Pickel Landscape Group - Landenberg, Pennsylvania

Wayne S.

One day driving to work, a truck pulled in front of me, legally haha. The sign on it said Pickel Landscaping. I was looking for a landscaper, but was hesitant as I have had issues before with them. So happy we chose this company. The job they did was fantastic and the crew that was here was very professional and detailed in their work. Feel like our property was left cleaner than before they go here. Highly recommend this amazing company and as I am typing, Pete one of the leads is here putting the finishing touches on the job making sure everything is exceptional. Glad we chose this company. Five stars easily.

Sara O.

I hired the Pickel Group to design and install a new foundational planting in my front yard and fill in several areas around my yard where my geothermal system had caused subsidence. They quoted a reasonable $1,800 for this. On the plus side, they responded quickly to my query, were on time for appointments, had nice staff members, and did not do any damage to my home or lawn. The plants they delivered and installed were all healthy.

On the minus side, I had two major disappointments with the Pickel Group:

1) The designer repeatedly suggested plant species that were not suitable for my location (needing full sun while my site gets at best 3 hrs of direct sun each day, etc.). So basically I did tons of web research and talked to neighbors who know about plants (which I do not), then suggested plants to the designer. He then put them in a visualisation. He was nice about going through this process, but not much help in choosing appropriate species.

2) In the areas of subsidence, they contracted to "Fill depressions from geo-thermal, seed and cover with curlex." They covered the seeded area with straw and plastic netting, held down with lawn staples. The grass started sprouting and growing through the netting. One morning I found a snake trapped in the netting, unable to free itself. Since Pickel had given no instructions about what was supposed to happen to the plastic netting, I emailed to ask whether it was permanent and to express my concern about wildlife being injured. The next thing I know, they have come out, torn up and removed the netting, and disappeared again. In tearing up the netting, they also tore out most of the grass they had planted (see photo). When I contacted them to ask what was supposed to happen now, they said they would "come take a look." They did not do so until I contacted them twice more, during which time I received multiple "reminders" to pay them the balance due. Finally one morning I saw a Pickel staffer in my yard. They were literally throwing grass seed on the ground (no ground prep, no communication with me, no plan to install straw to protect the seed). When I went out to ask what they were doing and how they expected grass to germinate under those circumstances, they said I would need to pay more money if I wanted them to "re-seed" the area that they destroyed when they removed the netting.

I contacted Pickel and said that I once I paid my balance due, I would consider their effort complete and would review them accordingly. I gave them a chance to deliver a decent result because they seem like decent people. But the state of my lawn is unconscionable and I really can't recommend that anyone trust their expertise.

Jon H.

My wife and I were extremely please with Pickel Landscape Group. They were very responsive from the very beginning. They did everything they said they were going to do and more. The crew that worked on site were very friendly and respectful while working at our home. I would recommend Pickel Landscape Group to anyone looking for landscape design work. We will be using them again for future projects.

Laura C.

We have used the Pickel Landscape Group on four projects on two properties over the past few years. We worked closely with their professional horticultural/design staff, project manager and installation staff, and the owner. Each project was carefully designed and planned, and professionally executed on schedule. Highly recommended.

ELIZABETH K.

We are super pleased with the work done by Pickel in our backyard. They constructed a small patio extension to our driveway, rounding out a corner of the house and leveling a very hilly area. The work was done efficiently, care was given to details, and the outcome looks beautiful! My son who came to visit us and saw the patio for the first time said, "Wow, this is sick!"

Equine V.

Thanks so much, Mike, and the Pickel Landscape Group for working on our home landscape! Our large yard and many flower beds always look superb after your crew comes and we look forward to seeing you every time! Your professional advice and wonderful crew deliver excellent results year after year!

Katina T.

It was such a pleasure working with Pickle Landscape. I cant say enough great things about them. They are professional, prompt and courteous —great to work with! Do yourself a favor and contact them for your landscape needs. You will not be disappointed!

Aubrey G.

The whole team at Pickel Landscape group provided exceptional service from beginning to end. Pete and Jamar were great to work with and their attention to detail was evident from the beginning. Highly recommend!