Yard Elves Landscaping in Fort Collins

155 Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States

★★★★☆
(45 reviews)
Specialties: Landscaper Landscape designer Lawn care service Lawn sprinkler system contractor Pond contractor Property maintenance Snow removal service

About

Yard Elves – Experienced Landscaping Teams As a trusted community landscaper, Yard Elves is known for honesty, reliability, and getting your work done right the 1st time! Call anytime for your free quote—No Job Too Big or Too Small. • All Work Is Fully Guaranteed • 25+ Years of Landscaping Expertise • Veteran-Owned & Family-Run Business Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and Timnath, Yard Elves specializes in: • Custom Landscape Installations: Design, grading, and drainage. • Hardscaping: Flagstone patios, block retaining walls, timber retaining walls, and more. • Water Features: Unique bubbling rocks, waterfalls, and ponds. • Year-Round Maintenance: Lawn care, cleanups, and snow removal. Thank you and reach out anytime!

Website
yardelves.com
Address
155 Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States
Plus Code
GWJF+WC Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Time Zone
America/Denver

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm
Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
10 am–5 pm

Services

From the business
Identifies as veteran-owned
Service options
Online estimates On-site services

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Reviews

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November 18, 2024

Yard Elves did an amazing job and got my project done just in the nick of time before the frost hit. We needed a lot of gravel work, backyard landscaping (dirt patch and hill that was a quite a mess!), sprinkler re-routing, and some sod done. They were super fast and communicated well along the way. They had great design ideas that were budget friendly and they were very reasonably priced compared to several other bids we got. We will be hiring them again!

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

Yard Elves sent Tony to work on my sprinkler system. He was very professional, friendly, and clearly very knowledgeable about irrigation systems. After troubleshooting, he was able to locate the problem and take care of it efficiently. Tony was more concerned for keeping the repairs economical for my sake, and less concerned about the bottom line for the business. I am also impressed with a friendliness and efficiency of the office staff. Furthermore, I got a follow up call from the owner of the business to check in and see how I felt about the service. Customer service like that is very rare today! Good job, Yard Elves!! I will be recommending you to all of my friends!

★★★★★
June 5, 2024

We have been consistently impressed with Yard Elves! When we lived in Colorado, Alan and Nicole’s team did an amazing job landscaping our yard. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of their work. What truly sets Yard Elves apart is their exceptional customer service and dedication to quality. Alan and Nicole are always responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in ensuring their clients are happy with the results. Their passion for landscaping shines through in every project they undertake. Now that we’ve moved to Texas, we’re thrilled to be working with Yard Elves again, this time to help design our backyard garden. They provided us with fantastic landscaping plans that are not only creative but also perfectly tailored to our needs. Their creativity, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction are truly unparalleled. We are excited to see our new garden come to life and have no doubt it will be as stunning as the work they did for us in Colorado. We highly recommend Yard Elves to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping services! Thank you, Yard Elves, for your outstanding services! Sincerely, Don & Nimfa

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November 28, 2021

For the past 4 years I have had Yard Elves mow and trim my rental. The guys who service it are great! But, Calvin and Joe stand out above the rest. They truly care to make sure the yard is always well kept and my lawn is greener than when I moved it! I have 2 adorable dogs and they always took care to say hello and accept kisses. Calvin was our primary snow removal and Joe just started this year with mowing. I want to keep them forever as my lawn care specialists.

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★★★★★
November 25, 2020

The Yard Elves team just completed my full backyard landscaping and I could not be happier with what they delivered. I was expecting it to look good, but the level of detail and time that they took to make sure that everything was up to their standards exceeded my expectations. The entire team was polite, courteous, and treated my yard as if it were their own. I did not intend to set such a bar for my neighbors, but Yard Elves did nonetheless.

