We had a very unfortunate experience with Syd over the last week. We hired her to do some work in our front yard and her original quote was not even close to her final bill. It took her many hours, she worked very slowly and it took her lots of trips to get the plants installed. On top of that she planted to bougainvillea trees in two pots in which were not planted properly and one of the trees has now blown right out of the dirt two days after she planted it. We’ve asked her about the tree and she didn’t even offer to help fix the problem.
Grow By Syd 🌱
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- 10 hires
- Based in Jacksonville Beach, FL
- 3 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Grow By Syd 🌱
Grow by Syd 🌱 Professional Gardening | Landscape Design | Plant Care Hi, I’m Syd, the owner of Grow by Syd! 🌿 I started my gardening business because I genuinely love working with plants and helping homeowners create and maintain healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces. From detailed weeding and garden restoration to planting, landscape improvements, and custom garden-bed design, I take a hands-on approach to every project. I believe the little details make the biggest difference. Whether your garden needs routine maintenance, a complete refresh, or a fresh start, I’ll work with you to understand your goals and develop a plan that complements your space. I take pride in being reliable, communicating clearly, and delivering quality work. Every property receives the same attention, care, and respect I’d give my own. My goal is simple: healthy plants, beautiful results, and satisfied clients. 🌱 SERVICES OFFERED • Detailed weeding and garden-bed maintenance • Plant, flower, shrub, and tree installation • Plant transplanting • Shrub, bush, and rooted plant removal • Pruning, trimming, and plant care • Custom garden-bed design and renovations • Mulch, decorative rock, and landscape fabric installation • Soil preparation and garden restoration • Seasonal planting and landscape improvements • General garden cleanups and ongoing maintenance 📋 IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION Please review the following before requesting a service to ensure accurate pricing, scheduling, and expectations. 💲 ESTIMATES & SERVICE MINIMUMS • On-site estimates are $100, waived if you hire Grow by Syd for the quoted project. • A $100 minimum service charge applies to scheduled work visits, regardless of the time required. 🌿 SERVICE CATEGORIES & JOB SCOPE Please select the category that most accurately describes your project. WEEDING: Removal of unwanted weeds from existing garden beds. Does not include established plants, shrubs, grass removal, extensive root extraction, or transplanting. PLANT & SHRUB REMOVAL: Removal of bushes, shrubs, rooted plants, and small trees. Pricing depends on plant size, root systems, accessibility, and the labor involved. GARDENING & PLANTING: Planting, transplanting, and relocating flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants. Also includes soil preparation and general garden improvements. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION: Installation or replacement of mulch, decorative stone, landscape fabric, soil amendments, and garden-bed materials. GARDEN DESIGN & RENOVATION: Creating new garden beds, redesigning existing landscapes, selecting appropriate plants, and improving the overall appearance and health of outdoor spaces. ⚠️ ADDITIONAL WORK & PRICING • Quotes are based on the agreed-upon scope of work. • Additional services or changes requested during a project may require an updated quote. • Unexpected conditions, including extensive root systems, compacted soil, buried obstacles, or difficult digging conditions, may increase labor requirements and pricing. • Materials, debris removal, disposal, and other project-related expenses are quoted separately when applicable. • Any additional work or pricing adjustments will be discussed before proceeding. Please note: Selecting an incorrect service category does not guarantee that the requested work can be completed at that category’s advertised rate. Additional trip or estimate fees may apply. 💬 NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE TO SELECT? No problem! Send me a message with a brief description of your project and a few photos. I’ll gladly help you determine the appropriate service before scheduling or providing a quote. I value honest communication, fair pricing, and making sure my clients understand exactly what they’re paying for. Thank you for considering Grow by Syd. I look forward to helping your outdoor space grow and thrive! Grow by Syd 🌱 Cultivating healthier gardens with care.
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Just as other reviewers said, Syd knows a lot about plants and how to care for them holistically. She will be weeding for me regularly. She is knowledgeable, friendly and is a hard worker. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!
We are only halfway through the project, but so far so good.
Syd was very responsive when I started my search for help with our curb appeal! She has already done an incredible job cleaning up the garden beds and we’re excited to hire her for continued garden maintenance. Highly recommend!
Hired Syd to pull weeds and clean up a garden. I was quoted 44/hour. Syd was here for exactly 2 hours and charged me $180 total. Syd said there was a small additional fee to remove two plants. That fee was $40 Additionally, I was charged a $40 cleanup fee to pick up the pulled weeds and put them in my trashcan. Overall She did a good job but with the additional fees ended up being $90/hour not the $44/hour I was expecting.
Thank you for taking care of the weeding on my front porch.
Bad keeping her time commitments. Didn't respond for days, flaked out once. I asked if I should find someone else, she said no, she got me. She was finally supposed to come at 1, showed up at 3:30, and then she wouldn't honor her $40 weeding price because digging grass up by the roots and leaving them there (not planting them) she considers transplanting. I wouldn't use her, but if you do, get an estimate before she comes. I now have to do the job myself at 4pm before the sand gets here at 8am, in an arm sling and a leg brace, and shoulder surgery in two weeks.
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