Thanks to the Crossfire team for an annual lot clearing…read more Highly recommend for all Tree & vegetation situations!!

As a first-time homebuyer, I was extremely stressed after receiving a Defensible Space notice and…read moredidn't know where to begin. From my very first conversation with Kalob, I felt completely at ease. He was knowledgeable, honest, and took the time to explain everything, which gave me so much confidence. What impressed me the most was how quickly they were able to help on such short notice. The crew showed up on time, worked hard, and did an amazing job. They delivered exactly what they promised, and the results exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a company that is professional, reliable, and truly cares about its customers, Crossfire Tree & Vegetation is the one to call. Thank you, Kalob and the entire team, for making such a stressful situation so much easier. I would recommend you to anyone without hesitation!

FIVE STARS!!! We could not be happier with the incredible job Blue Moon Landscape did on our front…read moreyard! From the first consultation to the final walk-through, the entire experience was outstanding. Jeremy, the owner was an absolute pleasure to work with. His communication was truly exceptional - every phone call and text was returned immediately and he was always available to answer questions or talk through ideas. Jeremy has a fantastic eye for design. He came up with a beautiful vision for our space and picked the perfect gravel colors, plants and layout to suit our home and the environment. Every element feels intentional, and the results are both striking and harmonious. The transformation exceeded our expectations! Even better the job was completed much faster than we anticipated and came in exactly on budget - no surprises, and no stress. The crew was professional, respectful, and tidy throughout the process. We've received so many compliments from neighbors and friends, and we smile every time we pull into the driveway. If you're looking for a landscaping company, that is professional, creative, reliable, and a joy to work with, we highly recommend Blue Moon Landscape. They truly went above and beyond!!!

If you need landscaping, Blue Moon Landscape is THE one to call! They called back within 24 hours,…read morewhen I left a message, quickly scheduled a time to meet with us to see the backyard and discuss what we wanted done. He listened to our ideas and answered questions. From the first meeting, Jeremy told us they were booked out about 6 months, but since we contacted them in January, that was not a problem for us. The estimate, with a detailed scope of the work, was provided to us very quickly. We were notified about a month in advance of starting the project that they expected to begin in late June. It was always easy to reach Jeremy. When I had a question that required another site inspection, he made it happen at my convenience. We are delighted with the result. They were very professional, easy to work with, started when they said they would, were considerate of our property and neighbors, cleaned everything up, took the micro-climates in our back yard into consideration when selecting plants, and took the time to make sure everything was expertly finished. We could not be more pleased and highly recommend Blue Moon Landscape.

They were our go to tree care folks and were always available in a pinch. Unfortunately, they are…read moreno longer in business.

Great company to work with. Aundrea and Jen are great in office. The crew did a wonderful job from…read morestart to finish. I would highly recommend!!!

Had Aqua Terra re do my small backyard in Nov, 2024. Based on advice from Tom it's better to plant…read morein fall so plants develop good roots over winter. I got a call from him letting me know they had another job starting in a week or two that would keep them busy through the start of the new year. If I want them to do my yard before then they would need to start asap and the job would take a week. We started w/o any written contract and only a rough $$ estimate. We made decisions along the way. They took twice as long, and a lot of down time due to various resource issues. They did a good job and I was happy with the result, until spring when about 40% of the plants did not take root through winter and were dead by spring. When I called Tom about that his response was a curt I only guarantee the plants, I can't remember if it was 6 weeks or 3 months, but the time had passed and he offered nothing for a resolution. That's a lot of plants and $$$ and hardly seems fair since it was his recommendation to plant in November to ensure nice growth for spring and strong plants that can tolerate summer and you don't at least guarantee they will be taking off come spring. That was the last time I talked to him since he didn't seem to care that so many plants died. A few more have died and never really thrived. While others in the same location with the same watering requirements etc., thrive. So it's not neglect on my part.

