Javier can not be recommended higher. He came to evaluate a small lawn repair job at my house,…read morespent about an hour analyzing the situation and presenting me with options. When I decided to hold off on doing a larger job, he told me exactly how to do things myself, DIY-style, without charging me a penny. He is a knowledgeable professional but also a great human being who cares about the community and isn't just in it for profit. If you want an honest partner who truly has your interests in mind, go with Javier.

Finding a good landscaper in Santa Barbara proved quite challenging, half of them were ridiculously…read moreexpensive and the other half so flaky it appeared they didn't want the work. Javier and his crew were quite the contrast. Javier was up front about the work and pricing, his crew were efficient, hard working, and very easy to work with. They took the redesign of our back yard from concept to reality with grace and professionalism. Javier was open and transparent with us at every step of the project, and his crew finished ahead of schedule and under budget. We could not be happier with the results, and would hire Del Monte Landscaping without reservation in the future. Highly recommended.

Jose and his crew planted 8 , 14foot tall trees in our backyard. They used a crane and brought the…read moretrees over the roof of our house. The prep work was excellent and the clean up was too. The crew and Jose arrived promptly each day. They are all polite and friendly. The job was done on time and everything promised was completed. Great company and a great outcome. Will use again .

Jose didn't just do great work, he found a solution to a problem I didn't know could be solved or…read morenot, or how. A rock wall surrounds our jacuzzi: decorative but almost impossible to move in order to get to the jacuzzi's broken parts. Sierra Landscape Designs created a rock veneer that camouflages a far lighter-weight panel that is easy to move, allowing me (finally) to get under that hot tub and fix it. The solution he devised was smart, creative, and effective. We're definitely having them back for additional projects we used to think were impossible to solve.

I wanted to replace some lawn with pet friendly artificial turf and they were able to provide a…read morequote and perform the job within several weeks on a quick timeline. It turned out great and looks great and very natural.

We utilized EcoLawn SB's services to install artificial grass in our backyard in addition to…read moreredoing the flower beds (adding gravel and lining areas with cobblestone) and we couldn't be more happy with the result. We spoke with a few companies and ultimately went with Nick and team as he had a clear vision from the start and we felt confident that we were in the best hands. He was very accessible and communicative throughout the process. The work was done in one day and Nick followed up immediately to make sure we were happy with the work. We highly recommend Ecolawn SB for any landscaping projects you have!

Zac and his team provided great service and consultation for a hedge installation project. He…read morehelped determine what had gone wrong with our previous hedge and outlined a plan to ensure the new one would gain a better footing. They sourced high quality plants and took care with the installation ensuring the spacing was even. His team cleaned up well after the job was done and we are pleased overall with their work. Would recommend!

I've been using Zac for five+ years. I think the reason I haven't given a review is because I don't…read morewant him to get too busy. He comes to my house every two weeks and his crews do a fine job. And when I need higher density work, he's pretty good about getting it done in a timely manner. And I like the fact that he has easy billing. Pay him on my phone Highly recommended.

Chris and team alway ensures they understand the work you want done, and offer great suggestions…read more They work quickly, have reasonable rates, and do a great job. As an added bonus, when you need work done that is outside of their area of expertise, Chris has a large network of other contractors to recommend.

We thought when we hired this company that we were spending extra money but it would be worth it to…read moreget the job done and get it done well. Boy were we wrong! From the very beginning, we had issues which is why we had to fire them. 1) The drawings that you pay 5K for aren't actual drawings-its just a picture! 2) The drawings showed two fences on the sides of the back yard, but the bid only included one...which they let us know once one fence was already installed. 3) A chainlink fence we installed only went 3/4 of the way across the yard because that is all that was included in the bid! Again, we learned that it was too short after the fact and that we were supposed to pay an upcharge to have it go all the way across. 4) The design they had for the BBQ doesn't work and we had to relocate it to another area. 5) Their partial billing system is beyond annoying and over the top. 6) They talked us out of the pool deck we really wanted and put in pavers that we hated. They kept telling us they would look different after they dried, after the were cleaned, etc. We ended up tearing them out. The problem is they only provided one paver instead of many as a sample. I thought I was clear about the look we were going for but they just didn't get it. 7) But our biggest gripe (and that's saying alot!) is they did a bio retention basin in our back yard and it has never passed inspection. They assured us that they would make that happen but never did. We now have to pay our GC additional money because Clearview does not appear to know how to make inspections happen. In fact, we have had to pay to have that basin inspected a ridiculous amount of times. We finally decided they were never gonna pass inspection which is why I am writing this review. I do not recommend this company if you have a substantial project or any permits involved. I say that from a calm, thoughtful, responsive energy where I want to look out for potential customers. They cost us a lot of needless time and money.... even suffering! They don't listen to clients and they are not accountable for anything they do or don't do. In fact, at one meeting the owner Chris told me to stop complaining about the price of the project because it was distracting and not helpful! These are not guys you want to work with. Don't be tempted by the marketing like we were.

Jorge and his team were incredibly professional, prompt, effective, and thorough. We needed the…read moreremoval of an invasive tree, landscape installation with new plantings and drip irrigation, and multiple transplants. Their pricing was incredibly fair and the team did a great job while being highly efficient. Afterwards, I realized there were a couple of our existing plants that could do with a transplant once. We asked Jorge if he could help and he had his team out the next business day to complete the request at zero extra cost. Would easily recommend him and they team to anyone. P.S. The bad reviews here clearly say more about the person behind the review than they do about SB Evolution

We found that Santa Barbara Evolution listened to our needs and supplied the supplies and services…read moreto meet those needs. Francisco always notified us when he was on site and when he left. He worked independently to accomplish the work outlined in our contract. We were very satisfied.

These guys just did a stellar job getting my property ready for my son's wedding. Very short time…read moreframe. Just a couple weeks really, and they got way more work done than I hoped they would. The place looks great and I got many compliments at the wedding. I have been using them for my maintenance work for years and they do a great job. I didn't know they did new construction so I asked, and boy did they ever.

After working with Mountain View Landscaping for years, for the past few months we have been…read moredispleased with their work. They do not spend the time they are paid for. When I complained about shrubs being ruined by their workers, Alex's attitude was "too bad" ... the shrubs will eventually grow back. He was actually resentful that he had to come to our home and see the damage done by his men. It took him over two weeks to come to our home and see what had been done. We have fired them and will tell everyone we know who uses them about our problems with them. Many of our friends and neighbors started using them because of us. Do not be fooled by their initial attentiveness. That won't last long.

Luis and team were wonderful to work with. I had never done a backyard remodel so I appreciated…read moreLuis taking the time to walk me through the process, the materials/samples, and what he would recommend overall. I couldn't be happier with how it came out and can't wait to start enjoying the space. Highly recommend using them for any landscaping needs!!

Fast and easy service! He came out right away for a water leak and fixed our irrigation system no…read moreproblem. Definitely recommend