Testimonials

At Custom Gardens, we’re proud to provide top quality landscape services to customers across the Virginia Peninsula. We’re always happy to get feedback from our homeowner clients about the work that we’ve done. Below is a collection of what some of our customers have said about our services.

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I recently worked with Custom Gardens, a local company located in Yorktown, to help me with erosion control for a slope section of my yard. The work required a large amount of plants and trees, over 200 pieces, to be planted in various locations on the slope.

The planting crew came in and did the entire job within one day with great speed and accuracy. The care that went into the work is nothing short of amazing, and over 95% of the plants live happily on the hillside. However, for those plants that did not make it, Jon and Kristi worked on the schedule to replace them as needed. Custom Gardens provided the replacement plants and worked with me to bring an even better selection than the original plants.

With the current labor shortage crisis, Custom Gardens and their personnel performed the work on time and flawlessly. Because of such a wonderful experience I experienced, Custom Gardens is my “ GO TO” company if and when I need help with any outdoor project.

I highly recommend Jon and Kristi of Custom Gardens for all your outdoor needs, as I know they would make you as happy as they have been for me.

Custom Gardens build a beautiful patio and fire pit. Then they removed all plantings and old grass/weeds from my front and side lawns, and planted a nice variety of new shrubs. New sod was also planted. The new look is what I wanted: nothing fancy or hard to manage, and a reshaping of the mulched areas so mowing is easier. I met with Kristi several times, and she was sure to take note of what I wanted. She was the only landscape designer that provided a detailed quote and plan diagram.

“Have used Custom Gardens for multiple projects and have been pleased every time. Excellent up front planning on each project and flexibility to adapt to unique challenges with every install or maintenance project. The people are awesome to work with and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the end results. Will continue to use them for ongoing maintenance and upcoming projects for sure. Thank you” – Tom L.

We had an amazing experience with Custom Gardens. They were able to see our vision and build our perfect outdoor oasis. They were patient, responsive, and always willing to answer any questions or concerns we had. I would highly recommend Custom Gardens, Kristy, Chris, and team! You will will not be disappointed with their expertise and professionalism!

We love Custom Gardens. We've used them to beautify two houses now, and each time the result was stunning. They stand by their work too! From spreading mulch to trimming trees to planting beautiful plants... and more... they do it all with quality. Highly recommend.

"I might add that we interviewed two other companies and decided that you were the best option for us. The two (2) keys for us picking your company were 1) your people and 2) providing a single point contact for more than one service!" "Just wanted to let you know that we're very pleased with the work that you planned and that your crew did. Sorry I cannot remember the foreman's name but he was so good to work with! I appreciate his suggestions and help with the extra sod and boosting the drainage for the swell that was created in the front yard by the original landscaper. We have now worked with 4 different landscapers on projects for our property and your company is by far the best!" We would also like you to know that Robert and Cliff who did the landscaping work at our home, did a very good job. They worked non-stop to get the work done in a professional and timely manner. We will definitely use Custom Gardens for any future landscaping projects and look forward to having you do our Garden Care service. Thank you.

Just wanted to thank you for all your great work coordinating the landscaping you did at our house. We appreciated your professionalism, your expertise, and your excellent customer service. We would also like you to know that Robert and Cliff who did the landscaping work at our home, did a very good job. They worked non-stop to get the work done in a professional and timely manner. We will definitely use Custom Gardens for any future landscaping projects and look forward to having you do our Garden Care service. Thank you.

We want to let you know how pleased we are with the replanted bed. It looks a thousand percent better. It will really be lovely next Spring. In addition, the 2 young gentlemen who did the planting were outstanding. I think the names are Wayne & Caleb. We would be pleased to have them work on our property anytime. Thank you.

I’ve been a satisfied customer of Custom Gardens for more than 15 years. The first project was an expansion of our backyard to include a Koi pond, a raised rose garden, a brick pathway and other plantings. Since 2016 Custom Gardens has performed quarterly garden maintenance for me and keeps the hedges and plants trimmed and mulched. Our latest project together was to landscape a spa/pool and involved stone steps and a walkway around the pool and another stone walkway from the house to the gazebo. Then they built a patio and water feature next to the gazebo. In every instance Custom Gardens has exceeded my expectations and fulfilled my wishes with expertise and care. I highly recommend this organization from their design team to their maintenance crew.

