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How to Protect Plants in Winter

December 11, 2024

How to Protect Plants in Winter As winter settles in, bitter cold, heavy snow, and

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7 Outdoor Design Ideas for the Winter Season

November 8, 2024

7 Outdoor Design Ideas for the Winter Season When winter arrives, it’s easy to assume

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Preparing for Spring with Fall Lawn Care

October 15, 2024

Preparing for Spring with Fall Lawn Care When summer fades away and cooler temperatures take

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Autumn: The Best Time to Plant Trees

September 13, 2024

Autumn: The Best Time to Plant Trees As the air becomes cooler and the leaves

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5 Landscape Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Backyard

August 21, 2024

5 Landscape Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Backyard When it comes to your backyard, it

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A lawn with green grass patches and large brown, dry areas, indicating heat stress from summer temperatures.

The Risks of a Heat Stressed Lawn and How to Treat It

July 19, 2024

The Risks of a Heat Stressed Lawn and How to Treat It With the summer

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An employee from Benson is currently trimming some boxwood bushes.

When to Trim Boxwoods for Healthy Growth

June 17, 2024

When to Trim Boxwoods for Healthy Growth When it comes to maintaining the landscaping on

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7 of Our Favorite May Flowering Plants and Shrubs

May 13, 2024

7 of Our Favorite May Flowering Plants and Shrubs With spring in full swing and

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A Spring Clean Up Guide for Your Landscape

April 8, 2024

A Spring Clean Up Guide for Your Landscape As the snow melts and the temperatures

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Marianela Olivares

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David and Israel did a great job placing a new egress wall. They were through and neat.

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Miguel, Mario, and Gerardo were outstanding it taken care of our service. Very timely, but great work.

Shanthi Karthikeyan

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The benson crew of Pedro, Steve and Jorge did an awesome work during their fall cleanup. We have been using benson enterprises for the past few years. Thanks keeping our yard beautiful.

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David and Ezequil are the best!!They always go above and beyond!!

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David and Ezeqoiel have done excellent work with their yardwork. Would recommend for everyone. I would recommend Benson Enterprises to everyone.

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Benson did a great job on their firewood delivery. Marco delivered a full face cord; and when my rack's capacity was filled, he took the initiative and the time to carefully put the excess wood on a pallet in my garage. Thanks for going the extra mile!

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We worked with Benson to build a new deck and patio. The result was outstanding and we are grateful for Daniel, Carlos Daniel and Israel for their impressive work. They were the quintessential professionals. Always arriving on time and working long hours. They were all very focused on meeting our needs, and they did everything we needed and much more. They are truly artists with the hardscape! Daniel did a patio redesign on the spot to help us save a tree and the redesign was better than the original! They are caring, dedicated and diligent! We highly recommend!

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Called for some debris removal and general fall clean up. The team got back to me quickly with a competitive quote. Pedro and Steve showed up the next day and did a spectacular job. A1+

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Daniel and Israel were great together! When the scope of the project changed due to some unexpected clogged gutters, they jumped in and dug a new trench, literally, to divert water from the patio and basement walls! It was A pretty significant deviation, but they managed it like pros! And we now have unearthed the real root of some of the damage that caused the need for the project in the first place!Thank you Daniel and Israel and Benson!

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We couldn’t be happier with the work done by Alexis, Artemio, and Israel on our property! Over the last two months, this hardworking crew transformed our yard beyond our expectations. From the initial stages of clearing a significant amount of overgrown trees, bushes, and landscape, to constructing an entire pool and patio hardscape, their quality of work has been nothing short of outstanding. They handled the land grading and planted fresh grass and bushes across the property, giving us a beautiful new outdoor space that feels brand new.What really stood out was their flexibility and patience. We had some unexpected changes along the way, and they adjusted seamlessly each time. Alexis, Artemio, and Israel were not only skilled but also incredibly friendly and approachable, making the whole experience enjoyable. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction shows in every detail. If you’re looking for a team that’s dedicated, skilled, and just a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend this crew!

