[Barborv]

Just bought our pre owned house in March. We hired Terrascape after getting several quotes from other companies. We are working with Megan and she is terrific. I wanted to bring down the price so she adjusted her original ideas, to work with our budget. She also told us to leave many of the bushes we already have in the landscape. We aren't in TV now and hopefully will have the work done when we come in the summer. We locked in our price too.We have a small palm that kneeled over and kicked the bucket. I called her and she said that it's part of the contract and they will come and remove now. We are waiting to do the work when we are down there so we can pick out the trees and flowers.

[M Mamros]

We just had our landscaping redone. Requested TerraScape come out to prepare a bid. We met with them and they would not give us an estimate until we committed to having them do the work. (Must have learned this approach from Congress - gotta buy it to see how much it costs.) Seemed backwards to us, so we went with someone else (Village Palms).

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by M Mamros

We just had our landscaping redone. Requested TerraScape come out to prepare a bid. We met with them and they would not give us an estimate until we committed to having them do the work. (Must have learned this approach from Congress - gotta buy it to see how much it costs.) Seemed backwards to us, so we went with someone else (Village Palms).

I had an experience a few years ago with a much maligned company that does landscape work here in The Villages. But this other company throws in getting lectured to and being berated to on the phone. Also wouldn't come out for an estimate unless we signed with them. Totally laughable, after the fact.

[richard cammerron]

Try McGowen Landscaping they are great and reasonable. They
just finished a complete redo of our landscaping

[dtennent]

We used Distinctive Designs by Lori. She is very good and a perfectionist. In addition she makes sure that all work is within the deed restrictions and, finally she stands behind her work. She gives a one year warranty and replaced a Canary Island Palm that did not make it. Not cheap but definitely high quality work.

[Camaro Girl]

I would highly recommend Ron's Landscaping. I realize this thread is asking about 4 other companies, but Ron's does a supurb job. Ron used to be a nursery wholesaler for 12 counties, & also for some of the theme parks. With this being said, he truly knows his stuff. We had our landscaping totally redone, for a low maintenance style. Ron takes into consideration your ideas, & enhances them with his designs. He suggests plants for the light exposures around your home - n, s, e & w. His crew is very polite & thoroughly clean up your yard & driveway every night. They continuously work on just your project until it is finished. Check out some photos.

[Camaro Girl]

I would highly recommend Ron's landscaping. He does large & small projects. Ron owned a wholesale nursery for many years, so he truly knows his stuff. He sold to 12 counties, plus some Orlando theme parks. We chose a complete redo of our corner lot, with low maintenance plantings. He is very easy to work with. He incorporates your ideas into his designs, & makes many great suggestions. He even had a few surprises for us, since our project was a big one. His workers thoroughly clean up your yard & driveway daily, & they stay on your project until the end.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The first thing some new home buyers do is to hire a landscaper to tear out all of the landscaping that comes with the house. I think it wise to wait about 18 months to see how it grows and fills in. The landscaping that the developer has chosen is not inferior in any way. It is chosen to grow well in the conditions here. The only thing I would suggest is to have any Live Oak tree removed before it gets to a certain size and protected. They to me are hazardous planted close to homes and with the strong winds we sometimes get. I am also NOT a fan of most Palm Trees. They attract Palm rats. Just my opinion.

I have had neighbors who have spent thousands to have landscaping put in and thousands to have it removed.

My added suggestion would be to quickly remove any Magnolia trees, they are the dirtiest trees ever

[chuck2]

My experience with Terrascape is that they are over-priced and they will make sure you need what ever it is they have to get rid of. I have also used Bothers Landscaping. They do good work but are also high priced.

[thevillagernie]

McGowen..great

[Langwelld]

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

[GOLFER54]

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[DLJ1657]

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]

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]

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