R. M. Roy Designs

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My work is superior to others because of my vast plant knowledge, eye for color, and design expertise. My plant knowledge allows for plant selections that are more interesting than the average holly, spirea and boxwood. There are many beautiful choices out in the market, many go unused by most landscapers... by not planting the same old same old your beds truly standout. I love all the aspects of my job. I have a passion for working in the soil, for creating beautiful landscapes and seeing joy on the faces of my clients. I inherited my love for all things garden and landscape from my father, a skilled artisan. I am honored and privileged to be able to work in a field that I love so much.

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Hired 23 times

15 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Katherine U.

Feb 4, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Residential • Create a new garden on bare dirt • Replace an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • As needed • Weeding • Weed prevention

R. M. Roy Designs's reply

Dear Katherine - You hired me to create 3 small beds and to improve upon your already established front bed. I provided you with beautiful, well planned new beds with the usual care and attention to detail that I give all my clients. I sent you a rough sketch of the plan, pictures of plants, marked all the beds so you could see the size and placement. I relocated some of the plants you already had in order to maximize your budget and as a courtesy I reworked your neglected stone border to allow for greater curb appeal. I tilled the new beds adding much needed compost and put down high quality weed cloth. Upon completion you texted me to tell me “I love all your choices”. At the completion of the project you asked me about adding materials to further beautify and improve your soil as well as deal with a pre-existing issue. We discussed a few options and the fact that I do not provide these services. You elected to do it yourself. Over months during my time off, my father’s illness, his death, settling his estate and nursing a broken rib you and I exchanged 80 plus texts. You were asking my advice as to your DIY project and I answered to the best of my ability and knowledge. I am truly and sincerely sorry for the frustrations you are experiencing but none of them have anything to do with me or the lovely job I did for you. As previously stated before the job was begun, I do not provide the services that are required to solve your pre-existing issue or have the extensive knowledge you need for the completion of your DIY project. That said, I was then and still am happy to provide you with the names of people who can help you. Best of luck.

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Gregg P.

Apr 12, 2019

Rita was recommended to me by a friend who used her to do some work for them at their home in their yard. The work that she did was so amazing and the end result was absolutely beautiful. We had our backyard leveled and regraded, so when we were at the stage of landscaping we decided to use Rita. Her price was very very reasonable for the work we were looking to be done. Her knowledge, personality and professionalism made us feel very at ease with turning our yard over to her. Working on a completely blank canvas, Rita planted shrubbery, redesigned and restructured our flower beds, filling then with all types of low maintenance perennial plantings in addition to teaching us how to take care of them. She edged our landscape with pavers and took old things like an old trellis and wrapped the wisteria she planted around it. She used broken clay pots and an old wheel barrel we had around our yard to add architectural detail to the spaces. She created individual spaces for coffee in the morning and a spot to just sit and read a book. Rita created potted pieces for our stone walls and even convinced us to plant an herb garden, which we had no invention of doing. The plantings that she used have attracted butterflies, and other beautiful birds to our yard including humming birds, which we've never seen there before. Her knowledge of plants and her vision has really turned our yard into a place that we love being in. It's now a space that we enjoy using and entertaining in instead of the vast wasteland it used to be that we never went into. If your looking for someone I highly suggest Rita. Her love of planting, her ethical sense business makes you know you can trust her. She's honest and very upfront and we will never use anyone else but her for the yard projects we have coming up, she listens and understands what the customer wants. She will always recommend and suggest but we never felt like she was pushing us into things we didn't want or were looking for. Thank you Rita for everything you did for us. We love it!

Sue Q.

Apr 24, 2016

I needed it all! Advice, design, planning for the future and implementation... Working with Rita was the best solution for all of my garden dreams...

Rose M.

Apr 25, 2016

Rita has been amazing to work with, she is very professional, very knowledgeable and has been extremely patient with our job. We've had several changes to our original plan but Rita is right there to guide us thru with her suggestions. We are excited to continue to work with Rita and look forward to enjoying our newly designed back yard.

Kathy M.

Apr 12, 2019

We have utilized Rita’s service multiple times amd could not be happier with her services! She really takes the time to listen to what your needs are. Her knowledge of the area/plants Helped to make beautiful gardens. Her follow up even after the work is completed is fantastic. Rita always makes herself available for questions and maintenance long after the project is completed. She has found lifeling clients in us! Kathy & Thomas M

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing system is basic. Labor and plant material equals total price. When providing sketches with a list of plants my prices range from $150 to $300 depending on the size of the project.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I almost always need to see the site. Obviously for sketches I need to measure the area and design a plan. I also need to look at sun requirements and the quality of the soil. If I'm also installing the design all those criteria stated above would apply. Sorry. I know people are anxious for a quote but I would feel totally irresponsible in attempting to do that without seeing the site first.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified Master Gardener and I'm certified in landscape design and maintenance all from Rutgers University the State School of NJ. Yes, when the opportunity arises I do continue taking classes to keep myself current.

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