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About Us
As a longtime gardener with a belief that flowers and plants should bring happiness, I wanted to share my passion and joy, so I started The Inspired Garden.
I work closely with my clients to find out what really inspires them and then create a garden that they will fall in love with. I love to get in the earth as well as make my clients feel special. We specialize in gardens, shrubs and small trees, containers and indoor botanicals.
Services Provided
Garden Design, Landscape Design, Organic Gardens, Landscape Maintenance, Garden Planting, Containers
Areas Served
Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, South Orange, Summit, Verona, West Orange, Westfield, Short Hills
Category
Business Details
Business Name
The Inspired Garden
Phone Number
(973) 986-1603
Website
Address
601 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Typical Job Cost
$2,000 - 25,000
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4 Houzz Awards
2 Houzz Badges
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34 Reviews for The Inspired Garden
Newest first
Average rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars4.8|34 reviews
Work Quality4.7
Communication4.6
Value4.6
lindaberkowitz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Inspired Garden is beyond amazing! They take the time to visit my home and evaluated what style and colors
suits my taste and house best. The customer service is outstanding, the team comes by to do maintenance and make sure the
plantings and flowers are doing well. I am very grateful to have them in my life, every time I come home the flowers make me smile!
November 10, 2022
Milissa Tarquini
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I worked with The Inspired Garden to create a flower garden in my back yard. They worked with me on the design, switching out some plants I didn’t like and working around a Japanese maple and a tree peony I already had. They have been back to perform maintenance— weeding, dead heading, replacing spent annuals etc— twice so far and will be back to do a refresh for fall and plant spring bulbs. The garden is full of color and will have winter interest as well— I couldn’t be happier! It went so well that I have already asked them to create a design for my front yard! Laura, Lucinda, and the team have been very responsive to my questions and make sure I know how to care for the garden in between their visits. I’m a very happy customer!
November 9, 2022
HU-395242745
Average rating: 1 out of 5 stars
I Hired The Inspired Garden to do an overhaul of an English Garden and a corner area. Unfortunately we never got past the corner area, they came and installed sun scorched, dying, dried out diseased shrubs, (confirmed by two separate arborists ) One of the plants wasn't even planted in the ground all of the way (See photos) The 6/8 foot maple that was promised was 3 foot at best and also in poor stressed condition . When I called to ask about this they said, give the shrubs a year to recover. Seriously! They charged me $2700 for these 8 poor plants no offer to replace or refund... needless to say I canceled the rest of the job, lesson learned Photos are from the day they installed the plants!
After expressing my concerns no attempt was made to come back to site to go over issues just a text message telling me wait until next season to see if they come back and a bill for 2700 dollars complete robbery I feel bad they must really need the money consider this a gift
November 2, 2022Last modified:November 28, 2022
Comment from The Inspired Garden:
We are sorry you weren’t satisfied with your shrub installation. At The Inspired Garden, we take pride in our work and don't leave a site unless we're confident that the job was done right. When our crew lead left the site after answering all of your questions and discussing the plants in detail with you, including following up via text, we believed we had honored your wishes for your garden. The shrubs we planted were deciduous and some have already lost their leaves which is normal for this time of year. The below photos show that the plants and tree were in good condition when installed.
When you expressed concern about plant quality we advised waiting through fall for the roots of each shrub to establish, and we could better address any concerns in the Spring when the plants leaf out. In case of a damaged plant and when watering directions are followed, we are always willing to work with our clients and provide replacements.
Somewhere between our efforts and your expectations something was misunderstood. We apologize for this lapse and hope you find a company better suited for your desires.
When you expressed concern about plant quality we advised waiting through fall for the roots of each shrub to establish, and we could better address any concerns in the Spring when the plants leaf out. In case of a damaged plant and when watering directions are followed, we are always willing to work with our clients and provide replacements.
Somewhere between our efforts and your expectations something was misunderstood. We apologize for this lapse and hope you find a company better suited for your desires.
madelynmcclammy
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Laura and her team brought our very sad gardens to life! We had two beds in the backyard that were overgrown and several areas of our front yard that were barren. Laura spent an afternoon studying the areas in need to see how much sun they get, what amount of watering would be necessary, and which plants would thrive in the different places. She then had an in-depth discussion with us as to learn about our likes and dislikes and came up with a plan for our consideration. What I especially love about Laura is that she did not push anything on us. On the contrary, she easily let us know that we may not need something we had asked for or that it wasn't the best use of our resources. Then the magic happened. The gardens she created were absolutely stunning! Very vibrant colors, diverse flowers and greenery, and unique combinations. Laura and her team came regularly to prune, water and upkeep the plantings throughout the seasons. She even created container gardens for our house entry that were amazing! What sets her apart from the others is the passion she brings to every project. Laura genuinely loves what she does, and loves to bring that joy to the families she works with. It shows in her work and in the nature of the relationships she forms with her clients, who also become friends.
