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Creative Gardening

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Mulch and Topsoil,

About us

Creative Gardening refurbishes landscapes for residential customers throughout Madison County in Alabama.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Creative Gardening provides an array of services that include tearing out existing vegetation, planting shrubs, trees, flowers, perennials, and annuals, installing stone/metal/plastic edgings, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees, weeding beds, setting up water features, creating flagstone pathways, hauling away debris, performing seasonal maintenance, and more.

Services we don't offer

Mowing grass, applying lawn chemicals and sod installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.087 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 87 reviews

Joanne W.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Good quality work, they came on time as requested and they did a great job. I will be using them again in the future. Price was reasonable. The owner was attentive and I was very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Yard Clean up and, Planting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure serving you.

Charles L.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have, through several landscaping projects, been very pleased with prompt response, design and materials, advice, execution of work, and cleanup after by the Ricellis and employees of Creative Gardening.
Description of Work: Pruning, trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your comments. It is always a pleasure providing services to you.

Kevin R.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Creative Gardening folks are my Go-To team every time I need yard work.
Description of Work: Installed drainage ditch and ran new pipe to street and cover. New sod laid down. Freshened up Flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review! I have enjoyed servicing you over the years.

Bob & Erline M.
10/2019
5.0
greenhouses
  + -1 more
The service was excellent, very very good. they did a very good work, very good personality, we've used them for years now and they get better and better every year.
Description of Work: Gardening with shrub trimming and clean up and tilling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$508

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review! It has been a joy to service you over the years!

marget H.
10/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I been using them for years. I was always satisfied. They have fair pricing, very prompt and very thorough. They takes care of everything. I cant say enough good things about this company, they are the best.
Description of Work: He did my spring and summer flower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review!! It has been a pleasure to service you over the years!!

Robert R.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Bob and his work crew arrived on time and did an excellent job. All work was performed as agreed and all yard debris was removed for disposal. I have used Creative Gardening on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed in the job performed. Bob listens to what the customer wants, comes up with an agreed to plan and executes the plan with superb quality control. This is a company that is a pleasure to do business with,
Description of Work: Yard Clean up, shrub trimming, weeding, mulching

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$964

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It has been a joy to service you over the years.

Mrinal B.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, mulch, hardscaping
  + 3 more
Punctual, professional and proactive are the words that describe Creative Gardening best! Being a first time homeowner, I had quite the challenge ahead of me as I tried to redo my front yard and move on from the design provided by the builder during my home purchase. I contacted Creative Gardening for a quote and was promptly responded to by Doris. Bob came out and reviewed the work I wanted to get done and provided quite a few valuable suggestions (Being a dog dad of two Great Pyrenees puppies, I tend to have unusual problems and I was impressed with Bob's creative solutions). The quote arrived soon and the installation was scheduled promptly. Bob, Dustin and John all showed up on time, worked hard all day and did top quality work. My yard has now become the envy of the neighborhood with multiple folks stopping by to request information on the landscaper. I truly appreciate the passion and dedication with which the work was finished and would definitely use them for any future landscaping project.
Description of Work: Extensive redoing of the front yard, creating a hedge along the border of the property and installation of a french drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. We certainly appreciate your business.

Dani L.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
  + 1 more
This was such an awesome experience, Creative Gardening has my business for life. I contacted them based on reviews and their facebook page, and Bob promptly came out to assess our needs and wants and mock up a design. He reviewed this with us several times as we discussed changes and tweaks. Every time I asked a question about a specific plant or flower, he had so much advice and expertise to why or why not something would work. Their team finished the whole project ahead of schedule, and it exceeded our expectations. I've had numerous visitors compliment our landscaping. We will have them back out to do our backyard soon!
Description of Work: Complete Landscaping Project for front of property (tear down existing, re design and plant)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It was truly a pleasure to service you.

Tim M.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Bob and Doris were very professional, nice and responsive. They worked with me to design and plant the entire front of my house. We love the color and quality of the plants.
Description of Work: bushes planted in front and side of house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you very much for your review. We certainly appreciate it.

