Recent Review: Jeff Tolly and Tolly Landscape did an outstanding job on our project. We purchased our home about 9 months ago. For the previous 5 years, the house was not occupied continuously by the owner and, while the landscaping was minimally maintained (yard mowed, hedges trimmed, etc.), many of the plants had been planted over the course of 15+ years, often with no thought as to location and maintenance needs. This home is a showpiece in an area with million dollar homes, so we sought a landscaper who could work with us to help the front and backyards achieve their full potential. A search on Angie?s List led us to Tolly Landscape, and we were not disappointed. We contacted Jeff one afternoon at about 2 pm and, since he was not busy, he came right over. As the owner of the company, we were impressed that he could accommodate us so quickly. Jeff quickly sized up the job and spoke to us at length about our vision for the property. He immediately impressed us with his encyclopedic knowledge of the plants in our yard and what might work well for us. We asked him for a written estimate, which he provided within a couple of days. After receiving his initial estimate, he continued to work with us to refine it, addressing all our questions and concerns quickly. As landscape lighting is an important aspect of the beauty of the home for us, Jeff took additional time to come by the home and show us lighting options. His lighting suggestions were outstanding, and the products he offers are top of the line. We gave Jeff the go-ahead and scheduled a date for the work. Jeff and his crew showed up on time and he had plenty of capable staff to get the job done. They got right to work with the removal of the existing overgrown and cluttered landscaping. As they worked, they cleaned up along the way and were careful not to cause any damage, stopping to ask questions and verify our wishes. Jeff, himself, was on site for large stretches of time, especially during this critical early period. When Jeff was not on site, he was very responsive to our questions and comments via his cell phone. As the crew worked over the next few days to install the French Drain and rehab the sprinklers, we were excited to see things taking shape. By the end of the second day, two existing broken fountains had been magically transformed into succulent gardens. To find just the right plants for these two centerpiece items, Jeff personally took us to a nursery and helped us pick out the plants, providing expert advice and education along the way. He was very patient with us and seemed to enjoy it as much as we did! During the job, Jeff brought in two other highly skilled experts to assist. He uses a licensed electrician to install all the lighting, which was no easy task given our desired lighting pattern and several generations of landscape lighting already present. Jeff?s crew was able to dig out an existing seam in the driveway to run wires for lighting and repaired it so well that one cannot tell it wasn?t installed that way initially. Also, Jeff sent his arborist, Richard, to inspect a citrus tree that was not very healthy. Richard pointed out the problems and suggested organic options for nutrition and pest control. The tree immediately responded and is doing great! Richard also supervised the transplanting of a very sensitive Australian Fern and a root-bound bird of paradise that had been in a pot for 3 years. Jeff?s crew spent a very long time carefully removing the bird of paradise so as to preserve the handpainted pot. They also transplanted many other plants for us, both around the yard and in pots. Additionally, Jeff and his crew made use of existing features, such as flagstone and pavers, to recreate a yard that is beautiful and inviting. Overall, Jeff and his crew are extremely flexible, helpful, and willing to experiment. If the ideas don?t work, they are happy to try something else. A perfect illustration of their flexibility and desire to please occurred when they kept moving these heavy stone benches all over the yard to find spots that were both useful and stable. This was really ?above and beyond?. Also, and this is very important, the job is never ?done? in Jeff?s mind. In the more than one month since ?completion?, Jeff has returned numerous times to adjust the sprinklers, lights, timer, add grass seed ? you name it! It is completely clear that Jeff?s priority is customer satisfaction, and we are 100% comfortable giving Tolly Landscape our highest recommendation.