Testimonials From My Clients
Mr. West is an outstanding, hardworking young man of exceptional character. The landscape Blake installed at my residence converted a sterile suburban lot into a daily joy as plants and animals thrive in what seems to function as micro-refugia. Those in the neighborhood, old and young alike, comment favorably on the yard's aesthetic appeal and often pause to enjoy the wildflowers.
Skip Snow
We approached Mountain Elements after being dissatisfied with a plan/quote from another company for landscaping the front yard. Blake listened carefully and created two great designs with a reasonable price. They were able to start quickly, and throughout the process, Blake was there every day, making sure that things were done correctly (and doing some of the work himself). Communication was excellent, and Blake was very flexible about minor changes and incorporating our ideas. He is very knowledgeable about the plants that do well. The yard was a challenge, with clay soil, roots, a slope, and drainage problems, but they dealt with all of these conditions expertly. We were so pleased that we hired him to landscape the backyard too. His employees were friendly and hard-working. Working with this company was a great experience.
Wayne McCormack
Blake is amazing and we are incredibly happy with our yard – which we now refer to as our farm! When we first started, we were not really sure what we wanted except we knew we did not want grass or pesticides or to waste water. Working with Blake and his team has been pleasurable, educational, and the results speak for themselves. Blake never imposed his creative vision but worked with us to understand the possibilities. We have continued to call upon Blake to add extra touches including two custom-made fences, a hammock, a citrus garden, and seasonal vegetables. Blake worked within our budget at every stage of the project. He is so patient, flexible, and understanding - we probably changed our minds 100 times!
Debbie Joseph
I hired Blake West to redesign my backyard with native plants, clear the yard of debris and unwanted invasive trees, add a fence, and put in a patio with a grape arbor to shade it. It was some of the best money I have ever spent!
They worked very hard and efficiently, and transformed a neglected and marginally usable space to a highly functional and beautiful yard and patio. I appreciated their work ethic, integrity and thoughtfulness. I'm so thrilled to have my dream yard that works not only for me, but for the birds, bees and butterflies too. Thank you Mountain Elements!
Leslie Peebles
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I could not be happier with the work Blake West and his crew did in reclaiming my garden from weeds and invasives. Blake responded within 24hrs when I asked for a consult on my garden and was able to fit me into the schedule very quickly. The crew arrived on time and worked efficiently to get even more done than expected. Now I can see what I really have in my yard and can make plans for improvement. It was certainly the best money I've spent in a long time! I will use them again when I'm ready for more improvements!
Collete St. Mary
We hired Blake because we trusted in his ability to transform our front yard by bringing our vision for it to life with his own creativity, meticulous work ethic, and vast knowledge of plants and trees. Blake created an edible front yard that is inviting and beautiful.
Blake and his crew were very professional and detailed oriented. In a matter of days, we watched our yard evolve from a dull “landscape” into a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem where bees and butterflies found an inviting home.
We started by building a rock wall with the help of our neighbors and friends after tearing out the old landscape. Blake came in to wrap up this project and turn it into a wonderful creation. He made our dream come true. We will keep calling Blake and his crew to help us with our ongoing projects in our front and back yard.
Thomas Ruppert
We hired Blake to get rid of most of the grass and replace it with native plants. Upon completion we saw an almost instantaneous increase in bird and butterfly activity.
Blake is extremely pleasant and easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable about what plants to recommend and where to place them. He and his crew are also very focused and meticulous
about getting the job done and getting it right. Blake still drives by periodically to check out how things are looking and if he sees something that might need attention, he will let us know.
We highly recommend Blake and Mountain Elements.