Homeowner Experiences with CLC Landscape Design

Our clients are at the center of every outdoor transformation. Here’s what homeowners across are saying about their experience with us.

“We used CLC many years ago to design and construct our backyard patio and landscape and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. All of the plants and trees they used have grown more gorgeous over time and our backyard is like an oasis. This year we hired CLC to come back and work on a riverbed for drainage and some additional plantings in the front and back yards. Carlos, Ben and Andrew did a fantastic job with every aspect of the project–design, execution, clean-up, etc. They are professional, friendly efficient and very hard-working. I highly recommend CLC. Huge thanks to their whole team.”

– Lee Y.

“Our garden has been blooming since early Spring and we are in heaven. We use our backyard more often – to eat a meal al fresco, or sit beside the fire table. We use the front door more frequently to enjoy the beautiful landscaping.
In January, CLC completed a five-month landscape renovation for our home in Maplewood, New Jersey. The project involved the entire property. We filled in a sunken patio in the back yard to bring it up to the same grade as the lawn. CLC removed a poured concrete retaining wall on the driveway and replaced it with fieldstone. The stairs to the porch and kitchen door were reconfigured, widening the driveway two feet. In the front yard, CLC built new blue stone walkways and fieldstone pillars on a landing next to the street.
The project ran smooth as glass from start to finish. CLC managed every subcontractor seamlessly. The communication was incredible – we were always informed about what was planned on a given day or week. We had several months of heavy equipment and mud – unavoidable given the scale of the project. But the crew was always conscientious. They kept walkways tidy, closed fences for our dog, and stopped work to help our elderly parent to and from a car. The crew are amazing craftsmen. Their attention to detail and quality of their work is unparalleled. There were no major problems, despite unique challenges re-routing gutters, and solving for regular soggy spots when it rained.
It was so exciting when sod, bushes, trees, and flowers were planted. In a couple of days, the project went from hardscape to fully planted and trimmed. CLC walked us through the placement of plants to show off the architecture of the house and to bring color in drab winter months.
I whole-heartedly recommend CLC for renovations large or small. The constant communication with the foreman, project manager, and owners made us feel very confident that the project was in excellent hands and we could raise a concern before it became a roadblock. The quality of their work is exceptional. Neighbors and strangers alike comment about how beautiful it looks. It brings joy every day.”

-Kris | Maplewood, NJ

“CLC recently completed a total revamp of our backyard to include a pool and outdoor living space. Our property was rather challenging with wetland boundaries, endangered wildlife concerns, odd property lines and limited space. Even after several other companies had turned us down on account of complexity, CLC handled the project with ease from start to finish. Eric was confident from the beginning that CLC could make our vision happen and made the initial steps easy and welcoming. Andrew addressed all the challenges and furnished a completed design plan that gave no indication of any limitations. We can’t praise Alex enough as he was incredibly attentive to detail, managed the daily execution of the project and made this entire process stress free. His suggestions were always spot on and he never left any question unanswered. We trusted his expertise and guidance fully. The crew was extremely professional, neat and experienced. The project was finished much earlier than we had anticipated and far surpassed our expectations. The only aspect of the project we can take credit for is hiring CLC in the first place. Thank you, CLC!”

-Alyssa B.

“For years my wife and I discussed building a pool in our backyard. Since the majority of our backyard has an easement running through it, we needed a company who has experience with complex projects, partners with the right subcontractors, and is familiar with our town’s regulations. I reached out to CLC Landscape Design and Rich Cording, the owner, took time to review our survey to confirm that a pool was feasible given the easement.
We first met with Frank, our landscape designer, who had all the right landscaping / pool design ideas. After incorporating the things that we really wanted as part of our pool/backyard redesign, he came back with 3 different landscape designs that really brought our vision to life.
Once we landed on the right design, CLC began the process to transform our backyard to our dream oasis. Gary, our project manager, who never missed a beat, seamlessly coordinated the team and all the subcontractors to get the job done timely and without any issues. He was always thoughtful in his communications and execution of the work. I couldn’t have asked for a better project manager.
The project entailed a 34×16 pool, decking and bluestone pavers, fire pit, retailing/seat walls, rockeries, landscape lighting and Rich Jr’s artistic selection of plants and trees, which he strategically placed to truly stand out!
While CLC employees each have a craft of their own, I have to call out Delfino, who was the “on the ground one-of-a-kind” guy that gets the work done with perfection!
CLC far exceeded our expectations with this complicated project! We are absolutely in love with our new backyard! Highly recommend them if you are looking for the best in the industry. The proof is in the pictures…”

-Nahder P.

