Shovel & Spade Landscaping in Normal

300 Waverly Dr, Normal, IL 61761, United States

★★★★★
(90 reviews)
Specialties: Landscaper

About

We are experienced landscape professionals in the Bloomington-Normal area that provide the best services at a reasonable price without compromising quality. We offer mulching & rock products, hardscape design, patio design & repair, and additional landscaping services. Our promise to you is our quality of work, honest pricing, constant communication, and years of experience.

Website
shovelandspade.co
Address
300 Waverly Dr, Normal, IL 61761, United States
Plus Code
G28M+WX Normal, Illinois, USA
Time Zone
America/Chicago

Business Hours

Monday
7:30 am–7 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am–7 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am–7 pm
Thursday
7:30 am–7 pm
Friday
7:30 am–7 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park

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Reviews

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★★★★★
October 18, 2024

Geraldo and Brittany completed our deck landscaping project and we couldn't be happier! Quick response for quote, helped us with the design aspects, and delivered high quality results at a fair price. Their team is polite, hard working, and detail oriented. Highly Recommended!

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★★★★★
September 5, 2024

We are very pleased with the work from Shovel & Spade. They replaced a retaining wall that was falling over and re-worked some brick edging for us. From the moment I first contacted them about the job, the responded very quickly and came out to provide an estimate. Geraldo is great with communication the whole way, and shows up on time exactly when he says he will. He listened to our needs, provided suggestions for the work, and the price was very reasonable. The work was completed quickly and very professionally. When they were done, the job site was left very clean without a speck of dirt out of place. The new landscaping looks great and we're very happy with it. Highly recommend.

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September 3, 2024

I would highly recommend this company. Our new front stoop was replaced efficiently, perfectly and with great care! This team made sure the customer was satisfied every step of the way! They were respectful of property and honestly the best company I’ve had the pleasure of working with in a long time.

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July 31, 2024

Geroldo and his team did an excellent job with some small landscaping work I hired them for. He was prompt when I requested an estimate of the work and his quote for the work was reasonable. We scheduled the work out in advance and when we got close to the date, he provided his time of arrival and kept that schedule, we did have to push back a day due to rain. They completed the work in one day, made sure materials were cleared and that nothing was disrupted in my yard before leaving.

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★★★★★
May 28, 2024

After reading great reviews for the work done by Shovel & Spade, we had them fix a retaining wall and redo some of our existing front landscaping. The wall is now very stable. In addition, they added rock, pavers and shrubs that will add color to the front of the house in the years to come. The neighborhood bunnies also love the new plants to the extent we added the rabbit proof fence. The Shovel & Spade team was very professional, prompt and reasonably priced for the work that was completed.

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★★★★★
May 15, 2024

Shovel & Spade Landscaping exceeded my expectations with the amazing work they did edging and mulching the landscaping in my yard! From our first consultation meeting, Geraldo was focused on helping get the job completed before my daughter’s graduation party. 🎓 He was quick to put together an estimate and get us on the schedule right away. If you have an important event coming up, or just want to revive your landscaping….I highly recommend Shovel & Spade Landscaping! Impressive work and wonderful customer service!

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★★★★★
May 9, 2024

Shovel and Spade is an amazing company! We highly recommend them to transform your outdoor areas. They removed 30-year-old landscaping from our yard, designed a landscape plan, installed brick edging, planted, rocked and mulched. Their work is top quality at a reasonable price. They were always responsive and timely. Geraldo and his team are great!

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★★★★★
August 25, 2023

For the second time Shovel and Spade did not disappoint!!! We added a deck to our home and the new deck did not tie into our old landscaping at all. Geraldo and Stephanie came up with an amazing design plan and executed it beyond our expectations! They added new patio blocks at the bottom of our deck steps that is so beautiful and planting space all around the deck and beyond! This team is absolutely amazing! They show up on time, have great design vision, execute that vision perfectly and exceed expectations every time! All while staying in constant communication about what they are doing and if we are happy with what is going on. They are some of our very favorite people! We are already planning our next project! Call them! You will be glad you did!

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★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Had Shovel and Spade do a second landscape job for us,and as with the first,they exceeded my expectations. Showed up when they said they would,asked for my input,did the work and cleaned up completely

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December 22, 2024

I highly recommend Shovel and Spade Landscaping. Geraldo did an amazing job repairing brick and rock that had been damaged during a construction project. He made the area look as it had never been damaged. Geraldo was prompt, thorough, thoughtful and communicated before, during and after the project. I would greatly recommend Shovel and Spade Landscaping. CJ PREWITT

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November 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade did a great job installing pavers in the front walkway up to our home. From their thoughtful design ideas, to providing an estimate, and ultimately the finished work, Geraldo and team could not have been more professional and courteous every step of the way. Highly recommend, and are very pleased with the way our project turned out!

