Simply Sustainable Landscaping

Simply Sustainable installed a beautiful and functional rain garden and vegetative buffer as part of the Rainscape Rebate program offered by MSD and Missouri Botanical Gardens. It's in an area of the yard bordering a creek that was eroding and overgrown with bush honeysuckle. Joseph came out and evaluated the site offering suggestions and asking what my preferences were. His plan incorporated native plants that would hold the soil and attract butterflies. The crew was very professional and completed the project on time. During the summer, it was exciting to see the butterfly milkweed and cone flowers attract monarch butterflies and bees, just as advertised!

I hired Simply Sustainable Landscaping in St. Louis MO to advise on some landscaping improvements. I knew I wanted to add a garden bed to the front of the house but was not sure of much else. Joseph Heller (owner) was absolutely great. He came to our house, spent the time to discuss options, talked about native plants that would do well, and basically walked our entire property with us. We decided on the front flower bed (see photo below) after he submitted designs with dimensions, shape and suggested plantings. We also added several trees to the property and foundation bushes in the back yard. I cannot say enough good things about the crew. They were amazing in their knowledge, their focus, and their attention to detail. They were polite and answered all of our questions - exceptional communication. It was as if the owner himself were present. We have since used this company every year for annual maintenance of all our beds and will continue to do so.

I worked with Simply Sustainable Landscaping to landscape my sidelot. I had a general idea of what I was looking for, but have absolutely no knowledge of plants. They worked with me to transform my general idea into plans which they then implemented. It was very important to me that my landscaping be very low maintenance so they recommended a variety of native plants. They were also very thoughtful with the plans in trying to make sure that the remaining yard was going to be easy to mow (my original idea left odd pockets of grass). They also installed a beautiful paver patio. The installation of both the plants and the patio went very smoothly. They communicated well about scheduling and plans, followed up, and showed up when they said they would. Overall, Joseph and Brandy were great to work with, very thoughtful in what they did, and their crew did very high quality work. Their rates were also very competitive. I would highly, highly recommend. I am also continuing to use the company for spring/fall yard maintenance.

I have two tiers in my front yard and both tiers had plantings that were no longer suitable for the area. I called Simply Sustainable and the owner, Joseph Heller, came out, looked the area over and came up with a wonderful plan. I made it clear that I wanted low maintenance, native, drought resistant, colorful plants. Simply Sustainable removed all existing plants and on the lower tier installed creeping pink rose bushes and low growing evergreens in-between the roses. On the second tier they installed coral bells and prairie drop seed. The coral bells are a pinkish, orange broad leaf plant and the prairie drop seed are green and will grow tall. I love the look and how Simply Sustainable it will be for me to maintain. Thank you Joseph Heller and crew.

I have been working with Joseph and his crew for about a year, and have been very happy with their work. I am particularly interested in native plants, and reluctant to hire anyone to weed for me because the plants I have in my garden may be mistaken for weeds, especially before they bloom. It has been good to have the men from this company doing the work, as they recognize the native plants (perennials) and don't pull them up. In addition, they work efficiently and know what needs to be done as far as pruning, fertilizing, etc. David, who seems to be the foreman, does not blindly follow a list but double checks with me...for instance, this morning he was to put down a seed germination suppressor, and reminded me that in places where I wanted the vegetation to spread that it would be a good idea not to put down the suppressor. It's so nice to work with someone who knows what he is doing. Last year the same group put in a French drain to solve a water problem (water falling down a hillside on my property from a neighbor above me), and it has worked beautifully. Last year's rains would have caused serious erosion but for the French drain. I would include pictures, but it is really too early in the season to see the results of the landscaping project.

We've been very happy with Simply Sustainable. They have pruned our shrubs, mulched our garden beds and helped us with landscaping over the last few years. They're easy to work with, friendly, knowledgeable and do a great job! We like that they use methods and materials that are earth friendly. Great company!

My sister hired them for the Raingarden installation in Maplewood, Im looking forward to doing the same for my bungalow in Dog town.

Simply Sustainable Landscape is great to work with and did a wonderful job taking the clay dirt in my back yard and turning it into nutritional healthy soil. Joseph is always helpful with questions or concerns I have with the plants and trees, and actually created a back yard that gives the impression I have a green thumb. I would highly recommend Simply Sustainable.

Excellent job putting down mulch and pruning bushes. Worked extremely hard even though the weather was more like winter than the beautiful spring day we had on the weekend. Would definitely hire them again and recommend to friends.

In the spring of 2015 Joseph Heller and his company Simply Sustainable Landscaping did a complete backyard landscape project from design to installation at our Central West End Town Home. Our residence included an under utilized and non distinct backyard area in desperate need of some character. Our intent was to create a living space for relaxation and family events, we decided on a Japanese Garden motif and pavestone patio below our deck. Joseph enthusiasm for the project, laid back style, straight talk, and willingness to do some things a little differently made him the right choice for us. He listened intently, asked the right questions, then presented us a design that accomplished everything we were looking to accomplish in relatively small area. Joseph stayed on budget, the plant and material selections were spot on and the installation went without a hitch lasting a little over two weeks due mainly to consecutive rainy days. His staff like Joseph himself were polite, engaging and professional in every regard. A year later new growth is emerging and we look forward to seeing the garden beds bloom with colors of spring and have already planned early summer outdoor events. The end result and the ongoing support from SSL has been phenomenal, I would highly recommend Joseph Heller and Simply Sustainable Landscaping to anybody looking to transform the ordinary into something unique and inviting to enjoy with family and friends.

Simply Sustainable did some fall clean up for me and enlarged a bed so it would be ready for spring planting. I was very happy with the work and the workmen. The young men were very polite and always on time. They always left the yard neat and tidy. I will use them again. .I also felt the price quoted was fair for the work done. Simply Sustainable also did some planting and pruning at the memorial garden at our church yard. The work improved the garden considerably. Gretchen L.

Simply Sustainable is a wonderful landscaping company. Our small condo association in the Lafayette Square Historic district of St. Louis was in need of some curb appeal. Simply Sustainable worked with us to give our place the “the fresh” look it needed which included hardscape and plantings. They continue to provide our association with much needed maintenance services too. The staff is friendly and very professional.