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March 2024 by Christopher Van Putten
Somewhat more respectful crew than the other people that have recently been working where I live (speaking from the perspective of a client's tenant). Workers over the past 3 weeks however have violated requests to not disturb the sound environment before 8am for myself and 5 fellow tenants and could have done better at respecting our privacy and cleaning windows that they muddied.
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November 2023 by Kay Betton
We had a major project that included revamping our entire back yard. The project was too large for us to even imagine how to make it all work and look beautiful as well. Michael and the team at Drake's were the perfect fit for our landscaping remodel.From the beginning meeting to the recent plant replacement, Michael was there to help us with every step. Excavation of failing retaining wall, construction of the new walls, building a small deck, installing lawn, fencing, gravel pathways, irrigation, drainage and the plants. We chose Drake's so they would manage all of the disparate parts of the project. They worked well with their subs, and the subs did quality work. Their staff gardeners treated the plants as if they were their own.So - about the plants - the quality was excellent. Michael was there to aid in getting everything placed properly and gave us guidance on how to care for them. We even added a native wildflower section in the wild part of our yard. This was the first summer everything was blooming and it was spectacular. The entire garden brings pollinators from all around. Flowers bloom and open at different times throughout the days and through the seasons. It has really added to our enjoyment of the property.The design turned out to look very similar to the spec photos he provided with the plan. Several elements he added make the space feel inviting. A spot for a bench, raised garden beds, stately Calamagrostis blowing in the wind...it's really something. We are enjoying our yard so much more than we ever imagined. If you're thinking of improving your yard, do it!Needless to say, we would recommend using Drake's Seven Dees without reservation.Kay BettonKea Grilley
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November 2023 by John Temple
Karen Waritz, the Lead Garden Designer here, did a beautiful job recommending new/additional decorative pots and plantings for our front garden. The results are stunning! When some plants in one pot died, she came right out and replaced them at no cost, even though they had died due to over watering. We recommend her highly!
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October 2023 by Dana Blakemore
Karen Waritz has been so helpful to us! She has helped us landscape 3 houses in the last 5 years and she has been absolutely wonderful! We absolutely love her personal touch and insightful recommendations ❤ We have recommended her to a number of friends. We always look forward to seeing her and spending time planning our yards. She has so much knowledge about so many plants and trees and her design sense is impeccable! We love Karen.
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October 2023 by Kathleen Comolli
Every Spring, I eagerly anticipate my visit to Drake’s 7 Dees Nursery, and it’s all thanks to their talented in-house designer, Karen Waritz. For years, Karen has been the creative genius behind the stunning designs that grace my patio. Her ability to transform a handful of pots into unique displays is nothing short of magical. She has a gift for capturing the essence of each season and translating it into botanical artistry. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for me for Fall season!
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October 2023 by Jerral Sapienza
Matt was on time, extremely helpful and a solid worker... knows his stuff and knows how to talk to homeowners. We inherited this system from previous owners and had no clue about much of it. Matt's basic pointers and tutorial tour while he fixed a couple heads was super useful. And all of this in just under 30 min!!Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
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October 2023 by Timothy Salamon
We worked with Drake's 7 Dees to level and expand our under-utilized yard. We ended up with a beautiful and functional outdoor living space we can enjoy with our family. Our designer Soren was great, as well as the project manager Juan whose hard-working crew made our project a reality. Thank you so much!
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September 2023 by Shannon Rodriguez
We had drake’s do design and install of outdoor lighting throughout our front and backyard, planting plans and replanting of front and backyard, and graveling and reshaping our pathway.The plans Tim made were fantastic and created with our exact specifications and aesthetic in mind. We have dogs and he was able to find us beautiful and dog safe plants for our backyard. All details and scheduling were handled quickly with their project manager and last minute change orders we added were not a problem. Would absolutely recommend and use them again for the future!
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September 2023 by Monique Cheek
This review has been needed to be written for awhile. SO, here it goes. We relocated to Portland the winter of 2020. Crazy time in the world and a new adventure for us for sure. We purchased a 1910 farmhouse that was being eaten alive by the landscape. We decided to start over and rip everything out and let this old gal breathe. Spring 2021 arrived and we realized we had a sweet little gem within walking distance from us...Drakes 7 Dees. From day one I have had nothing but the most gracious interactions with each person who works there. Fast forward to August 2023...hundreds of exterior plants...so many interior plants...and probably more than 100 hours of advice given, we now have a yard that is the talk of the town. We have purchased all our plants for our landscaping needs from Drakes. With the advice and knowledge of everyone there, my husband and I took on a challenge of digging holes and amending soil and creating the garden of our dreams. I wish I could remember the name of each person who has helped me but I for sure need to give a huge thank you to Patrick, Franny, Celina, Karen, Miles, Gavin...I know I am missing some of my favorite people but I hope they know they have been equally important in the transformation of our once neglected yard. SOOOOO...I definitely recommend Drakes 7 Dees for all your indoor and outdoor planting needs!
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September 2023 by Nancy McLain
My husband and I shopped at Drake’s 7 D’s for new plants recently, and fortunately Gavin was on duty. He helped us pick out flowers and other selections that will work well in our yard. He was so knowledgeable and friendly that we really enjoyed meeting him. Thank you, Gavin, because you made our day! And our new plantings look great already!!
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September 2023 by Eric Foll
As with every interaction I’ve had with Drakes 7 Dees’ sprinkler and irrigation team (Lee specifically), I’m thoroughly impressed (and frequently blown away) by how quick, efficient and professional they are. Scheduling is a breeze with just a phone call and they’ve always been prompt. They arrive on time, with convenient text messages to let you know they’re in their way. On the last visit to fix some leaks and replace multiple sprinkler heads, I’d poured coffee just as Lee arrived, and he was done before the coffee had even cooled off.
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July 2023 by J R
Lee from Drakes7Dees did the backflow testing and sprinkler maintenance for my home this morning here in Vancouver, WA. He was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and was able to answer my many questions. I was with another company for several years but they never did a good job. Lee and Drakes7Dees is now my company of choice! Highly satisfied and I definitely recommend them. ?Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
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June 2023 by Wilt Warren
Matthew arrived on time and his estimated arrival was communicated via text before hand, great communication. Once he arrived he was able to assess the condition and address all our concerns with our sprinkler system, and gave some recommendations for how long we should be running each zone. I had previously changed out the sprinkler heads on the bigger zone area, and he agreed that was a good choice, but we weren’t running them long enough, and a couple needed adjustment. I could see he was quite experienced, those adjustments were made easily and smoothly, definitely not the first time he’s done it!Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
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June 2023 by Linda Russo
The technician exceeded my expectations! I had a few other companies out for estimates and they were jaw dropping to say the least. Drake’s 7 Dees had originally installed the irrigation system (around 1995) in the home we purchased a year ago. The technician walked the whole system, repaired any problems efficiently and cost effectively. He addressed my concerns on modern day water conservation while keeping a budget in mind. He was truly a pleasure to work with!!Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
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June 2023 by Jayne Salisbury (jasalz31)
I was very impressed with my technician, Lee. He was very knowledgeable and spent time making sure everything worked with my new Backflow Installation. He also made a special effort to check my sprinkler system for any repairs that might have been needed and to adjust the heads for good coverage throughout my yard. I would highly recommend Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping for all your landscaping needs because of the ease in scheduling, quality of product, and professionalism.Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
