We highly recommend working with Owner Matt and his A Garden Guy Landscaping team. In short, they are knowledgeable, reliable, approachable - and at a good price. We had all new patio and walkaways along with new front and back yard landscaping done by them - and couldn't be happier. Both the process and the outcome were exactly what we wanted. We met with Matt when we were bidding the job, and knew he was the right person get the job. Matt's very knowledgeable, collaborative, and honest. And, once his team arrived on-site, it was the same thing with them. Everyone was hard-working, very thoughtful and attentive. Besides being impressed with big things, it was also the little things like how they protected our existing property before working, how they solved for installation dilemmas that arose, to the fact you could see they enjoyed each other's company while they stayed focused on the work at hand. We feel lucky to found Matt, and actually have enjoyed working with them. We know some of the other companies we met with would not have given us the same experience. A Garden Guy now has our trust, and we will use them again.
A Garden Guy Landscaping
A Garden Guy Landscaping at a glance
Customers frequently cite the company's punctuality, responsive communication, and competitive pricing as key strengths. Services often include patio installation, landscape design, tree removal, and garden bed preparation. While most reviews praise the professional execution and attention to detail, one low-star review notes a lack of response regarding a warranty replacement for plants that did not survive the first year.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 60 reviews (92% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 60 Google reviews (57 with written comments, 5 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
- Most recent review: November 13, 2025.
- Service: Gardener serving River Forest, Illinois.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other gardeners
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Star ratings
60 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars5592%
- 4 stars23%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars12%
- 1 star23%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 57 written reviews
- Praise10897%
- Complaints33%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude2422%
- Speed & response2220%
- Quality & results1816%
- Would recommend1816%
- Communication1312%
- Price & value1211%
- Honesty & trust44%
What customers talk about
We read 57 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“In short, they are knowledgeable, reliable, approachable - and at a good price.”
“The work was done quickly and professionally, and the price was right.”
“…ial architectural industry myself, I applaud Matt's design prowess, attention to detail, and his willingness to work with our evolving tastes.…”
“We highly recommend working with Owner Matt and his A Garden Guy Landscaping team.”
“Matt was easy to work with to get a quote and schedule the work.”
“A Garden Guy is reliable, competent, and reasonably priced, which we as fixed-income seniors appreciate.”
“Matt genuinely cares that you’re not just satisfied, but excited about the outcome.”
People customers mention
- Matt 21 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired A Garden Guy Landscaping for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
Matt was an extreme pleasure to work with and was great during the entire process; from conceptual design through to permitting and final installation. Our site presented an unique set of circumstances whereby our home's corner lot contained an interior side yard with direct exposure to the street. We thus…
I am very happy with the work done by A Garden Guy to transform and improve my back yard. Matt was easy to work with to get a quote and schedule the work. The work was done quickly and professionally, and the price was right. My job involved removing patio pavers, removing a large tree ring with cinder blocks,…
Matt and his crew did an amazing job with my landscape design. I would highly recommend. Very professional. Will definately use again.
We are thrilled with the hardscape and garden Matt designed and installed at our city home. He was great to work with from beginning to end. Both creative and practical and a good problem solver. Strongly recommend.
We had a great experience working with Matt and his team. They did a stellar job on our landscaping project, which included installing a beautiful paver patio and replacing a tree. Matt answered all of our questions along the way and kept us well-informed throughout the process. Their attention to detail and…
I recently had Matt come out and redesign my front landscape. The communication throughout the process was great. Very responsive and on time. They surpassed our expectations of the final product. Definitely using them for future projects, highly recommend them!!!
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Green landscaping | 8 | — |
| Gardening services | 8 | — |
| Garden design | 7 | — |
| Grass seeding | 6 | — |
| Stone landscaping | 6 | — |
| Landscape installations | 5 | — |
| Grading & resloping | 5 | — |
| Hardscaping | 5 | — |
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Customer reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Matt was an extreme pleasure to work with and was great during the entire process; from conceptual design through to permitting and final installation. Our site presented an unique set of circumstances whereby our home's corner lot contained an interior side yard with direct exposure to the street. We thus desired an outdoor patio (sitting and firepit area) whose landscape design would privatize our little oasis. Working in the residential architectural industry myself, I applaud Matt's design prowess, attention to detail, and his willingness to work with our evolving tastes.
I am very happy with the work done by A Garden Guy to transform and improve my back yard. Matt was easy to work with to get a quote and schedule the work. The work was done quickly and professionally, and the price was right. My job involved removing patio pavers, removing a large tree ring with cinder blocks, installing fresh landscaping around the outer edge of the yard and laying down grass seed.
Matt and his crew did an amazing job with my landscape design. I would highly recommend. Very professional. Will definately use again.
I had a great experience working with Matt and A Garden Guy for several reasons. 1. Thoughtful design expertise: Matt brings a thoughtful approach to how a space will be used, not just how it will look. I came in with a general idea of what I wanted, but his guidance, attention to detail, and questions helped clarify my vision and pushed me to think about things I hadn’t considered. His input on plant selection also struck the right balance between form and function. 2. Collaborative and responsive: Matt genuinely cares that you’re not just satisfied, but excited about the outcome. He creates an open environment where feedback is welcome, and he’s quick to make adjustments and return updated plans for further input. 3. Flexible and budget-conscious: Matt was also great at working within my budget, offering smart options and flexibility without sacrificing quality. Throughout the process, I always felt like I had choices. Overall, Matt and his team made the landscaping process smooth, creative, and collaborative. I’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space.
We are thrilled with the hardscape and garden Matt designed and installed at our city home. He was great to work with from beginning to end. Both creative and practical and a good problem solver. Strongly recommend.
We had a great experience working with Matt and his team. They did a stellar job on our landscaping project, which included installing a beautiful paver patio and replacing a tree. Matt answered all of our questions along the way and kept us well-informed throughout the process. Their attention to detail and professionalism really stood out, and their crew was fantastic—efficient, friendly, and clearly skilled. The city inspector made a point of telling us what a great job they did structurally
I recently had Matt come out and redesign my front landscape. The communication throughout the process was great. Very responsive and on time. They surpassed our expectations of the final product. Definitely using them for future projects, highly recommend them!!!
We were having a party with 100 people in our yard and couldn’t find someone to fix our fire pit area. It was getting to be an emergency. The garden guy was able to get it done and its beautiful.
I don't know about their services but one of their drivers was seen driving southbound on route 83 at 8 a.m. on July 17. nothing but super aggressive tailgating and erratic lane changes. big nope for me
Business details
- Phone: (224) 676-0222
- Website: agardenguylandscaping.com
- Service area: River Forest, IL