Willette C.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Very well. Everything looked great.
Description of Work: Front flower beds needed mulch and a Spring clean-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. We always enjoy working for you every year and appreciate your business.

Samatha S.
09/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I did extensive research on landscapers in the area and am absolutely thrilled that Creative Gardening was the right choice. Bob gave the front of our home a beautiful “facelift”. I had a vision of what I wanted and his design, complete with the perfect plants and shrubs, made it a reality. A stone border was meticulously added to the front flower beds and extended around a tree to make the lawn flow beautifully. He rerouted drain pipes so the water wouldn’t flow onto the driveway or pool in the lawn (I’m sure I’m explaining this incorrectly). The careful attention to every detail is evident in Bob’s work. When the work was complete, my front lawn was cleared of all debris and looked pristine. Bob is very professional, punctual, and so personable. I just can’t thank Bob and his crew enough for giving life to my home. I’m excited that we will be working with Bob and Doris when we start on our backyard project. Thank you again!
Description of Work: Landscape design, addition of new shrubs, perennials, mulch, and stone border

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. It was truly a pleasure working for you. We are looking forward to your backyard project. We appreciate your business.

Larry I.
09/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Great, they gave good suggestions and good price, although at this time we have decided to wait a while.
Description of Work: suggestion on how to deal with area around large tree
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. We appreciate it.

Katie M.
02/2019
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Bob and Doris were wonderful to work with. They even sent a picture of Bob before he came over to provide the estimate (without me asking.) As a single woman, I greatly appreciated that they showed concern for my safety. The work was done well and completed ahead of schedule. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Mulch and weeding of front and side landscape and addition of borders to same. Trim shrubs, crepe myrtle, and holly bushes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much! We appreciate your business!!

Teri J.
11/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Once again, Mr. Riccelli and his crew, headed by Tyler, did not disappoint. Mr. Riccelli is a gem to work with and knows what he is doing. He and his crew are polite, punctual, and professional. They clean up after themselves. On this particular job they removed 10 small to mid-size plants, carefully moving the pebbles we had in our beds trying to them as clean as possible. They then planted 10 new good-looking plants, filled in the holes of the old plants, straightened a 5-ft. arborvitae that was leaning, replaced the pebbles trying to make sure to even them out and that there were no footprints left in the bed, thoroughly watered all the new plants, and cleaned the sidewalks.
Description of Work: Re-landscaped front flower beds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much! We appreciate your business!!

Stephen R.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
It went very well. Work started and completed as agreed. Quality was excellent and I was 100% satisfied with the output of the effort. After work was complete, I discovered sprinkler electrical lines were cut and contacted vendor. They stood behind their work and corrected the damage. Very pleased with the effort by this vendor.
Description of Work: Complete landscaping rework

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your business.

Jennifer H.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
We became overwhelmed with an out of control yard when my husband started working 60+ hours a week in the spring. By late summer I knew we had to hirehelp. The beds were filled with fallen tree limbs, twigs, and old leaves; the pine straw we put out the previous summer was all matted down, and our bushes were overgrown & had completely lost their shape. That’s when I called Creative Gardening! From the moment I called until the last worker left when the job was complete, I couldn’t imagine a more professional company! They arrived right when they said they would, and stuck with the job until everything was done to our satisfaction. It was so nice to see the yard transformed in such an efficient manner! They pruned and shaped every bush in the yard, cleaned out every bed, and added more pine straw than I’d ever seen! When they left every area worked in was clean & tidy, with all the debris hauled away! We could not have been more pleased! This not the first time we have used Creative Gardening, and it will most certainly not be our last! We first discoved them via Angie’s List and were impressed with their reviews. I then asked an un-related landscape designer we were working with for a recommendation, and Creative Gardening was first on her list! They are not the least expensive company, but you’d be hard pressed to find a less costly one that can match their expertise, skill & professionalism! I highly recommend Creative Gardening; and have complete confidence they will get any landscape related job done right!
Description of Work: Yard & beds cleaned out, all new pine straw in beds and side yards, major pruning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure working for you.

