Chambers Design, LLC

I would strongly advise working with this company. We did not have a good experience. The selection of plants he picked has weathered terribly. The construction he completed has not held up to time. He does not stand by his work. The plants were not grounded properly and several died immediately.

I love the work we did with Chambers Design to refresh my own corner property yard. We now have a master plan using native and sustainable flowers and plants. I had already tried solving this on my own but had selected inappropriate plants that ended up dying. : ( The entire process from beginning to end was collaborative and enjoyable. Chambers Design was creative, a problem solver and guided us every step of the way. They created a full master plan for the front yard and then helped us determine a phase one that fit into our budget. The design includes beautiful flowers, grasses and other plants. They even helped us figure out which of our existing plants we could reuse and relocate. The project started with a very simple "consultation" at an hourly rate. I explained my ideas and pointed out trouble spots throughout the property. I wanted the project designed and installed in a short period of time. Chambers Design accommodated my schedule and communicated with me in a timely and professional manner always giving me helpful tips and suggestions the whole time. Since I had already messed up a few times before trying to do it on my own, I also hired Chambers Design to install the plants. The installation was smooth and easy. I can’t wait until we can start phase two to fully realize the vision.

I had been wanting to improve the landscaping in my backyard using native plants but had no idea where to start. Neil from Chambers Design worked with us to create a full landscape design that was exactly what we were looking for. He provided ideas and listened to our feedback during the design process. Neil was very professional and detailed with specifics about the plantings and the nature and science behind the selections for our yard. He also provided tips on care so we are confident we will be able to care for the installation and be able to enjoy it for years to come.

We hired Chambers Design to deal with a number of disparate issues in our yard and he was able to holistically address all of them within our budget. Major garage repairs, storm water management, new walkways, tree removals, and dozens of new plantings were all accomplished in a thoughtful, environmentally conscious way. Our yard is a completely new place!

Last spring we worked with Chambers Design on the re-design of our yard. At the time we felt helpless with what we should do with our yard and how to handle some structural issues we were facing. We had been living in our house for about 9 years and we were not happy with the landscaping in our yard since it didn't feel inviting to us. Additionally, we felt overwhelmed with choosing the right plants and design since we have a yard with a lot of shade. The thought of creating a space we were proud of felt very intimidating. We wanted to re-design the backyard to be a place that we felt proud of and also that was environmentally friendly and sustainable. We were looking for the following solutions to our yard: • We had drainage issues after rainstorms that caused flooding and were looking for a design and sustainable solution that solved that issue for us. • We had a lot of mosquitos in our yard and needed solutions that were environmentally sound in reducing the amount of mosquitos. • We had a very shady yard and needed colorful plants that worked well in shade. • We wanted the yard to be welcoming and good place to host outdoor gatherings. • We had poor lighting and needed advice on the placement of lights (in the front and back) • What was very important to us was to have an environmentally friendly and self-sustainable yard and wanted solutions that were kid friendly. • Where possible we wanted to use native plants that worked well in our area that were easy to maintain and didn’t need much attention. • We wanted a design and the execution of that design In the end, the result was positive since we worked directly with Chambers Design and they focused on every issue we faced and came up with a design and layout that worked. What ended up being the biggest accomplishment for us was the solution to the drainage issue we had. They ended up designing and building a rain garden that helps absorb the flooding after a rainstorm and helped store the water for the plants. They also did a very good job in choosing the right plants that worked well in our front and backyard. Some of the plants were native plants that gave us a sense of comfort knowing that they were designed for our area. Now that spring is upon us we get great joy in seeing the 2nd year growth of our plants as they get ready to bloom! If you are looking for a company that will re-transform your yard I wouldn’t hesitate suggesting Chambers Design. They have a passion for what they do and an extensive knowledge of plants and landscape design. They will certainly help convert your property into something you are proud of.

Neil Chambers did a wonderful job on our yard. He has extensive knowledge of native plants and flowers, water management, sustainable non-toxic yard and garden care, and a super cool sense of design. His architectural degree, combined with his landscape mastery makes him stand out in his field. We had a water drainage problem which he turned around and made work for us as a rain garden in the yard. Neil also was able to design and layout a patio that was unique and in line with the aesthetic of our house. He redesigned our yard into a flowing and useful outdoor space that we would never have imagined on our own. We are looking forward to working with him for the 2nd phase of our project .

When we moved in, our backyard was a mess, mainly because of horrible flooding issues. The water would just pool up after it rained, making the yard more of a swamp. We met with a couple of landscapers, who offered to install a pipe, under the ground that would send the water elsewhere, but Neil offered a much better and greener solution. He drew up a beautiful master plan, that would allow us to little by little add to the beauty of our backyard each year -- keeping in mind the overall aesthetic we were seeking to accomplish. One of the key features of the plan was to install a rain garden, where we would direct the water to go, and which would contain lots of plans to absorb the water. I thought this was a much better plan than just putting a pipe in -- and dumping the water into the street. The rain garden is now filled with many beautiful native plants that absorb the water. Neil also helped us get away from harmful fertilizers and chemicals -- and move toward using natural compost to make our yard more beautiful and safer for our two little girls. We couldn't be happier with his work. The yard is chemical free, swamp-free, and filled with beautiful native plants. If you are looking to work with someone who is a true visionary and devoted to sustainable practices, than I can't recommend Neil highly enough.

We had envisioned landscaping our property for some time; we wanted something distinctive, not cookie-cutter, yet consistent with our house’s character. Our wish list was long and specific. After meeting with Neil (CD/GC) from Chambers Design we felt that the fit was right and decided to move forward. Early in the process it became clear that Neil and his team gave a lot of serious thought to our ideas and how they would work in relation to our house. Neil’s knowledge of his craft is formidable; his ability to harness our wish list into a big concept and then lay out a plan for how to implement it impressed us. We loved what we saw and selected the most important items to address first. The masonry construction was completed in a timely manner by artisans whose work was nothing short of masterful. Even in their first year, we thought the plantings looked gorgeous—and so did the countless hummingbirds and butterflies who visited us. Whenever an unforeseen issue came up, Neil was on top of it and was responsive and communicative. He always followed through. We’d definitely hire him again.