How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCOREShovel & Spade Landscaping
Bloomington, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #1Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 landscape architects · 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
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Customers hired Shovel & Spade Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.
Shovel & Spade Landscaping for rock landscaping
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Wonderful experience with Geraldo and Shovel & Spade from start to finish. Communication was fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with the work. Better than expected or imagined. Highly recommended.
Great work
I recommend S&S to everyone! Talent, integrity, incredibly efficient team work - their work is professional. Their attitude is very positive. The only people we will use in the future...
Love, my new landscaping,. We gave them a picture of our dream and they made it not only a dream but reality. Very professional and great craftsmanship.
We would highly recommend Geraldo and his team at Shovel & Spade. From the very beginning, when we received our free landscaping estimate, Geraldo was prompt, professional, and clearly communicated the timing and cost of the project. Geraldo and his crew were diligent and hardworking, while taking great care not to…
Highly recommend this beautiful, family owned company. Geraldo is a top tier business owner and his 5 star reviews are deserved! Shovel & Spade is beautifully run and delivers a quality product. They are knowledgeable, patient with questions, and go the extra mile. I’ll use them time and time again with future landscaping projects. Thank you!
Absolutely Incredible Transformation! We hired Shovel and Spade to overhaul our yard, and we could not be happier with the results. They didn’t just landscape; they brought incredible creativity and vision to the project, turning our plain lawn into an absolute masterpiece. The craftsmanship and attention to detail…
Shovel and Spade did an excellent job with the refresh of the landscape berm. Very neat and timely in their work. Definitely satisfied and thankful for what they did. A+
I find out about Shovel & Spade on the internet. I called Geraldo last summer to request that he help me with my 20 year old retaining wall that was falling down. He gave me an estimate and told me he would be contacting me in February to give me a start date. I absolutely love my new landscaping. Geraldo and his…
We had a very good experience with Shovel & Spade. The estimate was done quickly, workers arrived at the agreed upon time, the final look is excellent, everything was cleaned up and the employees worked very hard and like a team. We will use this company again.
Geraldo and his team made quick work of our landscape project. They removed old mulch and landscape fabric replacing it with river rock, leveled existing edging and created a new dry bed for water drainage. We will call them again. Recommend them 100%.
Just had some landscaping done by Shovel and Spade Landscaping. Couldn’t be happier with Geraldo and his team. Communication throughout the process was excellent. They were very respectful of my property and made sure I got what I wanted. Highly recommend.
Geraldo and his crew did a phenomenal job turning the eyesore space below an elevated deck into a beautiful spot in the yard. They brought in fill to replace soil that had eroded next to the foundation, installed landscape fabric, river rock and a cobblestone edging … and a 3-man crew completed all of this in half…
Great company to work with. Very friendly and has open communication with you every step of the way. Quiet work. Professional and finished the job earlier than anticipated!
What a wonderful choice we made when we hired Shovel and Spade to do our landscaping project. Geraldo and his crew were very meticulous about doing it right. They were pleasant, prompt, and finished the job at a very fair price. Couldn't be happier!
The Shovel & Spade team completely overhauled my tired landscape – they removed old river rock, weeds, bushes, and a raised garden bed outlined by railroad ties, and replaced it with new rock, plants, brick edging, pavers, grass seed, a couple of mulch beds, and buried 2 downspouts. Geraldo provided a suggested…
Geraldo and his crew did a wonderful job with our landscaping. They worked very hard and in a timely manner, finishing our job in just 2 days! Geraldo's attention to detail can be seen in our new bricks all the way around our house. We are very pleased with the job and would highly recommend Shovel and Spade.
Outstanding work from Shovel and Spade! From start to finish, this team exceeded our expectations on our landscaping project. They were punctual, professional, and delivered exceptional quality work. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire process - we always knew what to expect and when. The…
First time customer, but I will definitely be a repeat customer! Shovel & Spade did an outstanding job on a couple of problem areas in my yard. Geraldo and his team were very punctual, arriving when they said they would be here and the sites were cleaned up prior to them leaving for the day. Geraldo walked me…
Geraldo & his Shovel & Spade team made our vision come to life for our front yard landscaping. We wanted something that is easy to maintain and gives some pretty color in the warmer months. They helped us think through he design, materials, and the plants. They worked so fast and did high quality work! One thing…
We are very impressed with the look and quality of our new landscape!! Beautiful work and would/will recommend to anyone in need of landscape!!
The absolute best! The entire side of my house was overtaken with weeds so I got a weed barrier put down, new rocks, new brick edging, new plants and even a buried downspout! Couldn’t be happier for the price and how quickly and professionally the work was done. Won’t go anywhere else for landscaping
I'd highly recommend Shovel & Spade Landscaping! Their customer service is excellent, they always kept me updated and they are hard workers. They did a wonderful job removing my 50 year old bushes and creating a new look for the from of my home.
Geraldo was great! He did an excellent job redoing our landscaping. They are a very honest and reasonable company. I will definitely use them again in the future. Thanks for your work Geraldo!
Geraldo did an amazing job for a very fair price. He was responsive, kind, and an artist at his work. I appreciate his thoughtful suggestions and follow up, along with landscaping and plant tips. Thank you so much!!!
We had a great experience with Shovel and Spade Landscaping. Geraldo was amazing to work with, he was able to come right away to talk with and us and see what we needed done. He sent us a quote very quickly and his prices were extremely fair and reasonable. We left a lot of decision making up to him as far as design…
Geraldo Garza completed a landscaping project for me- he installed pavers and wood supports at my backyard fence gate. Now I have a nicely completed entry into my back yard which won't get muddy when it rains. He consulted with me on all aspects of the job and was very polite and efficient. I would highly…
Geraldo gave me excellent advice and did excellent work. He communicates! (Some companies never call back or reply to emails or texts) Geraldo is dependable, reliable, and I have already hired him for next Spring's project!
I highly recommend Shovel & Spade.Very nice work at a reasonable price.
Geraldo communicated exactly what he would do and when he would do it. Had great ideas on how to achieve what I wanted. Highly recommend!
We are really pleased with Geraldo's ideas, installation, and follow up on our landscaping project. He removed all of the old rock, plants, and overgrown shrubs from two sides of our house and replaced with new river rock and plants, all in 3 days. I am not a green thumb so looked to Geraldo for ideas and he…
I was given a date when Geraldo would be here and also the length of time my project would be. I was surprized with all the rain we have had that date would need to be rescheduled. But no, Geraldo was here on the day he said he would be and the project was completed in the time he said it would be. I received…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape installations | 36 | — |
| Rock landscaping | 34 | — |
| Landscape design | 21 | — |
| Grass seeding | 16 | — |
| Landscape management | 15 | — |
| Yard landscaping | 12 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 4 | — |
| Yard drainage | 2 | — |
