Accolades & Testimonials

"Troy – Living in our new home has been amazing! We weren’t ready to go to sleep last night. After we showered, we wanted to just go downstairs and enjoy it all. We watched TV, looked at all our new cool stuff, and just enjoyed being in our home. Finally! It's really a home now, and it fits us SO perfectly. So perfectly, that it feels more like home than any other we've ever had. We just couldn't be more pleased! Thanks to you, Troy! For the first time I can say – it’s good to be home! BTW… The mirrored drawers, backsplash, and shelves look amazing! The shelves are the perfect touch to the end of the cabinets. Good call!"

Mark B. (Redlands, CA)

– Renovation & Interior Design, Project Completion

"Dear Troy, Although I have never hired a landscape designer, you came highly recommended by a dear friend. You have brought my garden to life! I love the fountain and read there all the time. Night lighting is something I’d never considered for a garden space, but now I can appreciate how it enhances all the plants and brings drama to my tranquil garden after dark. Your crews have always been talented, trustworthy, and careful with my treasures, and I thank you. I would recommend you to anyone, Troy!!"

Kim K. (Phoenix, AZ)

"Honestly, who needs a Mercedes or vacations when Troy Bankord designs your home & garden… A good friend came by to see the house and garden renovation. It was so gratifying to see her standing in the driveway with her mouth literally hanging open. She LOVED IT and she is a true critic. When I mentioned someone saying it’s the best-looking house on the block, and I corrected them to the best house in the area – she said, 'What do you mean! It is the best-looking house in Walnut Creek!!!'"

Kathy L. (Walnut Creek, CA)

"Troy. Only the best designer in the country!!! We are so pleased that we have been able to work with you and are really delighted with the wonderful quality of workmanship. We just couldn't have found a better design professional! Thank you!"

Karen & David M. (Phoenix, AZ)

"Troy – Else & I love our front and rear gardens; both during the day and into the night. You are blessed with wonderful, creative skills and we are THRILLED!!! Thank you!!!"

Dave & Else M. (Scottsdale, AZ)

"OMG! We LOVE the design! And we LOVE you!!! …Your design is Ah-mazing!"

Candelario C. & Michael S. (Tempe, AZ)

"Troy! It all came together! You certainly achieved a "wow" effect with the beautiful flowers & plantings. The Cantera details and corbels really enhance the front entry of Las Brisas. Thank you for stepping in and getting it all done. Chris, your Cantera contractor, was also awesome to work with! Our entrance now looks deserving of an upscale community. You are a very professional and talented designer, and I love working with you!!! You’ve done it all, and I cannot thank you enough!"

Ingrid M., President – Las Brisas HOA (Scottsdale, AZ)

"Troy - Vega and I are very pleased with how both the interior and exterior of our home have been enhanced greatly by your very discerning Designer’s eye and we speak highly of your work and contribution to our last nest."

Alan & Vega R. – La Quinta, CA

"Thank you for everything… Fred and I are sitting on the golf course patio, cocktails in-hand, Frank Sinatra is on the radio, the hills are pink, the lights just came on .. it’s dusk .. We’re in heaven.

THANK YOU! LOVE YOU!"

Jo and Fred

"Mr. Troy – You don't know what a little piece of heaven my garden has been for me! I don't regret doing any of it!! And that's what I love about you: your eye to see the big picture and bring together the inside and outside!! BIG hugs! Lois"

Lois W. (Tempe, AZ)

"That being said, we absolutely love all of this. Seeing this makes us feel happy about the house that we live in. Thank you for all the hard work this week and in previous weeks. You are really doing an amazing job for us. It is so exciting to see our home come together. You are extremely talented, and it really is a pleasure to work with you!"*

Mark & Jessica B. (Redlands, CA)

- Furnishings & Materials, Selection Phase

“Gary and I are loving the garden and wanted to let you know. Today we're just chilling all day at home – no projects! Everything looks absolutely gorgeous, and all the new changes are so beautiful. You’re the BEST, Troy!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” 

Joan & Gary

Gand Palm Springs, CA/Chicago, IL

“Troy! You have made this a pleasurable experience!!! Thank you for all your inspiration and finesse… and for being so patient with me! I appreciate all your help… your kindness does not go unnoticed :o)”

“Dear Troy, Your segment on Channel 10 was great! A few more like that and you could retire!!! You have enormous talent and we enjoy it in our home and garden every single day.”

Addy & George

Reinke, Scottsdale, AZ

“Thank you, Troy, for all that you do in my garden. You amaze me in your ability to know exactly what I want. Everyone says I have the prettiest garden on the street, and I know that is true. So — a big thank you and a big hug!”

Jean Wallace

Phoenix, AZ

“Troy, your design talents transformed our vision for a carefree urban garden into a reality. You have created a beautiful Mexican garden that is an oasis in the middle of the city. Every detail was carefully planned and meticulously executed by your caring staff. After years of searching for a company that could provide both installation and service, we have finally met excellence! We absolutely adore our garden! It is the best money we ever spent on anything! Thank you so much!!!!”

Joan & Gary

Gand Palm Springs, CA/Chicago, IL