MURRAY BROTHERS NURSERIES

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The staff was amazing!

In addition to replacing three ornamental Japanese Maple trees damaged in the November Storm, we wanted to expand and upgrade some existing hardscape around our patio to surround a newly installed backup generator.   We evaluated bids and designs from a total of three local contractors/nurseries and selected Murray Brothers for three reasons:

1. 1.  Their bid for the work was price competitive - not the highest, not the lowest
2. 2.  They asked a LOT of questions and were very proactive in offering suggestions on how to improve the design that we asked for (in the end we accepted ALL of their suggestions - which did increase the price - but absolutely worth it)
3. 3.  They were very friendly/easy to work with

It took about 8 weeks from the time we confirmed the work to the work being completed (all of the nurseries/landscapers in the Buffalo area were swamped fixing November Storm damage - so the span of time was not unexpected - it was well communicated).
During the install of the original project, we decided to add a new flagstone walkway to connect our patio to the edge of our woods (about 30') and then add a gravel path, edged with large 8-10" stones, from the edge of the new flagstone walk to a storage building/chicken coop about 30' into the woods.  We received a very complete detailed estimate for the change order which we accepted.
The work is now complete and it looks amazing.  They were very professional and prompt and have followed up to ensure that we were satisfied with the work done by the crew.

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The job took a few days to complete and it was done to my satisfaction. There were 3 landscape workers on the job. One put down the flagstone walkway, which took quite some time on a very hot day. I should have been more involved in this part of the project because I would have made sure the stones used were all around the same size. It still looks good, though. While this was being done, the other 2 workers were preparing the hole for my new tree, planting it and staking it.

I had a section of a bed that came out way too far and this was brought back about 20and quot;. Topsoil was then added and grass seed put down. The same was done around the new flagstone walkway. I don't know what type of grass seed was used, but that new grass grew in so fast and thick.

As far as the new garden bed goes, the first layout was not exactly the way I wanted it but Jeff made sure it was redesigned to my satisfaction (small change - no big deal). The 9 plants were planted with even distance from each other and not too close to the house.
All my garden beds (new/existing) were edged and then mulched. Only the new bed had top soil added to it.

Before the landscapers left, they spent a good deal of time going over the proper method of watering the tree/plants. They were courteous and answered all my questions before I would let them leave.

It is now 10 months later and my perennials look great as does my garden. I get many compliments on it and I get a great deal of pleasure from the end result.

8/15/12 It went well. All work was accomplished in a timely and professional manner. The crew worked well and efficiently. They were very friendly and courteous at all times.

It is a good company and they have good ideas. They are real problem solvers and do good clean-up.

I have been really happy with Murray Brothers. They are flexible in their work schedule. They always give a firm contract as to the amount I will pay.