M2 Planning & Design, LLC

I would highly recommend M2 Planning and Design to anyone seeking landscaping design and installation. Marc and his team are professional, provide fantastic quality work and design, and were very efficient and timely. I cannot stress enough how easy they made the process and the great job that his entire team did. We will certainly call them for any and all landscape needs. You should too!

My initial review is below but I have to add more photos because a limit of 4 is not enough for this project!

Treats each job he’s done for my two homes like it was his home. Goes over and above expectations.

I can't say enough good things about M2 Planning and Design. I called on multiple companies and we were SOOO happy we went with M2. They looked at our whole picture of what we had envisioned our landscaping and outdoor patio to be. They researched everything from bushes to types/looks of outdoor patio materials to complete our home. They went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% satisfied. Thanks M2! - Angelo

We recently completed a major year long project that included a large addition to our house, adding a pool, extending the driveway, adding commercial-grade drainage, grading, and landscaping (retaining walls, irrigation, outdoor lighting, trees/shrubs/flowers). Cliff Cole of M2 Planning & Design stepped up to the plate and effectively became the general contractor/site coordinator/project for all exterior activities. While Cliff was hired to do the traditional landscaping components, he effortlessly coordinated the driveway and pool companies—people that he had never even met before. This was an intricate process that took so much planning and had to happen in a very specific order of events for the project to be successful-including helping out with Duke to remove the existing power pole and bury 200' of line). Cliff routinely went above and beyond, such as coming out on weekends while it was raining to study the water drainage issue and identify collection points and diversion areas. He had us tear up half of the existing driveway and re-slope it away from the house into a collection trough that he designed as that was a major issue he discovered. If we needed to meet after hours he would come by at night to accommodate our needs. Cliff has many great qualities but what stood out was his honesty and his word. If he said something was going to happen by a certain date it happened. He never committed to something that was unrealistic, which was a breath of fresh air after our house addition where the general contractor over promised and under delivered on numerous points. Most people just want to hear the truth and what is realistic and that was what Cliff provided. Our project included too many contractors and subs to even count; I will say that Cliff and M2 is receiving the only glowing review from us. We could not be happier with the outcome of our project, and if you see the pics of the process you will see there were parts of our journey that we did not think we'd ever get rid of the mud. The final outcome was exactly as it had been planned in the preceding year on paper. If I ever have another landscaping project I would not think of calling anyone but Cliff. The pics speak for themselves: https://imgur.com/a/6QrC0da

M2 did all the landscaping for our new home. Cliff selected the right plants for the right spaces and also was thoughtful of selecting plants that complimented the style of our home, as well. We had need for some privacy hedging, which he addressed successfully. Cliff has always been timely in his responsiveness and dependable as well. His follow-up, after the job, with any further needs or concerns has also been excellent.

M2 Planning & Design always creates great projects with an emphasis on quality. Their work ethic and customer service are second to none.

We used M2 to do some landscaping around an existing fireplace and create a stone path in our backyard. They came out quickly for the estimate and were able to complete the job within a few days. The work is meticulous and beautiful. Far exceeded my expectations. I would call them again in a minute and recommended them to several friends.

After interviewing several companies over 8 months, I commissioned M2 Planning and Design to create an outdoor patio space with a firepit and pergola. The end result was amazing. Marc spent time listening to my wishlist and created a beautiful design. He was open to changes I requested and when we signed off on the final design, the project quickly got underway. Marc was onsite every day of construction. The crew was thorough and efficient and respectful of my property. I even requested small changes during the process and all were incorporated. This is a professional, talented and top notch company. I recommend them without hesitation and plan to use them for future projects.

UPDATE: Some of our plantings are not doing well. We are not sure if the irrigation is not properly placed or if the plants are unhealthy. We have reported the problem several times but have not heard back. Stay tuned (August 2015) My husband and I recently moved added an in-ground pool to our new home. The pool company (Anthony and Sylvan) referred us to M2 for landscaping to complete the job. We met with Marc Manitt and outlined our criteria: (1) dramatic impact, including lighting; (2) privacy screening from our neighbors; (3) dog friendly; (4) pest and deer-resistant; (5) low maintenance with irrigation; (6) sustainable; and (7) within our budget. Armed with our site plan, Marc returned a week later with a plan that met the majority of our criteria. He worked with us to do a little tweaking to meet our budget and taste. When weather permit, Marc and his crew completed the work in one day! Although drainage had been addressed in part by the pool installation, M2 made enhancements such as different mulches to minimize washout and added gravel under our porch for stability. Weed barrier cloth, top soil, mulch, plants, and pine staw are all high-quality. Lighting was installed later and the final result is stunning. We enjoyed working with Marc and his crew and highly recommend them.

Marc and the team recreated a backyard for us after our new pool was completed - grading, drainage, sod, beds, plants and lighting. He and the team did an excellent job and it looks great even in the dead of winter. Can't wait for spring!

I used M2 Planning & Design for our pool project. They landscaped our entire backyard around the pool and fence (sod, bushes, plants and lighting). We went through several drawings and Marc always listened to my comments and suggestions. He is extremely friendly and easy to work with. The landscaping has turned out wonderful. They stand by their work and continue to provide us assistance with questions and upkeep.