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About
Thanks for considering us for your landscape project. For nearly 9 years on this platform, my small family team has focused on one thing: listening to your vision and doing exactly what we say we’ll do.
I’m a college-educated horticulturist with a strong work ethic and a background as a proud disabled Army combat medic veteran .I bring that same discipline, integrity, and attention to detail to every job we take on.
From sprinkler and irrigation work to sod installation, mulching, shrub trimming, outdoor design, and tree planting, we aim for results that last and reviews that are truly earned.
We welcome and respect every client, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or background. Invite us out for a free, no-pressure bid, and see why so many homeowners in the central area choose to partner with us.
Overview
Hired 723 times
Serves Orange City, FL
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2 employees
8 years in business
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Property type
Residential
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Shrub height
Less than 4 feet tall
5-7 feet tall
Greater than 8 feet tall
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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April Z.
Feb 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Brett and Shirley did a beautiful job with redoing my side yard and making everything look neat and clean. They had great suggestions and went the extra mile in every way.
Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • Side yard • No, one-time project • Home
IRONCLAD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT's reply
thank you so much for being an amazing client and if we can ever help you again we're always here
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Nicole W.
Dec 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
There aren't enough words to describe the GREAT service we received from Mr. Brett and Mrs. Shirley. I was constantly told every move of what was to be done and how it was going to be done. They not only care about the work and how it's going to be done, but they care about their customers. I look forward to keeping them as my offcial landscapers forever. If you need your yard beautified call on Iron Clad Landscape.
Details: Complete renovation like replacing soil or hardscape services • Apply mulch • Plant flower beds • Plant trees or shrubs • Remove trees or shrubs • Front yard • No, one-time project • Home
IRONCLAD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT's reply
thank you so much for your beautiful words. your family has so touched our hearts. we became family while working there and we will always be here to answer any thing you need
God and thumbtack put us together and that's a great combination
warm regards Bret
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Ryan D.
Aug 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I required assistance with adding a substantial amount of mulch to my yard, trimming back five trees, and installing a new border between the lawn and mulch. The results were fantastic, and I highly recommend their services.
Details: Residential • No, I will need the professional to provide the mulch • Large (1000-2500 sq ft) • I applied mulch to this area over a year ago
IRONCLAD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT's reply
thank you so much for your review
Mulching
Philip c.
May 7, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We needed a professional who would provide us with design ideas
for our yard as well as perform the actual work. We chose Ironclad Yard Management based on their very high review scores on Thumbtack. This was going to be a big job for a personal yard space and we needed it to be done right.
Bret and Shirley, owners of Ironclad, were quick to respond. Bret created a design for our yard (a fairly big space), and gave
us the cost estimate, which was reasonable for the amount of work they did. The work included hauling in 8 tons of rock (no more replacing old mulch every other year), re-running/modifying sprinkers, sodding, planting, and the actual design layout. We happened to point out a few other spots in the yard that were not of big concern, but Bret also had great ideas for those areas too. The result was outstanding (see the photos). In addition, Shirley has an eye for detail, so she made sure that everything looked nice, professional, and finished in the end.
The Ironclad team was great about communicating and getting the job done in a reasonable time and cost. I feel very fortunate to have found them, and will be using them again! (PS: the photos don't capture everything they did, just the 'big' part of the job.)
Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • Remove trees or shrubs • Apply mulch • Plant flower beds • Front yard • No, one-time project • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Bayne H.
Nov 4, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
They did some shrubtrimming, weeding and mulching around our home. They were easy to work with and most accommodating to our schedule. They take great pride in their work and it shows. Will definitely be calling them again.
Details: Residential • No, I will need the professional to provide the mulch • No, I will need the professional to prep the area for me • I applied mulch to this area over a year ago
IRONCLAD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT's reply
thank you so much for allowing us to visit and help you with your project
Mulching
Credentials
Background Check
Bret Douglas
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We bid some items using cost estimator
Some we bend to client budgets
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We make the appointment
We meet the client
We understand their needs
We take pics
We draft a proposal
We submit and schedule if approved
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?