Connecticut Landscaper Guide
Menu
Start your project

Nature By Design

Updated 2026-09-28 · 4,490 reviewed · 1,397 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(16) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Landscape Design & InstallationTree ServiceSnow Removal
Nature By Design
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Tree Service, Snow Removal
Reviews
16
Ranking
#156 in Landscape Design & Installation
Best for
Homeowners needing tree removal and landscape planting from a responsive, locally-known crew.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-28.

What do customers say?

Nature By Design brings strong execution on most jobs: tree removal, trimming, and landscape planting consistently earn praise for professionalism, cleanliness, and speed. Vanessa and Jay are known names. Recent years show occasional serious gaps in accountability. Two older complaints stand out-one crew damaged a fence and lawn with no resolution; another job went unfinished for nine months despite repeated follow-ups. Most recent work reviews remain solid, but these unresolved cases warrant caution.

Praised for
  • professional crew
  • clear communication
  • thorough tree work
  • responsive scheduling
  • clean site cleanup
Watch-outs
  • job incompletion and unresolved follow-up
  • property damage without accountability
professional-crewresponsiveattention-to-detailclean-tidy-workdamaged-propertypoor-communicationpunctual
Best for: Homeowners needing tree removal and landscape planting from a responsive, locally-known crew.
Think twice if: Clarify job scope and deadlines in writing; confirm crew will return for unfinished work before signing.

What stands out?

  • Vanessa and Jay lead a responsive, insured team
  • Same-day add-ons and efficient scheduling
  • Site cleanup to move-in condition

Worth knowing

  • Vanessa and Jay are the named principals
  • Stump grinding flush with ground
  • Same-day add-ons completed during job
  • One job left unfinished for nine months despite follow-up messages
  • One job caused fence and lawn damage with no accountability

What reviews say by service

Tree Service
Praised for professional removal, careful trimming, and thorough cleanup; one major incident of careless handling and damage
Landscape Design & Installation
Good feedback on plant selection and care; limited evidence in reviews
Snow Removal
Mentioned as efficient; limited evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.61 average across the 614 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 53
Review recency 52
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
12
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
3

Frequently asked questions

Do they finish jobs and return if work is incomplete?
Mostly yes, but one review reported a job left unfinished for nine months despite repeated follow-up. Get job scope and completion timeline in writing.
How do they handle property damage?
Most jobs report clean sites and no damage. One review detailed fence and lawn damage with a dismissive response from the crew. Confirm protection terms before work begins.
Request a quote

Similar landscapers nearby

Spinells Lawn and Tree LLC
87

Spinells Lawn and Tree LLC

4.9(175)✓ Google-verified

Jesse's crew handles everything from routine tree work to storm emergencies with speed and fair pricing. Most jobs wrap cleanly with minimal disruption to the property, and they honor callbacks even on holiday weekends. One older complaint flagged communication and follow-through issues, but recent reviews consistently praise responsiveness and quick action. Staff turnover or operational changes may explain the shift, though the pattern still warrants direct contact confirmation before committing.

Lawn Care & MaintenanceTree Service
View profile
Connecticut Land and Tree Services
84

Connecticut Land and Tree Services

4.9(78)✓ Google-verified

Edwin's team has built a strong reputation for taking down large trees safely and fast, leaving yards clean with no damage. Multiple reviewers praised their precision, speed, and the equipment they bring to complex jobs. Recent work included storm damage response, stump grinding, land clearing, and pool removal. Honest pricing and upfront communication stand out, though one reviewer five months back flagged improper trimming cuts that raised health concerns.

Snow RemovalTree ServiceLawn Care & Maintenance
View profile
Cote's Landscaping & Lawn Service LLC
83

Cote's Landscaping & Lawn Service LLC

5.0(45)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Greg Cote and his team show up on time and deliver clean, detail-focused work across seasonal needs. Reviewers consistently report that the crew listens closely to what they want, accommodates changes mid-project, and explains timelines upfront (like when lawn leveling needs multiple seasons). They handle everything from spring cleanups and mulch to hardscaping, tree work, and outdoor kitchens, and many customers return year after year. Recent work includes privacy hedges with arborvitae, boulder retaining walls, walkways, and substantial yard restorations after years of neglect. The owner's accessibility and willingness to fit in short-notice jobs earn repeated thanks; they're known locally as a company you can trust with your property.

Lawn Care & MaintenanceSnow RemovalLandscape Design & Installation
View profile

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-09-28