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Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

4.6(
189
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery, Retaining Wall - Install, Snow Removal- For Business,

About us

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care provides environmentally friendly maintenance, treatments, and landscaping to the North Shore area. We use only 100% natural fertilizers, run our equipment on alternative fuels when possible (the rest are EPA certified) and specialize in rain water harvesting, native plants and organic vegetable gardens. Greenwise provides lawn care services that are completely safe for you, your family and the natural environment. Our design services include both landscape and hardscape all with the environment in mind - we encourage the use of water catchment systems, permeable hardscapes, permaculture, and the integrative use of native plant species. Greenwise also offers winter snow removal services, using de-icing products that are safe for the environment and pets. All pricing is based on the square footage of your property. Each new client begins with a free consultation, during which we measure the property to provide an accurate quote. Contracts are not binding, and bills are sent as services are rendered. All lawn care programs are unique to each client and we strive to provide customer service that allows for easy adjustments when necessary.

Business highlights

18 years of experience

Services we offer

Organic lawn care and landscaping including organic fertilization and pest control, core aeration, drainage, patios, permeable driveways, regular garden & property maintenance including spring & fall clean up, seeding, snow removal & holiday lighting.

Reviews
4.6189 Reviews
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John A.
Jun 2021
2.0
$2,255
THe actual work done on my garden I thought was minimal for the huge charge I paid- $2254.00. The con tract was ambiguous and I thought more would be done. I took the advice of the landscaper and thought more would be done. I trusted him but the company chaRGES TOO MUCH.
Lindsay H.
Nov 2020
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pretty well.
Sandy F.
Jul 2020
1.0
Never showed up
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"[Member Name Removed], Our client relationship manager, Marcos, came to your home as scheduled. He said he saw you and your dog was barking, but you didn't answer the door. Robyn"

Robert H.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$775
Came out quickly to do an estimate and was able to install within a few weeks - weather permitting. Did an excellent job of prepping the ground, fertilizing and installing the sod. Our lawn is now the best in several blocks!
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Robert, Thank you for your kind review! We always love hearing when our clients' lawns are the envy of their blocks--and environmentally safe, too! Warmly, Your Greenwise Team"

Ann C.
Oct 2019
1.0
They don't service my town
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Hi [Member Name Removed], I'm sorry that we don't service your area. We wish you the best of luck in finding a natural lawn care company in your area. Warmly, The Greenwise Team"

Matt S.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Great company, can't recommend more highly. Pricing is competitive, always responsive, made payment easy.
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate your taking the time to review us and are especially glad that you are so pleased with Greenwise. Thank you for being a Greenwise customer! Best, The Greenwise Team"

Lam H.
Jul 2019
1.0
When I first contacted Greenwise, we had to reschedule the consultation at our home in Chicago at because of scheduling coordination issues on the part of Greenwise. (The first time we were scheduled to meet with a representative, our appointment "fell through the cracks" because the consultant was no longer with the company and Greenwise didn't seem to know about the appointment — until I called in 30 minutes after it was supposed to start and I had already taken the morning off work.) We finally had our consultation. Great. I received a call yesterday morning while I was at work from someone at Greenwise saying they were out in front of my house ready to plant shrubs. I was very confused because I had never given approval for the shrubs, I had never signed a contract, and I never arranged for a time for the crew to come to do the work at the house — who arranges to do yard work without confirming a time?!?! Today, I received a call from the individual with whom I worked. He accused me of wasting his time — please see my first paragraph where I took off a morning from work to be home for a no show — and argued with me as though his ordering trees and having a crew deliver them to my house at a time that was never established on any contract and without my consent was my fault. He continued to say that I had "agreed" to doing this, and at one point he threatened that we would still need to pay for the trees that we didn't order. Upon reviewing my emails, I confirmed that I never agreed to this. The closest I came to doing this was the following passage from our brief email correspondence: “Thanks so much for dropping by the other day. I think we're interested in doing the front part of the yard only, BUT I have one more question/request. I neglected to ask about this. We were wanting to have a path install in the back yard from our backdoor to the garage.” I'm unclear how when I said we're "interested... BUT...." that translated to, "Yes, please come to the house on ____ date and here's my credit card information." Marcos made it clear he felt I was reneging on a deal/contract — that had never been established. When I confronted him this, he continued to just say, "You agreed to this," without acknowledging that he had made an error. I find this to be highly unreasonable. As a result we do not plan to use their services and recommend others consider another business.
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Thank you for your feedback. It was very helpful for our company and we sincerely appreciate that you took the time to speak to us in detail regarding your experience. Hearing from our customers helps us stand behind our work. For us, that means if you are not happy for any reason, we are not happy, and we will work hard to make it right. Warmly, The Greenwise Team"

NATALIE M.
Mar 2019
5.0
It was wonderful. They did and excellent job
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you were happy with our work and we hope to be able to work with you again! Warmly, the Greenwise team"

