Yardzen reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Allison Messner

69% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Yardzen has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Yardzen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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45 reviews
5.0
Sep 30, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Yardzen is changing the way people think about making the most of their outdoor spaces. The team is focused on creating incredible designs Yardzen clients love, powered by a first-of-its-kind product experience. At Yardzen, you'll have a chance to work on real world problems with the collaboration of a deeply cross-functional team who bring a wide variety of tech, landscape architecture, construction, and design experience to the table.

Cons

Scaling the business requires consistent experimentation and lots of change which isn't for everyone.

5.0
Nov 26, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great product, very smart and passionate leadership and team, nice office space, lots of freedom for everyone to contribute ideas, supportive and friendly work environment.

Cons

Must be comfortable with fast pace of work.

1.0
Mar 17, 2026

Innovative Mission, Operational Chaos

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Mission: The core concept of "American Rewilding" and modernizing landscape design is genuinely compelling and attracts talented, passionate people. Remote Flexibility: Being a remote-first company is a major benefit, allowing for a diverse team across different regions and time zones. Product Potential: There is a clear market need for what the company is building, which provides a sense of purpose to the daily work.

Cons

Strategic Disconnect: There is a significant gap between the high-level vision shared by the founders and the actual ability to execute. Strategy often feels reactive rather than proactive, leading to "whiplash" for the teams trying to implement it. Execution Gaps: A consistent track record of grand ideas that fail to gain traction due to a lack of operational follow-through. It feels like the "plane is being built while flying," but without a clear flight path. Cultural Strain: The "startup grind" is exacerbated by shifting priorities. This creates a high-pressure environment where burnout is common because the goalposts are constantly moving. Communication Silos: Despite being remote-first, communication from the top down can be opaque, leaving middle management and individual contributors to guess at the actual long-term roadmap.

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