What does a design consultation cost?

Their website lists a $200 design consultation fee.

Do they install weed barriers?

A reviewer reported Ground & Garden does not install weed barriers; they recommend hand-weeding beds.

Can I hire just seasonal weeding and mulch without weekly mowing?

One reviewer was told they must book weekly lawn mowing and blowing as part of any monthly gardening package; the bundled cost was quoted at $644 per month for a 2000 sqft yard.

Ground & Garden

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,968 reviewed · 255 listed · Scored from 41 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(41) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

Landscape Design & InstallationLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & Sprinkler SystemsHardscaping & Masonry

Services: Landscape Design & Installation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Reviews: 41

What recent reviews say

Ground & Garden delivers polished landscape design and construction work backed by crew professionalism and owner involvement. Their strength lies in initial design clarity and execution quality, though maintenance pricing and service limits are worth clarifying upfront before committing to ongoing care.

Praised for

attention to detail in design and execution
friendly and responsive crew
professional project management
reliable long-term partner
creative design solutions

Watch-outs

maintenance pricing very high
unclear maintenance service bundling
some plant health issues noted

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Best for: Homeowners wanting thoughtfully designed yards with professional project oversight and multi-year partnerships.

Think twice if: Monthly maintenance bundles require weekly lawn mowing and cost $644 for a 2000 sqft yard, which may feel excessive for weeding and seasonal care alone.

Strengths

detailed design process with photos and clear proposals
named project managers (Kate, Eric, Noel) stay engaged throughout
handles large acre-scale projects with tight timelines
owner Brent involved in business decisions

Worth knowing

Project managers named: Kate Higdon, Eric Kocian, Alex Hansen; team leads Mark, Noel, Bo mentioned for reliability
Design consultation costs $200
Crew works 103-degree days without complaint; handles emergency storm/tree damage calls
Previously operated as Perfect Lawns before rebranding to Ground & Garden
One acre property with tight timeline delivered faster than expected

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation: Detailed design proposals with photos; thoughtful material and plant selection praised; one reviewer noted yellowing plants in front walk after installation
Lawn Care & Maintenance: Reliable crew morale in extreme heat; maintenance pricing criticized as high; service bundling unclear and restrictive
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems: Quick response to sprinkler issues; technician explained preventive steps
Hardscaping & Masonry: Masonry and patio work executed cleanly and professionally

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.72 average across the 182 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 88

Review volume 70

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What does a design consultation cost?: Their website lists a $200 design consultation fee.
Do they install weed barriers?: A reviewer reported Ground & Garden does not install weed barriers; they recommend hand-weeding beds.
Can I hire just seasonal weeding and mulch without weekly mowing?: One reviewer was told they must book weekly lawn mowing and blowing as part of any monthly gardening package; the bundled cost was quoted at $644 per month for a 2000 sqft yard.

Contact

Phone: +1737-284-1576
Website: https://www.groundandgarden.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp&utm_id=ground_and_garden

Last verified 2026-07-10

Opening hours

Monday: 07:30-16:30
Tuesday: 07:30-16:30
Wednesday: 07:30-16:30
Thursday: 07:30-16:30
Friday: 07:30-16:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Landscape designLandscape architectureLandscape maintenanceLawn mowingTrimming and edgingIrrigation inspectionsWinter cutbacksOutdoor living construction

Published prices

Design consultation: $200 fee

Operating:over three decades

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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