Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back! If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too! read more

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Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban backyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon! read more

Brooks and his wife Jenny were incredible from the very start. Their knowledge and expertise was super helpful to give us the direction we needed to see a vision and get started. They are very transparent on cost and setting expectations. They communicated with us every step of the 2 month project. As soon the team of workers showed up on day 1 we knew this was going to be a great experience. They are real pros at their craft but amazing humans. I can honestly say it was fun having them around every day. We were sad to see them go. Now that the project is over we could not be more pleased with the result. We did a complete backyard overhaul and will absolutely have them back to do the front yard. Thank you Brookside read more

Brookside did an amazing job taking our front yard from a generic space and transforming into a functional, private space with our own personality. From the onset of meeting them in the planning phase, we jived with their personality and they listened to us. We had some elements, like breeze blocks, that we wanted to incorporate in the design and they didn't bat an eye. They came back to us quickly with a vision to put our ideas into practice with a great project plan/mood board. Once their team started on building out the space, they did it all quickly with no micro-management from us needed (no matter how eager we were to hover over their shoulder at an acceptable social distance). In a span of two weeks, we got the front yard that we wanted and brought a little of Palm Springs to our neighborhood. We'd recommend them to anyone. read more

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After looking at many Yelp Reviews and Landscape Design websites, we believed Brookside Landscape Design stood above the rest. We met with Brooks in December of 2022 and we were impressed with his ideas and vision for our much neglected yard. He really is a joy to work with and attentive to everyone's needs in designing a space. Work started on January 31st and was completed in March (pretty amazing considering the scope of the work). Our yard was transformed into a relaxing outdoor living space. Rafael and his crew were fantastic and his experts in concrete work, plumbing and electrical work were outstanding. They took care to clean up at the end of each day. Besides using the inviting living areas in the yard and enjoying the low maintenance here are some other pluses that came with the design: Excellent Drainage No more mud tracked in by the dogs Irrigation system on timers Existing fruit trees worked into the design New trees that create a beautiful privacy wall Trash cans hidden by trees We have lived with the new yard for almost a year and we wholeheartedly recommend Brooks for your project. Lorie, Jeff and Megan Here are some pictures of the yard before and after the project. read more

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After looking at many Yelp Reviews and Landscape Design websites, Brookside Landscape Design appealed to us. We met with Brooks in December and were impressed with his ideas and vision for our much neglected yard. He really is a joy to work with and attentive to everyone's needs in designing a space. Work started on January 31st and was completed the in March. Our yard was transformed into a relaxing outside space. Rafael and his crew were fantastic and his experts in concrete work, plumbing and electrical work were outstanding. Besides using the inviting living areas in the yard and enjoying the low maintenance here are some other pluses that came with the design: Excellent Drainage No more mud tracked in by the dogs Irrigation system on timers Existing fruit trees worked into the design New trees that created beautiful privacy wall Trash cans hidden by trees We wholeheartedly recommend Brooks for your project. Jeff, Lorie and Megan Here's a few before and after shots. read more

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Brooks and his team just completed our front and back yard fully renovated. Our yard looks amazing and everyone in our neighborhood has told us so. Brooks was awesome, his design accounted for all my wife's wants and desires and that in itself was worth the money. Additionally, he is very responsive during the design and build phase - it makes a world of difference having only one point of contact. The crew was even better than anyone could reasonably expect. They were on time and on site each day they said they would, and they busted their butts. Respectful and friendly, my boys loved seeing the crew work and they were so gracious in letting us check out their tools and such. In all, if you are looking to invest in your property, there's no one better than Brooks and the team. read more

We worked with Brooks on a total remodel of our backyard and it turned out better than we could've expected. Our yard had issues with drainage and some awkward slopes. Through the design process, Brooks came up with designs that we didn't realize were possible. Not only did the yard look beautiful, but we gained a lot of extra useable space in a modestly sized yard. Brooks was really easy to work with and made the process enjoyable. His team was top notch and finished on time. Now we use our yard 10x more than we did before. read more

Brooks and Jenny designed the backyard of our dreams a couple of years back. We were so happy with the results that we just rehired them to do our front and side yard. We can't wait to see the final results! We have referred them to many friends in the north county area and I have yet to hear of a disappointing experience. They crush it every time! read more