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★★★★★
September 21, 2020

Al, Nicole, Alex, Carlos and the rest of the crew at Yard Elves went above and beyond to redo our front yard landscape. Our yard isn't the easiest with the slope. I initially thought I could tackle the project but I am so glad that I did not attempt it and let Yard Elves to it. They built some of the flag stone patio and one of retaining walls 15 years ago and it was still holding up great but we needed a little more room for the side driveway beside our house. They completely redid the retaining wall and did an amazing job! In addition they did new sprinklers, border rock and even added a river like rock bed. It was looking so good that we ended up hiring them to do additional work to extend our flagstone patio they did 15 years ago. They do the best flagstone work around! Large pieces of flagstone cut to fit in a beautiful puzzle. Even with all the stuff going on in 2020 they were able to knock this out of the park. I know it's done right and built to last. I highly recommend them. I will hire them for future projects around my property!

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★★★★★
June 24, 2020

My 20 year old yard needed a refresh. Alan and Nicole provided the vision for a new yard layout and created a plan that they promptly executed. They redid the sprinkler system, removed stumps, regraded and resodded, and thoughtfully chose rocks and plants that would compliment our house. They paused the project when an unexpected home repair came up and even drew from past knowledge to help troubleshoot it. They communicated consistently, everyone on the team was professional, and after the project was done they followed up to ensure that the sod/plants were thriving and made tweaks. I highly recommend Yard Elves for a future project.

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★★★★★
December 28, 2019

Yard Elves has been providing residential lawn, landscape, and snow removal services to us for nearly the entire 25 years of their existence and I cannot possibly say enough good things about this local family-owned and operated business. Alan, Nicole, Calvin, and their entire team at Yard Elves are one of the most professionally responsive and quality-driven service operations I have experienced in my nearly 35 years of owning property in Fort Collins, and I cannot imagine having anyone else ever fulfill our never-ending need for lawn, landscape, and snow removal services for our home and pool-house that are consistently delivered in a timely manner at a reasonable price. I sincerely hope that they have yet another 25 years of so successfully doing the same for their many satisfied customers and clients in northern Colorado !!

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★★★★★
July 22, 2024

When I contacted Yard Eves to discuss my desire to change my front yard, they were very responsive and came up with a great design. We have received many compliments on our front yard from neighbors.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Alex and his crew did a phenomenal job of setting up the drip system for the 110 trees that I had planted. Very good workmanship overall.

January 22, 2024

Called them for a quote on sod removal/replacement and flagstone. They came out, seemed very responsive, and never heard from them. I called a week and a half later and left a voice mail, asking if they had a quote yet, or if they did not want the job to just let me know, ...no response.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the exceptional landscaping service provided by Yard Elves here in my home in Fort Collins, and to say Im impressed would be an understatement. From our initial discussion to the final touches, Yard Elves demonstrated why theyve been a trusted name in this business for 25 years. They truly stand by their motto of Installing Quality One Yard at a Time! The team took on the project with enthusiasm and professionalism, assuring me that no job was too big or small for them. They promptly got to work, transforming my yard into a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also thoughtfully designed. They planted and pruned trees, adding a fresh burst of life to my property. The addition of beautifully arranged rocks added an element of natural elegance to the landscape. What stood out to me was their expert knowledge in every aspect of Landscape Construction Management. Their team, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, paid attention to every detail, making sure that my yard was both beautiful and functional. I also appreciate Yard Elves commitment to being environmentally conscious. They incorporated water-saving components, from the trees they planted to the intelligent use of rocks, which significantly lessens water consumption and ensures minimum waste. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in their work. I felt that my project was handled with care and my needs were met beyond expectations. Thank you, Yard Elves, for your hard work and for transforming my yard into a beautiful landscape. Your professionalism, expertise, and dedication to quality are truly appreciated. Your services are a testament to why youre a leading landscaping company in Northern Colorado. I look forward to enjoying my new landscape for years to come and I highly recommend your services to anyone seeking to enhance their property. Sincerely, Don

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We have found a company in Yard Elves that we will maintain a relationship until we no longer live on the front range...and that will be quite a while. I cant begin to express how happy we are with everything they have done for our landscaping this summer, from vision to final product. Above and beyond any of our expectations and right aligned with our budget. We were so hesitant to begin this process and are absolutely so satisfied with everything they did for us. No over selling, over landscaping or we know better than you approach. Deck replacement, hand crafted trellis, wheelchair ramp, wheelchair accessible low maintenance patio surface, small design touches and guidance on maintenance. Great at listening, following through, excellent craftsmanship and entire team ontime, professional and enjoyable. We will hire them on our next landscaping phase as we feel they have taken the time to know whats important to us and our budget. Nicole and team have built an amazing team, and to think all I did was Google landscaping companies and choose them based on rating.