“As new homeowners, we were eager to refresh the landscaping in the front of our house and were lucky enough to find CLC Landscape Design. From the moment I reached out, I was impressed with their professionalism and responsiveness. Eric, the lead designer, took the time to visit my property and share his vision for transforming the space. His ideas were creative, practical, and perfectly suited to our style and the character of the house.

The execution was just as impressive. Eric and his team worked efficiently and with great attention to detail. The end result is a beautifully landscaped front yard that exceeded my expectations. The choice of plants and trees was spot-on, and I can’t wait to see them grow and mature over time.

We are absolutely thrilled with the transformation and highly recommend CLC Landscape Design to anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space. Eric and his team are true professionals who deliver quality work. We look forward to engaging them for future projects.”

– Nicholas P.

New Jersey Celebrity Testimonial

"CLC turned by small backyard into a floral oasis. I am very excited to open my yard and home to friends as they executed my vision perfectly! From the patio work to the material choices, everything was done thoughtfully and with "real-time" living and entertaining in mind. Eric's design was approachable and workable for my budget. Gary, Jamie and crew worked rain or shine to meet our agreed deadline. Overall, top knotch! "

- Vidiah

"Huge project for us, couldn't have done it without CLC. Hire them, you wont regret it. Started working on pool/backyard overhaul with Rich Sr and Kevin the designer to get our ideas on paper and a quote. They were flexible when we decided to go with a fiberglass pool, which they dont contract directly for, but we contracted for that separately. Still CLC guided us through process and collaborated with Artistic Pools. In everything they were spot on. When pool company said we don't need retaining wall, they were correct, but the engineer drawing had pool drawn too close to house, due to not having a retaining wall behind pool, so we went back to retaining wall as CLC first recommended and aesthetically it makes the placement of pool so much more pleasing. If you see the pictures it is a low boulder wall that wraps around one corner of pool and it looks natural and pleasing. When engineer we hired put pool equipment in odd place, different from Kevin of CLC's design, and he said it was due to the side setback, it was Kevin of CLC who had it right that pool equipment is allowed to be within side setback of property and engineer moved it to where CLC said and, yes, town approved it. Everytime, it was CLC who guided this project into the most pleasing design possible. They handled and put in the drainage requirements of my town, they did the paver pool decking and patio. Rich Jr personally supervised much of the project and plantings selection. We really wanted to keep this blending into the nature that surrounds our yard and not have it overly floral (husband has bee allergy) and it was executed wonderfully. In collaboration with pool company CLC contributed to permits process and scheduled most needed visits along the way. The lawn was regraded and sodded by CLC as well. I have done many an interior renovation project, but putting in a pool with a backyard that has a slope and a town that has stringent drainage requirements is highly complex. CLC has a high level of expertise in this. It was 100% worth it to go through the planning and design process and the small cost related, before doing the big project. We were a little worried initially that it would be too expensive to use CLC, as in they do have some very high end customers. However, we cut some expense by going with a poured concrete cantilevered coping and an automatic cover installed by Pennco Automatic Pool Covers. Our pavers and stepping stones are Techo-bloc, which CLC often uses, so we didnt have to use expensive bluestone. We were recommended by CLC to do some landscape lighting and uplights on trees they put in, without breaking the bank, which in combination with the fiberglass pool with LED lights installed by Artistic Pools, makes an incredible nighttime ambience for our evening swims. We have now hired CLC for their Fine Gardening plan. To think we were at one point not sure if going with CLC at one point and now we fully understand the value with going with them and are grateful for all their help. There were so many of their staff who helped us, in addition to those mentioned, Rob, Robert, Al, Sammy and crew, Jeff, thank you all! Wish I could go higher than 5 stars this time, and I've never said that on a review before."

