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They have so many wonderful plants,I also went in Oct.and got a great sale on trees. I love this place!They have everything from design to holiday decorations!
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Green View
Green View
Green View designs, installs and maintains landscapes in Springfield and surrounding Sangamon County communities. It has served the Springfield area since 1955.
Business Highlights
- The company is family-owned through three generations.
- Its work has received recognition from the National Association of Landscape Professionals and Landscape Illinois since 1994.
- Its design team works directly with its installation crews.
Service Area
Springfield, Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton, Williamsville, Auburn, Pawnee and surrounding Sangamon County communities.
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Green View is one of 10 landscapers ProsGrade lists in Springfield, Illinois.
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Listing details
12 services listed, including Landscape design and architecture, Pool landscape design and Patios and walkways. Open 7 days a week. Rated 4.5 from 146 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Green View compares with the other 9 landscapers on ProsGrade in Springfield, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 10 Springfield landscapers on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.5 on Google, at or above the 4.4 average of other Springfield landscapers on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (146) than 8 of the 9 other Springfield landscapers on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
12 services- Landscape design and architecturesite analysis of soil, drainage, sun exposure and existing plant material
- Pool landscape designgrading, hardscape, plantings and outdoor living zones
- Patios and walkwaysconcrete pavers and natural stone
- Retaining wallsdecorative garden walls and engineered structural walls
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fire features
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Water features
- Outdoor lighting
- Gardens and planting
- Lawn and landscape maintenancemowing, lawn care programs, bed maintenance and arborist services
- Commercial grounds maintenance
Reviews
What customers say
Customers mention a broad selection of plants, trees and shrubs. One customer praised patient, knowledgeable help with a sizeable project, saying their needs were met for sun- and shade-loving plants, spacing, planting and care. Tree-related feedback includes an agreement to replace two trees that had died, followed by an extra pickup charge, and a customer report of a pot-bound redbud with knotted roots and a buried root flare that required careful root work.
Customer Reviews
Jason Fuller
The level of service was great. Bought way more than I anticipated. Alyssa was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely patient when it came to our sizeable project. From sun to shade loving plants, spacing, planting and care, I feel are needs were definitely met.
Cathy Debold
We purchased many shrubs and trees from Green View. We were told that they were guaranteed. Two of our trees died and I went to speak with them. They said no problem and that they would replace them. When my contractor picked up the trees, they charged me another $225 stating that I bought them on sale and that they were no longer at the sale price. They should have at least mentioned this when I originally spoke to them. They are very expensive and I would think they wouldn’t fail to mention the fine print details. Very disappointed and will not go back.
Marsha B
They have a really good selection of trees and shrubs that you can't find at Lowe's or Menards at reasonable prices. Especially if they're on sale. I paid 40% less for 5ft baby blue spruce vs purchasing from an online nursery.
Chris Haberman
The place is nice looking and they have a wide selection of plants but it is expensive. Beware if you buy trees from here though. I purchased an eastern redbud that was severely pot bound and required 2 hours of careful "surgery" to free the roots from the giant knotted mess that was in the pot. The root flare was also buried nearly 6 inches deep that had to be carefully pulled away.
You can see where the dirt from the pot was by the dark/muddy spot on the trunk above the root ball. You can also see post "surgery" to free the roots and the proper planting depth with the root flare partially exposed.
Honestly don't know if the tree is going to make it, it looks real sad and I can't find any information if they offer any sort of warranty on their poorly cared for trees.
Don't be like me and learn about proper tree care and spotting poorly cared for trees at garden centers after the fact.
Check if the tree you are buying is pot bound, lift the entire root ball right out of the pot and look at it. if the roots are curling back in around on each other repeatedly and it is difficult to insert a finger into the mass (it feels very firm) you have a pot bound tree. Ideally put it back and find a different tree.
Identify the root flare of the tree (where the roots start growing out of the trunk). This should be slightly above the soil line. If it is not and is buried under inches of soil you will need to be prepared to remove that soil when planting so that the tree is at the proper depth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Green View customize landscape plans for each property?
Each plan is drawn from scratch for the property's specific site, soil and vision.
Does Green View build the pool itself?
It designs the landscape environment around the pool; the pool contractor handles the pool itself.
Are Green View's consultations complimentary?
The company offers complimentary landscape or lawn-maintenance consultations with no pressure or obligation.