★★★★★
January 22, 2023

Our neighbor Dan hired Yard Elves 2 years ago; his backyard is beautiful. Dan s garden prompted us to get a quote from Yard Elves for our backyard transformation. A year ago, Alan and Nicole turned our blank backyard (new construction) into a tasteful master garden with a flagstone patio. We have a low maintenance beautiful garden with the perfect patio which we use in all seasons. Nicole suggested installing a rain chain, we had never heard of a rain chain. Instead of a gutter, we have a long beautiful copper chain of cups (rain chain) that adds to our gorgeous yard. We continue to get numerous compliments on the yard from those walking by, especially now with the Lilac, Iris, and Roses in full bloom. We d recommend Yard Elves to anyone who wants to have a one of a kind yard. Many thanks for an awesome job! Keith and Yvette

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January 22, 2023

Yard Elves did a lawn/leaf maintenance project that included removing years of heavy pine needles. They also bid for and carried out a landscaping project that involved leveling ground, installing weedblock, and installing rocks to improve groundcover. Their work has been excellent -- we are very happy with the results.

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January 22, 2023

Cant wait till snow season hopefully shoveling will be in the future lol

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January 22, 2023

I called these people, waited for them for hours to show up, they didn t! Wasted half a day waiting for them; they didn t even call.

January 22, 2022

Unreliable service. Even after four attempts to request service - not even a call back. Perhaps if you have a big money making project they will make time for you. Otherwise - if your an average home owner- don t waste your time.

★★★★★
January 22, 2022

Amazing job on my Fall clean up. Fast service and exceptionally responsive. Customer service was outstanding. Yard Elves will definitely be my go-to for any yard projects that come up.

★★★★★
January 22, 2022

The new rental house our CSU student lives in needed some serious yard TLC -- and Yard Elves came to the rescue. Leaf removal, shrub trimming, tree trimming, and weeding were all done to a level that exceeded our expectations. Very professional and friendly to deal with. Highly recommend for your FC area landscaping needs.

★★★★★
January 22, 2021

Just had a project completed by Yard Elves. The entire process was very easy and team was a pleasure to work with. They had many ideas to help make the yard look better. I would highly recommend them and look forward to using their services again.

★★★★★
January 22, 2021

Yard Elves completed a full yard renovation with a sprinkler installation for me. They took on the project during a busy time with fairly short notice. Despite being busy, they did a great job. They were good about paying attention to the details and when unseen issues emerged during the job they took the time to fix them correctly. Whenever decisions were needed, they were quick to get my opinion and always had a lot of knowledge on the subjects. Since the renovation, they have continued to maintain the sprinklers and yard. It has made my life easier since they are always available and maintain everything without issue.

★★★★★
January 22, 2021

I did my research and went with Yard Elves because they had good reviews. They did not disappoint! Nicole and Alan were great to work with from the very beginning and designed the back yard of my dreams. All of their workers are amazing. They are all professional, kind and extremely hard working. If you want landscaping done right...contact the Yard Elves.

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January 22, 2021

Nikki and her crew are amazing! Truly great people. Fantastic work!

January 22, 2021

Do NOT hire this company for snow removal. Terrible service, unprofessional people sent out all winter, bills sent 6 months late! Many better choices!!!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2021

Were incredibly happy we decided to have Yard Elves complete a large landscape project in our backyard. Nicole, Allen and all of their crew were wonderful throughout the whole process. They take the time to ensure quality in everything they do, and it really shows in our garden box, berm and the entire design. We were initially impressed with the way they were able to quickly map out a design upon seeing our yard during our initial meeting with them. In talking with them it was clear they were an experienced team. We were also pleased that they went above and beyond to meet a completion deadline we had for the project. We now look forward to spending time in our backyard. As a company they really aim to please and take pride in the quality of their work. We would confidently recommend them to anyone in need of a landscape company.

