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PetrowGardens Landscape Design

Updated 2026-09-28 · 11,322 reviewed · 922 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(12) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Landscape Design & InstallationLawn Care & MaintenanceHardscaping & MasonryIrrigation & Sprinkler SystemsEco-Friendly / Organic Lawn Care
PetrowGardens Landscape Design
Location
Saugatuck, Westport
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Hardscaping & Masonry
Reviews
12
Ranking
#72 in Landscape Design & Installation
Best for
Homeowners seeking multi-season color and plant diversity in challenging soil or wet-prone sites.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-28. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-28.

What do customers say?

Jay Petrow consistently delivers highly personalized landscape designs that blend artistic sensibility with ecological knowledge. Clients praise his ability to listen, select plants suited to challenging site conditions, and maintain color and interest across seasons. His track record includes mastery of native plantings, rain gardens, and deer-resistant design, with follow-through that extends to recommending masons and lighting designers.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • design quality and artistic vision
  • deep plant knowledge and thoughtful selection
  • responsive communication and collaboration
  • reliability and professional execution
  • lasting results and plant health
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Best for: Homeowners seeking multi-season color and plant diversity in challenging soil or wet-prone sites.

What stands out?

  • Custom design rooted in plant ecology and site analysis
  • Seasonal color planning across spring, summer, fall
  • Native and adapted plantings for tough conditions
  • Integrated approach: design, installation, recommendations for complementary trades

Worth knowing

  • Jay Petrow (owner): takes calls to review projects in progress, visits sites regularly during and after installation
  • Perennial garden clients experience blooms from spring through October or later
  • One multi-year project saw 99%+ plant survival across hundreds of plantings
  • Offers design-build services and can coordinate stone masons and lighting designers
  • Website lists Best of Houzz Awards

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Clients consistently highlight imaginative, thoughtful designs that exceed expectations and age well.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Referenced in one review as coordinated alongside landscape; no detailed feedback on lawn-only services.
Hardscaping & Masonry
Stone paths, patios, and rain gardens praised for craftsmanship and integration with plant design.
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
One review mentions coordination with sprinkler installation but no direct service feedback.
Eco-Friendly / Organic Lawn Care
Strong emphasis on native plants, rain gardens, perennials adapted to local conditions, and wildlife support noted in multiple reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.62 average across the 431 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 48
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Can Jay design a garden that blooms throughout the year?
Yes. Multiple reviews note gardens with planned spring, summer, and fall color using perennials selected for year-round interest, often blooming through October or early November.
Does Jay work with difficult soil or wet sites?
Yes. Reviews detail successful designs for clay soil, seasonal flooding, rain gardens, and waterfront properties near Long Island Sound with native and adapted plantings.
What areas does PetrowGardens serve?
Their website lists Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan, Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, and Riverside. The business is based in Westport.

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Last updated 2026-09-28