Through the Garden

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This is a top-notch company without a doubt. The plans were well laid out and even included a drawing that gave us an idea of what the finished product would look like. The design was simple but elegant which is exactly what we had hoped for. The price was a bit high given our budget but, when I checked around different sites on the "average" cost of stone work, it seemed reasonable. The workmen spent a day removing the old tree and shrubs and poured a short cement wall around the perimeter of the planting bed. The next day they used mortar to affix beautiful stone to the cement wall. Slate pieces were placed on the top of the short wall all around the perimeter. The finished bed is exquisite to look at and is the envy of all our neighbors. The designer, Jane, was a gem to work with and we anticipate asking her to design something for our backyard in a few years when we are ready for that project. She found us just the right tree (Autumn Moon Japanese Maple) for the bed and goes beautifully with the brick of our townhome. She selected some shrubs and small plants and left enough room for annual flowers which was perfect. For the large pot we have in a niche by the front entrance, she selected a unique Japanese white pine that gives that spot an artistic flair and makes the whole front look elegant and serene. We would use this company (and the designer) again in the future without reservation.

We went to this firm for an estimate on a dry-laid flagstone walk. The estimator was punctual and professional, but the price was several thousand dollars higher than that proposed by another vendor, whom we had used before. The estimate came through so quickly after his visit that we thought it likely his boss had just told him "send a high-ball - we don't want it/need it that badly." This is very common practice in this area.

I went to a home show and looked for displays that were out of the ordinary. They seemed to have a more artistic flair to them and the landscape designer was absolutely fabulous. I think the price was good for what we got. I would absolutely use them again.