Avant Gardens Outdoor Living & Landscape Design

It went great. Avant Gardens designed, worked with us on choosing plants that they suggested and we liked and executed on their design in an efficient manner. They were professional and followed up to be sure the plants were doing well.

Avant Gardens Landscaping has assisted in 2 projects around my home. Project #1 was the placement of large boulders around my new Patio. Their ability to navigate the machinery in a tight space and place the boulders with minimal damage to the yard was a great accomplishment and completed in less time than originally planned saving on the budget. Project #2 was cutting and installing edging around my front yard features (mailbox and large tree). Avant Gardens Outdoor Living and Landscape Design performed the task efficiently and with incredible precision. Every brick cut was nearly flawless and fit perfect. They made the project go smooth and easy.

Here are e-mail exchanges between Avant Gardens and us:
Apr 4  to Albert: 
Brian and I discussed the brick pavers and we would like to reuse the ones we have.  The sidewalk can be left if we do that.  We do like the "Arebel' (sp) stone.  Also, as far as pendent lights, we don't think we want any.  We were thinking maybe holders for tiki torches on the posts.  Also, lights on the fans.  
Thanks,  
   (Albert assured us he would finalize his bid and get back to us before we went on vacation on 4/27 so we could get started on the project the 1st week of May.)
From Albert Walker Apr 27 (9 days ago):  I will not have things ready by Wednesday.  Behind schedule.  Also distracted with purchase of apartment building.  Sorry
From Albert Walker Apr 28 (8 days ago)   Julie, I must apologize for the delays regarding your proposal.  I feel I must withdraw from your project.  I thank you for the opportunity, but at this point, I am too distracted.  I don't think I have been able to give your project the time and focus necessary for excellence.  I have many personal things going on, including purchasing, planning rehab, etc. of some apartment buildings.  It may take me a couple of months to get myself back to a balanced equilibrium.  If you choose to go with another contractor not only would I understand, I would be happy to look at your proposal to ensure that all details are covered and that your being taken care of fairly regarding concepts and cost.  Once again, thank you, and I apologize. 
 May 6 1:56 PM (0 minutes ago) to Albert:    We just returned from vacation yesterday and I read your e-mail.  If you recall, I called you initially beginning of March right after the last snow melted in order to get my outdoor kitchen area ready before summer.  Now, one and a half months later and after 3 to 4 visits and reviewing design photos, you decide you can't do the project.  To say we are frustrated would be kind.  What a waste of time!

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We were very pleased. He uses his imagination to good designs and use lots of different plants. We like his design. The price was reasonable. He did more work than we expected for the same price.

Excellent! The owner Albert Walker is actively involved in the activity. He is just not an overseer.
Showed up on time and stayed until job was complete.
Very knowledgeable and skilled in landscaping techniques.
Totally cleaned up after job completed.
Invoice amount was exactly as quoted.

Great! This was a winter job. The only delay was weather related and they still completed on-time. It has been 5 years and the courtyard still looks awesome.