Meise Design Group

Andrew and his team did an excellent job on our front landscape project. Andrew is so knowledgeable about plants and trees, and he has a great eye for design and space planning. He got our project done in 2 days, and has followed up with me to make sure the plants are doing well. I am very pleased with our end result!

Meise Design Group recently completed a front and backyard redesign and transformation for us. We used Yelp to contact a few companies to come out and give us quotes, and while it was difficult to get in touch with Meise at first (because they are really busy), we are really glad that they are the company we ended up selecting.

We had a vague idea of what we wanted to do with our backyard, and Andrew drew up plans and then the company executed it perfectly.

They did new hardscape (pavers, which we have since received positive comments on from other contractors, remarking on the precision of the job), new grass curbing, new sod, planted over 40 new shrubs and trees, new granite, redid our irrigation, and installed a new pool fence. They could have also done our pool, but we ended up going with a different company for that because it was slightly cheaper.

They helped us save money when they could. One great example of this is that they offered to salvage my potted plants and plant them in the front yard, rather than buy new plants. They also then removed all of the excess soil from my pots. They reused old river rock and pavers in the backyard to create a decorative wash and path in the front yard.

Meise was great to work with, and we would recommend them to anyone.

OUTSTANDING!
New home construction and pool installation had me well versed in navigating sloppy contractor/ sub contractor challenges idiosyncratic to Arizona it would seem. So I was delightfully surprised when the Meise brothers brought their NJ craftmanship, real concern for our project, and attention to detail to my landscaping which included hardscape, rock-scape, artificial turf, irrigation and plant/tree installation. They came when they said they would, worked in horrific heat, and finished when they said they would. A profoundly professional outfit and a delight to have around.

THESE GUYS ARE ARTISTS. ALL OF THEM.

I was most concerned and very particular about the 24 inch box Fan Tex Ash trees to be installed in our front yard, but Andrew assured me they would take care of the selection to my liking and they exceeded my expectations. Eddie made the perfect placements of the trees to accentuate curb appeal, enhanced the curbing around the synthetic turf which is a show stopper, he made a wise upgrade on plant sizes at the nursery, he even did a small repair a our pool fencing fitting that was quick for him but significant in illustrating the ownership MDG takes in their work. We spoke of ideas for a sculptural garden idea I want to pursue for our entry and steel craftsman I might hire to add the artistic edge I am seeking. Eddie is so much fun.

MDG also brought on our project Michael, a schooled landscape architect himself, who made cuts in the pavers for our extension and walkways arranging colors like a artful mosaic adding an additional dimension to our trash container area because he foresaw a functional need and cared enough to put it in place. I really admired his work ethic and easy going nature.

I still can visualize Ryan meticulously tapping nails into the front and backyard turf, inspecting each inch he applied like Pinocchio's Maestro Geppetto in his workshop. He understood the science of artificial turf in AZ and explained in detail the extra measures MDG takes to ensure our investment. He was the onsite PM and responsible for the collective harmony and timing of each phase of the symphony that is my "yard". If questions arose, his communication with Andrew was immediate. Indeed all the brothers read emails to stay on top of the overall syncronicity of the project.

And last but certainly not least is Andrew, who created the design with later modifications for cost savings to balance new needs. I was so focused on all the hardscape that I could not wrap my arms around the plant design so Andrew took the lead and made his recommendations with an option or two. That was it for me. I am an artist and his floral color sense creates a vibration like an Impressionist painting. His sculptural sense of plant texture and height, rock-scape selection, coupled with his academic knowledge and experience, well, all I can say it, when you hire him to design your landscape, LEAVE HIM ALONE. Accustomed to having to micro manage our previous contractor work to catch daily mistakes, it took me some time to figure this out. When I let go, and I left MDG apply their expertise the results were amazing. I will be different next time.

Follow up has been great as well. MDG does not finish the work and leave you hanging. I know these guys book up quickly and as I will need them again, I sort of am at cross purposes writing this great review, but you just can't go wrong with them and I will just book in advance. Totally worth the wait, if you have one at all. I give them a 11 out of 10. Bottom line is my neighbor, who is a commercial landscape architect complimented me on MDG's work. I heartily agree.