Steve N.

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Tom B.

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John D.

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She and her right hand man Jeff came out within a few days and walked the property with me, pointing out what could be done, needed to be done, etc. I used to edit landscape and garden design magazines so had some idea of what to ask, and what they should be asking/telling. I was impressed by their suggestions, and willingness to work within a budget to completely overhaul the overgrown front and back yards, including tree and shrub pruning, small tree removal, weeding, mulching, hauling away debris and whatever else was necessary to get the plantings back into shape without having to replace everything.

They also suggested other professionals to handle the handyman type jobs that needed doing, which was helpful. And when I asked if they could continue maintenance but within a tight budget, Diane worked with me to make that happen. My parents are happy, I am happy – and I recommend Encore to anyone looking for landscape designs, ideas and assistance.

Lee F.

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First, they removed an old crumbling brick walk and replaced it with beautiful slate. They pulled out the old overgrown shrubs and planted a fabulous variety of plants – evergreens, grasses, flowering shrubs, and flowering plants. My front yard is a steep hill which is difficult to mow, so they planted the steepest slopes (street-facing and driveway-adjacent) with a great variety of shrubs. Best of all, they listened to me.

I wanted different varieties of plants that weren’t already in the neighborhood, so it would look different. I wanted a landscape that I could maintain and that didn’t require gallons of water. Of course, when the plantings were all new (last summer) I had to water every day to make sure they got properly established. But so far this summer, I have not watered the new plants once, and they are doing beautifully!

The crew showed up on time and worked really hard to get my front yard in shape. I highly recommend them and will use them again in the future. I need some trees in the front now!

Cindy S.

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I have several large flower/planting beds that had big sections where weeds had completely filled in the spaces between and within flowering plants and shrubs. The biggest (~ 30′ x 40′) had been largely neglected for a couple of seasons. I could not keep up with maintaining the planting beds, and the house is now for sale. Diane, the owner, came over to look at the job and provide an estimate. She spent about an hour with me. She was extremely knowledgeable about the types of plants that were there (wanted and unwanted). I was concerned about using weed killer because the weeds were so close to the ornamental plants and, in the case of one area, a koi pond. Diane completely understood and was on the same page with me. Diane worked with me to tailor the job to the budget, but also clean up the beds, make them easier to maintain, and create curb appeal for selling the house. The job took about 2 days. The transformation was unbelievable! Diane and her team HAND weeded, edged, and mulched two large beds and tidied up three or so smaller ones, focusing (as we agreed) on the beds that were in the worst shape and those visible from the driveway and from the house. The biggest transformation was the previously neglected bed that is now absolutely beautiful.

Hebron, CT Client

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The bush replacement installation was outstanding! Diane’s efforts exceeded my expectations. She arrived on time, worked diligently and effectively, met the timeline, cleaned up all areas at the conclusion of the installation & was very professional in completing this project. Additionally, Diane is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of horticulture and the maintenance & trimming of bushes, etc. Without reservation I highly recommend Encore Landscaping for all your landscaping needs!

Linda C.

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When a landscaping project started by someone else fell apart and became weeks behind schedule I came to Angie’s List and found Encore Landscaping. Diane and Jeff and the crew are terrific to work with – show up when they say they will, do what they say they will and tell you up front (in writing) how much it will cost. They are very approachable, don’t mind lots of questions and are very accommodating to make changes here and there as the work progresses. And if you have perennials or are thinking of having them, Diane is very knowledgeable in this subject. I am looking forward to working with Encore Landscaping again.

Donna S.

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Encore recommended details that we would not have thought of. For example, the plastic downspout splash blocks were replaced by “stone riverbeds” that are beautiful. (The riverbeds caught my neighbors eyes and they had a similar effect added to their beds.) We love the results and comments from neighbors have all been positive.

The selection of plants was designed to have some presence year round with a variety of textures and colors through the seasons. We are looking forward to watching the progression through the years.

Rather than discard the plants that were removed, at our request Encore moved many of them to a lightly wooded behind the house where the size was no longer an issue, and my pruning errors will have a chance to grow out. Diane, Jeff, and their crew worked hard doing the installation. They removed all debris as they went along leaving the yard and beds in excellent condition.

Howard and Marilyn

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The job they did was transformational!  Diane, Jeff and their cracker jack team removed an old, overgrown set of bushes and plantings from the front our our house (so high they blocked the front door and house view from the street.

They worked with me to suggest plantings that will be colorful all season long, have longevity and will not overgrow the home!  They were quick, efficient and creative.  The first day after installation, my husband and I were looking at the plantings and our neighbor from across the road called over “Thank you.  We like this view much better.”

We had to wait a while for the work to be done – but it was WELL Worth it.

Mary S.

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