Reyes Tree Service & Gardening | Northridge, Calif.

Stephen Koncelik liked owner Juan Reyes' idea of a field trip to help Koncelik visualize Reyes' lawn and garden plan.

"He had me stop at a business park, where he showed examples of mature plants he thought would work for my yard," Koncelik says. "It gave me a much clearer idea of his concept. The yard turned out amazing. And on top of that, they left my yard cleaner than they found it."