-- Laura M.

"We moved into a small lake community 1 year ago. There were indoor and outdoor projects that needed attention, particularly the front yard landscape and hardscape. The front walkway was not up to code, and the steps were so short that you had to place your foot sideways to walk. I did some research, asking neighbors and friends who they would recommend, and after 4 different proposals, we chose CLC. The steps were the first project, and after Robert reviewed and gave us some options, we decided on 4 foot wide bluestone steps and reconstruction of sections of the walkway. Jorge showed up on day 1 and worked his magic, finishing the job in a few days and we finally had a safe and beautiful entrance to the house. Next it was landscaping and the there were multiple challenges - clearing out all the old overgrown shrubs, an abundance of shade and a huge deer population in the neighborhood. Robert went over all the different plantings that were ideal for our property and scheduled us for installation. I was happy to see Jorge arrive on planting day and again, he did a beautiful job with spacing, grouping, rockery and drainage. Unfortunately a few days after planting; the neighborhood deer moved in and since they hadn’t read about what they don’t eat - had a feast. A call to Robert with photos indicating what was gone, and a week later we were replanted with new deer proof choices. During the entire project, Robert was a text or phone call away and always responded quickly to my questions. His extensive knowledge gave us confidence during the entire process. Jorge and his team were true craftsmen in everything they did and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend CLC to anyone with an outdoor project - no matter the scale. I smile everyday when I walk to my front door"

- Ira L.

“We find ourselves writing to you again about the experience we had with CLC. It has been three years since our last encounter with your firm and it was again a sincere pleasure working with you. Tim started with a rendering and turned it into a beautiful outdoor patio that we will enjoy for a lifetime. What we enjoyed most about working with Tim was the face that he was very available to us, gave us his cell phone number and worked within our budget. He was there every step of the way from beginning to end and thereafter. He is a very talented young man who is extremely friendly and personable. We must also commend the fine crew you send to work on our project. Rob, Kyle, Rudy and Israel were always on time, very neat and also very talented. The project was completed on time and far exceeded any expectations we could have imagined. We know that there are many landscapers in our area that we could have gotten to do our patio, but we keep coming back to CLC because of the quality of the work and the excellent customer service. We hope that in the future our paths will cross again, but until then, hats off to you, Tim and your crew.”

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"I've used CLC for two large projects and would highly recommend them. They did a full design of my entire house (front yard and back yard) and completed landscaping and sod for both, as well as a new bluestone walk way and front steps. I've also used them for spring time clean ups of all the landscaping. They are very responsive and easy to get in touch with (I have cell phone numbers for all of the folks I've worked with directly, including the owner) and have been helpful with our hundreds of questions throughout the process. They have kept their word on warrantee as well - we've had a few plants not survive and they replaced them without questions. They also re-sodded an area that didn't take properly and are working with me to make sure it does. They are a little pricier than other options, but we've stuck with them for the quality of their products and service. I've had a great experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for professional quality landscape design and installation."

- Scott M.

"Really loved our experience with CLC. Eric (their designer) is so awesome to work with and will do multiple 3D renderings and come up with beautiful ideas for landscaping. He can work backwards from most budgets. They’ll send a master arborist/gardener to evaluate your property first and make suggestions. Additionally, they have a leader who is able to research nearly any plant variety that you currently have on your property in order to incorporate it properly into your design. The install crew worked quickly and precisely and they have a really nice irrigation partner who can come do your sprinklers. Highly recommend CLC if you are investing in landscaping for your property."