Linda Schriever

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Benson installed two Boxwood shrubs by our front walkway. Toni and Gerardo prepared the area and created a beautiful presentation. They cleaned up afterwards and even blew all the leaves off my driveway. Great service providers!

Donna Gillespie

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Second year I hired them to decorate two trees and a railing at my house with white Xmas lights. They look beautiful and a lovely holiday accent. Ramon, Wilson and Gonzalo were great. Have already recommendations to friends.

Michael Gilbank

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Pedro, Steve and James from Benson were outstanding, and the quality and attention to detail on our project was noticeable! They planted new shrubs and repaired our front and back brick patio, which all look great. I will highly recommend these same guys for future projects. They were all very kind and responsive - well done! Mike

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Another great experience with Benson. Thank you Pedro and Steve for your beautiful landscaping work!

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We have been loyal clients of Benson Enterprises for over 11 years. The Benson Team provides exceptional service and have great attention to detail. Their work speaks for themselves; we constantly get compliments on our yard layout/plantings/masonry - all done by Benson and refer folks to them. I’d like to give a special shout-out to Marco, Hugo and Mario - their dedication and positive work ethic is top notch. Thank you!

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Pedro, Steve and James did a fantastic job tweaking our landscaping…new beds, new plantings, etc. They started first thing (as scheduled) and worked hard all day to complete the work in one visit. I look forward to working with them again!

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Luis is a pressure washer master. Nice clean walkway, just like new. And very polite! 👍

Veronica Walters

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Just bought our new home and the landscaping was atrocious. Benson came out and now it’s beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Pedro and Miguel did an AMAZING job trimming our viburnum bushes!! The bushes have never looked better. They cut them the perfect height, rounded them, and shook the bushes so no dead limbs were left. Everything was spotless after they were done. We will definitely use Benson again next year.

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Benson’s team (Marco, Hugo and Mario) continue to do a great job delivering quality landscaping throughout the season.

Alexandra Bouman

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We’ve been using Benson for over 20 years! They are great and work so hard! It’s always done right! Steve, Jorge, Antonio, Christopher and Leona worked tirelessly and did a great job (per usual!) They had a lot of cobblestones to lay down and patio clean up along with much more! Thank you to everyone! I would'nt use ANYONE else!

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Wow. Marco and Mario did a great job stacking firewood. I’ve never paid for wood to be stacked as I’m meticulous about it, but when I came home and checked it out, it made me smile. I’ll be checking in to Benson for other services they offer.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We had an incredible experience with this landscaping company! Javier, Lucas, and Carlos P. did an exceptional job transforming our yard. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were impressive. They were professional, punctual, and ensured every detail was perfect. Highly recommend this team for any landscaping needs!

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This past summer part of our 50-plus years old natural stone wall collapsed. While I am capable and knowledgeable about many building and landscaping things I had no idea how to go about repairing our stone wall but I knew who did – Benson Enterprises.I had observed Benson Enterprises projects of all sorts in many places. I had had the opportunity to watch their technicians work skillfully and productively several times. I reached out to Benson Enterprises and within days met with Landscape Consultant Ben Casper who explained why the wall needed to be taken apart so that it could be properly rebuilt to hold up for at least decades. He also explained how the work would be done. It all made sense and within a few days I received a proposal for what I considered to be a reasonable price for the scope of the work. Ben explained that it would be several weeks before work could commence which I expected.Shortly there after Senior Operations Manager Jason Erb visited to get a sense of the layout and the condition of the wall. As time drew nearer the Installation Division’s Operations Manager visited to get some more information. Both gentlemen patiently answered my questions and were exceptionally friendly – just like Ben.I also had occasion to interact with Administrative Assistant Audra Mayne to better understand payment options. She was knowledgeable, patient and friendly as could be.Finally, it was project day. Technicians Alexis and Israel arrived as scheduled on a Saturday morning. Even though their English was limited and my Spanish nonexistent we communicated well. They wasted no time getting right to work. I would check in from time to time to observe their progress and to offer accommodations (water, bathroom, etc.). Just as I expected they skillfully and productively took the old wall apart skillfully setting the stones aside for reuse, confining the mess to a very narrow area that was bordered by our inground pool (which didn’t get as much as a speck of dirt or debris) and then started the arduous task of rebuilding. The rebuild involved carefully selecting the right stone for each placement – often washing the stones and sometimes changing a stone’s shape. It seemed quite like putting a puzzle together – except this puzzle needed to be level (they frequently used levels to ensure a course was level). After it was all rebuilt they did a fantastic job of cleaning up the considerable debris and everything else not only in the work area but the much larger general area, too. The rebuilt wall is absolutely stunning. I knew that Alexis and Israel would do a great job but I had no idea that it could look so good. They understood and were delighted with the well-earned compliments and appreciation that I gave them. It was very evident that they take great pride in their work.So, now based on personal experience I am pleased to offer my very strongest referral and recommendation for Benson Enterprises. Reach out to them - you will be glad you did!

