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It’s a term that gets a lot of play.  Quality over Quantity. It seems like a reasonable and straightforward mantra. Paying more for something of higher quality will be the smart move in the long run. However, when walking into a grocery store with a limited budget, the “bang-for-your-buck” approach becomes pretty compelling. Many a young college student has had to choose between 20 packs of ramen noodles vs a few fresh fruits and veggies. It’s all in the context…and what the pocketbook dictates sometimes.

Choosing what you want in a landscaping project is obviously nothing like trying to keep your belly full. But people do tend to take a similar approach in their decision making when it comes to a project. The mind knows one thing, but the heart wants more! It all really depends upon the individual and what their bank account says.

The word that should be the cornerstone of any decision is priority.  Knowing what is most important, and where the money should be spent can go a long way into deciding what can get done.

In landscaping, items like rock, mulch, and dirt don’t have the variances in quality that something like edging does. But even with this item, it becomes personal preference.

Hardscapes, such as pavers and block, are where choices do really count. There is a significant difference in what you can get at a big box store vs a specialized vender. “Professional-grade” products such as Borgert or Rochester will stand up to the harsh climate conditions much better than the simple, cheap items found where you can also pick up toothpaste. Sure, you can get a larger patio or retaining wall, but what will they look like in a couple years? Will it be worth the time, effort, money, and embarrassment when your relatively new (but cheap) retaining wall crumbles?
The issue of installation needs to be addressed as well. What is your time worth? Are you willing to take on a DIY project of this kind? Do you even have the means to install the job?   Without the right equipment, you might as well say goodbye to your summer. Enter the choice of whether to hire a professional contractor. You get what you pay for here as well. Do your research because integrity and skill is everything!

Barrett Lawn Care has the resources, expertise, and longevity in the industry that can put your mind at ease. BLC has a sales and design staff that will help you put your money to good use. Our reputation is extremely important to us. We will provide the best possible work out there!

 

It’s all about priorities!

Testimonials

"Just want to say thank you!"

“Just want to say thank you! The gentleman was just here and did an outstanding job! Our lot looks fab! Please tell him thank you as well. I appreciate you guys!”

"Nice job!"

“We wanted to let you know that your guys did a very nice job. They were courteous and professional...and they cleaned up their work area before leaving. We’d be happy to recommend Barrett Lawn Care to our friends and neighbors. Nice job!”

"We could not be any happier"

“Thank you to you and your team for designing and installing the beautiful landscaping at our house. We really appreciate your flexibility on the installation schedule. The crew who came to our house was fantastic! They left the yard clean each day and were very patient with my kids who were incredibly interested in the machines and flagstone design. The plants and stonework look so nice. We could not be any happier. Thanks again for everything. We really appreciate it!”

"Our yard hasn’t looked so great since I can remember"

“I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with your services we had this year. Our yard hasn’t looked so great since I can remember. You did an awesome job! We will be hiring you again next year!”

"Thanks for all you do!"

“I would like to nominate your company to be added to our preferred vendor list. Not only is your customer service outstanding, but the workmanship is flawless. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your company and feel as though our clients would greatly benefit from working with you. Thanks for all you do!”

"We could not be any happier"

“Thank you to you and your team for designing and installing the beautiful landscaping at our house. We really appreciate your flexibility on the installation schedule. The crew who came to our house was fantastic! They left the yard clean each day and were very patient with my kids who were incredibly interested in the machines and flagstone design. The plants and stonework look so nice. We could not be any happier. Thanks again for everything. We really appreciate it!”

"Above and Beyond"

"We (my husband and I) could not be happier with the work of the Barrett team. From the very beginning, they consistently went above and beyond. When we had them come out to quote us on our idea for landscaping, the designer had recommendations for us that were very innovative and greatly enhanced the vision we had in the first place for our backyard patio/bonfire pit. They provided a fair quote, answered our questions in a timely manner, and the team that worked on our project was diligent, hard-working, detail-oriented, as well as friendly whenever we would talk briefly. Most importantly, our patio/bonfire pit turned out absolutely perfect. We get compliments constantly from friends/family of what an amazing job was done on this project. I cannot say enough great things about this company. If you want high quality, time-efficient, fairly priced work done to your yard, this is where you want to be. We are already looking at other projects that Barrett can help us with in our yard and we look forward to working with them in the future."

About Us

Barrett Lawn Care is a full service outdoor lawn care company specializing in landscaping, garden management, irrigation, fertilization and weed control, commercial lawn care, and commercial snow and ice management. We serve the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs while providing the highest quality workmanship.