- Mollie K

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"We had an outstanding experience with CLC Landscape Design from start to finish. This was a full, multi-phase project that began with design and carried through execution flawlessly—and the results exceeded our expectations. The entire CLC team was phenomenal. Tim, the designer, did an incredible job translating our ideas into a thoughtful, cohesive design that balanced aesthetics and functionality. Rich Jr., Jeff and Andrew coordinated the project seamlessly, keeping everything organized, on schedule, and clearly communicated every step of the way. Andrew and his team were phenomenal and absolute professionals on site. His dept of knowledge was extremely helpful and he took time out of his busy day to walk me through every detail. The scope of work included a patio, sitting wall, grading, drainage, plantings, and a new walkway, and every element was executed with care, precision, and craftsmanship. The crew was professional, hardworking, and detail-oriented, and it was clear they took pride in their work. What really sets CLC apart is how well the entire team works together—from concept to completion, it felt like a truly collaborative and well-managed process. Our outdoor space has been completely transformed, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend CLC Landscape Design to anyone looking for top-tier landscaping and hardscaping work. You won’t be disappointed and their craftsmanship is unmatched"

- Vincent G

NJ

"We used CLC Landscape Design for a major backyard renovation which included everything from design, planning, to site preparation and drainage to beautiful hardscaping, lighting, and finishing plantings. We are ecstatic with the results. The project was complex, involving coordinating with town officials and subs, but they handled it all professionally. Rich Jr. and Gary were amazing to work with. Their attention to detail is unmatched—if I mentioned a request in passing, they remembered it and executed it perfectly. CLC is definitely on the higher end regarding price, but the value is there. Unlike other contractors, they communicate clearly, show up when they say they will, and support you even after the job is done. Furthermore, they found some "less-than-superb" work done by prior contractors and recommended and fixed them. I trust these guys did it correctly, and I won't have to worry about any issues in the future. The final result is better than anything we imagined. Highly recommended."

- Rob M.

NJ

“CLC did a fantastic job start to finish – they submitted a detailed, competent landscape design – they were very informative and open to questions, changes and suggestions – once the contract was signed they stayed on schedule – the work was done in a professional manner – this was a complete re-landscape of the entire property – the site was never left in disarray and no collateral damage (sprinklers, landscape lighting etc) was done during the work – the site supervisor and all the workers were top shelf – the work was completed on budget.”

- Vic

Westfield, NJ

“We are thrilled over the outcome of our backyard project. We have received so many compliments already and look forward to many years of enjoyment. Our compliments to your whole crew including John, Ariel, Rudy, Jorge, but most especially to Rob. His attention to detail and amazing patience and kind, easy-going manner was greatly appreciated. Thank you again and please feel free to use us as a reference any time.”

- Jackie

Wyckoff, NJ

“You feel like an old friend and we think of you whenever we sit in our glorious backyard. The colors and flowers and lushness (and it’s only the first full year) are just a wonder how you blended them all together and the overall design is nothing short of spectacular. The picture looks great – it reflects reality. You can come whenever you wish.”

-Joe

Airmont, NY

“We have spent the last couple months simply LOVING how you made our yard look. I love everything you put in – the colors, the planting design…everything. Thank you again for accommodating our wedding schedule.Thanks again…for everything!”

-Joanne

Franklin Lakes, NJ

“For the better part of this year CLC was working on our landscaping. We want you to know how pleased we are with all the work. Without actually knowing anyone who had used your company, we took a leap of faith. Our instincts proved correct. The outside of our house has been transformed from one with no curb appeal to one that is the best looking on the street. The many compliments we continue to receive substantiate this. The new steps, plantings, lighting and driveway are not only beautiful, but functional as well. Everyone on the project took time to resolve our water problem, which is now much improved. Now that the hard-scape and some of the plantings are complete in the back, we use every opportunity to be out there. We are enjoying the waterfall and the pond. Most importantly, what we like best about CLC is the attention to details, the phone calls that are always returned promptly, and the communication between all of you, so that everyone involved in the project knew what needed to be done. Finally, we want to thank you for sending us Roberto, who, with his skill, talent and eye for detail made our house so beautiful.”

-- Martha and Jimmy,

Paramus, NJ

“We wanted to write to tell you how pleased we are with the work done by CLC this past year to re-landscape our property. We are most appreciative of the efforts of everyone who helped to transform our yard into such a lovely environment. Special thanks to you and your architect team for your efforts in designing a plan that met our needs, especially given the restrictions of the site. Also, we could not have been happier with the work done by Ty in developing the rock walls and the excellent job done by the mason who put in the Belgian block curb. We particularly want to commend John for his work in creating a beautiful front walkway and back patio as well as his care in placing all of our plantings for optimal effect. He was always interested in our input and most pleasant to deal with. Every person who worked on this project was most professional and the end result is a yard we are sure to enjoy for many years to come.”

