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Langwelld 12-23-2020 07:21 AM

I’d talk to Rick at Reliable Roots. Nice local family business 352-461-3131
 
I’d talk to Rick at Reliable Roots. Nice local family business 352-461-3131

GOLFER54 12-23-2020 07:28 AM

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DLJ1657 12-23-2020 08:49 AM

Luke’s Landscaping
 
After four years of trying my hand at landscaping design and plants, using various small companies, I reached out to Luke’s Landscaping (352-617-3444) for help. I’m in a courtyard villa and did not want to go through the expense of brick walls, etc. Luke made a few suggestions with a price tag that fit my budget, and sent his team in to do the work later. They were wonderful, did excellent work, and I’ve had many compliments on the yard. I have them back for trimming a few times a year and what I like is the fact that they charge an hourly rate, so I can have them trim a few trees and bushes, move a plant, etc., all for that one hour minimum price. Luke and his team have been great to deal with, considering I was not in the market for a designer home price tag.

prbradley 12-23-2020 12:03 PM

TerraScape put in a patio and landscape for us in 2019. Megan did the plan and we are very satisfied. They do our trimming and weeds quarterly and do a great job.

StuMas 12-25-2020 07:20 PM

Thanks for the info
 
I am considering having a re-do of our small front yard. Appreciate the many inputs from everyone.

KarenFred67 12-27-2020 07:29 PM

I have 2 suggestions: do not pay any amount up front. Pay everything when the job is completed. And check with Seniors vs Crime 352-689-4600, before hiring anyone. They can tell you how many complaints have been filed against each company.

drjohns 12-28-2020 03:49 PM

Brandon is over priced and doesn't do what he says. Like dealing with a used car dealer.

Dani & Bill 12-31-2020 07:46 AM

Do these companies also do repair and maintenance of landscape water features? We need a consult regarding a water feature, a DIY garden irrigation system and landscape lighting. Also need a recommendation for hot tub repair. Thanks!

DAVES 01-03-2021 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnN (Post 1876168)
It's been some years, but when I had TerraScape give a quote, they wanted to sell me a "Mercedes" when I wanted a "Honda". Way too much in the way of plants and $$$$.

So few salespeople are so busy talking that they never as the customer what they have in mind.

As a customer when you want, need, the job done can change the price and the quality.
When, the phone is ringing off the hook you will obviously be quoted a high price.

Plants. They all look nice at the garden center grown by experts under perfect conditions. Are you willing to cover marginally hearty plants all the time? If, not don't buy them. You will find plants for sale that just won't grow here. Peony plants. I had a great collection of them where we used to live. You will see them for sale at all the box stores. It is just not cold enough for them. They need a dormant period to bloom.

tammy5912554@gmail.com 01-08-2021 04:06 AM

We just got a quote from him yesterday for a very large job...considering it until I saw this post....can you give me an example of what your experience was? Thanks!


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