Richard Hass - Stewart Hass & Associates, LC

Richard Hass was referred by a mutual client with exceptional taste and extensive beautiful gardens—rolling acres of Nirvana. The garden we were establishing was considerably smaller, just under an acre. Richard was respectful. With gracious patience took he took our ideas and endless collection of photos we thought would be interesting and made plant selections that suited to South East Michigan’s environment. Having been exposed to many fine homes and gardens we have developed discrete taste that only a sophisticated professional could grasp and take from concept to completion. Our home, a mid-century Usonian Automatic, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, required a refined hand, assuring the landscape would not over overpower or compete with the structure. He immediately understood the organic philosophy of the architect, “the garden is the most important room in a house”. Three distinct areas evolved. Adjacent to the 800 sq. ft. red concrete terrace and oblong fountain, with mature established trees, is an organic meadow with plant material that has thrived in the varying light and shadow. The 2000 sq. ft. gravel sculpture garden, is hedged and tailored, blurring into a boarder of natural wooded space with large established trees, second tier flowering trees and woodland undergrowth. There is no grass to maintain. The garden requires; at end of winter, cutting down the previous year’s grasses and perennials’, mulching in the spring, thru the growing season occasional weeding.

I had the immense pleasure to find and work with Richard to design my landscape and yard and make my dream into a reality. When I purchased my home, the entire yard was essentially a moonscape. There was nothing but rocks and trees. I had a distinct and unusual vision, and Richard had the creativity and brilliance to work with everyone involved to create a stunning outdoor environment that I still marvel at. He was so professional and such a joy to work with, that he sets the standard by which I wish all builders, contractors, and related people could work by. He kept everyone on deadline, met my budget, and kept me informed about progress every step of the way. Communication was excellent. I can't say enough good things about him. At the same time another company was doing an addition on my house, and I wish they had the professionalism and ethics that Richard has. This review is long overdue, and the pictures don't do my yard justice. I want to note that the cost of this project was large due to the fact that we started with virtually nothing. Just an amazing job. Thank you Richard!

Richard created a beautiful natural woodland garden (100' x 40') that spans across the front of our property. The entire process from plant material selection, design, installation and completion was very well orchestrated. The plant material was mature, healthy and the landscape company that Richard works with are excellent. All aspects of the job installation were thorough, clean and professional. This past fall Richard implemented a redo of the landscaping going around the perimeter our home. Again, Richard stays on top of the job and we are pleased with the results.

After seeing a published project Stewart Hass & Associates designed in the Detroit area I called to have Richard make sense of the three acres surrounding our freshly-built home farther up north. I was expecting something great, but he exceeded every expectation in both the design and execution on what ended up growing to be a fairly large project. He brought on a very talented team to build retaining walls, hardscapes, a custom gunite pool and spa, a complete outdoor kitchen, pergolas, heated walkways and extensive landscaping and garden beds. He managed every single step of the installation - it was a common sight to see Richard on the property with a shovel or laser level, ensuring every detail was executed perfectly. It was a pleasure working with him; so much so that when we built our vacation home there was no question who would be responsible for the property. We are looking forward to another great project with him.

Richard has worked on three different projects for us over almost a 20 year period. He is thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable of the plant material that is available and suited to the design. His designs have reflected the character of the site and building. When a project is underway he is always ready to make sure the installation is going well. I have seen him standing on a wall in the rain to make sure the trees were being planted correctly...high praise from us.

I have used Richard on multiple projects. It is always nice to work with someone who is a good listener. i have aways found that he gets really close out of the gate and is great to spend time with to fine tune and adjust to the customers needs. all of my projects have been personal, either home or work and have always come out better than anticipated.

Richard landscaped our small front yard. Between his design, vast knowledge of plant material, and perfectionism, I truly had the most charmingly lovely yard.

Richard Haas's company has been providing services for us since last 15-16 years.He was brought in by our Landscape architect to oversee the installation of the very elaborate gardens.The company over the years has designed, procured and installed many aspects of the garden.The company is extremely reliable they oversee every thing from how the lawns are maintained to making sure the fountains and pools are impeccably kept up.The company is very knowledgeable regarding the plant and tree upkeep,fertilization and maintenance. He is very good at researching for the right materials eg; We wanted to install some linear trellis on our walls and he designed and installed the perfect ones that hold up well and are non obtrusive,He does all the work in a very timely manner and has been very respectful of our ideas and views.I would recommend this company very highly and have been extremely happy and continue to work with them.

I have used Richard on my last two homes. not only is he a pleasure to work with but he also is sensitive to budgets as well as get the look that we were looking for. i cant tell you how many people knocked on our door to ask who was our landscape architect. I would highly recommend Stewart Hass and Assocaites