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November 22, 2024

Geraldo Garza and his crew arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed on schedule. Their work was first rate. The contract price was very reasonable.

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October 22, 2024

Geraldo and his team were fantastic and I am beyond pleased with their work. They are professional, responsive and the landscaping turned out better than I envisioned. They assisted through every step of the process and even provided suggestions of plants that would work well in the space. It s clear Geraldo and his team take pride in their workmanship and are very detailed oriented including adding little finishing touches to ensure my yard looked amazing. I would highly recommend them and have plans for them to return in the spring. Solid 10 star company!

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October 22, 2024

I am so very pleased with the final results of my landscape project that Geraldo, his partner and team completed. I threw a few last minute changes and additions at them and they were eager to accommodate me. Thank you and your team for your fabulous work. I will not hesitate to call Shovel & Spade Landscaping for any future projects!

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October 22, 2024

Lovely work, already admired by my friends. Reliable and friendly.

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October 22, 2024

I needed my patio grout replaced. I went with Shovel & Spade and I m very happy with the outcome. The timeline they gave me was accurate. Geraldo answered any questions I had with a quick response time. The finished product looks amazing! Definitely would recommend!

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October 22, 2024

Geraldo and his co-workers did a great job on our landscaping project. They were super efficient and neat. Very impressed with them.

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September 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade did a wonderful job building our paver patio! Awesome customer service made the whole process as easy as it was affordable.

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September 22, 2024

Shovel & Spade Landscaping did a great job removing three dying shrubs from our backyard. Quick response with an estimate & they were able to work me into their schedule quickly with a reasonable price. Highly recommend them!

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September 22, 2024

Listened, offered suggestions when asked, communicated frequently, completed the work on time and it looks fantastic. We had them remove old bushes, finish off two areas with a combination of mulch, rocks and medium size decorative boulders. Definitely recommend.

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August 22, 2024

Geraldo and crew were great! He gave us a written quote outlining the exact work to be done and the cost. Very professional. He and his crew had everything done quickly and the results are exactly what we wanted. I have no hesitation in recommending Shovel and Spade and definitely plan on using them again.

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July 22, 2024

The very best landscaper s I have ever worked with. If you have any landscaping needs-please call shovel and spade you definitely will not be disappointed.

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July 22, 2024

Very pleased with how everything went from our initial meeting to the final product. Geraldo did an outstanding job. Will definitely use for any future landscape projects.

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July 22, 2024

Wonderful people and they do great work, highly recommend.

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July 22, 2024

Very professional customer service!

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July 22, 2024

Highly recommend

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June 22, 2024

Very good work. Our edging looks perfect now. Highly Recommend them, you wont find a better price!

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June 22, 2024

Very reasonably priced for their services. Arrived and completed work when they said they would. Gave full disclosure of monies paid and received. Will definitely use them again.

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June 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade did an excellent job leveling out the ground for our above ground pool. They got the space done in a day and we couldn t be happier with the results. Thanks again!

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Verified Reviewer
June 22, 2024

Geraldo Garza @ Shovel and Spade Landscaping is great to work with. He and Brittney were responsive again to another urgent need for a retaining wall and created a custom solution to stop soil erosion off an embankment onto our steps to the detached garage We are very pleased with the quality, value, function, and appearance of the end result. For an encore they prepped our soil and re-seeded our entire back yard on April 11th. Weeds had killed all the grass back there. It seemed early but he knew exactly what he was doing. The rains came, the grass grew and we mowed the area for the first time this week. The new grass is thick and lush. Thanks to this great team!! #A happy repeat customer

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Outstanding customer service. Great customer engagement. Communication went above & beyond. Pricing, services and the product was excellent. See you next time.

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May 22, 2024

Geraldo was great to work with. His quote came very quickly, he and crew arrives at our house timely and completed work quickly. I Can t wait for warmer weather so we can begin planting flowers in our new garden along the back fence! Thanks Geraldo and Brittany! I highly recommend.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great people to work with! Geraldo asked several times during the process if everything was to my liking and if it wasnt, he was quick to suggest another option. I was amazed at how quickly they got all the landscaping torn out and then replanted/bricked/stoned. Will definitely suggest them to anyone looking for landscape work!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade did an AMAZING job on our landscaping! They were great with communicating throughout the entire process. They were knowledgeable about what would look best, worked efficiently and cleaned up once they were done. I will be recommending Shovel and Spade to my friends and family!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Spade and shovel landscaping removed a bush for me. They did an excellent job. They were here when they said they would be. Reasonable estimate. They cleaned up after themselves and even removed the flags from Julie. I would highly recommend spade and shovel landscaping

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May 22, 2024

Highly recommend Shovel and Spade. Great customer service, fair price and great results. Job completed quickly exactly as promised. Very nice people!!