★★★★★
January 22, 2021

I had a small job to do, and some companies weren t interested. I called Yard Elves, got a fair estimate within a few days, and they scheduled and completed the job a couple of days later. I was very happy with the whole process and finished job. I highly recommend them.

January 22, 2020

DO NOT USE THEM. They took my $100 deposit, claimed they mowed twice (citing dates and times, which we know are not true), refuse to return the deposit , and now will not return phone calls or emails.

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

This Family owned and operated business provides friendly professional services. Everything looks great; from the landscape renovation, to the custom flagstone patio addition. They do not stop caring after the install is complete; providing lawn maintenance, aeration, and full sprinkler services. Id recommend them for both personal property and business!

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

Yard Elves does high quality work! They installed red stripstone edging for some flower beds, stripstone around a large red flagstone walkway and a large cement pad/patio that would support a hot-tub at my first property in 2013. The cement pad/patio has not cracked or chipped and the pour was very smooth. The walkway was done in such a way that it is rare that weeds ever take hold in the cracks between the pavers. This home was new construction so there is often shifting and settling that happen with the clay soils. For the items Yard Elves installed, there seems to be no problems with the clay soil. The front step of the home that was poured by the builders is experiencing wash away of soil from underneath but the Yard Elves installed patio is not having that problem. If you want quality work done that wont require a redo in 5-10 years, contract with Yard Elves!

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January 22, 2020

Yard Elves has done a wonderful job taking care of the mowing and trimming of my yard when we have not be able to do this task. They also fixed part of my fence that had previously blown down due to being old and a wind storm. They have fit me into their tight schedule when I had a last minute request for my yard to be mowed. I am looking forward to them helping me with redoing my old outdated sprinkler system and clean up that is needed in my yard as well as using their expertise in adding plants/flowers to my yard. Have always found them to be very pleasant when dealing with them no matter if it was office staff or field staff.

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January 22, 2020

Yard Elves did a total re landscaping of my backyard this spring. Initially, the job was beautifully done. However, about mid summer, the fescue sod which they laid down started to die. It took me almost a month of constant phone calls and emails (only 2 of which were returned) to get them to come out and take a look. They admitted that there was a definite problem with the sod, and promised that they would get back to me right away after contacting the sod farm about what should be done. They even took several photos. It has been a month. They never came back. Never called. Nothing. I have given up on Yard Elves. I cannot recommend them as they do not take responsibility for fixing what is wrong, even when they acknowledge the problem. I will have to re sod the yard - with a different landscaper.

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

This is a bit of a long review, but in a nut shell, they are professional, friendly, and do amazing work! We recommend them and will continue to use them for our landscaping needs in the future. If you are looking for details read below: Called in July to have new weed barrier laid and to replace some rock in our back yard. We also needed some sprinkler maintenance and a small rock patio built. Our weeds were out of control and general upkeep wasn t working. Nicole came out and we talked about what I was looking for. She said that she could get the rock, sprinklers and weed barrier taken care of in the next 3 weeks but it would be September before they would be able to get to the patio, which was totally fine. The guys that came out to work on the project were professional. They didn t leave trash in my yard (this has happened before with other companies) and they were friendly with my dogs. Alex repaired my sprinklers and then we did a walk through to address some of my concerns with making sure that my garden for next year would have water and that all my trees and plants were getting enough water. This last week we were suppose to have some lower temperatures and I had made arrangements with another company to have my sprinklers blown out the next week but Nicole was worried that might be a bit late and offered to do it with the final sprinkler changes. She was right, we got some freezing temps and some snow. I appreciate that she was willing to go the extra mile to make sure that we were protected. The patio that she built for us was more than we expected. It was beautiful. We were not entirely sure what we wanted but we had an idea. She gave us lots of options on what she thought might look good and she really listened to what we wanted our patio to look like. We recommend them to anyone looking to have any landscaping project done, small or big.