Juanita R.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Creative Gardening's owner, Bob, came and told us what needed to be done and explained how he would do it. He measured the front yard area and sent us a reasonable estimate. Bob and his crew were here when he said they would be here, they worked all day and then laid the sod. When they were finished, everything was cleaned up. They did a beautiful professional job and we are very pleased. Bob is an honest personable, gentleman and we highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Front yard prepared for sod, after two huge trees were removed by another company. Then they laid the sod.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure servicing you.

William H.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
They arrived just when they said they would. They were pleasant and helpful and did very nice work. The added a special garden for monarch butterflies and it is lovely and the butterflies seem to love it. We will call them again every spring.
Description of Work: Major new landscaping and maintenance of azalea beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It is always a pleasure working for you.

Eileen T.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
The job went smoothly even in July's intense heat.
Description of Work: I designed a large tri-circle garden for my back yard and the crew of Creative Gardening did a superb job of making the design reality. Everyone was pleasant and professional. This is a top landscape company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. Your project was certainly fun to do.

Bob & Erline M.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They did a great job and you could not ask for anything better. They were super with a very good attitude. I would highly recommend them and have used them for over 12 years. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: They did all kind of gardening work, flat bed, and shrubs. They planted vegetables, flowers and trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It is always a pleasure working for you.

Samuel G.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Great! Bob took the time to explain to me the reasons why my existing tree may have died. He then took the steps to ensure that his work would lead to a healthy, vibrant tree. My tree is thriving after three years. I live in Owen Cross Roads, and the soil is, perhaps, composed of a lot of clay. This can lead to problems if steps aren't taken to prevent what Bob called "the bathtub effect," in which water does not drain properly. My Trident Maple is doing great.
Description of Work: Tree planting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. It is always a pleasure to work for you. We really appreciate your business.

Malisa W.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
The work was done in a professional manner. Bob is a very creative person with a passion for gardening. The outcome was beautiful.
Description of Work: 2 French drains a rock bed and 2 flower beds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure servicing you.

Mary G.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Showed up when promised and did a professional job. They cleaned up and hauled away all trash. They honored the estimate provided prior to starting work.
Description of Work: Trim about 30 bushes, remove 12 dead bushes and add 2 new bushes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. You have always been a pleasure to work for, and we are thankful for your support of our business. We certainly appreciate clients like you.

marget H.
10/2018
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I been using them for 8 years. They are very prompt, very knowledgeable and they are very very thorough and cleaning up after themselves well . They do wonderful follow through.
Description of Work: Cleaned up of the flowers that had finished blooming and that needed to be removed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you for your review. It has certainly been a pleasure working for you all these years. We are thankful for your repeat business and look forward to servicing you again in the future.

Jean H.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Creating Gardening has helped me with my yard for several years. I have always been very pleased with their services.
Description of Work: Planting shrubs and mulching.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Creative Gardening
Thank you so much for your review. It is always a pleasure working for you. We certainly appreciate your repeat business.

Contact information

2602 Calumet Dr SE, Brownsboro, AL 35741

http://www.facebook.com/creativegardening.org

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
6000586
Trade License Locale
Madison County
Trade License Authority
State of Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2022
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Pressure Washing

FAQ

Creative Gardening is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Creative Gardening accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Creative Gardening offers free project estimates.
No, Creative Gardening does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Creative Gardening does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Creative Gardening offers emergency services.
No, Creative Gardening does not offer warranties.
Creative Gardening offers the following services: Creative Gardening provides an array of services that include tearing out existing vegetation, planting shrubs, trees, flowers, perennials, and annuals, installing stone/metal/plastic edgings, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees, weeding beds, setting up water features, creating flagstone pathways, hauling away debris, performing seasonal maintenance, and more.
Mowing grass, applying lawn chemicals and sod installation.

Contact information

2602 Calumet Dr SE, Brownsboro, AL 35741

http://www.facebook.com/creativegardening.org

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed