What a treat to work with Helen's team! We wanted to replace our (dead) lawn and parkway with a more drought tolerant landscape and Helen's vision did not disappoint. Her team tore out a bizarre chunk of cement we had previously and created an entirely new walkway and installed a new irrigation system beyond the obvious plant/gravel facelift. The whole project was incredibly smooth and communication was excellent. We even came in under the originally projected budget! (How many companies actually tell you when your project ends up costing less?) Would 1000% recommend Celtic and would work with again. Can't wait to see it all grow in! read more

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I can't say enough about Helen and her team. For what it's worth, when I first came across her yelp page, I figured she was probably out of my price range just by the quality of work that I was seeing in photos of her work. I was so glad that I reached out anyway just to ask, because it turned out her bid was very much in line with the other quotes I was getting, while clearly being a step above in quality. Helen and her team helped with a relatively large project - rehabbing a slope behind our property that had become barren, building a set of staircases, and replanting our front yard space. From start to finish, Helen was a joy to work with, continually going above and beyond to make sure the project went as well as it possibly could, all while being conscious of our budget. She was collaborative, informative, kind, and generally just a pleasure to work with, and every member of her team was the same. I've already recommended her to family members and neighbors, and am excited to keep working with her for years to come. read more

Yelp reviews were bang on! Helen and the team were great every step of the way. No nonsense, fair pricing, on -schedule, and high quality results. My tired old 1968 landscape needed a complete overhaul as evidenced in the pictures. Planning conversations were very fruitful, and the artistry and pride taken in the hard and softcapes were everything you could hope for. Removed falling tree, overgrown hedges. Built a retaining wall veneered to match the house, new flagstone paths, and irrigation. Custom wood bench to cover unsightly mechanicals. Very excited to see how it all grows in! Thanks to Celtic NLD! (would love to share more photos but Yelp is not cooperating!) read more

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I feel so lucky to have worked with Helen and her team on my landscaping project. Helen listens, has great taste and suggestions and is a lovely human being. I will be using her for future projects at my house and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you Helen, Modesto, Juan and Justin! read more

Had an amazing experience with Helen who transformed our dilapidated front yard into a brand new, drought resistant, native garden. She respected our vision and offered smart adjustments, sourced supplies and landscapes smartly, and gave us a quote better than others in the area. She was available for questions, kept a good eye on the project progress, and gets her hands dirty too. Highly recommend. read more

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Helen was such a pleasure to work with to design and re-landscape my backyard. She was communicative, on-time, willing to work within my boundaries and constraints, and all for a great price. Juan does great landscaping work! Definitely recommend Helen and her team. read more

Celtic Nature Landscaping greatly increased the "curb appeal" of our property and we strongly recommend them! Our 1965 property had numerous issues: the steps up from the sidewalk were irregular and uneven. They led to a walkway that was narrow and cracked. The front yard was crowded with many large and overgrown bushes. The driveway had large cracks in it. Additionally, the front yard was unfenced and we always wanted iron railings. We selected Celtic Nature from several others we saw on Yelp (all of whom seemed perfectly good) primarily due to the aesthetic elements in Helen's proposal. All the estimates we had were similar in cost. The job consisted of: demo and removal of old concrete and plants; framing and pouring new concrete; building a new border wall made of cinder blocks clad with stucco topped by iron railings; building an iron gate in this wall that would lead to concrete steps up to a wider walkway to the front porch; And finally the front yard would be landscaped with new plants and decorative stones. During demo we discovered that our water main went right under where we planned to put our new stairs and walkway. Helen's team solved this problem by altering the style of the gate from a single door to a double door and by changing the location of the first step. Our old driveway (for all its faults) did have a groove in it to direct rainwater from the side of the house down to the street. Helen's team was able to put a similar groove in our beautiful new driveway. Helen herself was hands-on the entire time, from demo to plantings, with artistic recommendations throughout the project. Juan handled the concreting and the construction of the wall under the iron railings, which all came out excellently. Justin did a very precise job on the gate, handrail and iron railings, coming out numerous times to make measurements as the project progressed. His ironwork came out excellently as well. The entire project came in on budget, with the exception of a few miscellaneous items that we added ourselves. We love Helen's artistic landscaping, the new driveway, gate and railings. The stairs now flow naturally, each step where it should be, and the handrail is just right. The beautiful new walkway is now one foot wider and feels luxurious by comparison. It is all just what we hoped for. Celtic Nature Landscaping did a great job, and they are very nice people, too. read more

