Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design

Mary did a great job with our landscape project. She made good suggestions on the type of plants that would or would not grow in areas where I had a hard time growing plants in previous years. She developed a design and used my input to make sure the design was what I wanted. I can't wait until Spring to enjoy all the new plants.

Brian at Wave Outdoors was great to work with. He designed and installed a patio, walkway, pergola and created a landscape design for us to DYI after their work was completed. Professional, attentive, and skilled. We could be happier with the end result. Services:Landscape design construction, Patio design, Garden design, Custom landscape design, Mulching, Landscape design, Masonry repair & maintenance, Hardscaping, Brick & block work

Our back yard garden bed (partly in sun, partly in shade), along the rear property line, was in need of some landscaping. Over the nearly 40 years we have lived here, we had randomly planted several lilac bushes, a few hosta plants, several patches of narcissus, some pachysandra, and a small number of ferns, but there was no unifying design. Everything we had planted competed with weeds and unwanted brush that had sprouted up around them.

We had always wanted to look out our kitchen window and see a beautifully planned display of perennials, shrubs, and trees and finally decided to do something about it. We found Wave Outdoors and started working with designer Mary DiCarlo last fall, after we cleared much of the bed of unwanted foliage and installed a backyard fence to allow our newly adopted rescue dog to run free.

We were looking to get a design created and the landscaping installed early this spring. Over the fall and winter months, Mary worked with us via several on-site visits, email exchanges, and Zoom sessions to finalize a design. Mary was a careful listener and tried to incorporate our wishes from the start, while making several small adjustments to the design several times at our request.

Just a few days before the installation, when a particular specimen tree she had planned for us was in short supply, Mary made several weekend visits to local garden centers to find us the perfect tree. This was above and beyond the call of duty! The installation work was planned for two days in late April, but was completed by the Wave Outdoors 3-man crew, led by Rob, in a single day.

Good timing, because the next day it rained almost all day, giving the plantings a good drink. The crew worked hard all day, doing additional unplanned tasks, such as trimming overhanging branches to make room for newly-planted (but sure to grow tall eventually) spruce trees, and also repairing some lawn spots from our dog. They also cleaned up better than any crew who has ever worked on our property.

We are so happy with the finished result already, but knowing that perennials operate in a "sleep, creep, leap" fashion in the three years after planting, we expect the bed to look fantastic over the next 2-3 years as the plantings mature. The plantings were designed to be a mixture of tall, medium, and short heights, of a variety of textures and foliage color, with bloom colors expected in at different times in spring, summer, and fall.

The evergreen plantings will remain blue-green throughout the year. We highly recommend Wave Outdoors and designer Mary DiCarlo for your landscaping needs (they do hardscaping also)! The entire process was well-documented with excellent communication from start to finish. Any small issues found after installation were taken care of very quickly. Initial and final payments were easy using Zelle, but Wave Outdoors also accepts personal checks and credit cards. Looking forward to warmer weather when we can be outside on our patio enjoying our beautiful new landscape!

We had our patio done years ago by another company and we wanted to change things up a little bit. We used Wave Outdoors for re-designing our patio and landscaping into a larger space with more utility. Brian was professional, responsive and was able to help us put to paper exactly what we had in mind. He was able to design a fresh/modern look, while also staying within our budget; which was very important to us.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. From start to finish, they are the best. Mary is a true landscape ARTIST! Her designs are well thought out and she always listens to your vision, while making sure to choose appropriate plants for the soil/zone/sun exposure. They source quality plants and create multiple seasons of blooming foliage for a gorgeous end result.

I've used this company for multiple projects, and I plan to use them for any future gardening needs. They show up when they're supposed to, and finish projects on time and within the budget. Their crew is hardworking, polite and very tidy. I highly recommend this company if you want a professional garden that only looks better with time and will surely increase your property value.

We had work to help with drainage in our yard, and had a patio put in. Brian was great to work with. He was knowledgeable, and gave us several options for our project, and was very responsive to questions. His team was extremely hard working and courteous. Fantastic experience! Services:Brick & block work, Paving-related drainage

Brian was very helpful in creating an initial design and working with us to update items as more information became known. He and his team did a great job with construction of our new backyard, including an updated deck, patio, lighting, drainage, landscaping. I would work with them again! Services:General construction, Design, Paving-related drainage

I've worked with Brian and the Wave team on several residential and commercial projects, and could not be more impressed with their level of professionalism and quality. Brian takes the time to really understand your personal style, and crafts a landscape design that's uniquely tailored based on your preferences. Couldn't be happier!

My wife and I built a new house in 2019 and worked with Brian and the Wave Landscape crew to manage our landscape design for the summer of 2020. The construction project was bigger and more complicated than we originally planned. This was because we were also putting in a pool and adjusting some grading on the property. The pool company installed the pool while Wave installed the pool deck, paver patio, retaining wall, grading and garden.

The complexity of the project became evident as we tried to manage the pool install, pool patio and other landscaping. We also had some challenges from the village with regard to permits, drainage and changes we wanted to make. Throughout the whole process Brian was accessible and communicated what was going on. He responded to phone calls quickly and we had numerous on-site meetings to review plans and discuss any issues. Brian would call or text back on the weekend and be available to answer our numerous questions. Brian also had resources for unexpected aspects of the project including plumbing and pool coping. Brian was flexible in making several last minute changes that enhanced the quality of the project.

In summary, I feel that all projects will have challenges, but if you receive good communication and trust the people you are working with, it will be a good experience. I would happily work with Brian again and highly recommend him to people looking to complete a landscape project, large or small.

We hired Wave Outdoors for a full landscape renovation. Our home had a cement back yard that we wanted replaced with sod. Additionally, our front yard had very outdated landscaping. Brian and his team at Wave did a terrific job and we absolutely love the results. Great to work with them, I highly recommend.

Wave did the landscape design for my yard and was great to work with. They worked with me to make sure all my needs were met and quickly addressed any questions which came up. They were willing to help in any way to make the installation go smoother! They met deadlines and budgets! Would definitely hire again.

We completed our landscape project with Wave this summer and we couldn't be happier. Brian is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with and he actually met with us virtually (thanks Covid) to review all the designs. The work was completed professionally, on time, and clean.

Brian and his crew did a beautiful job. We had pavers placed for a new patio and a new perennial garden. They are very professional and we appreciated Brian's landscape suggestions.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Brian and Wave. First, Brian is incredibly responsive and patient. It is clear that he values his customers. I sent over 10 texts while planning this project and Brian responded to each one. He was also responsive over email and his PandaDoc system is a great way of seeing the project online so there can be no confusion.

He is honest about pricing and outlines the many different options that the customer has. I never once felt like I was being up sold or pressured into adding more cost to the project. In fact, Brian recommended a lower cost option for me. A silly added bonus? If your dog gets out of the yard during the meeting, he'll help you wrangle her back home.

Those small things matter. Oh, yeah, the work was amazing. Lupe and his team were early, incredibly friendly, triple checked that we were all in the same page, and then did really detailed work though it was a blustery, 40° degree, cloudy day. We couldn't be happier and plan on using Wave for all of our future landscape projects. In fact, I've already asked Brian to think about fall planting/hardscaping and 2020 spring planting.

I am so happy with the work that was done, even though it was only a simple large mulch installation, the team helped make sure everything was done perfectly and even helped me with some of my spring clean up. ABOVE AND BEYOND! I am looking forward to using their services in the future and will be referring them to friends and family.