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Do not use Createscape, alias Tropical Landscape and Design, alias Joe Preston. He took our deposit and never returned.

[stuckinparadise]

We used TriCounty Landscaping and they did an amazing job on our front yard. We just hired them again to do the back yard around the lanai.

[skyguy79]

TerraScapes! You can see my writeup and pictures taken right after their work was completed on my following post:

TerraScape & T&D Enclosures Too

[laceylady]

Suggest you avoid KGL or Kevin Gokey Landscaping based on my ecxperience.

Heard fro neighbors that Mansfield and Deans are excellent and neighbor's yards and plants are beautiful. These companies stand behind their work, do not require $$ up front and replace plants that die or don't do well--more than once.

[Captainjack40]

Exterior Spaces - extremely knowledgeable, own their own local nursery and very reasonable. I get suspicious when contractors show up in a $50,000 pickup. Exterior people (owners) are not flashy but are down to earth. Stacy (mother) and two sons KNOW landscaping. They are on route 301 in Oxford. 352-461-3234. My villa is the third house I have had landscaped. I used them for the third - I wished I knew about them for the first two. Call Gene and his brother and you will not be disappointed.

[jimbo2012]

This trade has more issues than any other, be double careful

[Irishmen]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

This trade has more issues than any other, be double careful

Absolutely, google any business owners name and past acquaintances at same business location under different business names and a free google search public records tell you all you need to know. A little research saves much heartache later. 5 minutes and a couple of clicks later is all you need. If what you find this is the definition of down to earth Oh My!

[readmore]

Absolutely do your homework. Do not use Joe Preston of Createscape. He will take your money and not return. If you have any doubts, You can always call Seniors against Crime at the Sheriffs office.

[Cedwards38]

I'm in Sanibel also. Welcome. I was quite pleased with the work of Village Landscaping and the design of Mark Olsen Sr. You can reach him at 352-409-2655. His work in on the corner of French Oak and Pinellas and at my place four doors up French Oak.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

I'm in Sanibel also. Welcome. I was quite pleased with the work of Village Landscaping and the design of Mark Olsen Sr. You can reach him at 352-409-2655. His work in on the corner of French Oak and Pinellas and at my place four doors up French Oak.

I've seen his work, sorry to disagree but not very creative, he's only doing it a few years.

[favicky]

Ron's Landscaping just finished our landscaping and did a superb job.

[jerhole1]

Originally Posted by justjim

Just moved into Village of Sanibel 3 weeks ago. Looking for a "good" honest and affordable Landscaper.

We used "Mansfield landscaping" just a week ago and could not believe the professional and remarkable apprearance of the job. You tell them what you want to spend and they explain what you're going to get. They bring out more plants than you need just so if you don't like what you selected they will switch and change anything you like or want within your budget. If you don't like any of it they will take it away and there is no charge. Also there is a no money down until you're satisfied. GREAT PEOPLE TO DEAL WITH!! they also have a wonderful nursery in yalahala,fl. Jerry holbrook in Fernandina. come by and see our plantings any time. call 4107262681

[charlamane]

Bobby from Village Palm Landscaping did a wonderful job on our property.
He came up with a beautiful design and was mindful of what we wanted.
Was easy to work with and made our landscaping around our home look like
it has been there for years. Job well done Bobby.
Village Palm Landscaping workers were very pleasant and respectful

[gjbl8114]

First of all --- slow down and do take heed of the advice you've been given. Don't assume that recommendations for a particular landscaper will meet with your personal approval. Take a ride around TV's and look for things you like or dislike - better yet, if you already have an idea of what you want, take it to one of the reputable landscaping businesses in the area and have them show you what it will look like before you make a final decision. A good and reputable business will have this technology..... But, most of all "take your time." Three weeks here seems a bit rushed to make such a major decision....

[jimbo2012]

better yet if you don't want to look like your neighbors yard, hire a landscape architect, take that plan and shop landscapers to bid one the same design with the same plants....

compare apples to apples