While TOM Foster of Aqua Terra Landscaping is a knowledgeable and capable landscaper, beware of…read moregetting any and all agreements in writing including his costs and invoices. TOM Foster was the only available landscaper at a time when I was ready and able to fix up my sad-looking yards. The first time I met Tom, he drove to my house and took a cursory glance at my front and back yards. He then gave me estimates of "$30K for the front and $50K for the back." My front yard was terrible shape; in sore need of clean-up and attention. At that time I could not find another landscaping service willing to even give me an estimate. I knew little to nothing about landscaping costs let alone gardening and plants. I hired TOM based on his availability. I told TOM I knew nothing about plants and gardening. After hiring TOM he met with me semi-weekly to discuss landscape design possibilities. At each meeting I told TOM that $20-$25K was my maximum budget and available funds. Tom had shown me a rather elaborate yard design with many different plants, shrubs, trees as well as hard landscaping walkways and beds. I implored Tom to reassure me that his design could be achieved for less than $25K. I had grown fond of TOM's affable character and seeming trustworthiness. He rattled off the Latin names for plants to impress me with his thorough knowledge of botany and landscaping. He also promised me that, " If ANY OF MY PLANTINGS DIE, I WILL REPLACE THEM AT NO ADDITIONAL COST to you." While TOM beautified my yard, he did so at a cost that came in at over 100% above my stated budget. $40,000! After I finally told TOM that there was no money left, I never saw him again. Several plantings failed. The most critical of all the failed plantings were over 2 dozen decorative lavender plants he had installed along both sides of a new cement walk way TOM contracted with a buddy to pour. Tom installed a separate, designated underground series of watering pipes or designated irrigation system for all those decorative lavender plantings. The lavender plants died within months. I asked several gardeners to look at and access the cause for my loss. Each said that the plants were too wet from over-watering. I told ToM that the lavender was dying from being overwatered. I believe that TOM had not factored in that any kind of wind or slight breeze would spill water into the lavender from the adjacent lawn sprinklers. So, with Tom's specially installed underground irrigation for the lavender in addition to water spillage from the lawn sprinklers the plants were dying. TOM Foster refused to accept or believe that he had made a miscalculation aka "a mistake." And, despite his promise to replace any failed plantings at no cost, Tom charged me $750 for a new set of lavender plants to replace the dead ones. Tom insisted that the dead lavender (among other plantings he had put in) was somehow my fault. I payed TOM to replace the lavender based on my assumption that he was the professional and hence knew best. Then all the REPLACEMENT lavenders plants also died...quickly. I showed TOM that lavender plants which weren't situated near the new lawn sprinklers were thriving. TOM refused to admit that his irrigation systems were at fault. I quit the whole lavender fiasco after a third attempt at replacing them. Every time a plant or plants died I would text TOM to let him know so that he could make good on his promise to replace any failed landscaping "at no additional cost" I soon grew exasperated by Tom not responding; not even to tell me he was too busy but would get back to me. Several months passed without response from Tom to any of my texts. I grew exasperated with his lack of action and response on top of my frustration and cost with regard the failed lavender, (TOM told me that I was at fault for all his failed and continuing-to-fail lavender plantings). Finally I sent Tom a snarky text alerting him to the fact that the dead plants were still "d-e-a-d." TOM took offense to this text and responded with, "Cease and desist..." He said that my texted pleas were derogatory. He later apologized for saying that but at the time, I was shocked and ended up in tears. I let him know how hurt I felt. Tom continued to send abusive texts accusing me of being the root cause, (it was always my fault) Add childish name-calling statements (which he later apologized for) His reaction was more than unprofessional, it was abusive and Wrong. So, Tom knows a lot about plants and landscaping. But, watch out for being over charged. Do not take him at his word. Tom puts on a very charming and affable front BUT the guy is a bully. He refuses to admit his errors. TOM has issues with telling the truth and/or keeping his word. Watch out for your bottom line! Insist on a signed contract. No handshake agreements. TOM twice gave me invoices showing only a total owed. He had told me that his "printer was broken." That one is on me. I should have known better.

Junior was a great guy but recently decided to close shop because his truck and tools were stolen.read more

I would highly recommend Good Ol' Boys. The work was excellent, very professional, and done in a…read morevery timely fashion. I would definitely hire them again. Great Job I live in Magalia

Mixed Experience - Kind Crew, But Lacking in Execution…read more I hired Abe's Yard Clean-Up for a large garden project and appreciated that the quote supported a small crew of respectful, hard-working young men. They were courteous and professional in demeanor, which I valued. Unfortunately, the quality of the work did not match the price. Several areas of my yard were left uncleared, trimmings were not cleaned up, and there was little attention paid to garden features like solar lights. I requested a return visit to address what was missed, which they did--but the initial lack of detail was disappointing. Most frustrating was when a shovel of soil was tossed over my koi pond, leaving it full of dirt. I had to spend hours restoring the water quality myself. I do have photos documenting the issues. Overall, the experience was a mix--good intentions, kind workers, but a lack of follow-through and care in execution. I hope they grow from this, as they clearly have potential with better oversight.

Fast and efficient. Very communicative. Highly recommend them for yard clean ups. Ours was…read moreovergrown and they fixed a lot of the yard up for us!

I hired McMillan Tree Services to prune three trees in my yard. I had a great experience from start…read moreto finish. Communication was clear, the team showed up on time and did a great job thinning and trimming the three trees. They look beautiful after the work was done. Pricing was fair for the level of service provided. I would absolutely recommend them.

They did an awesome and safe job removing branches from the big oak tree…read more They were on time, communicated well, And priced fairly.

Helping Hands Landscaping - Review…read more I had Helping Hands do some work on my property last year in Magalia and were impressed then--but they've seriously stepped up their game! I am an out-of-state owner so good communication was imperative. He kept me updated on the project and his prices were very competitive. I received before and after pictures so I was assured that the work done met all of the POA requirements. They've upgraded their equipment in a big way, now bringing in one of the largest skid steers on the market with attachments like a mower, grapple, and a powerful masticator/mulcher. It's clear they're invested in doing top-quality, efficient work. Their services have expanded too--they now offer everything from defensible space clearing and stump grinding to weedeating, mowing, heavy brush clearing, and downed tree removal. Having a water trailer on-site is a huge plus, especially for fire safety, and gives extra peace of mind. They're licensed, insured, and committed to doing the job right. If you're looking for professional, heavy-duty landscaping or fire-safe land clearing, Helping Hands is the team to call. Highly recommended! Contact Jon at 323-839-8949 jonathonschaffer80@gmail.com

9/12/24 If U, like…read moreus have tried a few times to hire a "handyman" for some household/yard projects & U never got an answer back or the person came over; gave U an estimate & never called back; here is some good news! There is a new svc in Magalia called "A Helping Hand": Jon & Brian. We can not PRAISE them enough! Not only do they have the most FABULOUS WORK ETHIC, but they come back & really clean things up!!! If U need help, here in Magalia, do NOT hesitate to call them. BEST of all, they are reasonably priced!!!! Jon/Brian @ 323-839-8949/"A Helping Hand"