Organic Mechanics

ZERO STARS! RIP OFF! AVOID!
I paid $ 400 and hired them to fill two relatively small planter boxes in front of my condo with plants, with the understanding that I would cover the actual cost of materials. The additional $ 350 «invoice» they sent to me for materials for 13 small plants and some potting mix/​bark, was handwritten on their own stationary and included a larger number of plants than they actually planted, as well as a «dump fee» (that makes no sense since the job was very small and I didn’t ask them to haul anything away).
Their invoice didn’t include corresponding itemized amounts for the plants and soil, and seemed really high. When I kindly asked for the actual receipts, they balked, claiming they didn’t want to reveal the identity of their vendors, etc. Seemed to me they were hiding something.
When I pressed the issue further, and suggested they simply redact any sensitive information from the receipts, they responded by threatening to come over and uproot my plants. Wow.
Also, they told me they had won «many awards,» but my Google search came up with only one «seal of approval» from an obscure magazine called «Organic Gardening.»

These guys are fantabulous award winning garden designers, with plenty of show biz flair. They create fantastical environments with living plants. Plus, unlike many in their field that feign elitism over function, they are down to earth guys based in the Tenderloin.

During the middle of last year, we were looking for apartments in San Francisco, and came across the one we now live today. Back when we first looked at the building’s garden, it wasn’t much of a sight, but now it’s incredible! It’s a true oasis in the Tenderloin — great mixture of imaginative, artsy and cozy — We look forward to checking out the changes you guys make every chance we get.
Y’all have our thanks along with our 100^th review. Hats off to Organic Mechanics!