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April 22, 2024

Shovel & Spade Landscaping were fantastic to work with and did beautiful work in our backyard. We highly recommend them!

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April 22, 2024

Geraldo Garza of Shovel and Spade Landscaping did an excellent job redirecting my gutters underground, added rock along my property line and trimmed my boxwoods. His pricing was very reasonable, and he completed the work right on schedule as promised. He performs numerous types of work, and I will definitely contact him for future services. I highly recommend him and give him a 5-Star Plus rating.

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April 22, 2024

We were extremely happy with the work of Geraldo and his team. They did a complete refresh and trimming of everything in our flowerbeds, added new mulch, took out some stubborn English ivy of ours, and even took down some weed trees for us. They were very easy and pleasant to work with. Communication was great and timely and their work was thorough. We look forward to having them come out and help us again in the future. Thanks again for the hard work!

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April 22, 2024

Spade & Shovel Landscaping did amazing work!!! Geraldo does a great job communicating everything from the start. He gives a detailed and accurate estimate and sticks to it. The work was done on schedule as promised! I couldn t be happier with how everything turned out! Great company to do business with! I will be working with them again in the future!

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April 22, 2024

Great company! Super respectful of my lawn and communication was top notch! Would highly recommend!!

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April 22, 2024

I have nothing but praise for Shovel & Spade! Geraldo was responsive and professional in all interactions. We are so pleased with the transformation of our back yard from a weed-infested, overgrown jungle to an elegant and tidy oasis. Highly recommend!

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March 22, 2024

We were very happy with the work we had done last year, so much that we are having them do more work for us this year. Very friendly and professional, unlike other companies we have dealt with in the past.

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March 22, 2024

Shovel & Spade did a great job! Prompt and professional! I would definitely hire them again.

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March 22, 2024

They recently completed some more work at our house including doing my messy bird feeder area with rock. It looks fantastic. Geraldo contacted me quickly this spring to set things up and the work was completed as promised. They will be back to plant for us later this spring. I highly recommend their services!

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March 22, 2024

Simply an amazing experience with Shovel and Spade landscaping. We reached out for an estimate and were pleasantly surprised when our call was returned immediately and Geraldo came the next day to talk over what we wanted. The work was completed sooner than expected and they did an exceptional job. They left our yard immaculately cleaned up and exactly what we asked for. We would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them for quality of service and professionalism.

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January 22, 2024

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!

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January 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade Landscaping does an outstanding job! I have had them do several projects for me and they are without a doubt the best! Thank you!!

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January 22, 2024

We had all 5 of our gutter down spouts buried. The work was done timely, price was great, and there was constant communication as we worked around the weather. I would work with them again!

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January 22, 2024

They are amazing! Super nice people that do great work! They were really easy to work with and very professional. Cannot recommend them enough!

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January 22, 2024

Excellent service for a reasonable price. Geraldo and team were professional, and did quality work in completely reworking my foundation beds, tilling, removing stumps and other debris, grading and. Amending the soil for planting. They then planted 4 shrubs and numerous perennials, Leaving me with completed beds with a crisp spade edge. Highly recommend!

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January 22, 2024

Id 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.

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January 22, 2024

We couldn t be more pleased. We had a large edging and mulching job. They were on time (actually a day early).We ll be having our daughter s after wedding reception in our backyard. The yard looks beautiful, like something you would see in a garden magazine. We definitely plan on used them again for some more landscaping projects.

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Verified Reviewer
January 22, 2024

Amazing service from the Shovel & Spade Landscaping Team!! They did an amazing job landscaping the perimeter of the house with mulch and gravel, as well as replacing some of the downspouts to improve drainage. Will definitely call them again for future jobs, 5 stars!

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January 22, 2024

Had overall spring cleanup performed, also including shrub trimming, removal, replanting, worked so fast. Definitely getting a spot on their calendar next season! Thank you.

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January 22, 2024

I m very happy with the work done by this business. They re very easy to work with and their charges are reasonable. They re going to do more work for me in the fall.

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January 22, 2024

Highly recommend! Geraldo and team just completed leveling, sealing, and re-sanding our existing paver patio. It looks new and fantastic again. Great communication, highly skilled, and reasonably priced. We look forward to them coming out later this summer for a front yard landscaping project. UPDATE: Geraldo and Brittney just finished up the front yard project. We are incredibly happy with the result.

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January 22, 2024

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

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January 22, 2024

I highly recommend Shovel & Spade Landscaping. They did a great job landscaping around our house. They listened to what we wanted and delivered a quality service. I plan to use them for additional work next year.