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I've used Helen twice now for substantial projects on our hillside home. The work has been high quality both times. You can count on Helen to be incredibly easygoing, straightforward, and practical about what you want done. Both times, the projects have been completed within the budget and timeframe initially proposed, with no surprises. We're very happy and will always call Helen first whenever we have another landscaping idea in mind on the property. read more

From start to finish, Helen was the best. She was attentive, quick to answer questions, and checked in on us frequently. Sometimes she'd come by just to see how the lawn was doing! We have been remodeling our house and we wanted our front yard to reflect the refurbishing we've done inside. We came to Helen with a proposed design and some ideas and she helped us bring them to life. Her crew was fast and courteous and responsive to our questions about the plants we've installed. Helen adapted quickly to our requests and didn't bat an eye when we picked out some of the plants for the front yard. She supported us every step of the way. The yard is magnificent, and it's thanks to Helen's help, guidance, and attention. If you're looking for someone to help you with your landscaping, go with Helen. You will not regret it. read more

We have wanted to update our landscaping to drought resistant plants for over 5 years. Then we saw a home in our neighborhood that was exactly what we had been looking for, and the residents informed us of Helen and Celtic Nature Landscaping. Helen is the consummate professional, and she is involved in every phase of the landscaping process. Her creativity is off the charts. We sat down in our home with her and discussed what we like and what we did not like and she gave us some great ideas. She is an outstanding listener, which means she heard our wants, needs and desires, and then converted those into a plan that she ushered into perfect completion. No stress or anxiety throughout the entire project (incredible in this day and age). She and her crew of subcontractors completed our landscaping in quick fashion. We had no hardscaping, but we are a corner property so there was much to do. The home we saw that Helen had recently done in our neighborhood included hardscaping such as walls, walkway and tile work. It is gorgeous, but our needs were installing a new drip system, landscape lighting, and the removal of most of the plants on the property to then install a new drought tolerant landscape. Helen works closely with her subcontractors, and is on point throughout the process. Modesto, Juan, Justin and their crews are hard workers who do outstanding work, too, they are very neat, well organized, and work great together. We wanted landscaping that would showcase our traditional Spanish home-not hide it. It is Beautiful, and it will be enjoyed for many years. Thanks to Helen and her team of craftsmen for showcasing our home through the magic of creative landscaping. read more

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I needed to make a retaining wall in my front yard. Helen and Juan did an absolutely incredible job from the very first moment I contact them. Their quote was reasonable, they were completely attentive the entire time and really good about checking in, and finished way ahead of schedule. The wall turned out beautiful, and I'll definitely use them again for any project I have. What a relief to find a reliable landscaper. read more

We were in need of a landscaper/designer to help us with our very dry, very tired looking front and back yards. We both wanted certain design elements to be present but had different ideas on how to implement. After meeting with several landscapers and having only lukewarm feelings towards their design ideas, my wife was fortunate enough to have found Helen, owner of Celtic Nature Landscape on Yelp. Upon our first meeting, there was immediately something different in the way Helen approached our project compared to the people we spoke with - She was very friendly and wanted to help us realize our visions and present them in a cohesive way, all while providing much needed color and foliage. After a follow up meeting with Helen and her team from M&J Greenery Landscaping led by Miguel, our search was over and we had found our landscape designer and installer. At that point, we decided to move forward with the front yard and hold off on the back for the time being. Helen and Miguel worked seamlessly together and within a matter of days, what was once a dry plot of yard with random patches of weeds turned into a beautiful hardscape with select drought tolerant plants, grasses and a new tree as a focal point. We were so happy with the way the front turned out, we decided to move forward with many of the design elements Helen proposed for the back yard too! If you're looking for an amazing landscape designer and want something that will stand out from the all too common 'multi-colored rocks/mulch, succulent, cactus' yards out there, reach out to Helen at Celtic Nature Landscape - You won't regret it! read more

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Our backyard was nothing but walled in cement and we knew we had to make a change. I contacted Helen at Celtic Nature Landscape Design over Yelp about giving my backyard new life and she responded immediately. Helen and her team came to my house and talked to me about my wants and needs and provided an estimate that worked within my budget for free. She brainstormed with me about how she could bring my dream backyard to life, and she accomplished exactly that. Over the next several weeks, Helen's team completely transformed my sad unusable space into a backyard sanctuary. They installed pet safe artificial grass, built a stunning plant wall, painted and built up our concrete walls, installed DG, planted drought friendly plants, added automated irrigation, put up and wired lights, hooked up our hot tub and water fountain, the list goes on! We have been so impressed with Helen and her entire team. They all truly went above and beyond with their work. I highly recommend Celtic Nature Landscape Designs for your landscape needs. read more