- Linda and Bruce

Chatham, NJ

“We find ourselves writing to you again about the experience we had with CLC. It has been three years since our last encounter with your firm and it was again a sincere pleasure working with you. Tim started with a rendering and turned it into a beautiful outdoor patio that we will enjoy for a lifetime. What we enjoyed most about working with Tim was the face that he was very available to us, gave us his cell phone number and worked within our budget. He was there every step of the way from beginning to end and thereafter. He is a very talented young man who is extremely friendly and personable. We must also commend the fine crew you send to work on our project. Rob, Kyle, Rudy and Israel were always on time, very neat and also very talented. The project was completed on time and far exceeded any expectations we could have imagined. We know that there are many landscapers in our area that we could have gotten to do our patio, but we keep coming back to CLC because of the quality of the work and the excellent customer service. We hope that in the future our paths will cross again, but until then, hats off to you, Tim and your crew.”

- Mary Ellen and Bill

Wayne, NJ

“We are thrilled with the results and hope you’ll pass along our special thanks to Kyle and Izzy for the terrific job they did. I hope you don’t mind traveling down our way for work because we’ll certainly be passing along your info to anyone looking for a great landscape design company! We’re already getting tons of compliments from guests to our new patio. Thanks again for everything and I hope we’ll have the opportunity to work with you and your team again very soon.”

- Laura & Paul

Berkeley Heights, NJ

“We cannot find enough wonderful things to say about CLC Landscape Design! You have just completed an incredible overhaul of our backyard, and we could not be happier. From our first meeting with you and Frank, and the way that you listened so closely to what we wanted and what we were saying, and then came back to us with plans which were beyond our dreams! We knew then that we had chosen wisely. The foreman for our project, Kyle, was outstanding! We never realized that it took artistry to do the type of work he does until we saw him work. Kyle can do with rock and earth and plantings what other artists do with paint and canvas. It was amazing to see his impeccable touch while working with a bulldozer! Every rock in our stone walls was placed just so, so that to the naked eye it seems almost by nature, but we know it was Kyle’s keen eye behind each placement. Kyle was never late, always consistent, polite and communicative, and so very patient with our questions. It was a joy to work with him and his amicable assistant Izzy. We trust they both will be rewarded sufficiently. Every subcontractor that you used for our large project was A-list in their quality, cooperation and professionalism. Every subcontractor that you used for our large project was A-list in their quality, cooperation and professionalism. From the in-ground pool by Ramapo Valley Pools to the fence by Jan Fence to the incredible deck by Kenny Ochs, all were done to a level of quality that would be hard to surpass by anyone. Also, the plantings that Frank and you selected for our property are incredible, and they are all thriving and growing well in their new home. Finally, we must commend you for the amazing job you did in keeping control of everything, in keeping the project moving, and for your incredible and unwavering commitment to quality. You are a joy to work with, endlessly patient with us, handling our changes as they came along and always keeping us informed. Knowing that we will live with the results of this project for many years, we are so grateful that we chose to go with a high quality organization like CLC! Please feel free to use this letter in any advertisements.”

- Sean, Pat, and Jim

Rockaway, NJ

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“I just wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for the beautiful job CLC did landscaping our front yard. The design turned out even better than I had imagined. The walls are spectacular and really compliment the lines of our house. It was a pleasure working with Tim. He was sincere, honest, professional and delivered on everything he promised. I found him to be articulate, yet flexible, designing and executing the job as though it were his own property. Tim was willing to help with even the smallest details and offered direction and advice whenever we needed him. He also taught us a lot about the different plantings and his input was invaluable. John and his crew were great guys, very knowledgeable and helpful at every turn. I was particularly impressed the day they continued to work in spite of the driving rain! It was obvious to us that they take great pride in their work. At the end of their day, they always cleaned up and left the place immaculate. My daughter Ashley would also like to thank Tim and his team for diligently working to complete the sidewalk in time for her prom pictures! We have received several compliments on the job and will definitely recommend Tim and his team (as a matter of fact, we already have!). Please feel free to use us as a reference.”

