Phil and Paradise Plants are a great resource for any individual or company!…read more Phil takes great care and attention in servicing plants, and all the plants in the office are gorgeous and well maintained.

Paradise Plants Company has been supplying and watering plans in our office for the past decade…read more These guys are great -- timely, efficient, and very friendly. They have a great selection of plants and are incredibly knowledgeable about plant life. The business owner goes out of his way to water a plant that wasn't even brought over from their company! He's also spouted the benefits of green life in offices (calming effect, cleaner air, cooler temperature), and it definitely gives our office a less sterile feeling. I highly recommend this company for businesses who are looking to spruce up the work environment.

They were our favorite booth at Pinterest's 38Makers. Beautiful succulent wreaths which we bought…read more Cool pots that were made of peat moss. A card was given to see their storefront in the Bay View. Since we finished 38Makers early, we decided to go. Thanks to Isaiah who was manning the store. He was so fun to talk to. He showed us the cool pieces that were being worked and talked about how the pots were made. The creativeness with the succulent was so fun to see. Had to go home with additional items. They have such an eye for the aesthetics of each piece. Can't wait to attend any holiday sales they may have.

The best event of my life was here. I worked with Tina, the…read moreowner, and her staff to hold a private event there. Not only was she and her staff incredibly helpful and accommodating, but the place was transformed for my event and just gorgeous. It's a special, romantic, and fun space. Highly recommend and I'll be forever grateful to Tina and her team!!!

We've had a great experience with JML Landscapes. Our yard is relatively large and sloped, and we…read morestarted with what was essentially a blank, weed-filled canvas. We wanted to create an outdoor space that truly felt like an extension of our home, and JML absolutely brought that vision to life. We initially chose JML because of the beautiful landscapes featured on their website, and from the very beginning of the design phase, the team was incredibly attentive to our goals and the overall feel we wanted the yard to have. They were collaborative, thoughtful, and helped guide us through the process while still making sure the final design reflected our vision. The installation went very smoothly, and the install crew was incredibly professional, skilled, and detail-oriented. They were always willing to take the time to explain different aspects of the project, including the irrigation and lighting systems, which we really appreciated. They were also very accommodating of new requests and responsive to any questions or concerns along the way. The end result exceeded our expectations, and we're so happy with how the space turned out. Our photos don't quite do it justice yet since many of the plants are still young and we still have a few additional projects planned, but we're incredibly excited to continue enjoying and growing into the space for years to come.

Exceptional Retaining Wall Project by JML Landscapes…read moreTransforming Outdoor Spaces with Professionalism and Craftsmanship I couldn't be happier with our recent retaining wall project completed by JML Landscapes. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team demonstrated professionalism, excellence in execution, and genuine care for our property. The project began with a thorough assessment of our sloping backyard, where their knowledgeable staff suggested creative solutions to maximize space and stability. They listened closely to our ideas, offered options to choose from, and delivered an excellent design plan that reflected our preferences. The installation process was smooth --JML's crew arrived on time each day, kept the workspace tidy, and communicated clearly about the schedule and progress. I was impressed by their craftsmanship, which resulted in a stunning and sturdy retaining wall that has completely transformed our outdoor space. The finished project exceeded my expectations, and I've received countless compliments from neighbors, family and friends. If you're considering any landscaping work--especially a retaining wall--I wholeheartedly recommend JML Landscapes. Their expertise, excellent communication, and dedication to customer satisfaction make them stand out in the industry. Thank you, JML, for turning our yard into a safe and beautiful space!

Thumbellina takes care of the gardening at my outer Sunset home. I've written several reviews…read moresince they started doing maintenance here in 2017 because they continue to be a great service that I value deeply. I've gotten older. Dependable services that help me keep my home looking good matter more than ever now. The Thumbellina crew keeps things looking good month after month. They are warm and friendly, interested and intentional about keeping the plants healthy. Michelle Bond, who is the owner, has an impressive breadth of knowledge about plants, their needs and the bugs that assail them. The maintenance fee is reasonable. I'm grateful for their help.

Poor customer service. I left the a few phone messages and they didn't even respond…read more I was highly recommend this business but will have to look somewhere else.

