Looking for top rate honest landscaper
 

My wife and I have decided to enhance our landscaping by adding
Patio with with Pergola and plantings. Looking for recommendations from design to completion
Top rated contractors that are on time, honest ,neat and knowledgeable in all aspects

Thank You

Escapes Landscaping did a great job for us, and was very knowledgeable. Pointed out several things about how and why the landscape design avoided drainage issues and what plant were better in our soil. Not one of our other estimates even talked about what our soil acidity was, let alone actually test it. Wish we had had gotten Robert the first time, we wouldn't be doing this again 3 years later, repairing shifting walls, and removing plants the last landscaper told us were low maintenance, needing trimmed once a month after only a year.

You might want to take a drive to Village of Lake Deaton (Hillsborough gate, right on Warnock towards the end of road to Wading Heron Way),. Jason Schmidt did quite a few jobs in that area that resemble what you described in your post. I am impressed with the variety of plants used vs. the usual run of the mill choices. I don't know his number, but saw a sign on one of the lawns today while dog sitting in that area.

I haven't used him personally, but have a background in horticulture so I am familiar with the unique plants and palms he chose for his jobs in that neighborhood. And remember... They must be planted correctly and watered daily or you are wasting your $$$.

Good luck!

Village Palms on 466, on right, before Rolling Acres Rd.
Nice to have someone with an actual business location.
Honest, fast and distinctive design.

I highly recommend McGowans Landscaping. They stand by their product. .

Another vote for McGowan.

I would like to add my name to the others recommending Jason Schmidt. We were pleased with their ideas, their promptness, and followup to any issues. Steve

We used Brandon's Landscaping they did a wonderful job !
They did several different plants and 14 palms, along with a stonewall.
They have done several homes around use and countless homes in the Villages.

We used MAINTENCE BY EVERGREEN. Louis was fantastic and reasonably priced. Also did a water feature that was beyond my expectations.

If you're looking for the BEST. Jamie's Landscaping!!

Good Luck..... Did anyone mention this is FL and that is one of the hardest trades ,

Do you think this thread has narrowed down the OP's choices.....smile.

Another vote for Village Palms, they did my yard and when I had a question about one of the plants the owner came by on her golf cart!! She is a Villages resident.

Smitty Lawn & Tree Landscape Design and Walls
 

How to Dress up a Lantana. Smitty Lawn & Tree recently completed this Landscape wall...yes there are stripes in the wall as well as a front patio with steps and multi heights. Call Matt Smith 352-561-1999
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I would also like to add my name to Jason Schmidt Landscaping. His company just recently finished our landscape & we are very pleased with his work.

Stay Away from Coverall Landscape
 

Coverall Landscape wants $$$$ up front...and has no integrity in their work!

Another vote for village palm!

Take a look at the work by Tomas.....seems he does a lot of upscale complicated projects.....take a ride down Warnock in Hillsborough, or Palm Ct outside LSL. There are close to 100 landscapers registered with ARC, not sure if ARC will tell give you any input but you can ask. What we did, was drive around and knock on doors of the houses that caught our attention.....surprised how many people are willing to be very candid about who did their work.....both pro and con. There are some outstanding companies that provide services here, but there are also some that are very weak.....be careful.

I have Massey and KB over the years and would not go back to Massey. KB has beautiful plants abd stands behind their product. Ask for Lori

A source to determine WHO NOT to consider is to call Senior v Crimes before even making an appointment for an estimate.

I used Jason Schmidt Landscapers. They are excellent. The customer service was wonderful because they answer phone calls within a day, they are very polite (those working to plant and the other staff such as the designer and the owner,) and they do explain the process and alternative choices. The owner checks in during the process even though he has a staff in charge of the various aspects of the project.
I am happy with the results and the follow up to the project.

Lukeslandscapingfl.com
Luke 352-617-3444.

Excellent job, on time, very professional, we live on North side to TV by Nancy Lopez. He had to take out all our bushes from 02' and start from scratch...took them 3 days and gave us a price on the spot. Some of these other landscapers didnt come back

Do not use Village Palms!
 

I posted a long message about the issues I had with this company and for some reason it disappeared. But I would never recommend them. They are one of the highest priced around and I have had huge issues with them that are still not resolved.

Landscaper - Beware
 

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!

Best Advise
 

1. No money up front ! No exceptions. Pay when job is done and you are satisfied.
2. No baloney they are "Licensed". This is first clue something is terribly wrong since Florida DOES NOT license Landscapers. May see it on their truck or on a Business Card. But this part of the scam.
3. No accepting ones that knock on the door and ask for business. That again is good clue since these types of request for business are not allowed in the villages. (This also is a good rule to follow for anyone knocking on the door and asking for business !).
There are more things to remember but these are very basic!!:rant-rave: