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Folks, I’m going to clue you in on a landscaper known as Outdoor Creations owned by Chris Charbonneau. His business card stated that he was “licensed-insured-no money upfront”, but after reading the article (unfortunately not soon enough) in the latest POA Bulletin Dec 2015, I’ve learned that Florida “does not license Landscapers”. So, in essence he is pulling a scam. Previous to hiring this man, I had multiple estimates and although his price was higher, he came across as being well versed in the various trees, flowers and shrubs and bragged how his way of planting was better than the guy’s down the street but best of all, he promised to have the job done in a week even though he’d be working by himself. He began this landscaping project on Oct. 13 with my first check to him on that day. He said he would be purchasing all the materials and supplies at that time. I was now in a financial relationship with this guy. Limited working hours led to limited daily accomplishments and I can’t even tell you all the excuses I heard from him. Today, my project is still incomplete, he’s left me with a demand that unless I hand him the rest of the money, he’s not coming back. The rub in all of this is that he’s been given 95% of his money and now want’s all of it before he brings in the materials I’ve already paid for. Working with this person has been very stressful to say the least. It’s now Dec. 3rd and may now have to take legal action against him. Please use this as a warning and if you should see him around the neighborhood soliciting work, let your neighbor know what I know and now, what you know!