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“The Hursthouse team patiently spent many hours developing a detailed and extensive renovation plan for our entire property. Major features of the plan included: --installing a brick paver driveway bordered by a snapcut limestone retaining wall --installing bluestone front entry walk and porch --rebuilding backyard bluestone patio and new courtyard area with water fountain and cast iron fence border --extensive landscape lighting both front and back --installing imported planter urns on pedestals --extensive tree & shrub planting, perennials & ground cover. The design added great value and enhanced our enjoyment of our property in ways we never anticipated. The entire Hursthouse team took great pride in their work and went to great lengths to make us very satisfied clients.”

“Amliv Land Designs took care of landscape design and installation in many properties I would be selling for my clients. They always stayed within a budget, project time, and met all the expectations. Great company to work with.”

“From our first meeting with Tom Kusmerz, The Barn Nursery, we were sold on working with that company and looked no further. Through conversation and walking around on our property, Tom was able to create a hardscape design concept that we just loved. Our retaining wall was failing and we needed to redesign the whole thing. With his help we chose natural stone that blended well with our existing house brick and pool decking and gave us both the color and natural look we were after. Tom worked with our pool and concrete contractors so everything on our project was done in the right order and no one had to wait on someone else. With Tom's design on our retaining wall and how the base materials were installed, we were able to reduce the costs of our concrete decking repair by half of the original bid and we have a beautiful, natural looking retaining wall that will last forever. The crews working on our project from The Barn Nursery were great. I looked forward to their arrival every morning. They were neat, efficient, friendly and very hard working. I could tell that they really took pride in their workmanship and the job came out beautifully. My family and I look forward to their return in the spring to help us with our plantings. It was a truly great experience working with this company and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.”

“We hired Bruss Landscaping after we bought our home as the landscaping needed a complete overhaul. We met with Tillie and what a breath of fresh air. She was the only landscaper that we met with who asked what we had in mind and what our budget was. She then took those ideas and worked within our budget as well as came back with some great ideas of her own. The project went flawlessly and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Our landscaping in the front and back looks fantastic and really adds value to our home. We will definitely use them again for our next project.”

“We used EverGreen for landscaping and patio installation. We quoted the project with 3 local contractors, and although the 3 quotes were not apples-to-apples, Evergreen offered the best price and more importantly, the best options that most closely matched the size and scope of our quote request. Becca had unique ideas for our cookie-cutter space. The project started and completed on time, and despite the heavy equipment and materials used for the projected, the disruption from the actual construction was minimal. The crew was professional and courteous.”

“Her interior and exterior designs are exciting and beautiful! I love seeing what she is working on and wished she was in NC!”

“Seasonal installed a stone path and stone patio featuring a grill island, arbor, pond, seating wall, landscape lighting and custom wood steps and benchs. We couldn't be happier overall. Especially with the owner of the company Andy Wiltberger. He is super repsonsive whether I texted, emailed or called. Andy helped us choose materials and design the project with our input. He came onsite several times to make sure things were being completed properly. His crews are experienced, professional and hard working. Seasonal pulled all the needed permits and provided me proof of insurance and workman's comp before they started. Andy also did a good job keeping the cost close to budget and provided well written proposals we reviewed and discussed before any work started. Thank you Andy and team for making our dream outdoor living space a reality. We love it and look forward to sharing it with friends and family for many years to come.”

“John Staab is without a doubt one of the most talented designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. His drawings are magnificent! They exude a warmth and an understanding of scale that few possess. His attention to detail starts in the plan. He then elevates it through the creation of the project down to the smallest detail. I have worked with John on many projects as a masonry contractor over the years and EVERY one has yielded ecstatic clients and fantastic spaces. Heath Frey Hirsch Brick and Stone”

“Apex was hired after competitive bids and reference checks to design and install 10 corners and two large planting beds in our Townhouse complex. The Designer and Project Manager was Mike Burkland. Apex collaborated with our Landscape Committee to produce a design that more than satisfied our requirements. Mike stayed on top of every aspect of the implementation, assuring that staff, plants, sod, outcropping stone etc. were first rate. His crew was terrific and he deserves special recognition for his follow thru. If all contractors performed like Mike and Apex, our Association would be a dream to manage.”

“Pam is a very thoughtful, diligent, and creative landscape architect. Not only will she and her team develop design work that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations, Pam is a warm person who can have a calming effect on everybody around her. This is a really unique and valuable characteristic in a profession where construction sequencing, evolving schedules, and stressful deadlines are the norm. I am a colleague who has collaborated with Pam and known her for many years, and I would recommend her and her team to any homeowner who wants the best in design talent and wants to be truly "taken care of". Sean Papich, Landscape Architect”