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Updated 2026-07-08 · 2,223 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(40) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Ground & Garden
Services
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design & Installation, Commercial Landscaping
Reviews
40

What recent reviews say

Twenty years of customers and multi-project clients trust Ground & Garden for seamless design-to-finish work. Owner Brent and named crew leads (Kate, Mark, Noel, Eric, Edwin) deliver responsive service on one-acre overhauls and small fixes alike, with crews tackling 103-degree heat without cutting corners on detail. One reviewer flagged $644/month maintenance bundles and plant yellowing, but overwhelmingly the feedback praises design clarity, professional finishes, and reliable follow-up on irrigation and storm damage.

Praised for
  • responsive and reliable staff
  • thoughtful design execution
  • professional crews work in challenging heat
  • strong attention to detail
  • owner involvement and continuity
Watch-outs
  • maintenance service bundles inflexible and expensive
  • plant selection sometimes underperforms
  • weed barriers not included in design scope
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Best for: Homeowners needing design clarity, multi-year maintenance relationships, or urgent pre-sale yard overhauls
Think twice if: Ongoing maintenance is a budget concern; monthly gardening bundles run high unless paired with weekly lawn mowing

Strengths

  • Design clarity and phased project breakdown
  • Owner and senior staff named and visible in long-term customer relationships
  • Fast turnaround on urgent projects
  • Crews reliable in extreme heat

Worth knowing

  • Owner Brent visible in long-term client relationships (20+ year, 40+ year customers cited)
  • Named staff: Kate Higdon (project manager), Alex Hansen (design), Eric Kocian (foreman), Mark, Noel, Bo (team leads), Edwin (crew lead)
  • Projects include acre-scale overhauls, soccer field design/build, emergency storm and irrigation repairs
  • Design proposals include site photography and itemized cost breakdowns
  • Uniform technicians on maintenance crews

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Reviewers praise detailed design plans, site photography, clear upfront cost breakdown, and creative incorporation of textures and modern elements
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Crews consistently praised for reliable weekly service and attention to detail in extreme heat; one reviewer noted yellowing plants and lack of included weed barriers
Hardscaping, Patios & Retaining Walls
Patios, decks, and fire pits executed with eye for detail and finished professionally
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Next-day sprinkler repairs, controller checks, and irrigation adjustments mentioned; responsive service
Tree Trimming & Removal
Tree trimming done quickly with attention to detail
Commercial Landscaping
Multi-property management for real estate firms and commercial clients cited over 3+ decades

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.74 average across the 46 irrigation & sprinkler systems businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 89
Review volume 70
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can they handle urgent projects?
One reviewer had their front yard refreshed in two days before a party. Another had a sprinkler repair out the next day.
Do they handle ongoing maintenance or just installation?
They offer weekly lawn mowing, lawn care, trimming, edging, and weeding/mulch/aeration services. Gardening-only monthly service requires also booking weekly lawn mowing ($644/month example cited for 2,000 sq ft).
Who will I work with?
Owner Brent is involved. Named staff include project managers (Kate Higdon), designers (Alex Hansen), and crew leads (Mark, Noel, Bo, Eric, Edwin). Long-term customers often work with the same team members over years.

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Last updated 2026-07-08