January 17, 2022
Jill Abramson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Laura and the Inspired Garden team were incredible to work with!! We wanted to redo our front yard and give it a more modern look, and Laura’s impeccable taste and vision turned our front yard into a garden oasis. She worked within our budget and found the most spectacular plants, shrubs and flowers. I also signed up for the maintenance program so my garden would stay beautiful all year long. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and creativity of this talented team. I’m looking forward to seeing the bulbs blossom again in the spring!! Highly recommended!
December 19, 2021
My house is so much prettier to look at since I've started working with The Inspired Garden in 2021! Their work is beautiful, pricing is fair and their responsiveness is an A+. The planters they have filled for me over the last few seasons have brought real joy every time I come home and I could not recommend them more. We are looking forward to seeing what they have in store for Spring!
December 2, 2021
Dawn Y.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Laura is a true visionary. She helped me with my front and back yards and knew exactly what it would take to transform them into my dream gardens. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about plants and flowers and what is needed to create a gorgeous cottage garden, she really listens to what your goals are so that your final plan is manageable and practical and not overwhelming to maintain. She has the experience to know which flowers not to bother with and which flowers will bring years of happiness.
April 29, 2021Last modified:April 29, 2021
Barbra Parlin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We rely on Laura and her team at the Inspired Garden for everything from indoor house plants and beautiful planters to completely redesigning the plantings in front of our house. She is professional and responsive, has great ideas and is always helpful. We love The Inspired Garden!
April 28, 2021
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Average rating: 1 out of 5 stars
I wanted to redo my entire perennial bed so contacted Laura this past fall. She came to my house with her assistant Lucinda and we discussed our space. She ripped out the garden we had so we could start fresh. I finally got a plan during the winter which had none of the plants I said I wanted and was too structured for the look we were trying to achieve. I explained what I wanted and the next plan was just a lesser version of the first. I’ve sent pictures of what we like and asked if they could come back and discuss the space. They told me they wouldn’t do another plan and they were too busy to come back to talk with me but would do it over the phone. I sent more pictures to both Laura and Lucinda and haven’t heard from either one by email or phone. I’ve spent almost $600 and they can’t even be bothered to respond to emails. I’m extremely disappointed and now have a totally empty plot with nothing planned.
April 22, 2021
Comment from The Inspired Garden:
I am sorry we weren't able to make you happy with either of the two garden plans we produced for you. As with all of our garden plan customers, we took feedback from you before creating your first plan. At that time you let us know that it did not meet your needs and identified specific plants that you did not want to see which contradicted our previous discussions. We reset, spent more time with you and took detailed notes to ensure we completely understood your requirements before producing a second plan which you initially approved of before changing your mind. While unusual, this was not the first time we have had to redo a plan for a customer, but it is the only time the second plan has also been a disappointment. As discussed we were willing to review yet again over the phone but you chose not to respond.
We take pride in our plans which offer a photo quality visual representation of your new garden, a catalog of all the plants and shrubs that go into it, and a schematic so that customers can take the DIY approach or provide the plan to their landscaper if they choose not to have us install it for them. We regret that we were not able to produce a satisfactory plan for you and wish you the best of luck in getting the look you want in your garden.
We take pride in our plans which offer a photo quality visual representation of your new garden, a catalog of all the plants and shrubs that go into it, and a schematic so that customers can take the DIY approach or provide the plan to their landscaper if they choose not to have us install it for them. We regret that we were not able to produce a satisfactory plan for you and wish you the best of luck in getting the look you want in your garden.
Laura has helped me finally replace my fake plants with the real beauties! She and her team have kept my front porch ready for each season with beautiful planters - I've been so happy with the designs she creates when the most direction I can give her is "something pretty." I also really appreciate her communication and her patience with me when I message her at random hours panicking about when I should water...!
September 30, 2020
Love love The Inspired Garden. Laura is so easy to work with. Each season is better than the last. She is creative and listens to my individual needs.
September 30, 2020
jewfr0jewfr0
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Laura was a pleasure to work with. Our front pots have never looked more beautiful. She also gave me some great pointers on keeping them looking lovely throughout the whole season. I especially enjoy reading her new blog. It inspires me and I love that she is willing to share her knowledge.
September 29, 2020
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How is The Inspired Garden rated?
The Inspired Garden is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5
What services does The Inspired Garden provide?
The Inspired Garden provides the following services: Garden Design, Landscape Design, Organic Gardens, Landscape Maintenance, Garden Planting, Containers
Where does The Inspired Garden provide services?
The Inspired Garden provides services in the following areas: Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, South Orange, Summit, Verona, West Orange, Westfield, Short Hills
Where is The Inspired Garden located?
Address of The Inspired Garden is 601 Ridgewood Rd Maplewood, NJ 07040
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