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January 22, 2024

Highly recommend Geraldo for landscaping services. I am so happy with his work. Organized, professional, accommodating, and great to work with!

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January 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade Landscaping did an excellent job of installing landscape border pavers at our home. They completed the job in a timely and professional way. I recommend this company!

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January 22, 2024

Shovel and Spade did a beautiful job landscaping my front yard. They were very professional, had great suggestions and the end result was outstanding. I highly recommend them!

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January 22, 2024

I have used Shovel and Spade for the second year. I cannot recommend Geraldo and his team enough. I e already asked to be out on the calendar for next spring!

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January 22, 2024

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!!

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January 22, 2023

Quick to respond! Tore out my front & side beds, built a wall, installed river rock and new plants. Geraldo sent the free estimate the next day after our meeting. Reasonable pricing!

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January 22, 2023

Answered email same day and received free estimate next day. Very knowledgeable and completed large area of edging, mulch and burying down spouts in two days. Very pleased and will definitely call Geraldo for future projects.

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January 22, 2023

Fabulous Work! Completed Job Quickly!

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January 22, 2023

Geraldo did a great job installing a brick border around our house. He has great attention to detail and you can tell he takes pride in his work. Our project turned out perfect. I highly recommend his services.

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January 22, 2023

Geraldo, the owner, was prompt with his responses and kept us informed of his schedule. He had some excellent suggestions to aid in our downspout drainage problems. Very pleased with his work and appearance of the finished product. He is a very hard worker and we would recommend him and will use him again in the future.

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January 22, 2023

Geraldo came out to do a few different things to our yard and did such a great job! He was very fast, affordable, and friendly! We would recommend him to anyone!

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Verified Reviewer
January 22, 2023

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 excellant service with Shovel and Spade. And ofcourse I loved how he improved the appearance of the back yard and it was a challenge for him. Geraldo will be back this fall to complete seasonal work. He asked that I make a list of any other projects I would be interested in needing to be completed. This young man has a great work ethics. He came when he said he would be here, he completed the project when he said he would and did all this with a price I was comfortable with. I do believe you would be very pleased to meet this young man and give him the opportunity to complete a landscaping project that you would be very happy with.

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January 22, 2023

We are really pleased with Geraldos 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 delivered a new, clean look to our home. He was easy to work with and was accessible when I had questions. He also contacted us a few weeks post-installation to ensure that everything was OK. I recommend Shovel & Spade Landscaping!

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January 22, 2023

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!

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January 22, 2023

I highly recommend Shovel & Spade.Very nice work at a reasonable price.

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January 22, 2023

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 Springs project!

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January 22, 2023

Geraldo is a fantastic worker and dedicated to his work. He listens to what you want done, gives suggestions, and shows up when he says he will. Geraldo and Brittany worked through heat and rain. We are having him back next year to do the back of our house. Well worth it. We are getting complements daily from neighbors.

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January 22, 2023

Geraldo does wonderful work. He communicates with you and shows up and gets the job done. He is a very pleasant and friendly young man who works hard. We will use him and his company for all of our landscape needs.

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January 22, 2023

Great work - very professional and great communication.

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January 22, 2023

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 wont get muddy when it rains. He consulted with me on all aspects of the job and was very polite and efficient. I would highly recommend him for any landscaping jobs you might have.

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January 22, 2023

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 went and with his experience it turned out better than what we had hoped for! The quality of work and attention to detail was excellent and we are so pleased with our yard! We will definitely be calling Geraldo again for all of our landscaping needs in the future. We highly recommend Shovel and Spade Landscaping!

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January 22, 2023

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!!!

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January 22, 2023

We wanted to replace our mess of bushes and weeds with something that required minimal maintenance, and we got it: two beds with river rock along the sides of the house and one in front of it, with some plants. Thank you, Geraldo!

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January 22, 2023

Shovel & Spade built a retaining wall and did landscaping in front of our house. They also removed 2 tree stumps and put in a underground drainage. We are very happy with the end result. They do good quality work for a reasonable price. They were accommodating to changes we requested along the way. We will definitely use them again in the future for more landscaping work that we need done around our house.

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January 22, 2023

On this day to be thankful - I wanted to give a shoutout to Shovel & Spade Landscaping! They did an outstanding job on my landscaping project completing ahead of schedule with great professionalism. I really appreciate their communication and promptness! Will definitely use on my next project!

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Verified Reviewer
January 22, 2023

Geraldo and team are top notch! Quick to communicate and excellent work. They exceeded my expectations and I look forward to having them back in the spring to bring more projects to life in my yard. I will recommend them to family and friends with full confidence!