There aren't enough words to express our gratitude and appreciation for Jenny and Brooks. They were an absolute dream to work with and they brought our vision to life in a way we could have never imagined. They were patient, approachable, creative and so talented. We had so much fun designing this space together and see it come to life every step of the way. Their team is unlike any other. They show up ON TIME, every single day. They are hard working, friendly and always have our best interest in mind. They also were so respectful of our space and our neighbors' as well. I would recommend them again and again and again! Already can't wait to do our front yard with them!! I absolutely love looking out my windows at our new backyard, and it brings me so much joy to be outside with my family enjoying everything they helped us create. read more

The wife and I had no idea where to start for an extensive backyard remodel project (or what was even possible with our budget). Luckily, we stumbled across a top notch landscape designer named Brooks. Brooks came out and met with us in which he asked our needs, wants, plans, etc. He had wonderful insights, ideas, and made some suggestions for features that we didn't think was even possible with the amount of money we had to spend. He assured us that his team could build everything on his plans within our budget. We took the leap of faith and sure am glad we did... They came through with flying colors! We were amazed with the results. They finished on budget and on time. His team worked HARD, six days a week. I never had to question if someone was going to show up to work each day. Brooks and his team coordinated ALL aspects of the project, from cement installation, carpentry, retaining walls, irrigation, new gas lines, etc. I did not have to do anything, everything was handled for us. After they finished the project Brooks is still checking in to make sure we are happy and that everything is functioning/growing as expected. He even came by and installed more plants in for a splash of color (even though we had already spent the entire plant budget). Amazing service!! If you're planning on remodeling your outdoor area then look no further than Brooks and his team at Brookside Design. read more

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Brooks turned our modest yard into a beautiful extension to our home. The only thing more impressive than his creativity & design, was the level of care that he & his team put into our project. They would literally stare at an area for an hour to troubleshoot and determine the best approach (often not the easiest)...all with our best interests at heart. The project was very fluid and required collaboration- thankfully Brooks is very knowledgeable and awesome to work with. It's been over 3 months since our project has been completed, and I still get texts from him checking in. We would definitely use him again, however with this yard, we may never move! read more

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We had been wanting to renovate our backyard for the past few years, and I am so glad we chose Brooks and Jenny from Brookside for the project. They did an incredible job with both the design and the execution. Communication was excellent the whole way through, and the final result turned out incredible. My favorite part about working with Brookside was how much they learned about what we wanted and would actually use, rather than build something that met an off the shelf design or was more of a portfolio piece. The space ended up being perfectly set up for our family's lifestyle. Couldn't recommend working with them more! read more

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This overdue review is to add to the chorus of accolades other clients have already mentioned about Brookside. I had my front and back yard completely renovated with Brooks and his crew. Brooks was extremely responsive to my calls, texts and emails from my first contact with him through the design process and until the work was finished. He is friendly, clearly passionate about his work, and just a really positive, fun person to be around. His crew, led by Rafa, could not have been more fabulous. They were there everyday, on time, six days per week. They were kind, friendly, respectful of my space and worked so incredibly hard. I had a tight budget and Brooks worked hard to maximize my budget to get me as much of my wish list as possible. Jenny was also a total delight in the plant selection/design/maintenance process. The work was done almost exactly within the expected time frame. And most importantly I love the outcome. I did my homework and spoke with many contractors about this project and am so incredibly thankful I found Brooks. If you are even thinking about reaching out to him don't hesitate. read more

We hired Brookside Landscape Design to design and renovate our backyard and we couldn't be more pleased with our choice. Brooks, Jenny and the whole construction team are professional, flexible, and have an AMAZING eye for design. Our backyard space has been transformed into a contemporary oasis with design elements that you will not find elsewhere. Brookside Design is far from the ordinary design company and they have exceeded any expectations we had. They did a tremendous job balancing our wants and our budget, and absolutely nailed it.....and on time! Brooks and Jenny truly produce magazine worthy work. They were so fun to work with and were involved in every step of the process making it into the masterpiece we call home. We have always believed your backyard is an important life investment and 2020 has proven this to be even more true. Thank you Brookside Landscape Design for everything! read more

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We saved up for several years to redo our backyard which was a cement patio, a small dirt side yard, and a really steep hill that seemed totally unusable. I normally do not use Yelp for finding help, but when I saw twenty-seven 5 star reviews for Brookside, I took the leap and sent an email. It was worth it. The entire process was so smooth, we felt like Brooks really listened to us and designed a space that is beautiful, functional, and safe for our kids and dog. He had all these awesome ideas of things we couldn't even imagine after looking at the same space for 13 years. His build team was prompt, courteous, and everyone was just really kind to us. And now we use our yard every single day. After 8 months I still smile when I see the new plants on the hill and when hummingbirds come to our yard. It was 100% worth the investment. read more