Les M.
Dec 2018
1.0
They never returned my phone call or requist.
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"Hi [Member Name Removed], We are sorry for not responding to your call or request. We pride ourselves on our customer service and our quick response time. We checked our records and couldn't find your name, so I'm not sure what happened. Unfortunately, we don't service Buffalo Grove for snow removal, but we do for the green season. I hope you were able to find someone to help you with your roof. And, I hope you'll consider us again in the spring for your lawn care. Warmly, The Greenwise Team"

Sue A.
Nov 2018
1.0
Greenwise had done some minor landscape work for me last year and I was pleased with it. I called them in September for two quotes, one to regrade near my house where we have some erosion issues that need to be dealt with now and then to design and implement a new landscape design for the front of my house, for next spring. A guy named Mike came out to meet with me, took lots of pictures and assured me that they would get back to me shortly with both quotes. After three weeks, with no response, I called Greenwise to find out what happened. The person answering the phone assured me that I would get a call back. That was weeks ago. I wish they had just told me that they were too busy.
Lee C.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,175
In the next big rain the creek was half filled, indicating that the system is working as designed.
SL W.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Overall work is very good. Landscaping not done yet.
MARY S.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I like them. I will be using them again.
Claire B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Going well. This is our first winter using Greenwise, but we are happy. We opted for the zero-tolerance policy so that there is preventive treatment before the snow even falls. Highly recommend the service and company. At first the $1700 price tag seemed pricey, but when we added up the a-la-carte services from everyone based on expected snow, it was cheaper and we would pick it again.
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy that you chose to give us a try and glad it worked out. Every year we try to refine our services, so we can deliver the best quality and meet all of our clients' needs! Stay Warm! Abby"

William A.
Nov 2017
1.0
Bad communications, very frustrating!! I have no idea how good their service is because I couldn't get them to even give me a quote. I asked for a quote multiple times starting in September with no luck. If that's how awful their customer service is before they even get my money, I didn't want to find out how badly I'd be treated AFTER I signed on the dotted line. I finally gave up and contacted Logic Lawn Care, an organic lawn care company that services the same area, and has better reviews. Logic gave me a quote the same day and I signed right up. Logic Lawn Care must LOVE how unresponsive GreenWise is, it's gotta be a great source of sales for them!!
Response from Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC

"When this review first posted, we reviewed our records and did not have him in our system. Pursuing it further, we found that this is a fraudulent account and we verified this by calling the real [Member Name Removed] associated with this job location and home address). Mr. [Member Name Removed] spoke with us and said he does not have an Angie's List account, has never called our company and did not write this review."

Kathleen S.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Great! I love their products, am delighted the city has gone organic with the park across the street with their help. Great to know kids, babies, dogs, adults and all creatures are safe.
DAVID L.
Sep 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I think they do a good job They don't always show up at the time they say they are going to but I'm happy with the service overall.
HOLLY K.
Sep 2017
3.0
Only fair, they could really get grass to grow on the northside of the building, even with us watering it all the time. There was a bout a 50/50 mix of grass and weeds. Would get a great story from the owner, but when it came to execution, it seemed like he wasn't on the same track as the guys who came out to do the work. After 2 years, did have green, just a ton of weeds and a huge cost. We now have a service that is more responsive, half the cost, but still having problems getting on the north side of the building, mostly because they got rid of the weeds.
Margaret L.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
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Lindsey H.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Chris came out and walked around the garden/jungle with me. We spent over 30 minutes talking about what I wanted, long term plans for the garden, etc. The quote came within a day or two, and although it was a little more than I anticipated, I've learned that I can hire "slash and burn" services that will work very quickly for a lower cost or a more careful company. The three men arrived at 7:30 and worked until 5, and they did an amazing job! It was like our garden was on a makeover show! Everything was thoughtfully pruned, mulched, weeded, pavers were re-set, and our garden looks the best it ever has! When I thanked the men who did all of the work, it was really clear that they took pride in their efforts, and I'm so thankful for their time and hard work. We will hire them again.
Judith S K.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Their prediction that non-toxic lawncare takes longer to eradicate weeds proved true, but my lawn is finally very healthy looking. Crews are reliable and competent. Service is not cheap, but the discounts for full season prepayment are helpful.
BREN M.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
We love them, used them for years, find them extremely competent, reliable and we use them because they are organic. We do not use any artificial weed killer on our lawn and our lawn looks great. They have been wonderful.
Katharine P.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000
It went very well. When we had any concerns or questions, because he had a bad experience with another company, they were very patient with us. We were able to negotiate the price and the guarantee. They tried to answer our concerns. We were satisfied with the way they did that. They did a beautiful design that we, and our neighbors, love. They are also very responsive. You can email them and they will get back to you about any questions.
Ed K.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were excellent. They are very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would use them again.
Jarrett P.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
No, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care LLC does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

1817 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

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