Wheat's was established by Mike Wheat in McLean, V.A. in 1978. The business has evolved from a family lawn care service to a full service design, build, and maintenance landscape company serving several thousand high-end residences.
Business highlights
47 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Full service residential lawn and landscape, design/ build, maintenance, lighting, and irrigation services
Description of Work: Efforts to contact wheats to inquire about service met with no response or disinterest, even after speaking directly with supposedly one of their managers. I can understand a company simply stating that it was not taking on new customers or that it only serviced customers interested in a certain level of service. However I felt wheats actions ( or rather lack thereof) was totally unprofessional and if indicative of service would be of of questionable quality.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Monica E.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new plants. Built new walkway.
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
James G.
03/2015
4.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
They were fine.
Description of Work: I used Wheat's Landscape for yard work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim C.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I use their service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard M.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, masonry
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have a two year contract with Wheat's for extensive and compete property maintenance at my home. This covers all aspects of grass, trees, bushes, and irrigation. The work crews that conduct the maintenance are knowledgeable and do an outstanding job. I have also had them install able stone patin and solve a difficult drainage problem. The results are truly exceptional, especially the drainage. I no longer have ANY drainage issues, regardless of the amount of rain. They can be expensive, but the result is top notch.
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
$138
Concepcion R.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
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
Miguel E.
01/2014
3.0
decks
 + -1 more
Porch and walkway.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Wheat's Landscape
Thank you for taking your time to write a review about your experience with us! We appreciate your valuable feedback.
Elizabeth F.
08/2011
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, masonry
 + 1 more
See above
Description of Work: We had extensive work done in our yard to include digging out the side yard to level it, masonry walls, patio, waterfall and pond, driveway, walkways, retaining walls, landscaping, pergolas and irrigation. Our designer, Pragya Mishra, was wonderful and took into account all our wishes. The crew was wonderful and at the end of the project we had a party for them which they truly appreciated. We won a City of Alexandria Beautification award and constantly receive compliments. We are on a corner so our patio is visible to those who pass by. We chose to keep it somewhat open because we enjoy sharing our wonderful space and meeting our neighbors. We had some trees and bushes that did not survive the first year and Wheat's came back and replaced them all. We continue to use them to open and close our irrigation system and to periodically repair the waterfall pump, which has been done several times at no cost to us. We would definitely recommend Wheat's.
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
$80,000
Stacy E.
03/2010
5.0
landscaping, lighting, pavers, gravel
 + 1 more
She did a beautiful job, worked with us on pricing, and was responsive and timely. Working with Pragya was a very enjoyable experience and I wouldn't hesitate to use her again for landscape work.
Description of Work: Pragya Mishra designed our landscaping for the front yard and, the following year, for the back yard. The landscaping involved both hardscapes (stone steps and patios) and plantings, as well as irrigation and 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
$5,000
Mary Jane A.
09/2009
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
They are professional, responsive and punctual. Their pricing is competitive as well. The quality of their work is good and I have been satisfied with their service.
Description of Work: They do the lawn maintenance for me.
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
$550
ADAM K.
07/2009
4.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
There were some positives and some negatives. Coordination needs to be improved between crews and designers.
Description of Work: I used Wheat's for landscaping work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Jack R.
07/2009
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
I had traded emails with Pragya from Wheat’s and arranged a date and time to meet. She was courteous and professional during the appointment but I felt like I had to curb some of her ambitions for my project and she seemed a little disappointed at that. Maybe not, but in any case she never sent me an estimate even though I left her phone and email messages requesting one. The cost of my project was around $37,000.
Description of Work: I only requested an estimate for a new patio, drainage system for my gutter downspouts, and a lawn sprinkler system. I never got the estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Kenneth C.
05/2009
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
They started when promised, even worked in the pouring rain. All work was completed on schedule, though I have expanded the job, which should be finished by the weekend.
Description of Work: General spring clean-up, re-mulching of flower beds, construction of a riverstone swail, to prevent erosion, repair of existing underground sprinkler system.
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
$3,500
Jeff W.