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Can’t say enough about the quality of design and installation services from Benson Enterprises.Sr Designer, Greg Fritz, understood our desire for reuse and reducing ongoing maintenance.Hardscape crew members Daniel & Israel demonstrated their design sense, incorporating new stone with existing materials, to extend and complete a bluestone walk in the front. A curvilinear walkway to the garage using Techo-Bloc pavers keeps us off wet grass and is environmentally friendly. Other jobs included rebuilding a firepit, restoring a perennial timber planter bed, adding paver mow strips and installation of a Black Spruce. A series of small projects that created a noticeable, very positive impact. Neighbors & visitors often compliment the improvements.We’ve started a list of future projects and will definitely turn to Benson again.

Elizabeth Smith

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Both Carlos and Gerardo did a great job landscaping my property. I would have them back anytime. Friends and neighbors have complimented their work.. Thanks

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My first time using Benson Enterprises. The crew for mowing of David and Ecqoiel were careful in their mowing, making sure they did not damage property and their cleaning of grass debris. I was especially impressed with the precise trimming they did along the driveway. Beautifully done.09/09/2024. We also had our second fertilization and Carlos was meticulous in carefully fertilizing areas, blowing and sweeping off any dry fertilizer from the driveway and on the back deck. He was friendly and warned us not to have the dogs on the lawn for two hours. All in all an amazing job by everyone involved.highly recommend Benson Enterprises. .

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I recently had my deck removed and replaced with a paver patio. This is the third project that Benson has done at my home. They always do outstanding work. A special mention to Daniel and Israel! They do incredible work not only with their craftsmanship during the project but with the clean up as well. Thank you both for an outstanding job!!

William Russell

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We are very pleased with the walkway Benson installed and the landscaping work they did. Ben Casper (Landscape Consultant) was great to work with, and Alexis and Joel V. were very professional and courteous, and they did a fantastic job! We would definitely hire Benson again for future projects.

Jennifer Arrigo

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We've used Benson since we bought our house 7 years ago. They always do amazing work. Today we had some brush that needed to be broken down more and hauled away. The crew was Diego, Pedro, & Steve, they did a great

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Benson did an amazing job with the wall and plant installation in the front of our home!! They worked within our budget, customized the proposal to our needs, completed the work on time, and answered all of our questions along the way. We LOVED the small but mighty crew that worked tirelessly. Daniel, Gerardo and Israel are true craftsman! So incredibly skilled in what they do. Showed up every morning (even weekends in the rain!) with a smile and a “mini recap” of what they had done and plan to do. I just appreciated the care they took with our home.Thanks again for doing such wonderful work!

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We are extremely pleased with the work performed by Benson Enterprises. They completed annual cleanup/weeding/trimming/mulching of the beds. They also installed a paver walkway and new landscaping in front of the house. Both of these have transformed the look of the house! Working with them is what you would expect from a professional company. They were quick to return our initial request for a quote, supplied detailed plans with the quote, kept us up to date with the installation date, and then started and completed the work on time.I want to acknowledge the work that Alexis and Artemio did on the walkway. They were meticulous with their work, and once they were done they left the site clean. Neighbors have come over to tell us how great the walkway and landscaping looks.I wholeheartedly recommend working with Benson, and can say that we will be working with them in the future.

