Urban Organics Design, Inc.

Nick, who we like, "got" what our vision was for the project. Unlike most subs he and his crew showed up on time and didn't leave early. The resulting project is a good look and we get positive comments from neighbors about how we improved our corner. The only issue we have is not dotting i's and crossing t's on some of the work, for which we paid a significant amount. This was always when he wasn't on the job supervising so I would be sure he makes a commitment his crew will follow through. Stuff like not putting down ground covering when welding, or putting enough coats of paint on fabricated planting boxes. These are things you would not notice from a distance so, again, it's a good look.

I was looking to get my yard redone but had a certain aesthetic that many of the landscapers I got estimates from did not get. Nick came out and understood what I wanted completely. I explained the general look and fragrance I wanted, citing our local nature preserve. We got exactly that! It's beautiful and drought friendly. We've had many neighbors give us positive feedback and it's sleek look helps our home look much more modern. It's amazing what this team got done in three days... Not to mention that the customer service and cost were far superior than other companies I had contacted. As our yard adjusts we've had a couple casualties; Nick has been great about guiding us on plant care and coming by to check it out himself. We're so thrilled!

I was surprised to see photos of my home here and want to make it extremely clear that I deeply regret working with Nick Tan and his crew. While the completed project photographed well (and BTW, he never asked our permission to post them) it was barely a couple of months before the flaws became apparent to all who visit our home. Instead of enjoying our backyard, going back there only makes us feel as if we were swindled. The list of cut corners is long: the cable railing was improperly done so is now loose and dangerous to any that lean against it; the electrical lighting doesn't work; the deck was stained improperly and is being damaged by the winter weather; the gazebo was not properly supported on the deck and is listing to one side; the custom planters do not drain and are pooling water; the concrete is cracking; many of the plants have died because the drip irrigation was never checked and is not watering where it should. He also took twice as long to complete the project than he said he would and went incommunicado for weeks on end while it sat unfinished. In short, this was an awful experience. Nick comes across sincerely and as a nice guy, but I can only say to anyone considering him that buyer beware...

My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with Nick and his team. We wanted to remove the grass in our front yard so Nick came up with multiple design proposals and different plant options for us. No matter how many small things we wanted to change to stay within our budget, he was always patient, responsive and offered alternative solutions. I didn't realize how much work it takes to remove grass/roots and was impressed that the workers showed up every day on time and worked diligently until the project was complete. There was not one day where I had to wonder where they were or if they had forgotten my project to move onto another. Not to mention, they left the job site so clean! We are very pleased with how our front yard turned out and are excited to see the plants mature and the savings in our water bill. I would highly recommend Urban Organics Design, have already recommended the company to friends and am looking forward to when Nick can design my backyard.

After working on developing our landscape design over what seemed to be a few productive meetings, the next step was for Nick to draw up the plans and submit them to our city for permits. All seemed well working with Nick, and we were very pleased with the design he had developed. This was in July 2013. That was the last we heard of him, and he has not responded to our many calls or e-mails. We have been both concerned for him and frustrated by the lack of response. We did not receive the services that we were paying for and are moving on to another landscape architect.

Nick was amazing! We had him completely redo our landscaping in the front- and back yards and both turned out beautifully. We often had people stop and ask us who our landscape designer was because the work turned out so well. Nick and his team also installed a fantastic irrigation system, so we don't even have to worry about maintaining the plants, it all takes care of itself. Not to mention the entire job was done in a very timely manner, and Nick was always super responsive whenever we had any questions. Furthermore, he was a great collaborator, asking us to provide inspiration images before deciding on any plants. This ensured that the end result was exactly what we were looking for. The house looks so much better because of Nick's work, can't say enough about Urban Organics!

Nick & his team delivered on all accounts. He really helped us visualize our overall vision for the front yard and executed to the exact specifications we asked for. There were some bumps along the way in regards to returning phone calls & emails, but overall we really were super happy with the end result & had zero complaints on the quality of work. We would definitely use him again & plan to do so in the near future.