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Helen and her team are miracle workers! She transformed my front lawn and gave it much needed life! She has a keen eye for detail and is fairly priced. I loved her personality and her wonderful knowledge about plants! Super easy to work with. This was a wonderful and positive experience. Thank you Helen and team! read more

Helen and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with for the overhaul of our backyard. The project felt overwhelming and intimidating, but Helen guided us every step of the way. She had terrific ideas and insights and was also happy to work with our ideas. I appreciated her flexibility for making adjustments as things came up. Her pricing was very transparent. It's always great to work with people who have a passion for what they do. read more

Our neighbors are jealous! Hire Celtic Nature Landscape Design - 5/5 stars! Highest quality work at a great price. I cannot speak highly enough of Celtic Nature. They drought-scaped our house for us with a beautiful, colorful, natural, whimsical design. They got us exactly what we needed and more, soup to nuts, from design to implementation, to drip irrigation and more. She's even getting us a living plant wall for our patio area! Helen is extremely communicative, responsive, and timely. She effortlessly marries the creative and the practical to get you exactly what you need. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of plants, gardening, and landscape, and will have your home the envy of your block. We wanted a drought-scape to save water and Helen knew exactly what to do. I know she also works with all styles and mediums. Not mention, she has the biggest heart! Can't recommend them enough. read more

It's been a few months and we still get many compliments from neighbors and others walking by our front yard. Do not hesitate to contact Helen and her awesome team if you are thinking about updating your landscaping. Some of the attached photos show how well the plants are filling in. read more

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Helen is the best. She brought my vision of a drought tolerant front yard to life (had lots of dead Mexican feather grass & weeds to remove, worked with some of my existing succulents moving some around and added new ones, weed guarded the whole area, planted a tree) and cleaned up my back yard (deck staining/painting, lawn/sprinkler issues, weed guard, rocks, mulch and lovely plants in my fountain) which had fallen in disrepair all in about three days. Her and her team were professional, attentive and damn hard workers. We got so much return on what I think was a very fairly priced job. Highly recommend! read more

I was sitting in our beautiful backyard and realized it was time to finally post a long overdue review from our backyard project last spring. Helen and her crew were a pleasure to work with and I couldn't be happier with how well everything turned out. The project stayed on time, on budget, was quite reasonable and most importantly, Helen put up with me and several last minute changes as the project progressed. We have been gearing up for a front yard project and I am keeping all of my fingers and toes crossed that her dance card isn't completely filled up! read more

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Helen and her team were wonderful to work with from start to finish. We had just finished a major retaining wall project in our yard and the yard needed a complete make over. Helen took our design concepts and took it to the next level. Justin, Modesto, and Juan brought their top game too! The job was done on time and within budget, and every time I am in our yard, I smile. She brought us joy! Thank you, Helen! read more

Our front yard was in need of a major redo. Helen and her team were outstanding. She gave us design choices, plant options. Her team arrived on time. Did an excellent job of removing all the tired landscape and installed everything according to plan. It's lovely and doing well. She also provided an excellent electrician and he did a terrific job as well. I would highly recommend this company. read more

If....in your search for a talented landscape designer who will work within your budget to create something of beauty....you should so happen to select Celtic Nature Landscape Design, you have chosen well. Helen Jeffers at Celtic will meld your desires, her fine aesthetic sensibilities, and the physical requirements of your yard into a truly breathtaking landscape. Whenever you speak with Helen, whether that be on the phone or in person, you will immediately be impressed by her knowledge and her love of plants. You can count on her to respond to your emails and text messages promptly and thoroughly. Helen's contractor, Miguel Huerta, is friendly and happy to answer any questions. The crew members he supervises (Sergio, Gabriel, and Reinaldo) are thoughtful and hard-working. A little about my project....I wanted to replace my old, weedy front yard with desert landscaping. I knew I wanted cacti, succulents, decomposed granite, and drip irrigation, but my budget was limited. Helen took it from there, supplementing the above components with a bountiful assortment of flowering, drought-tolerant plants, a palo verde tree, several desert boulders, and a splash of desert grass. She even generously installed donated plants from her own garden. The sidewalks of my neighborhood are always busy thoroughfares for joggers, dog walkers, and people out for their daily stroll. If I happen to be outside, they invariably pause to tell me how much they like my new desert landscape. Helen has given us all, in this little pocket of Hawthorne, a gift - a stunning slice of desert paradise to enjoy with every passing day. In the coming weeks and months, as all of these plants grow out of their infancy to a variety of heights and as some spread out producing pups, Helen's creation will continue to delight again and again. I hope you choose Celtic to do the same for you. read more

