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Makeover My Yard

Updated 2026-08-21 · 3,455 reviewed · 186 listed · Scored from 43 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(43) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Residential Landscape DesignHardscape & Patio DesignLandscape DesignerCommercial Landscape Design
Makeover My Yard
Services
Residential Landscape Design, Hardscape & Patio Design, Landscape Designer
Reviews
43

What recent reviews say

Most clients report exceptional design work and smooth execution from start to finish, with the owner checking in daily and crews cleaning thoroughly each day. Hardscaping, drainage solutions, and outdoor living projects receive consistent praise for creative problem-solving and solid workmanship that holds up over time.

Clients value the transparent budget conversations and quick turnarounds, often completing projects in a week or completing them in phases without losing quality. Multiple customers return for second and third phases of multi-year yard transformations.

Praised for
  • attention to detail
  • clear communication
  • skilled crew
  • reliable and punctual
  • quality materials and craftsmanship
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Best for: Homeowners planning multi-phase landscape transformations with budget clarity and ongoing owner engagement.

Strengths

  • owner involvement and daily site checks
  • phased project approach without quality loss
  • creative drainage and hardscape solutions
  • clean daily site management

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.66 average across the 129 residential landscape design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 87
Review volume 71
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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42
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Common questions

Can Makeover My Yard handle drainage problems in my yard?
Yes. The owner has incorporated drainage solutions into landscape and hardscape designs, including courtyard drainage and yard grading work.
Do you complete projects in phases?
Yes. Several clients report completing yards in phases timed to optimal plant installation, without losing quality between phases.
How often does the owner check on work in progress?
The owner visits daily during projects to verify quality and communicate with clients.

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Last updated 2026-08-21