Whenever I hire a professional to work on my house, I'm filled with trepidation. We've all heard…read morethe horror stories about jobs that, after they're started, are extended so much that they go weeks or even months past the agreed-upon deadline; about workers who are disrespectful; about corners being cut; about shoddy workmanship; and about owners not understanding the vision the customer has in mind, and/or the end product not resembling that vision. Sacred Space Gardens allayed all those fears, and proved to be one of the best companies we've ever worked with. We have a standard-size Inner Parkside backyard that, until a few months ago, was a "yard" in name only. It contained only a completely overgrown mass of weeds and a small wooden gazebo-like frame that was too short for anyone to stand beneath. After many years of hemming and hawing, and based on recommendations from neighbors on Nextdoor, we finally hired Chris at Sacred Space Gardens to help us. We had a vision but no details. We knew that we wanted the weeds and a diseased tree removed and replaced with low-maintenance plants; we wanted a full patio; we needed the wooden structure taken down; we envisioned a small side patio in a warm spot of the yard for reading; and we hoped for a tiny area in which our small dog could do his business. Chris - who is always on time - met with us a few times to hear about our ideas and commit them to paper. He suggested a flagstone patio, a surrounding stone seating wall, a wooden pergola-like frame to replace the one being torn down, a flagstone reading area, artificial turf for our dog, multiple varieties of plants, a number of pathways, a drip/sprinkler system, and a nighttime lighting system. We took virtually all of his suggestions and hired him without even talking to anyone else. The two workers from Sacred Space Gardens (Lobsang [the construction manager] and Mr. Salvador), fixtures in our yard for many weeks, were a dream. I sort of miss them. They were friendly and professional, got along with each other famously, were always on time, worked incredibly hard, and cut no corners. Everything they did was artistic and rock-solid. We've rarely seen such knowledgeable attention to detail. They were also, by the way, very strong. Because there is no long, straight way to transport things from the garage into the backyard, they had to hand-carry everything, including dozens and dozens of heavy cement bags, one at a time through our downstairs hallway and laundry room. The schedule did run a couple of weeks long, but it was in no way anyone's fault. We had some unforeseen problems, including rain delays, and our soil turned out to be so riddled with rock that Lobsang and Mr. Salvador had to drill away at the rock for days in order to prepare the soil for planting. In the end, our yard turned out to be much more beautiful than we ever imagined. The patios, the stonework, the plants, and even our dog's area are stunning. We feel like we're in Paradise out there. So I am giving Sacred Space Gardens 5 stars, although I wish I could give them 6 for exceeding expectations. Two notes: We have not yet used the garden maintenance services offered by Sacred Space Gardens because the plants are so young that we don't need monthly maintenance yet. That may happen down the road, in which case I will update this review. My photos, then, are not doing justice to what the yard will eventually look like because the trees and plants will get much bigger and the ground cover will be much more spread out. Secondly, the whole process was not cheap. If you are looking for inexpensive "quick-and-dirty" work in your yard, you may want to go elsewhere. Chris is all about quality, and that's what we wanted. Quality, reliability, respect, and an artistic touch, and we got all of that. Now I need to go stare at the yard for an hour, because that's what I continue to do on a regular basis.

Our experience with Sacred Space was awful from start to finish. First, it took them as long as a…read moremonth to respond to our emails or calls. Last fall after our initial contact, we couldn't get in touch with anyone for weeks to at least sign a contract, get a drawing, and be informed of a start date. When we finally got communications, they were impersonal form letters addressed "To clients," not our names. I don't think they ever learned our names. As for the landscaping, the plants were badly chosen, the work was sloppy and amateurish, and the irrigation left plants dry and yellowing. The mulch that was laid was thin and dirty and allowed weeds to quickly spout. Many plants turned out to be not deer resistant and were quickly eaten. Others were too puny to survive. The "ground-cover," we later learned, would take five years to fill out, if it even survived because the spouts were so tiny. And the end result: A "landscaping" that was mostly dirt with a few green things sticking up here and there and a lot of weeds. But this was not the worst of it. When the pandemic hit, it is understandable that the maintenance we had ordered did not happen. Then, a month or two after the restriction on outdoor services was lifted, three of the young women showed up for a few hours to "weed." Mostly, they chatted and laughed with each other. We could hear them from the house. The three did not bother to weed the back area, which was the most weedy. That slope was too steep, they complained. The trio also did not address the dryness of some areas. Even so, we received a bill for this maintenance of $945. Broken down, this amount paid each of the three workers $90 an hour for a couple of hours of socializing. To be fair, I don't think they were intentionally slacking off but just are not knowledgeable and are unaware of their ignorance. After that, we discontinued our relationship with Sacred Space and looked for a landscaper or gardener who could fix the mess. During the interview process, candidates politely shook their heads at the faulty irrigation, deer-friendly plants, and expanses of dirt. Fortunately, we were able to find a wonderful, very knowledgeable gardener who is methodically fixing each problem. What a difference!