I was referred to Celtic Nature by a friend, and I engaged them to do a backyard renovation. To say I got my monies worth is an understatement. In just a weeks time, my overly large DG backyard was transformed into a beautiful Mediterranean oasis! Olive trees! Podycarpus! Carolina Cherries! Lavender, succulents, flowing high grasses and so much more plus a fabulous hardscape! Best of all they worked in my budget and kept things moving. I couldn't be happier. read more

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This is a long overdue, but nonetheless well-deserved 5-star review for Helen and all her crew! They have been really wonderful people to work with. We started with a yard that had a bunch of problems....overrun with weeds, questionable watering system, some plants that were wildly overgrown and others that were withering, buried roots from dead trees that had been previously removed. We just explained our issues and gave Helen a few ideas we had. A week later she came back with a very reasonable quote and a basic sketch showing her proposed layout. She had some great ideas that I would never have thought of on my own, such as running bougainvillea up the awkward part of the garage that faces the street. We had to break the job up a bit due to a supplier issue with the special order rectangular pavers, but Helen really stayed on them relentlessly to make sure they delivered. On working days, I was blown away by how hard-working and productive the crew was. Modesto and Juan are really great guys. Although the planting was done during May, the heat of the summer took a bit of a toll and some of the plants didn't make it. Helen was happy to come by and replace those plants at no additional cost. We really appreciate the ongoing support. Our front yard gets so much positive attention from our neighbors...you really can't overstate how much it will do for your curb appeal! read more

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Celtic Nature is fantastic! We decided to replace our front lawn and put new plants both in front of the house and by the sidewalk and street. We met with Helen who arrived socially distanced and masked. We let her know what we were thinking and within a week we had an estimate and a plan. Her team came out to kill off our existing lawn and trim the large tree we have in the front yard. After about three weeks (and the holidays) to properly allow the poison to kill off the yard, Helen and team were able to get the existing yard cleared of grass and plants, remove the old manual sprinkler system and replace it with a new automated drip system to help conserve water. While the new system was being installed, Helen was busy planting all of the plants we selected. A few days later (and earlier than expected), our new grass arrived and was installed within a few hours. We can not recommend Helen and Celtic Nature enough and look forward to working with her in the future when we decide to tackle our backyard! read more

Helen is wonderful and such a delight to work with. I had her come by to fix my sprinkler system and plant new plants and sod and my yard looks like a dream now. She has a great eye for design and really knows her stuff. Definitely would recommend. read more

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I knew next to nothing about anything to do with plants or landscaping and Helen took charge and completely transformed both my front and back yard. I now have a yard full of beautiful plants and a small garden of tomatoes and herbs. All fully automated with drip irrigation. I cannot imagine anyone doing better for what I needed, and she was very competitive with pricing as well. All in all, an excellent experience and I could not be happier. read more

Celtic Nature did a fabulous job of repairing/rebuilding our 70+ year old water/termite damaged deck, replanting our backyard and replacing an old sprinkler system. They're professional, very fairly priced, everything was on time and on budget, and they're a joy to work with. Helen's recommendations are precise, rational and always spot-on. I highly recommend them. read more

My wife and I had thought about swapping the grass on our parkway to drought resistant plants and flowers. Prior to meeting Helen we had gotten a couple quotes but never moved forward with the project. By the time we got around to thinking about it again, Helen came highly recommended so we figured we may as well get another quote. We were basically sold on the spot. Helen clearly knows what she's talking about and consulted with us in detail from plant and flower choices to tailoring the irrigation system to work with our existing setup. Her team was professional and did a great job - we couldn't be happier. read more

Celtic Nature Landscape Design did a terrific job updating our home's landscape. They were extremely clever in making the most out of what we had and realistic about what we needed to do to improve our yards and sustain the plants. Helen and her team were thoughtful and easy to communicate with and as a result our landscaping has never looked better. They came in at or near to their original price quote (the additional expenses were things we asked for along the way). I highly recommend CNLD...they are friendly, smart and beyond capable. I will definitely be calling them again! read more

