Ben and his team (in particular, Logan) came in and completely fixed our nightmare of a backyard (that another Chico landscaping company started). We literally felt like we were on one of those HGTV television shows. They were all extremely easy to work with and very kind people. We had some ideas and no clear vision. They helped us create a backyard - beautiful, modern, drought-resistant, colorful, zen, automated - that we truly love. We couldn't be happier. Hire these people immediately. read more

Ben transformed my crispy weedy yard into a beautiful green paradise years ago. It's still lush and beautiful 6 years later. I work full time so I don't have a lot of spare time to dedicate to yard care. The sprinkler and drip system keep the maintenance and water bills low. Ben is highly knowledgeable about what types of plants thrive in different shade vs sun zones, and my yard is a haven to birds and bees with little to no work on my end. Still super happy after all these years! Highly highly recommend! read more

After a sewer line replacement that consequently cut through multiple irrigation lines, Ben's crew spent an incredible efficient 4 days re-excavating the front lawn, repairing the irrigation, then converting the dull grass to an attractive low-maintenance, rock and foliage landscape. Ben has an artist's eye for what works, so I gave him a free hand to design the yard and choose the rock and plants. He came through brilliantly. Five stars are not enough to recommend him. read more

Blue Oak Landscaping - Ben's recommendation for the finished landscape. Love it. - Landscaping Near Me - Chico, California

They did a good job updating my yard (from grass to rock), but there are a couple things I wasn't happy about. The first two points are maybe no one's fault (though I'm frustrated about them), but the third point is a very valid complaint! 1. Partially my fault for not doing my own research, but I had asked them if I would be able to leaf-blow the rocks because I get a lot of leaves in the fall. They said yes, but that has not been true. Because I went with lava rock, using the leaf blower just blows the rock. I would have gone with heavier rock if I had known I wasn't going to be able to use the leaf blower. Again, partially my fault, but I figured when you ask an expert something that they'd tell you the truth. 2. I had wanted a simple flagstone walkway, but was told it was much more expensive than creating a walkway with small rock (see the pics of what it looks like). I asked about if there would be any issue with the small rock washing away or anything like that and was told no because it'll be tamped down. It has been hell trying to keep the walkway looking nice. A cat in the neighborhood uses it as a litter box and the squirrels dig in it. So, I constantly and picking up cat poop and filling in the holes in the walkway. 3. This one is the biggest issue: they covered up my sewer clean out!! If I hadn't known where it was before, I never would have found it. They completely covered it with dirt, landscape fabric, and the rocks! read more

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Ben and his crew with Blue Oak Landscaping delivered more than we could have hoped for. From start to finish, they provided a vision and made it happen. As a team and business, these guys show up ready to work, ready to answer questions and ready to transform dirt into something desirable. We're beyond pleased with our new curb appeal. read more

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Ben and his team landscaped my front yard in November. They did such a great job removing my jungle of plants and making the space a beautiful area of rocks and plants. Could not be more pleased. So much so that I had them install a paver patio in my backyard that Ben designed with an area of plants and room for outdoor furniture and more. Again, the team did a great job and were very professional and eager to help when I had questions. Whether you have an idea of what you want or look to Ben's expertise, I highly recommend Blue Oak Landscaping read more

I am extremely happy with the design and completion of my patio, pergola and landscaping in my backyard. Ben is very knowledgeable about plants and helpful when you have questions about their care. I have received numerous compliments on their work. I highly recommend Blue Oak Landscaping! read more

We had a challenging landscape need in our backyard. We have a nice backyard with a pool and a fantastic outdoor kitchen. Problem was with 5 large Redwoods we had trouble getting anything to show healthy growth. Ben gave us some alternatives which made sense and we proceeded with the project. The work crew were very professional and did a great job. Making sure after each day that all the tools were put away and the yard cleaned up. Ben suggested a wall where we could raise the soil level so plants could get water before it being drained by the redwoods. We ended up having the wall put in and the yard planted with about 75 plants. We also add a lighting system which highlights the wall and the redwood trees. Now with the heat wave we are somewhat concerned that some of the plants might not make it . But Ben has guaranteed the plants and has been by a couple of times since the project was completed. Some plants didn't make it but Ben and his crew will be replacing them. I would recommend Blue Oak Landscaping to anyone. read more

