Aardweg Landscaping

We hired Aardweg Landscaping to design and construct a new patio, in addition to resurfacing an existing smaller patio. We had previously used Steve and his team to design and install a garden in front of the house and were very happy with that result. The new patio, the steps they rebuilt, the steps they added and the resurfaced patio were all done with great care and are beautiful. The team is very thorough, very hard-working and dedicated to doing every bit of work exceptionally well. Due to some unavoidable delays, the project took longer than expected and yet Steve and team stayed focused on this project through completion, despite what had to be a shrinking profit margin. We have enjoyed working with Steve and his team and recommend them highly. We’re looking forward to our next project with Aardweg Landscaping.

We vetted a number of landscapers before beginning, but chose to work with Steve based on the versatility of plantings we saw in his portfolio, the attention to detail and commitment to excellence we saw in his reviews, and the clarity and ease of communications we found during our initial conversations. Our project involved a full re-do of the front and side gardens, new trees in the front and rear, the construction of a very large patio, the installation of a few "wishlist" items (updated egress window covers, permanent discreet umbrella stands, and more secure and discreet waste bin storage). We wanted an unconventional garden for the area, so it took us awhile to find the words and images to share and describe what we were looking for. Steve was very patient with us, offered clear and pointed feedback where needed, and ultimately helped clarify and focus our vision. Steve is very much a "measure twice cut once" practitioner, so it really helped to have ironed out all the details ahead of time so that once construction and planting got going we as homeowners were able to completely surrender control and the team could move quickly. Our property and project had a few quirks, so there were a few "firsts" for Steve and his team. Steve and his foreman were incredibly creative, determined, and successful in leaving us with solutions and a finished "product" even more elegant and functional than we had hope for. Our budget was fairly tight for what we wanted to accomplish, and Steve was financially conscientious throughout the entire process. He and his team even took on some work at no additional cost to us. I could go on and on about what a pleasure it was working with Steve. On the planting end: he clearly loves plants, knows how to balance shape and color and proportion and texture and color and position, and stands by the integrity of his work. On the construction end: he takes pride in the elegance and functionality and is committed to excellence in his finished products. As a collaborator: he is knowledgeable, has a good sense of humor, gets right to the point, and will work until sure that everyone is 100% on the same page before moving forward. All in all: two thumbs, highly recommend. This isn't our first property or our first garden. I've been the acting GC on all our property improvement projects, and have personally spent years updating and caring for a prize-winning garden. But I am new to *this* area and now have kids and need help. I'm pretty exacting in my standards (sorry, Steve!) and I have 0 doubt that if we ever need future landscaping help Steve will be the first person we call.

We hired Aardweg Landscaping to redesign our front landscape and could not be happier with the result. The job involved removing all existing plantings on either side of the walkway to create a new walk-through garden. Steve listened carefully as we explained our preference for deer-resistant native materials that would support our pollinators and he delivered what we asked for and more. He is an absolute perfectionist, and he went above and beyond for us. For example, his crew rebuilt an existing stone wall that was not within the original scope of work at no cost to us. Steve’s hardworking crew left the yard neat and clean after each day’s work. Work was completed on schedule and Steve was great about keeping us informed throughout. He’s also a nice guy and my husband and I both enjoyed working with him. We would recommend Aardweg Landscaping and hope to have Steve back again to work on other areas of our property.

Steve exceeded all expectations, from his creative hardscape/landscape design to the timeliness of his communication and project delivery. We are very particular with who we work with, having been burned repeatedly by contractors and landscapers alike, but Steve went above and beyond to fulfill our vision. We look forward to enjoying the landscape and working with Steve and his team at Aardweg Landscaping for many years to come. Update March 2023: Steve failed to complete this project in full, which included an additional set of steppers down to the backyard in the original scope. Due to supply chain issues in early 2022, we were not able to acquire the full set of steppers at the start of the project, however Steve guaranteed and promised that he would stay on top of the acquisition of the remaining steppers whenever available (we have documentation of these conversations). These specific steppers have been available at the local supply company that he uses for many months. However due to his small team, he is continually running behind schedule with his other projects and now over a year later he has told us that he cannot finish our project within a reasonable timeframe. Disappointing to say the least, as we now have to find a new professional to finish the project which will almost certainly prove difficult given the small, remaining scope. In hindsight, we likely would have chosen a different contractor given Steve's inability to manage these logistical issues. Furthermore, he requested that we write him a five-star review.

Following a home remodeling project, my front yard was a depressing combination of mud and weeds. Thankfully I stumbled on Aardweg Landscaping. From my first meeting with Steve I had a feeling I was in good hands. Now that the project is finished I can say my confidence was not misplaced. Steve and his crew paid attention to every little detail, and the end result looks amazing. Worth every penny. I'm already planning to have them work on the back yard next year.

Working with Aardweg Landscaping was an absolute delight - from beginning to end. As a designer, Steve really listens, evaluates your needs, and offers creative suggestions. His crew worked very efficiently and finished the work in my yard in one day. They were very thorough and professional and Steve worked right along with them the entire time. That spoke volumes to me. As an artist, he was there to make sure his vision was realized the exact way he intended. I highly recommend Aardweg Landscaping.

Steve built a patio with a pergola and stone knee walls, and the result is stellar. He attended to the complexities of local zoning rules, filings with the township, was timely, and overdelivered. His work was precise, attentive to detail, and high quality. He does not cut any corners and is committed to making sure things both look great and will last. He is careful to ask the right questions about how a space will be used, and to incorporate this information into his work. I plan to use him again and recommend him highly and without any hesitation.

Steve was professional, collaborative, knowledgeable, and a delight to work with! I wanted a front yard that would look completely different from my neighbors - and Steve more than delivered. Our "PA/English Country Garden" is low maintenance, has 4-season interest and is a real head turner, thanks to Steve's understanding of lighting, attention to color and texture, and how the garden will ultimately fill out. He listened to what we thought we wanted and helped us refine that approach to what we all knew we would be happy with. His crew were all great too!

Steve read our minds, bringing to life exactly what we needed and wanted. We now also have an un-intimidating and doable plan of maintenance. Very highly recommended.

The landscaping at our new house requires a major update, and Steve has been very helpful in guiding us through the process. The first stage, which was just completed, involved removing some hardscapes and overgrown planting. Steve is highly knowledgeable and has made himself available to meet our schedules. The first phase of our project was completed in a timely fashion and under budget. We look forward to working with Steve on the next phase!

Steve is a superb landscape designer. He created a plan to totally re-landscape our front yard, including our foundation beds, a wild, overgrown area between the street and a stream and a side yard bed. He put a tremendous amount of time into the planning phase, working closely and collaboratively with us, to ensure that we achieved our vision and goals. His installation team is very professional. The result is stunningly beautiful, with a variety of trees, bushes and perennials. Working with Steve was a genuine pleasure.

My expectations were exceeded for all phases of the job which included planning and preparation, selection of plants, design and layout, experience and efficiency of staff, and timeliness of completion of job. I could not have selected a better firm to do this job.