A.L.F. and Garden Architect are THE best!

We moved into our 1978 ranch-style home in 2003. One of the first things we discovered was that our back yard needed additional drainage, as the rainwater collected and puddled badly. We hired Tony and Rachelle to install a French drain. Despite operating under adverse conditions (an extremely wet and muddy May afternoon), the drain was installed professionally and has solved our problem. Because they listened to our concerns and patiently answered our many questions, they have become our go-to persons whenever we need home or garden repairs or design.

Since then, alone or teamed up, Tony and Rachelle have, among other things:

*Installed outdoor security lighting and additional outdoor electrical outlets;
*Designed and created a paving stone wall around the neglected Japanese maple
in our front yard and along the rose bushes in the side of our front yard;
*Remodeled the cabinets above our range to seamlessly incorporate a microwave oven;
*Removed and installed new siding along the front of our house, while at the same time
moving our exterior water faucet and re-designing our front porch to make it more
visually appealing and accessible;
*Completely reclaimed our weed-and-moss-riddled front yard by killing and re-seeding the lawn (including instructions on how to care for it in the future);
*Removed a number of small-to-medium trees and shrubs that had grown out of control
in both our front and back yards;
*Measured and professionally installed the curtain rods for our new window treatments;
*Installed our new dishwasher and range.
*Installed dimmer switches and updated lighting in most of the rooms in our house;
*Helped construct a shed in our back yard, including a concrete ramp for easy access;
*Installed a new shower and tub and repaired the deck at my parents' house;
*They have been a steady resource of advice and ideas for improving our home and yard.

Both Tony and Rachelle are approachable and friendly yet professional. They are also scrupulously honest both in their business and with their advice and opinons. Use them once and I can assure you that you will use them again and again. In this economy, none of us can afford to waste time and money on overpriced, mediocre work, and there's plenty of both to be found. You can be guaranteed of an affordable job done right when you hire A.L.F. and Garden Architect.