Wayne did a wonderful job leveling my stepping stones. You have a very nice young man working for you.

I love the sound of my restored waterfall!! Please pass my thanks to Jon and Shane

On August 11, 2020, Custom Gardens installed our grilling patio with natural flagstone. First of all I can’t believe it only took one day. The crew was top notch and worked through a very hot n humid day with a sense of humor and total professionalism. The care they took in making sure each piece of flagstone fit perfectly was beyond my expectations! I have no idea how these men had the patience it took to complete this task. Coming from an impatient person. This is the second hardscape Custom Gardens has completed for us. When I need a job done right, I don’t call around for estimates. I call Custom Gardens!!

Wayne was here at our home on 4/27/2020 to do the garden care clean up, there was a lot of work to be done. He did an excellent job, Wayne is always polite and courteous, he is a great asset to Custom Gardens!

Rob did an excellent job of reworking the pool area a bit and blending it with the walkway. We are already getting a lot of use out of our mini-park.

Rob and Rico were so diligent, friendly, respectful, neat, thorough, and careful ... exactly the kind of employees I imagine Custom Gardens would want.

We were extremely pleased with Wayne’s work. He took his time and did a great job trimming the Crepe Myrtle as well as the Jolly Tree. He cleaned up all the debris, leaving the yard look great.

We were completely satisfied with Custom Gardens and our neighbors have been very complimentary about your efforts.

Everyone on the project went that extra effort to achieve the professional outcome. We’ve had many compliments.

Great Job!!!

Crew always does a good job of cleaning up -never find a food wrapper or drink bottles like I often do with other companies.

We were very pleased with the results -it is far more beautiful than I had imagined.

You responded to my first phone call immediately and from the time we started the process of planning, etc., you were always on time and before kept all appts. when scheduled. (Very rare these days!) Thanks so much!

Jon, please convey our congrats to your staff and teams for serving us in Ford’s Colony.

My wife and I recently hired Custom Gardens to perform some relatively major landscaping at our home. We are very pleased with their work. They show up when they say they will, do the work that the said that they would do, and charge the price that we agreed upon. On top of that, they are really nice folks. I would definitely use them again!

I would recommend Dave Chewey and his team for any of your landscape needs. His attention to detail will produce a project that you will be pleased with.

Custom Gardens, led by David Chewey, did an excellent job of totally redesigning and rebuilding the forested area behind my house. Dave and his crew were a pleasure to work with; hard-working, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Dave’s landscape design and plant selections precisely met my expectations, as did his pricing, and he is always available to provide advice on the care of the new installation. Highly recommended.

Godspeed’s association with Custom Gardens LLC commenced in mid-2011 with a competitive quotation from one of their landscape designers who continue today as our account representative. Owner, Jon Herlong has developed a devoted and professional staff at Custom Gardens, and their care with our property shows each time they are on site to perform their services. Needless to say, Godspeed Animal Care has been very pleased with Custom Gardens’ work, their attention to detail, and the relationship that has been established between them and our two companies.

Custom Gardens has maintained my residential and commercial properties for many years. I have always been pleased with the impeccable performance of their staff all the way down from the office personnel to the service team. All of my neighbors say that I have the prettiest yard. That is due to the Custom Gardens team that takes care of it. I would recommend the company to anyone.

Thanks to all involved in completion of the Coronation projects. David and his crew were courteous, professional, helpful, efficient and timely. The completed landscaping is impressive.

I just wanted to complement your guys on the fabulous job they did on my yard. They removed a ton of leaves and it looks sparkling and wonderful. Thank you very much.

We are very pleased with the professional job that your staff completed. I want to especially commend Rob for building a perfect raised bed for my garden. The weather was dreadfully hot and humid, but your guys were troopers in starting on time and make sure the yard was clean prior to leaving the job. A big thank you to them.