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

Yard Elves did a large landscaping project 13 years ago which came out beautifully and we have been using them ever since for irrigation, plowing and lawn care. They are prompt and everything gets taken care of automatically.

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

Alex with Yard Elves did a fabulous job for us. We had several drip lines that were eaten by the rabbits , he located all of them and repaired them. Then did a yard clean up. We had quite the accumulation of leaves and pine needles under our trees. He and his crew raised the canopies on the huge pine trees and cleaned up all the debris under and around them. He was on time, worked very hard and our yard looked great and the drips were fully functional. Highly recommend this company.

★★★★★
January 22, 2020

I cannot express my pleasure or good fortune in finding Yard Elves! They listened to my requests, and courteously and professionally made sure I was happy with their work. They have become like family, and I enjoy every suggestion and conversation we have, both personally and work related. Yard Elves knows how to implement your vision for your landscape, and executes it with loving care to you and your home or business. I look forward to a long-lasting relationship, and I know the owners, and their employees, will treat you with respect and consideration! Thank you, Yard Elves, for your outstanding work ethics and the care you take with every request!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2019

Fast and friendly! Ive used Yard Elves Landscaping for years on all of my home projects and they transformed my yards into masterpieces! The family themselves were very helpful and very friendly, working through obstacles and around my budget. I highly recommend Yard Elves to anybody who needs any landscaping work done. I am a repeat customer and I will continue to use their services as long as they are around. Thank you Yard Elves for the gorgeous yards, my pup couldnt be happier with his back yard play area, and my Fiancee and I couldnt be happier with the price.

★★★★★
January 22, 2019

Yard Elves has been helping service several families rental properties in northern colorado for more than five year. and they have personally landscaped my family property. they have been wonderful to work with and have exceeded our expectations with the service provided to us over the years. they have personally taken care of mowing, weeding, trimming, and provided snow removal when needed on our rental properties. they have also landscaped my property which turned out spectacular. everyone we have met with over the years have been professional , and knowledgable. i highly recommend you give these guys a call if you need any yard work done in the northan colorado area.

★★★★★
January 22, 2019

Yard Elves is the best lawn care service Ive used. Ive used them a few times, and theyve always been very helpful and professional. They show up when promised, and the results have always been fantastic. I would recommend Yard Elves to anyone looking for a lawn care service in Northern Colorado.

★★★★★
January 22, 2019

I wish more companies were as trustworthy, knowledgeable and cared about the customer/people as yard elves does. I have worked with Nicole and Alan for 12 years on multiple projects. Not only did they install my entire landscape design impeccable according to the architect, but the work was done in a very quick time frame and was seriously amazing. I had so many compliments from neighbors on the detail of the work. The crew and job managers are so respectful and detailed in the work. They totally respect your property and are considerate to neighbors. The irrigation system for the lawn and drip system I have never had problems with and this is after 12 years. When repairs and maintenance does occur they have the upmost skilled technician available, who will explain everything in detail on site. Over the years, I have had yard elves come refresh the property (the most resent June 2018) , mow and do general maintenance, and now will be using them to upscale my backyard Koi pond! I am so excited to have them give their Koi pond expertise to my back yard. Not many landscape companies know anything about pond installation or maintenance, but trust me, you want a company who knows about ponds! One thing most people dont know or appreciate is that they have a vast amount of knowledge regarding tree and shrub health and have contacts with local experts regarding disease and weed mitigation. These folks hit the ball out of the ball park every time. I highly recommend them. Melinda Poland.

January 22, 2018

After coming out and looking at my project and taking my professional landscape plans I never heard back from them and they never returned my calls.

★★★★★
January 22, 2015

One of the finest landscaping outfits in all of Colorado. Creative designs, trustworthy, reasonable rates and fast and efficient work ethics make this a true 5 Star outfit.