Garden Designers in Lawrence

“Laura had a creative vision for our property and we had never imagined. The results were impressive and are beautiful year after year. We appreciate the fact that Laura worked within our budget and used existing plantings when possible. She is gifted, hardworking and a delight to be around.”

“Williams Landscape has done several landscaping projects for me over the last couple of years, and they also maintain my landscaping (weeding, clean up, etc.). They've done an excellent job. Beverly is very practical - she gives you no-nonsense, straightforward advice. Rather than try to "sell" you something you don't need, she offers solutions that make sense, and she considers the landscaping you currently have in place (if you're not starting from scratch). For example, she'll try to use all the existing plants, trees and shrubs you have rather than toss them all aside and start over. I really like the way things have turned out with my landscaping, and I use Williams Landscape as my go-to source. I recommend them!”

“Steve Bauer was the designer and manager of our landscape project involving a patio with pavers, decorative cedar fencing and a fire pit and spa. His experience and knowledge was invaluable. He listened to us and our ideas incorporating them into the design and stayed within our budget. Steve was meticulous in his work and very prompt in his replies to any questions we had. Steve far exceeded our expectations in design, quality of workmanship and care taken to our property. Without doubt I would recommend Steve to anyone wanting a quality job.”

“I have been installing residential hardscape and landscape projects for 16 years and I have installed several of Rick Barrett's projects. Rick's vast plant knowledge is impressive. Rick's designs meet or exceed client expectations and his attention to detail adds value and aesthetic appeal to every project. Mr. Barrett is a pleasure to work with throughout the design and installation process. He really listens to the client and goes beyond expectations to source and provide only the very best plant material. I would highly recommend Rick Barrett to anyone wanting the next level of design and detail for their project.”

“Jason has been extremely easy to work with and he has provided us a great deal of expertise in all areas of the pool design and landscaping. He is very quick to respond to our needs and has provided us exceptional detail in his plans and ideas.”

“In our experience, Maverick is one of the true artisans of landscape and masonry craftsmanship in the Greater Kansas City area. He will explore your project from every angle, and give you his absolute best so you can enjoy your space to it's fullest without any concerns down the road.”

“Jeff worked with us to align with our vision and budget. He had great taste and a fantastic work ethic! Can’t wait to use his services again for our backyard.”

“I would definitely and highly recommend this company. I hired Kansas City Masonry twice, back on 3/2012 and 7/2013. They did my stone walkway and my patio. I was really overwhelmed and very much thrilled on how it turned out with their first project to us and never hesitate to contact them back for the second time. These people always came up with good ideas and suggestions but didn't let me feel that I'm being ignored with what I have always wanted to happen. They listened and provided quick respond. They've always finished the jobs within the given time frame, especially the owner was always reaching me for updates, which was really a great thing. I couldn't say enough good things with these guys. Just keep up the good ethics. Great people to work with.”

“After moving into our house we called Meg to help us redesign the 18 year old overgrown landscaping. She spent time learning the type of plants and flowers we enjoyed as well as various design styles. She developed a great design for our house that absolutely changed the looks and continues to get compliments from strangers who walk by. From the initial design, to picking out the actual plants to delivery and availability to answer questions during install and after the project was completed, Meg was professional, knowledgeable and fun to work with.”

“James Widman and Cornerstone Landscape Studio Our project, completed in the Fall of 2015, was comprised of multiple components—outdoor rooms, structures, and art. Several local companies collaborated to make our dreams come true, including Dargal Clark Builders (pool house and pavilion structures), Midwest Custom Pools (pool/pool features, patios, retaining walls, water art feature, fireplace and fire pit), Fine Design Studio (interior design/furniture consultation), Long Lighting (lighting on all structures), Topeka Landscape (yard/accent lighting, irrigation, lawn), and the subject of this review—James Widman and Cornerstone Landscape Studio. First, if we had to summarize our experience with Cornerstone Landscape Studio, we would use these words: beauty, integrity, quality, service and FUN! The landscaping design and implementation were aesthetically crucial to this project’s end result. These guys NAILED IT. James has an incredible eye for design, and applied his unique ability to transform our vision into a reality surpassing our imagination. We interviewed a few landscape designers for this project. James incorporated all of our ideas—including unique plantings, focal point enhancement, immediate and long-term “wow” factor, color, texture, movement, all-season interest and ease of care. We had a somewhat narrow time-frame in which to work, and James met that timeframe. He delivered a thorough, highly-competitive bid comprised of a presentation, the plans, plant and material samples. When it was time to get started, James collaborated with other members of the project team to determine the timeline for completion, ensuring that things got done when it most made sense to do them—which meant more efficiency and less mess! We made some unique requests which CLS went out of their way to accommodate and support—like helping us select and haul boulders from fields in a family farm to our place. James then artfully incorporated those boulders into the landscape as though they were a part of the original design. The care with which each of those stones were placed extended to every selected plant, pot, and tree that went into this project. James hand selected each specimen and got dirty and sweaty with shovel in hand alongside his employees—participating in every phase of the landscape work. When it was time to call it a day, it was James who made sure that the site was cleaned up—trash taken away, patios hosed and swept clean. We were so impressed by how CLS repeatedly stated, “we work here, but this is YOUR home.” They approached their work with the level of detail, respect and care that a guest in your home would have. Each day, they left the site better than they found it. . . and took extensive measures to ensure that equipment did not scratch or rub on any surfaces or structure . . even the concrete! James personally monitored the health of all the plants during the first weeks of planting. He (not a crew member) came to water several Saturdays and Sundays. . .We could have done that ourselves—but again, this company is about integrity, quality, and service. The few times James felt something wasn’t quite right, he replaced it immediately. Finally, the FUN. James and his crew LOVE what they do. This is a crew that smiles and laughs and shares in your delight as it all comes together. They were efficient, committed to a high standard of quality, collaborative, flexible, and of high character. We look forward to many more projects with this company. **As a side note—we did not have a General Contractor for this project. What we DID have was a team of individuals who stand by their integrity, their company, and their product. Dargal Clark, Glen Westervelt, James Widman, Andy Gilliland, Jennifer Metzger, and Kellie Long coordinated and collaborated with one another SEAMLESSLY. They kept us in the loop about everything, consulted us prior to each decision and problem solved as a team. It was NOT the experience we had anticipated after reading as much as we could about “how-to” approach a project like this. We believe our incredibly positive experience is a direct reflection of the caliber of each company we selected. We would work with every single one of these folks again!”