11/2008
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
The guy came to meet me and was punctual, friendly and spent a good amount of time listening to my needs. He gave me a rough price range on the spot that seemed very high. He said I could pay half then to get onto their busy schedule and the design would be included for free, or I could pay something like $1000 for the design, which would NOT go toward the landscaping, even if I had them do it ultimately. After this first meeting, I didn't hear from him for a month or two. I left him one or two emails or voice mails in that time. Finally, he called me back and was very apologetic, it wasn't typical for him, blah, blah, blah. He asked if I still wanted an estimate, and I hadn't picked a company yet, so I said yes. He gave me a nice color drawing (and didn't charge me anything for it), but the price was crazy high, so I didn't end up using them. I guess Wheat's just caters to a higher end client le that has more money than time to shop around.
Description of Work: Wheat's gave me a quote for doing an extensive overhaul of my front landscaping (beds, plants, driveway & walkway).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0
Jeffrey F.
10/2008
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
We have used them for eight years. They are terrific because they do a great job. We only have to ask them to do things one time and they get it right the first time.
Description of Work: They come on a monthly basis to maintain the lawn work.
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
$300
doug H.
07/2008
4.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
That amount of money is for a whole year. The quality of their work is good. They come on time. They are professional and friendly. Sometimes my request gets lost or somehow adulterated in the management chain of communication, though.
Description of Work: They cut the grass, they fertilize, and they spray for insects. They also treat the soil for grubs and the plants for insects. They give the plants plant food.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Kenneth R.
11/2007
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Great. Don was an enthusiastic guy who knew his stuff. He was on-time and diligent. His crew did exactly what they were supposed to do. Don was willing to cut down the price by trimming things like using straw instead of "blankets." He told us the plus and minus of each. His experience was so deep that he gave us free landscaping design tips, like what looks good where, even outside his exact scope of work.
Description of Work: Created a front lawn...by pulling out current shrubbery, and replanting elsewhere if salvageable, removing ground cover plants and applying round-up. Changed the shapes of various beds to widen whole impact and increase area of green lawn we were looking for. Then used small back-hoe to grade soil. Planted with seed in September and laid straw to prevent wash-out. Re-did edging and applied lots of mulch. Instructed us on watering.
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
$5,000
Brian N.
07/2007
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Efficient, on time. They did the whole thing in two days, and the designer even came by on a Saturday to re-seed new areas of lawn. verall, I was very pleased. Excellent job. I recommend them highly and would use them again.
Description of Work: Wheats did a fabulous landscape design for the backyard of our new house, which had been an overgrown neglected jungle for 20 years by the previous owners. Jason Nussbaum did a terrific job seeing potential amidst the tangle and preserved the wooded glen look while cleaning up the mess. He took into account our kids' need to play, and installed a great combination of hardy perennials. Even now, 18 months later, the place still looks great. Jason also re-did the front yard landscape for which we still get compliments a year later. One neighbor admitted he copied our new landscape design for his own home.
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
$13,000
Christopher F.
09/2005
4.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE USED WHEATS FOR YEARS NOW. THE COMPANY HAS VERY SKILLED AND PROFESSIONAL WORKERS. THEY ARE VERY REASONABLE WITH THEIR PRICING AND PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE.
Description of Work: LANSCAPED THE FRONT AND BACKYARD.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
JANET T.
09/2005
2.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS COMPANY AT ALL. WHEN OUR CONTRACT IS UP I PLAN ON GETTING A NEW LAWN SERVICE. THE YARD DOES NOT LOOK ANY BETTER THAN THE FIRST TIME I CALLED THEM.
Description of Work: CUT THE GRASS AND EDGE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$85
09/2005
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
THIS COMPANY IS GREAT. MY LAWN HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER AND THE WORKERS COME OUT AND DO NOT MESS AROUND. I HAVE TRIED OTHER COMPANIES IN THE PAST BUT THEY ARE NUMBER ONE.
Description of Work: HAVE TREE TRIMMED, PLANTS PUT IN, LAWNS CUT AND YEAR ROUND GENERAL CARE.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Irrigation,
Masonry,
Leaf Removal,
Decks and Porches,
Lighting,
Deck Maintenance,
Stone and Gravel,
Landscaping - Lighting
FAQ
Wheat's Landscape is currently rated 4.1 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
Wheat's Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Wheat's Landscape does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Wheat's Landscape does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Wheat's Landscape offers emergency services.
No, Wheat's Landscape does not offer warranties.
Wheat's Landscape offers the following services: Full service residential lawn and landscape, design/ build, maintenance, lighting, and irrigation services