I can't say enough great things about Brookside Design. He absolutely loves what he does, and it permeates through each point of contact. We had the opportunity to work with Brooks at our Fitness Studio in Oceanside. He had excellent vision on how we could most effectively transform the space to create curb appeal and to really overhaul the area that so desperately needed it. Very impressed with his concept and presentation he shared with us following our initial meeting. As a fellow business professional, I always do my best work when a client gives me their full trust and lets me be a professional owning a project and making design decisions in the best interest of my client (my other business is in the event industry). Whereas I learn the goal of the client, any needs/special requests, then its all up to me. Well, that is essentially what we had done with Brooks. We simply said, we love your Landscape Architect design style, you understand our goals with this project, and we want you to own this project. And we said do what you do! Well he did that and so much more. We were absolutely blown away with the finished product, and our client's won't stop talking about how much they like the completed design by Brooks. Just take a look at the photos. It was a true pleasure working with Brooks. Needless to say, I highly recommend Brookside Design! read more

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When we moved into our house last year, the front and backyards were very dated and neglected. We wanted our new home to have outdoor space we loved and so we knew that a significant redesign was in order. Brookside helped us transform our yard into a space we appreciate and use regularly. From the beginning, working with Brookside was a pleasure. Brooks was very attentive and open to hearing from us what we wanted in a yard. He took the time to not only understand our needs, but to also work within our budget. We thought both design concepts he developed were very good and we are very pleased with the one we chose to move forward with. If you're looking for quality design and work, coupled with a keen eye on customer service, Brookside is a great bet! read more

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Nailed it! Brooks was one of 10+ design/build companies I had contacted for my project. I shared this with him during our initial phone conversation and he confidently told me that I could stop wasting my time with the others b/c he was the best man for the job.... I laughed initially and can't help but laugh now b/c he was right. Brooks showed up when he said he would, invested his time to understand how my wife and I envisioned using the space, brought inspiring concepts and most importantly continually collaborated with us throughout the design process. The guy delivers innovative, beautiful and functional design with unparalleled customer service at a very reasonable price. After working with him, I can now confidently say - stop wasting your time with the others b/c Brooks is the best man for the job! read more

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Brooks and his crew did a wonderful job! They created a new pathway down through my yard so I can better access my driveway. Brooks was very attentive and listened to my needs and concerns. He not only did the design but was there for the whole process from start to finish. He is a great communicator! Thank you Brookside Design. read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Brookside Design on one of our projects in Encinitas. From start to finish, our interactions were beyond smooth. Their communication and professionalism are what you would hope for from every Contractor. Thank you! read more

From start to finish it was an incredible experience working with Brooks and the whole Brookside Landscape Design team. Brooks really took his time to learn about me and my family and how we live to create not only a beautiful space but a highly functional one for our needs. Communication was easy and direct, there were no surprises or last minute budget changes. Everything stayed on track and even some last minute additions we made were able to be completed without extending our project end date. The crew was wonderful, very courteous and kind, and always cleaned up well at the end of the day. Working with Brooks we were able to create my dream backyard and we had fun doing it! I would recommend Brookside Landscape Design to anyone looking to up their outdoor living game! read more

How often do you do a 5star review when no services were actually rendered? Yes, pretty rare. However in this case I felt it warranted. My family and I did not end up going with Brookside on a recent yard instillation, however their professionalism and fantastic communication gained them a solid few stars. I cant wait to get them in there for the next project. We will be happy to have him bid further projects and so should you :). read more

I have never taken on a landscaping project before, and the size of this one was no joke. My wife got a word of mouth recommendation from a colleague about Brooks and Brookside Design, and I'm so thankful she did. I'm somebody with high standards, who is pretty critical and asks a lot of questions. Brooks was always very quick to respond to any communication, and always took the time to make sure that we felt great about what was happening. I have appreciated his ability to both listen to our thoughts and ideas, along with providing his professional opinions. The end product from Brooks and Brookside Design is a beautiful plan that I'm thrilled to be moving forward with. I can't wait to see Brook's design come to life and give my family a new yard that we're proud to spend time in. Despite the design already being made, and the construction set to begin soon, Brooks is still more than willing to answer my questions, which is another thing that speaks to his professionalism and desire to make sure that his clients are happy. Thanks Brooks and Brookside Design, I absolutely can't wait to send you pictures! read more

