Father Nature Landscapes

The experience was fine. They did a good job but you really quick about the communication, there seemed to be some gaps between the team leader and team members.

I couldn't be happier with Chris and company at Father Nature. He arrived for the original consultation promptly and seemed genuinely excited about transforming my yard. I got a couple of consultations but chose Chris because of his enthusiasm. He had a landscape design professionally done and walked me through it. He presented his proposal very professionally, and included references, a clear explanation of costs, warranties, and his insurance info without my having to ask him. His references were all thrilled with him, so I chose him to do the work without getting another bid. He and his crew showed up promptly the first day and completed the work on schedule. They were courteous and pleasant. With the exception of a bit of trampled grass in front, which he will fix, they left no mess or damage whatsoever. Most importantly, they did a phenomenal job on my yard! It looks better than I ever imagined it could look! He met with me this morning to walk me through everything, and took plenty of time explaining everything. He encouraged me to call or email with any questions. (His references all said he's great on follow-up). Overall, this was a great experience for me and I am thrilled. I can't wait to use my new, beautiful, yard!

They did an excellent job of communicating with me while they checked plant availability. They were able to do the work sooner than we anticipated and it looks great !!! Would recommend !

I had been looking forward to doing this work for a long time. I wanted the result to be top-quality, of course, but I wanted the process to be fun, too. And it was. Without a doubt. Every day I could see my vision taking shape. The result is all that I hoped it would be, but so much better because of Father Nature. Cameron and company (the very wonderful Fernando, Joel and Dana) brought thought, creativity and a remarkable amount of muscle to the task. I have nothing but praise and admiration for their work and their professionalism throughout. There is an added peacefulness to the new woodland (that will soon look as if it has been there forever) because the experience of creating it has been so pleasant.

They were prompt and courteous. The original deal was for the landscape design for $99 and they did a good basic job. They also did a good job on the french drain although I don't think he really understood what I wanted until the crew arrived. and I walked it out with him. I don't think he was listening very well when we discussed it over the phone and on the internet. The main reason that I gave them a B instead of an A was the pruning job they did on my pear tree. The tree is 40-50 feet tall and badly needed to be topped and thinned out which was the main purpose for having a company come in to do it. They didn't explain until they got there that they only had the ability to prune up to 25 feet. The pruning job that they did do really was not very well done and didn't trim off the vertical non-fruit bearing spurs. Bottom line is they were good about the landscape plan and the drain. Don't expect them to know much about pruning.

Quality work and a good knowledge of pruning.

They showed up on time and my wife wrote a list of everything she wanted completed which they appreciated. The team went right to work and completed everything on the list and in the allotted time. They also made sure everthing was picked up and cleaned before they left. They did a great job and we would use their services again.

Overall an excellent experience. Cameron worked with me first to come up with an attractive design, then worked with me to understand the plants that would be used and I was able to change several of them. Cameron was great to work with as he always was very receptive and helpful. The work was completed as specified and on time and the results were absolutely fantastic. I would say the results were even better than I had imagined.

Lasting impression was that the final product was good. I have a plan that is interesting and doable.

The company came out, did a design, and sent it to us. It didn't fit what we were hoping for.

This is my third time using Father Nature for my landscaping needs. I did choose to use a landscape designer they don't normally work with, but Chris was willing to help me execute the designer's plan for our new home. He was also flexible with her hand selecting and purchasing the plants used for the project. The crew is very professional and left the work site clean each day. Chris was also very responsive to any issues that came up or items that needed addressed. The end result is a really impressive looking landscape. Part of the project was put on hold for spring, but they will be back to install some lighting and finish landscaping a hill in the spring, when the rain slows down. I obviously would recomend them to any one as this is the third time I have used their services.

