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Shades of Green Landscaping

Updated 2026-08-15 · 11,219 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(31) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Eco-Friendly & Organic PracticesLicensed & InsuredLawn Care & MaintenanceLandscape Design & Installation
Shades of Green Landscaping
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Eco-Friendly & Organic Practices, Licensed & Insured, Lawn Care & Maintenance
Reviews
31

What recent reviews say

Across 19 reviews spanning three years, customers consistently praise Frank, Katie, and their team for precise, high-quality work across design, hardscaping, planting, and major projects like pools and driveways. The crew's responsiveness to changes, respect for neighbors' property, daily cleanup, and genuine care for both craft and client relationships set them apart from typical contractors in the region.

Praised for
  • attention to detail
  • responsive and flexible
  • professional crew
  • quality workmanship
  • honest and transparent
  • friendly and personable
punctualreliableskilled-crewattention-to-detailprofessional-crewgreat-resultsresponsive
Best for: Homeowners seeking high-detail landscape and hardscape work with direct owner involvement and transparent communication.

Strengths

  • detailed design and execution
  • flexible problem-solving on site
  • neighbor-considerate cleanup
  • owner-led accountability

Worth knowing

  • Frank and Katie are the owners and actively manage projects
  • Crew cleans the work site every night before leaving
  • Frank provides sketches and measures multiple times during design phase
  • Team handles changes and disputes on site without additional friction
  • One reviewer (a landscape designer herself) prefers SOG for contractor installations of her designs

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Praised for detailed sketches, multiple site visits, flexible design adjustments, and seamless execution of complex builds.
Hardscaping & Interlocking
Stone work, pavers, retaining walls, and pool surrounds consistently noted for precision, symmetry, and durability.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Fresh sod installation and ongoing maintenance advice (e.g., winter burlap wrapping) delivered with professionalism.
Eco-Friendly & Organic Practices
Limited evidence; one review mentions tree removal and new plantings, but no specific eco-practices detailed.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.71 average across the 153 lawn care & maintenance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 52% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 91
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 82
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
31
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Common questions

Do Frank and Katie work directly on projects or just manage crews?
Frank and Katie actively lead projects, visit sites multiple times during design and execution, and respond directly to client calls and changes.
What happens if issues come up during construction?
Reviews show the team resolves problems on site without pushback, even redesigning details mid-project if it improves the final result.
Can they handle large, complex projects like pools and grading challenges?
Yes. Reviews document full backyard builds including pools, spas, grading work, fencing, and major hardscaping completed to specification and budget.
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Last updated 2026-08-15