We bought a new house a little over a year ago and had a vision for our dream backyard. The house already had the perfect pool but the rest of the backyard was less than to be desired with a fire pit that didn't work properly and some overgrown trees/shrubs in flower beds of dirt. In came Brooks with Brookside Design. I called him and explained what we were looking to do and he offered to come out for a free consultation to see what he could come up with. His professionalism and expertise were what we needed. He drew up the plans and after we reviewed and approved them, we scheduled construction. He also made some recommendations along the way based on some finer details. For example we wanted a seating area but didn't want to take up too much room. Brooks recommended a live edge wood table. He met me at the lumber yard, helped me select my piece of wood, had custom table legs made for us and it looks awesome!!! His design included hardscape and a complete renovation of our landscaping. He planes succulents and added lava rock to the beds as well. I've never had landscaping this nice. I hope my kids and dogs let us enjoy it for a little while at least. The construction crew was quick, efficient, and did awesome work. And they left the area spotless after each day of work. They were here on time every day and dedicated 2 weeks to our project without any gaps. I highly recommend Brookside Design for your next project. read more

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Brooks did a phenomenal job with all planning meetings and with the final blueprint. His staff worked amazingly well, fast, with quality and precision. Our whole project got finished in a couple of days. I highly recommend Brookside Design for any landscaping service. Also affordable when compared to other companies in the market. Thanks Brooks! read more

Brookside Designs breathed new life into our dead dead dead front lawn! We couldn't be happier. Neither my wife nor I have much of a flair for design so we had to rely on our landscaper to guide us through our options. This was no easy task. We consulted with many landscapers prior to Brookside but none of them offered much when we asked: "What would look good?" Brooks came to our house several times with many ideas on how we could design our front yard. We ran through several scenarios and picked one that looked great and met our budget. After reviewing the details and finalizing the contract, Brooks broke ground that week and had the job completed in 3 days (full disclosure, we do have a small lawn but every square inch was included in the job). The results are fantastic! I honestly don't think any of the other landscapers could have done as good of a job as Brookside within the constraints of our budget. If you're considering a landscaping project, do yourself a favor and call Brookside. Brooks and Teo are great people and very easy to work with. You can tell they take pride in their work and are very eager to please their customers. read more

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Where do I start? From the beginning, he knew the answers to all my questions. It's like he sees the potential of the space and fits it to your desires! What are my plant options? What could we do with this space? His knowledge blew me away, but what got me was that they want to design your dream space! He listened the entire time and made adjustments based on our individual home. Bottom line. We are outside every day! read more

Brooks did an amazing job on our backyard remodel. The plant selections, mixture of materials, and flexibility to work with our ideas worked perfectly. I would recommend Brooks for your future projects and we have plans to use his services again in the future. read more

I highly recommend Brookside Designs! After moving into our new home in Encinitas, we called Brookside for guidance. We are putting in a pool and needed a landscape design for the rest of the property. Excluding the pool installation, Brookside was able to offer solutions for all of our landscape design and construction needs, both front and backyard. Brooks was very knowledgeable about plants, hardscape, artificial turf, BBQ island, firepit, drainage, lighting, irrigation, etc. He's very creative and has a great eye for improving curb appeal. He was prompt, professional, and super easy to work with. read more

This may be the first time I've tried to track down a consultant as he's moved from company to company, even though I didn't even know him at that time. I had originally stumbled across photos of Brooks Crawford's landscape designs in the 66 Yelp and 8 Houzz reviews of Stonebrook Landscapes. When I read those reviews, not only were they all 5 stars (not a single one was less than 5 stars), but if you read the narratives of the reviews, the common thread was the pride of craftsmanship that Brooks and Juan had, and their heartfelt desire to treat their clients right. For this reason, I called Stonebrook, but was disappointed to hear from Juan that Brooks was no longer providing design work Stonebrook, especially since it was the particular creativity in the designs (more so than construction) that compelled me to reach out. Fortunately, I was able to track down Brooks at his new company Brookside Designs. When I was able to finally catch up with Brooks, it became obvious after the first few minutes that Brooks had earned every single one of those 5 star reviews. Even though there was little assurance that I would eventually become a paying client, Brooks was patient when listening to our stylistic goals, honest, extremely knowledgeable and creative. It was obvious to me that Brooks was in high demand and that I caught Brooks at a busy time of the day (and hectic season of the year for landscaping), but what struck me was how he made my wife and I feel like we were not only his top priority, but his only priority. Most importantly, however, Brooks is a good soul and the type of person that you trust inherently. An A+++ or 5 star rating does not do him justice. read more