Ben and his crew did an amazing job on my front and back yards. After our initial consult and a few follow-up conversations, Ben came up with a great design that really matched my vision. He took me to a local supply center to pick patio and ground cover materials, providing expert advice. I can't say enough about the crew: friendly, hard-working, conscientious. Throughout the job, Ben was always available for questions or comments. Highly recommended. read more

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We asked Ben to redesign our front yard and he came up with a low water, low maintenance, and beautifully planted area with a working water stream, travertine walkway and perfect bushes and trees that fit the area! We are extremely happy with his and his professional workers. Everyone cleaned the area each day, worked in a timely manor and did superior work. Thank you Ben and looking forward to you and your team redoing our back yard next! read more

I've been working with Ben at Blue Oak Landscaping for over a decade. He's always been very prompt and courteous and answered all of my questions I've had. The end results have been truly astonishing. He's helped transform my backyard into an Oasis with a custom water feature including a water fall and koi pond. His plant selections have been great and were a much needed upgrade especially with the recent drought as they all use little to no watering. The hardscape work he did get's compliments from all of the friends and family I have over. I can't say it enough, Blue Oak Landscaping of Chico is #1 in my book. read more

My wife and I have been working with Ben and his crew at Blue Oak for over 5 years. They turned a 30 by 100 foot flat, ugly lawn into a lovely backyard sanctuary for us. The process was delightfully collaborative: we would describe our vision, Ben would work with it, add his ideas, and come back with a proposal. After several iterations, we had the design we wanted. Ben and his crew: Felix, Logan, Bernie and (at the time), Sean, were skilled, professional, and great to be around. Our yard turned out wonderful, complete with a waterfall and a 30 foot stream around two sides of our raised and covered pergola. The other landscaping is beautiful with trees and plants that always have something in bloom. Since then we have used Blue Oak for a couple of smaller projects which have also worked out well. When follow up is needed, Ben has been responsive and efficient. I highly recommend Blue Oak. read more

We are in a newly constructed house which did not have backyard landscaping. Along with dirt flying everywhere, we had serious drainage issues. When I first met with Ben, I was impressed with his careful investigation of our problem. He is very knowledgeable and his solution was sound. His crew did such a thorough job, we were very impressed. We decided to add more work to the bill and Ben was accommodating. We had Blue Oak Landscaping rip out our concrete pad and install a travertine patio. It is absolutely beautiful! Logan (the supervisor for our site) was very conscientious about the installation. In addition to the patio, we had them install a pergola, water feature, and vegetation. Logan really worked with us to build a child friendly water feature, which our children love! Logan and Ben answered the many questions I had and were very patient in explaining anything I did not understand. Our backyard is a beautiful retreat now thanks to Blue Oak Landscaping. read more

The most amazing and professional landscape company around! Ben and his crew (Felix heading up our project) were phenomenal. We asked for a low maintenance front yard with no grass. We couldn't have imagined a rock yard could look so beautiful! The rock Ben chose is stunning and the contours and plants of his design make our yard look polished and pristine! The professionalism of the Blue Oak crew is unmatched by any other company. Ben's designs are creative and beautiful. You will not be disappointed from any work done by Ben and his team. One suggestion....let Ben come up with the design. He is a true landscape artist! read more

I would very much recommended Ben and his crew. Always on time and did what he said he would do,very efficient and fast. He worked the job in with excellent results. read more

I contacted Ben to come see our house for a project. We scheduled a time, and I had to reschedule. He showed to the second appointment late, as he didn't change the time in his calendar. He gave some initial quotes. 3 weeks later we scheduled a meeting to have him come and move forward with the project. He never showed up, or called. He also gave me one quote, and then 3 weeks later claimed he would have "never" quoted that amount, saying it would be at least double. I didn't even call him back to attempt to reschedule. read more