Gardens by the Yard

Gardens By the Yard, owner Leisha Johnson and her hard working and enthusiastic crew were hired for a large project which involved transforming most of our property. Lawn was significantly reduced and natural gardens were designed and installed that are ecologically sensitive and very creative. Invasive species were identified and safely removed. Leisha was great to collaborate with and she and her well-trained crew have significant horticultural knowledge. The firm was also able to coordinate bringing in knowledgeable and trusted associates for hardscape, irrigation and outdoor lighting work. Communication was constant, timely and clear. The scope of the project required many months of work and Leisha and all crews went above and beyond in investing themselves in the outcome. They were always respectful of our home, property and neighborhood. Work will resume in the spring, but we now have landscape to be proud of and proof that environmentally sensitive gardens can be beautiful.

We are thrilled with the work done by Gardens By The Yard. We had a recent home renovation that left an already sad yard in great disrepair. Gardens By The Yard literally transformed the space into an incredible area that has everything we ever wanted--grass for playing, a basketball court, fenced in areas for our new puppy, and beautiful garden spaces. Working with the team has been so smooth, and Leisha worked hard to accommodate our schedules to make sure we were in excellent communication all along the way. We chose them originally because of the focus on ecology, and the team did not disappoint as they made this the focus of the whole project. They took our input, including input from our kids, and worked with us to help us find the perfect outcome. All the crews that came to work on the house were so kind, with excellent work quality. We could not be more pleased with the outcome of this project!!

I wanted to create a more inviting backyard but wasn’t able to do it on my own. Leisha understood what I was looking for and created an outdoor space that was better than I could even imagine. My patio is now surrounded by a gorgeous perennial garden, lattice and thuja combined provide a buffer from our busy street, and new hardscape has been added to move the grill out of the traffic area. Leisha had so many wonderful ideas that we ended up implementing. The people who worked on our yard were meticulous and hard working save for one subcontractor. Leisha let him go and made up for his errors out of her own pocket. We couldn’t be happier with our new outdoor space.

Leisha ghosted me. After we walked my yard and discussed the project, including her many ideas and concerns (and after I paid the $125 consultation fee) I never received the promised proposal. I was reassured it was coming, but……it never came.

I had an excellent experience with Leisha and the team at Gardens By the Yard. They listened carefully and worked with me to plan and execute an attractive garden that is attractive to people and wildlife. She's thorough and knowledgeable and has a great team. I recommend them for any project but especially one involving "rewinding."