I have known Brooks for years now and have been lucky enough to see his natural talent of creativity develop into a ardent passion for design, specifically in the field of landscaping. Naturally, when we needed work done at our house, he was the first and only choice. The whole process was totally worth the design fee, being that he was able to execute our vision, hook us up with a contractor and oversee the project. Thrilled with the end result! read more

Brookside Design is a first class design company! Brooks and Jenny Crawford are the design duo bringing projects to life. I follow their work on Instagram and I had to hire them to design my backyard. I have my own contractor so I hired Brookside for design only services. If you need a new vision for your hardscape & plants to stylish furnishings, Brookside Design is the company to beat! read more

When we purchased our brand new "forever" home, the interior was perfect but the front and backyards were piles of dirt with the occasional green, thanks to the resilient weeds. Since my husband and I are devoid of any artistic flair, we met with multiple designers and landscapers to help us realize our dream of having beautiful front and backyards. When we contacted Brooks, he was prompt, courteous, and most importantly, he listened to our differing opinions on what we wanted and what we absolutely did not want. He offered suggestions and asked probing questions to better determine what we'd prefer. When we met with other designers, it was more about their telling us what they thought was appropriate rather than asking and helping us determine what we'd like. Long stort short, Brooks provided beautiful designs that we were able to customize even further. Now, we have an immaculate front yard with a sitting area and thoughtful landscaping and our backyard has gained the envy of all of our neighbors. The raised trex deck with built-in fire pit, built-in bbq area, and the blend of concrete and turf with perfect landscaping along the perimeter and dividing areas are more than what we could've imagined. I would highly recommend and would gladly provide more info if you are on the fence. read more

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We placed a call into Brookside Designs for backyard landscaping and were promptly seen by Brooks. We had a dream of what we wanted, and Brookside Designs came up with a landscape plan that was truly breathtaking. Our backyard is unique in that we are on an unfenced hillside and they created a beautiful and unique design that integrated perfectly with the setting. The choice of plants, pavers and stones were beautifully assimilated into the design and environment. They also came up with a great solution for drainage in a challenging area of our home. The crew was responsive, respectful and the work was done on time and budget! Brooks is professional and courteous. He really listened to our desires, was able to lend his expertise, all while working in our budget. Brooks was always responsive and in touch to make sure our needs were getting met. We would hire Brookside Designs again in a heartbeat! read more

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Quick message on Yelp and Brooks happened to be in the area. Called him when free and he came out to look over my yard. I have a very challenging job, but he was all over it with ideas, estimates and sharing his professional opinions. All this cost me nothing. Design estimates were very fair. I'm not 100% sure we're going to do this yard enhancement, but this review is based on the ease of getting assistance from Brookside design. Very professional, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. If I do move forward, these guys are at the top of my list. read more

We are in love with our backyard thanks to Brooks! After reading the positive yelp reviews I called up Brooks and he ended up designing the yard of our dreams. After seeing his plan for our yard there was no question we would hire him to oversee the construction as well. Brooks and all of the people he works with went above and beyond to ensure the finished product met (or in our case exceeded) expectations. Our big overgrown slope became an exquisitely planned backyard with three tiers of useful and beautiful spaces. Brooks and his team were on time and on budget. The only delays we experienced were due to mother nature, and the only price increases were due to additions my husband and I made beyond the scope of the plans. We have had quite a bit of experience with home remodeling and landscaping, and we felt like the pricing for our project was a great value. We are so happy that Brooks took on our crazy challenging project, he is absolutely the best. Thank you Brooks:) read more

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Brookside ran a gas line to our backyard fire pit. The project involved trenching through hard pan soil and tunneling under concrete...very heavy labor. The work was done quickly and the crew cleaned up thoroughly, afterward. We're enjoying our new fire pit and we recommend Brookside for your landscape project. read more

It is clear! Brooks (I believe the owner) underlying passion is to create well thought out outdoor living environments that help create memories for families and friends. From design to installation the process was very easy and straightforward. read more

Very professional, knowledgeable, and offered exceptional customer service throughout the whole process. If you're looking for quality work, choose Brookside! Will definitely be recommending them in the future read more