I did not know what to expect when hiring a landscaper, and I was lucky that Cameron was pleasant to work with. I was impressed with the care he put into each step in the process. He came prepared with camera and measuring tools and sent a bid within a few days. The bid was detailed, which I very much appreciated. (The previous business I contacted through Angie's List sent me a bid which only stated "topsoil and mulch, $9,600". The original bid from Father Nature's included the above list with separate prices and a total of $4,300.) There was a wait of 1-2 months to get the work done, since they were booked up. I am very happy with the end results, with a few misgivings. Cameron solved several "eye sore" spots in our yard. The patios are lovely and the fence is sturdy and looks nice. There was some problem with the gate and the price was an unexpected several hundred dollars more. On the positive side, they provided (for free) a beautiful tall grass to separate the entryway from the fence, which had developed into a problem area by adding the fence. The area wasn't the easiest to work with because we wanted to keep an old carport there also. They worked around this "glitch" expertly. I like Cameron's ability to create a pleasant space through his design ideas. The other issue was around the amount of bark they delivered and installed. We had talked at length about my need to simplify the yard and the problem of herbicide-free weed control. We decided on using the bark as a barrier since it worked in our front yard. I assumed they would apply it thick, like I did in the front. I was disappointed to see that in some places the bark was only an inch thick or less. I was expecting around three inches, to help keep the weeds at bay. I ended up trying to pull the grasses growing in the garden in November, giving up and buying more landscaped fabric and installing it myself in the rain. The only other issue we encountered was to come home after they were finished to find old fence poles left laying in the yard. They were too long to store and too heavy to haul away. I realize they would have to charge extra hauling fees for this unexpected pile and I was already over budget, so I didn't mention it. There was a very minor issue where the crew entirely missed an area to be barked. When I called to point it out, they rectified it immediately, with apologies.

Went very well with a very ocmprehesive pan.

do call the company to see if you are in their service area before purchasing coupons.

It went very well. Chris came from Tacoma to meet at our house in Burien at 7:30 a.m. so I wouldn't miss too much work. It was a full dialogue where we described a few general ideas we had, and they returned with a complete design with many suggestions we'd never considered. What we appreciated most especially was that we told him we didn't have the budget to do anything now, and we were interested in a design that would be easily partitioned into individual projects that could be done over time, many of which we'd want to do ourselves. It didn't compromise the thoroughness of their design or thoughtfulness with which they approached the project. While we haven't yet contracted any landscaping, we did share the deign and quotes with some friends experienced in hiring contractors, and they were stunned at how reasonable the pricing was to the extent of the work proposed. We encountered nothing in the experience that would cause us to look elsewhere, and every reason to pursue work with the company when we're ready to commit.

The estimator was prompt and thorough. He asked appropriate questions and provided an itemized estimate of all the services we discussed. No complaints from me about the estimate (except that I couldn't afford to have the work done).

Cameron came out and walked through my property with me, asking questions about my ideas and preferences. About 3 weeks later, I received a report that included design and plant suggestions. Next, I asked for an estimate to do 1 part of the work. I received that within a week or so. Cameron was very knowledgable and pleasant. The design was lovely and the plant suggestions were very helpful.

From beginning to end this was a totally positive experience. Chris and the crew were always prompt, professional, and responsive. I would hire them again in a second. And I absolutely love the end result, can't wait for the weather to dry out so I can sit on my patio and enjoy my new yard. Thank you, Chris and company!

We met with the owner prior to setting a day for the service and reviewed the full yard and landscaping. We then gave verbal priorities as to what we wanted to be accomplished and in what order. We did not know how much we could have expected to be done in the alotted time which as I remember was six man hour or 2 men for three man hours each. When the men arrived to do the work. again I belive it was with the owner, we again walked the area and reviewed the work and priorities. We let the men work withouit our continoius wattching, as we do wirth other contractors. They completed the three hours and left, without checking out with us. Later my wife saw taht a small valuable tree tahat was in one of the work areas was gone. She claims that she told them about the tree and to be aware of it. If they had expected knowledge of shrubs and landsacping they would have known about the and if they had been trained and experienced they would not have appraoched the job as they did.

Very positive. I would hire them again in a minute!

I purchased a deal for a landscape plan in Nov 2012, and I received a detailed drawing and itemized pricing proposal. I requested several changes and "what if" scenarios, and finally settled on something that fit my budget and longer term plans. The work was done in March (my request) and I am very happy with the results. They removed some bushes and a hedge that had grown too big for the space, replaced a kids play area with sod, landscaped most of the yard with low maintenance plants & tress, mulch, landscape borders, removed a large cement raised flower bed, and installed a gravel patio to be used for our fire pit. I'm very happy with the results - thanks Cameron!

They did it all just as estimated and promptly. Easy to work with, flexible and professional.

measured, wrote up bids for work

I purchased a Big Deal, a day's worth of yard cleanup. The owner promptly came out to assess the job, we negotiated a date and they came out as stated, on time and did a day's worth of work. I liked the owner and the workers, they did a fair job and I would use them again, in fact, I'm considering purchasing another Big Deal from them.

In my eyes, Chris Scheer is simply the best!!!!! He is very responsive and professional. He has the patience of Job, answering every question and concern that I had, and believe me there were many. This is actually the third job Father Nature has done for me. Previously they rebuilt a rock wall and planted a garden area. They also relaid a patio area. Soon I will be calling Chris to put a few finishing touches on my backyard. Definitely give Chris a call! He is awesome!