Dr.Dan,  First of all ,let me say that being a homeowner has certain responsibilities of maintenance and likely improving on one's home. So,when I looked upon my backyard area, I Thought that we might have done all that we  could have done with that space- given the constraints of time and maintaining one's employment. In our busy day to day lives we eventually considered hiring  a landscaping professional to consult in our quest of having a picturesque yet functional area. CALLING DR. DAN. We have heard about the good doctor and have checked out his web site .We then arranged for a consult with Dr .Dan.   Dr.Dan was immediately available to take our call . He  promptly set up an appointment .He was gracious, friendly, and knowledgeable .Although, I was impressed with Dr.Dan and his grasp and knowledge of landscaping , I was admittedly concerned about the COST of such a project. After all ,money is an object.     Dr.Dan and one of his project leaders,Mike, presented themselves in our initial assessment. They were both cordial, knowledgeable, and above all I felt they were honest. Oh , I left out professional. Needless to say, I was impressed with their ideas and recommendations. Now ,we get to the cost. To my surprise, the contracted work was on schedule and was executed with surgical precision. I feel that the cost of the project was reasonable and affordable. I feel that the cost of this project was within normal limits. I personally want to thank Mike, Carl and all of the crew. You guys are totally awesome! All of you are true artisans. I love your work ethic, and I truly appreciate your skill and motivation. It is truly a blessing to have found people that take pride in their work and do it very well. I never would have believed that anyone could have transformed my "sorry" backyard  into a masterpiece. Again. thank you Dr.Dan  and your exceptional crew.