We decided to hire Rock and Rose (without looking them up here) because they are in our…read moreneighborhood. They came by and looked at our garden and told us it would take two visits to clean things up so they can then start regular visits. After bringing their crew in for two days (12 total hours) they were only able to finish half the job they committed to, something our previous Gardener was able to do by himself in 8 hours. Even so, all we asked was that they come back and finish the job soon before what's left gets so overgrown it will take a lot more work (and expense) to deal with. They agreed and said they would come back to see what's left and committed to finishing the job within a few days after that. They had our yard key and permission to come anytime they wanted... so we went out of town for over a week. When we got back we unfortunately saw that nothing was done, no visit to assess what was left to do, no one came to finish the job and most annoying part of all, no communication about it at all. We were totally blown-off LOL. So we cut our losses before we got deeper into the hole. And as we thought, it cost us A LOT more to bring in new Gardners to finish what Rock and Rose started. Feeling silly for not checking here first about Rock and Rose. Usually hiring someone local works best.

They are very hard to get a hold of and to respond, and when they finally do send someone out, they…read moreregularly go way past the agreed-upon time/expense. The first few times they were able to landscape my backyard easily in under the allotted 3 hours (with time left over to work on the front), but after that, they would spend 5-6 hours on the same yard (which was in the same condition as the previous times) and bill me for the extra time, and then deny we'd ever agreed upon 3 hours, even though I had it in writing over email. This happened multiple times and seemed to only be getting worse. I think what happened is that the first few times the gardeners had another appointment afterwards they had to go to, so they stuck to the allotted time and were efficient, but when they didn't have other appointments after on subsequent visits, they tried to prolong the work as much as possible for more $$. I hate writing negative reviews, but this is either major incompetence and mismanagement, or worse, unethical business practices. (I can easily document everything I said above, since many of the communications were over email.) Seems like other reviewers have also had similar issues with their bizarre communication and billing practices. I recommend staying away. This type of work is typically (and should be) much more straightforward/easy and black and white.

We live in South San Francisco, and Genaro and his team just finished a deck and a retaining wall…read morefor our backyard. they were professional, communicated changes as we had to pivot and cleaned up before they leave every night. We have worked with many contractors before, they were definitely one of the more organized ones. End result is better than what we expected!

From start to finish and beyond Glscapes did an extraordinary job installing 2 redwood gates…read moreleading to the backyard recently. From talking to Genaro Lopez about all the work I wanted done to all the members of his crew who actually did the work I was extremely pleased with the outcome. Everything was accomplished in a very professional manner up to and including cleaning the affected areas. In addition, after the installations they did excellent work sealing the finish products. The experience could not have been better!

I reached out to Jason and the Forevergreen team in late 2022. Our street facing garden had been…read moredestroyed and needed a full revival. Jason talked me through everything. -He met me and my partner at the plant nursery to pick out his composition of plants. -We had bright brick planters that didn't match our house color and garden plan. He built wood around the brick to stain and match the color pallet of the home. -He was so great to work with that we added on a full rework of our fencing to match the planters. -We even replaced our dilapidated street trees that were on the brink of death. Jason and his team were incredibly kind and helpful all along the way. His taste is impeccable. Definitely go with Forevergreen.

Jason, Dave and their team transformed our sloped backyard from a large weed filled space into a…read moremini Getty. From the start, it was clear that they were experienced and talented. Key parts of their landscaping and design included a dry creek bed, stonework, and a landing. For water, a drip system was installed. The piece de resistance was a turtle carved from stone pointed happily toward Hawaii. With clear communication, punctuality, and clean work, the project was a pleasure with these nice people. They are real pros.