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We had several gardens edged and mulched by Benson. The guys came when they when were supposed to and did a fantastic job! This is the first time we used their services and will definitely use them again in the future! Great company to deal with and excellent workmanship!

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tremendous effort and outcome. wide range of work including transplanting two established trees (8' trees) , planting new, trimming, bed prep, mulching, ripping out older established overgrown shrubs, etc. really meticulous effort. Diego, Javier, James with others were outstanding. will be using for regular trimming and landscaping needs.

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James, Gerado, and Carlos did a phenomenal job installing new plants and shrubs and placing mulch in our gardens. They were all very courteous and answered all my questions during the install. Aaron, my contact at Benson, responded quickly to all my questions and concerns during the planning phase of the project. I would highly recommend using Benson Enterprises for all your landscaping needs.

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Benson did a great job on our front walk way! The crew members, Jose and Carlos, were timely, efficient and did an amazing job. The operating manager, Aaron, was there bright and early with them and made sure everything looked great and was on schedule. We are going to be using them for our landscaping next! Cannot recommend enough!

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Benson‘s team of Pedro, Jorge, Carlos, and Leona have done a fantastic job maintaining our landscape. The Benson team also provided us with a wonderful lighting scheme for our front and backyard emphasizing the beauty of our trees and gardens.

Barbara Gregory

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Chris, Marco and Carlos P did a great job pruning our two large trees in the backyard. They were polite, friendly and efficient! They cleaned up everything when they were done and the trees look great. We highly recommend them!

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Pedro, Miguel and AJ were very communicative and professional. We were very satifsfied with their work. We recommend them and Benson Enterprises.

Noreen Farnsworth

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Pedro, Miguel and AJ just finished cleaning up around our pond and did wonderful job. It was pretty over grown but they whipped it into shape! Well done! They were great!

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Benson Enterprises just completed our new front porch landing and patio project! We couldn’t be happier! Many thanks to Alexis, Israel, Ballone and Shawn! They are professional, neat and completed the work on time and with high quality! Highly recommend them!

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Ramon, Antonio, Nilson and Joel made our place look immaculate. Our neighbors are jealous!!!

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Marco, Hugo and Mario worked quickly but diligently. They have a great work ethic and want you to be proud of their work. Thank you gentlemen. 😊

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Héctor and Ricardo did an outstanding job installing our retaining wall. Very professional crew!

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We have used Benson a few times in the past. Our expectations are always exceeded! Landscaping looks beautiful! Thank you Pedro, AJ and Diego!

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Thank you to the Benson Crews for their professional and thorough services this Spring.March Spring Cleanup: Steve, James and GerardoApril Garden Mulching and Edging: Ramon, Nilson and MiguelMay Monthly Maintenance: Hugo, Gerardo and Mario

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Jose, Carlos, Miguel, Shawn and Artamio were fantastic. Work was methodical, from inception to completion. They were more than willing to entertain minor changes on the fly. We are very impressed and happy with the work they all did.

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Benson Enterprise did an excellent job on revitalizing the patio pavers around the pool. Hector and Ricardo were very professional and made the area look like new. A big shot out to them!

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Hector and Sender did an AMAZING job building the patio for our hot tub and fire pit. They completed the enter project in three days and did a great cleanup after. Thank you for your AMAZING work! We will be using Benson in the future for outdoor projects, and strongly recommend them.Update: We hired Benson to do landscaping after the amazing work they did on our patio. It looks great! Thank you for doing an amazing job again!

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Ben and the crew that did my landscaping installation- Tony, Nelson and Joel - were outstanding. I needed the work done in time for a wedding and it was the last “home project” to have everything ready and I got a design we liked, opportunity to make some minor adjustments and end up with exactly what we wanted. Great work, very professional and accommodated everything we asked for in the process. I chose Benson Enterprises because they are local and had exceptional ratings and customer comments. They certainly live up to their reputation. Highly recommend them!

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