- Debbie

Ringwood, NJ

“Just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying our new look. We are extremely pleased with our landscaping and the retaining walls are beautiful. Most of the neighborhood has been dropping by to check it out and everyone agrees that it looks terrific. We can’t say enough about our project team of John, Chris and Israel; they were great. John was absolutely the best to work with and was a true professional in every sense of the word. We could always trust his knowledge, skill and insight. All along we were looking for a professional job from start to finish and your team certainly delivered. It’s been a genuine pleasure and we’re looking forward to our next project in the near future. Thanks again.”

- Christine and Don,

West Milford, NJ

“CLC designed and built a beautiful raised stone patio with a built-in BBQ and a seat wall. CLC also handled the landscaping around the BBQ. We were very pleased with the results and would hire them again.”

- Dave & Tara,

Scotch Plains, NJ

“You, your father, and Brian have been great to work with and your company does a great job. As we had mentioned, we would be pleased to be a reference for you if someone is considering your services. We are truly pleased with the improvements you have performed on the property.”

- Dan

Kinnelon

“I just wanted to write this little note to let you know how pleased we are with your staff’s knowledge and workmanship. Our stone wall is more majestic than I imagined and the plantings are beautiful. The pavers, rocks, and grass add so much to our property. Brian was so easy to work with and offered many good suggestions to keep within our budget. Eric is a true artisan who knows just what touches are needed to create an outstanding landscape. All crew members did so much to make this a pleasant experience for us.”

-Marian

Ringwood, NJ

“Thank you so much for providing these plant care instructions – they will be so helpful! We are getting a lot of compliments on your work!”

--Sue

Chatham, NJ

“I just wanted to write this little note to let you know how pleased we are with your staff’s knowledge and workmanship. Our stone wall is more majestic than I imagined and the plantings are beautiful. The pavers, rocks, and grass add so much to our property. Brian was so easy to work with and offered many good suggestions to keep within our budget. Eric is a true artisan who knows just what touches are needed to create an outstanding landscape. All crew members did so much to make this a pleasant experience for us.”

-Charlotte

Morristown, NJ

“Stan and I would like to thank you and you team for our beautiful patio and the landscaping of our garden. It is absolutely fantastic. I go outside every morning before work to admire it and we’re both outside in the evening. I appreciate all of the effort, attention, and care that were devoted to both projects – especially during one of the hottest weeks of the year! It was a pleasure to work with them. I would like to ask you to maintain our landscaped area and do whatever is recommended to keep it growing and looking beautiful. Thank you again from both of us.”

- Angela and Stan

Wayne, NJ

“Thirty four years is a long time to do business with a company! We would like to wish you all the best and will miss having you as our landscapers and designers.”

-Elaine and Bill,

Upper Saddle River, NJ

“We continue to enjoy how well the landscape came out. We don’t want to rush things, but we’re anxious to see how things change color in the fall, and then how the bare trees with the landscape lights. ”

- John

West Milford, NJ

“We recently completed a landscape project and had the pleasure of working with Ty of CLC Landscape Design on the implementation phase of a landscape project. Specifically, our project involved re-design of existing front, back and side beds to include new plantings as well as transplanted shrubs from various point in the yard. We also re-designed a walkway to create a softer garden-like atmosphere. Ty did a wonderful job incorporating out vision with his keen sense of plant placement and design/layout. He was infinitely patient as we changed our minds and tweaked the location of the plants within the beds. As implementation unfolded, he made several suggestions that enhanced the project even further than the original design. Customer service was clearly at the top of Ty’s list! We are happy to recommend Ty and CLC Landscape Design without reservations.”

- Jack and Ellen,

Madison, NJ

“Tina and I wanted to thank you again to a wonderful job that you and your workers did for us this past summer. Marc, John and Rudy are all exceptional people. We hated to cover up the pool for the winter, but we are looking forward to the spring!”

- Andrew and Tina

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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