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We highly recommend, without reservation, Helen and her team for your landscaping project(s). We were lucky enough to install a pool in our backyard and needed to finish off the area with some complimentary landscaping. What we got was so much more than we ever thought possible. Helen's vision for the space was nothing short of amazing. She and her team were friendly, courteous, and informative. We always knew the schedule for the week and they stuck to it. It cost exactly what we were told it would with no surprises. But the best part of working with Helen is her careful and collaborative approach to your project. Every part of the project was executed precisely with meticulous attention to detail. Helen continues to check-in and follow up on how everything is taking, answering any questions or concerns with care and maintenance that we've had since finishing. We go out everyday to admire the gardens and to see what's blooming but mostly to just sit, watch, and pinch ourselves to ensure we aren't dreaming. Until the next project, thank you for everything, we couldn't be happier! read more

I highly recommend Celtic Nature Landscape and Designs for any of your landscaping needs. Helen and her crew created my unique front yard. I am regularly complimented by passing neighbors. Helen is delightfully creative, knowledgeable and meticulous in recommending designs and plants that are appropriate to the sun exposure and soil so that they will thrive. She is responsive to questions and available to deal with any glitches. She readily returned to help and guide me in the first trim and cut back of a very happily growing yard! Dana A. read more

My wife and I decided to do a makeover for our front and back yard: using native plants and a lower water-water requirement. In addition we needed to trim or remove several bushes and trees and do some hardscape re-designing for walkways and an area around our pool. Celtic Nature has been fantastic. Helen has a great eye for aesthetically-pleasing designs and her team are craftsmen of the highest quality. We couldn't be happier with their work, and highly recommend them to anyone. read more

Helen and her team are LITERALLY rockstars. We were so nervous about redesigning our front and back yard and I couldn't have imagined a better team. Helen was knowledgeable, honest, dedicated and nailed our vision. She has continued to check in on our lawn to ensure that the plants are thriving. I would highly recommend her! You will not be disappointed! read more

Helen and her amazing team of professionals are spectacular to work with. I had a pretty clear vision of what I was looking for and Helen made my dream come true. She provided a quote quickly and came in exactly on budget. My yard looks phenomenal and Helen's professionalism and design sensibilities are unparalleled. The best part was, it was all done in just a few days. The crew are polite, reliable, and really know what they're doing. Helen's choice of plants was exquisite. They also did the irrigation. I would highly recommend Celtic Nature Landscape Design. read more

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I can't speak highly enough of Celtic Nature Landscape. Helen and her team are wonderful!! She has a keen eye, incredible knowledge and a natural artistic aesthetic. Not only does she have vivid vision of space and landscape design, she and her crew are hard working and very detail oriented. Highly highly recommended!!! read more

Nothing but wonderful! My wife and I built our new home (ok, the dogs helped) then needed landscaping. We have singular tastes and an unusual modern home, so finding someone in sync with us was key. Helen spent considerable time with us - both floral know-nothings - and designed front, back and sides. She and her team were superb. Timely, patient (try matching concrete months after the house was done), available for questions at all hours, and our neighbors love it, too. If that weren't enough, she was half to one third others we contacted, and she finished on budget. read more

I had a very positive experience with Helen and Celtic Nature Landscape Design. i am so pleased with the new front yard Helen designed and executed. Modesto and his crew had to demolish 2 rock walls and dispose of 13 tons of rock, along with many water-guzzling plants. new drought tolerant plants were planted along with drip irrigation. Helen, Modesto and their crew were great to work with and I highly recommend them. read more

Our yard is the talk of the neighborhood! We hired Helen at the start of the year to help us with our large but overgrown front yard. We didn't necessarily want to rip everything out and start from scratch, but years of DIY projects by previous owners and neglect had made our yard feel very chaotic and unlike the zen but functional space we had in our minds. Helen was AMAZING. She came in for the design phase with ideas on how to make the space flow better without ripping everything out and starting from scratch. She has a full roster of vendors who are as professional as they are talented. Helen helped us replace treacherous stairs leaded up to our house, extend our driveway with DG, and replace dead and overgrown plants with new, vibrant ones. She built me the veggie garden of my dreams and her team put in about 10 miles of stucco walls and fencing (not really). She is clear and upfront about budgetary and scheduling issues, and she is professional and helpful around every turn. I'm so glad we hired her and we've already referred her several times to friends who are also really happy with their projects. I'd recommend her 1000 times over. read more

I 100% recommend Helen! She made a beautiful landscape design for my 5,000 sq foot landscape project. She is wonderful to work with, timely with her execution and knows her stuff!! Definitely go with Helen and you will be very happy you did!!! read more