with how Steve worked with us to retain some of our more mature trees and shrubs, and some rock we already had on hand, to provide a well-balanced look to our new landscape. This was a fairly big job: lots of demo; trimming existing trees and shrubs; installing a full sprinkler system; installing stone bed borders and a walk path; planting new shrubs, grasses, and flowers, and doing cleanup with a new drip system in our back yard beds. Steve and his team were a pleasure to work with, and we are delighted with the results (and so are our neighbors).
Description of Work: Full front lawn/bed remodel including demo, new plantings, sprinkler system, and sod. Cleanup and drip irrigation in back yard beds.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,800
Nada S.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Steve and his crew did an amazing job! Steve came out several times to consult with us and answer all the questions and concerns that we had. His crew was very good and quality was amazing! We are already thinking of future projects to hire him again!
Description of Work: Extended patio, stamped concrete and landscaping throughout
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Thanks [Member Name Removed], it was a pleasure to work with you.
Karon T.
05/2016
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
The estimate went fine, I was just unable to get the work started.
Description of Work: Very friendly guy, he came out pretty quick and gave me an estimate which I was prepared to accept except he insisted on emailing a copy to me. I never got it. I texted him a few times the next week and always got a very positive response. Still no email, and no follow up contact either after weeks. I will take my money elsewhere. His referral to another company for other work also did not pan out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Sorry we weren't the right fit for your project. Thats why I referred you to someone that was.
Lana G.
04/2016
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Steve was on time, responsive, flexible and so fun to work with. He and/or his crew were on time every day and cleaned up after themselves every night. Plus, the wall is beautiful and it turned out exactly like we had hoped!
Description of Work: Steve built a travertine tile flowerbed wall and replaced existing landscape for a much cleaner, higher-end look for our home. From quote to finish was 14 days. We could not have asked for a smoother project with a more perfect result!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Anytime [Member Name Removed], it was nice to do something different for a change.
Alden H.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Everything went well and on schedule. Have had several complements from neighbors.
Description of Work: Removed landscaping stone wall around existing shrub bed and replaced it with a new one. Removed all old shrubs and replaced with new. Checked sprinkler system in this area and added 1 new head to assure all plants were covered. Disposed of all old materials and cleaned up area when complete.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Thanks [Member Name Removed], can't wait to get some pictures in the summer, once things start to bloom.
Tom V.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent. Prompt and professional. Steve and the crew got it completed in a timely manner. I had some issues with my dogs tearing up plants and they replaced the offending plants with another variety that my Golden Retrievers feel compliment the landscaping in a more Zen like manner. Would use again on future work anytime. Great Job!!
Description of Work: Landscape patio/back deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Glad the Doggies like the new plant material! It was a pleasure.
Rishi M.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, mulch
+ 0 more
Steve and his crew really transformed our embarrassingly bare and sad looking backyard into something that we actually want to use now and made it look amazing. His crew worked quickly and got everything done in 2 days. I was especially impressed with Steve during the quoting process when he was very patient with my many questions and modifications. He was very knowledgable and made some key suggestions that other landscapers I talked to didn't really bother to take the time to do. We asked for a low maintenance yard that still looked good (which sounds impossible) but he really managed to create that and even talked me through all the names of the plants and maintenance. Overall, we are pleased with how our new front and backyards turned out and Steve is professional, courteous and I would definitely recommend using his company.
Description of Work: Front and backyard landscape: planting, compost and mulch, created walkways, fence stain and repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Loved transforming this patio and side yard!
anissa C.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Great company!! Steve came out a number of times to make sure our landscape design was exactly what we wanted!!! He provided us with a drawing of exactly how it would look, including the names of the plants and bushes. We were able to visualize everything before they started! The outdoor grill is the most beautiful hand crafted (i watched the guys build it, piece, by piece) stone work I have ever seen! The price was very reasonable and he stayed exactly to the quote! We now have a lovely, low maintenance outdoor living space that we enjoy EVERYDAY! Thanks for everything!! :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Description of Work: Landscape and Outdoor grill install
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
It was a pleasure doing business with you. Glad we could give you exactly what you wanted for the budget given. Thanks again
SHARON M.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment, mulch
+ 1 more
Great! Dug out dead shrubs and plants, re-did the beds, added topsoil and fertilizer, re-planted with new plants and added border.
Description of Work: Replace front and side hedges.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Always a pleasure doing business with you. Look forward to more in the future. Thanks again
Virginia K.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We had a lot of shade in our front yard. The grass was having lots of trouble growing and there were several bare spots. They got our input and designed a functional, beautiful re-do. The work is absolutely beautiful. We have gotten several compliments. We are always sure to pass on the company info to anyone who asks. Thank you so much for a great experience! Michael & Virginia Kelly, Irving, Tx
Description of Work: They designed front landscape. Took out all of the old landscape. Prepped the area for the new landscaping. Placed and planted all of the landscaping.
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
$5,000
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
It was a pleasure working with you two. The yard turned out great! Enjoy
Karen M.
06/2015
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Steve and his guys are great. They did exactly what they said they would, took extra time to water and made sure our sprinklers were adjusted for the new plantings. When we had one minor mishap, they fixed it right away with no issues. We definitely recommend them
Description of Work: Re-landscape it's an overgrown area around our pool
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
Thanks [Member name removed]. Enjoy your new poolscape.
Roxana M.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Steve listened carefully to what I wanted and made good suggestions about how to accomplish my ideas, including several things that I had not considered. He was able to salvage some of my old plants by simply moving them to new locations, and added new ones that were more appropriate to the location in terms of size and shade tolerance. He also responded immediately when I asked that some of the plants be repositioned, and even followed up a week later to see if I was still satisfied. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve.
Description of Work: Did a "makeover" of half of my front yard which had a good basic plan but needed some re-working primarily because there is much more shade now than when the original planting was done years ago.
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
$1,600
Response from Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design
It was a Pleasure! Your home and yard are both great. Hope to work with you more in the future. THanks again
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FAQ
Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design offers free project estimates.
Yes, Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design does not offer a senior discount.
No, Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design offers warranties.
Steve K. Swenson, Landscape Design offers the following services: We offer full landscape installation as well as design. Our specialty is in landscape renovations, including water features, stone work, outdoor living, patios, and more.