Silver Spring Landscaping

Don and his team are the utmost professionals. When we first began, Don referred to what hed do as transforming our yard, and thats exactly what he and his team did. Wonderful to work with, high quality results and top notch people. Highly recommend.
Jan 11th, 2024

Silver Spring Landscaping completed a two part project for us this summer and we are really happy with the quality of work. We had a crumbling timber retaining wall that they replaced with a terraced engineered stone wall (pictures shown), then they completed a Nicolock stone patio, buried and extended drainage pipes from our gutters, and replaced an old wood fence with a more welcoming architectural aluminum fence (see pic). The guys really went over and above to make the work visually appealing, and it was obvious his stone workers were real craftsmen! I would not hesitate to use Silver Spring Landscaping again on future projects. Services: Stone landscaping, Landscape installations, Patio design, Retaining wall design, Retaining walls, Stone masonry, Sod installation, Yard drainage, Hardscaping, Drainage solutions
Sep 26th, 2023

From Eyesore to Showpiece We engaged Silver Spring Landscaping to renovate/refresh our front and side yard landscaping, and couldn't be happier we did! Warning to readers, if you prefer one-sentence reviews then stop reading now because the pervious sentence says it all. If you're still reading then here are additional details.... Don Thurber is the owner and he quickly responded to our initial inquiry - believe me, many landscapers don't even bother to reply which makes no business sense to me - and came out to walk the property, talk with us to understand what we wanted, etc. He said he'd get a proposal to us by the end of the week, and he made good on that promise, including breaking it out in pieces in case we decided to piecemeal the work instead of doing it all at once. His pricing is fair and it turns out you really do get what you pay for. And by the way, Don didn't pester us after delivering the proposal like some service providers do, which we appreciated (we despise being hounded and pressured). Don's crew clearly knew what they were doing, and they seemed to be familiar with each other's work styles, who was doing what, etc, including the supervisors Henry and William. In other words, Don doesn't pick up random day laborers at the entrance to Home Depot every morning and dump them on a project site, like some landscapers do. The crew was on time or early every day during the 8-day project. They were friendly and courteous when we would come and go, and even did little things like putting our morning paper near our mailbox so it wouldn't get run over by their trucks. Although there was a Bobcat onsite that was used when necessary, the vast majority of the work was done using wheelbarrows. Some landscapers use trucks, dingles, and other motorized equipment almost exclusively. This sounds like a small thing but it's not: The crew cleaned up at the end of each workday. We've had crews here, landscaping and asphalt, who left each day with our property looking like a landfill or dump. Don's crew shows professional respect by cleaning up each day. Don was happy to repurpose old plants and take away old unwanted plants, as well as make recommendations for upgrades to plantings and infrastructure. Don was onsite at least a part of each day of the project, so he's a hands-on owner who means what he says about quality of work, customer satisfaction, etc. We were also freely given tips and advice on how to handle various things, including post-project lawn and shrub care that would involve other contractors/companies. We were impressed when the crew was cleaning up at the end of the last day of this project, and they were getting ready to power wash the driveway but they seemed to have trouble getting their compressor started. So instead, one of them used a garden hose to spray water on the driveway, and a second crewmember came along behind with a leaf blower, essentially creating a do-it-yourself power washer. There were several "baker's dozen" experiences where we got a pleasant surprise or no-charge upgrade. I won't list them here because I don't want future customers of Don's to expect or demand them. But unexpected little delights add to the overall positive feeling about the project and the contractor. Don provided a port-o-pot for the crew, which we think showed professionalism, class, and caring for his crew. Don't laugh, it's the first time we've ever experienced that, because most contractors leave the crew to fend for themselves, and of course over the years they typically would go into the nearby woods. The only negative we can think of has nothing to do with the quality of the work/materials, but is probably what many small businesses do: If we wanted to pay by credit card, the 3% service fee would be added to the price of the proposal. So no credit-card points, not a biggee. Bottom line: If you want work done on your personal property or work location, you owe it to yourself to talk with Don. You'll be glad you did. Services: Grass seeding, Landscape installations, Yard landscaping, Garden design, Custom landscape design, Garden landscaping, Landscape design, Yard drainage
Sep 12th, 2023

Don is very knowledgeable about landscaping and land shaping, and his workers are well organized, very efficient, and very nice. We needed a steeper grade in our back yard for those rare occasions when rain falls hard and threatens to back up into our basement. They accomplished this in one day.
Aug 26th, 2023

Don Thurber is the exterior landscaper you've been searching for! From start to finish, Don made the process stress-free and enjoyable. He was always on time, kept me informed about the project's progress, and managed to exceed my expectations while staying within my budget. Don is a true professional who takes pride in his work. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and has a clear commitment to his craft. I am beyond thrilled with the results of my project, and I know anyone who works with Don will be just as satisfied. Don, thank you for your incredible work and for taking such great care of my exterior space! Services: Walkway landscaping, Concrete masonry, Landscape design construction, Patio design, Yard designs, Grading & resloping, Yard landscaping, Yard grading, Garden design, Custom landscape design, Landscape design, Yard drainage, Hardscaping, Driveway or walkway paving, Landscaping design, Drainage solutions
Aug 10th, 2023