I can't say enough about Gwen and her incredible team. From start the start she was very open and…read moretransparent about costs and communicative throughout. I loved everything about her design and I loved that she had her own crew to do the install. The crew was great and was super organized. I sit and admire my front yard everyday. I love it so much!

Gwen and her team did a FANTASTIC job in our yard. We wanted to re-do major sections and she did…read morean excellent job of melding the new with the old. We are getting a lot of joy from our new yard! Gwen was great about listening to what we do and do not like and communicating throughout the project. We not only needed to re-do sections of sod and plantings, but we also had a drainage problem they fixed and added a better pathway to the backyard. All the irrigation and new lighting is great! Her team was also solid with communication and cleaned up at the end of each day. It's a small but mighty group..... be patient and get on her schedule..... it's well worth it! Then get on her schedule for seasonal maintenance. Just a high performing, outstanding team! Thanks team!

When I decided to redo my backyard, I consulted with several contractors. My primary goals were to…read morereplace an aging deck and to cover the yard in pavers reducing the weed potential, which had been an ongoing problem for years. I chose pavers because they have a better track record for longevity than concrete. When I got back the proposals, I appreciated that the one from Forever Green Cali reflected everything I had mentioned in our initial meeting and had the best price. It was clear that attention had been paid during the meeting. Once selected as the contractor, the work began pretty quickly, nailing down details, making selections, identifying the things to stay, etc. The demolition of the existing deck and cleanup of the weeds went fairly quickly. And there were a lot of weeds. The rest of the work of preparing the foundation and sand and then laying the pavers went very quickly as well. Their employees worked very hard and with precision. I had an existing orange tree that was remaining and I really liked the outline that was made around it, including the darker accent pavers. I wanted a tree on the other side of the yard and I had failed to emphasize where I wanted it. When I asked about making a change to pavers already laid out in order to adjust for the tree, Firas was quick to accommodate me, and his employee made the change in no time. This cut out mimics the cut out for the orange tree and really complements it. As a novice at this sort of thing, I appreciated the good suggestions Firas made throughout the process. He and his team were very easy to work with. Part of this process included using their landscape designer to design the planting beds that were around the perimeter. She really took into consideration the kinds of plants I liked and the color scheme that I wanted. After our trip to the nursery, she provided a schematic so that I could anticipate what it would look like and also serve as a guide for the planting of the yard. I absolutely love the result. It is precisely what I wanted. I love the patio that replaced the deck. The edge is trimmed in a darker bullnose paver that makes it visually clear that there is a step down and the lights under the step emphasize this transition. Having broken my arm in the yard five months ago, this is a safety feature that I really appreciate. My backyard is now a much safer place to be which was a primary incentive for this entire project. Did I mention that I love my backyard? It's now a calm and tranquil place to relax. I cannot recommend Forever Green Cali highly enough. If I were to ever have another yard that needed assistance, I would definitely use them again.

Horrible customer service and horrible follow through!…read more Asked for a quote and they came but never heard any follow up from them. Had to email them to tell them after a month we never heard anything back. Then they just emailed with no verbiage of our quote. It felt like they virtually just threw us a piece of paper. Glad they showed thier true colors before we did any business with them. Buyer beware!!

Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on…read morebudget! I highly recommend!

Steve and his crew performed excellent services. I would and have already recommended them to…read moreneighbors and friends as an excellent landscape company with fair pricing. They did not skimp on quality of effort nor quality of work. Like every homeowner project the need for good communication is key to a happy outcome. Steve outshines in this area. He listened to me describe mine and my yard's individual need. I had a nightmare situation of invasive tree roots growing from under the fence from adjoining neighbors excessively thorny trees. The consequence were thorny tree shoots growing throughout my backyard and its sucker branches popping up on every 2-3 inches along the way. It eventually took over my lawn area by 25ft + in every direction. And it was growing longer! This made it impossible to walk on the lawn and enjoy without being stabbed and bloodied by long sharp thorns. I needed these tree roots traced and dug out completely all the way to the fence line before applying new landscaping. Gaspar and Henry did an excellent job of removing each one of these multiple roots by hand digging. Very laborious and yet they handled it well in the hot summer sun and doing a complete and excellent job. They did it quickly and I thank them tremendously. I had to make the hard but wise choice of not re-sodding and no longer having a lawn. Steve was very patient and guided me to the right choices of landscape material that would help me eliminate this problem from reoccurring on my yard. Steve and his crew (Gaspar and Henry) were a blessing and gave me back my yard. Thank you, sincerely. It was a great experience to work with Awaken Landscapes. I would use them again.

I contacted Alex for a French Drain project. He was able to quickly come by to assess the area and…read moregive a quote. Very friendly, professional and honest. He has a hard-working crew that got my project done in 2 days. They were accommodating with my requests and polite as well. I also asked to do a follow up on some things and they were able to address it as well. I recommend them for any landscaping project and have plans to work them in the future again.

We had a great experience with Hermanos Flores Gardening! They repaired our sprinkler system and…read moredid an excellent job on our front yard. They were reliable, hardworking, professional, and paid attention to the details. Everything looks so much better, and we're very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend Hermanos Flores Gardening to anyone looking for dependable, quality yard and landscaping work! Their pricing is reasonable and fair.

Small job treated with the care of a big job. I had Justin quote on replacing two saplings with a…read moredwarf blood orange and a dwarf fuji apple, sealing the fences, and taking my small narrow side yard and laying in a walkway for garbage can access with a narrow planting bed for future passion fruit vines. Justin made some suggestions, and his crew executed perfectly We went with concrete for easier and safer access, benderboard instead of blocks because of the narrow yard. Simple, cleanly done, bed is edged to contain the soil, trees are well seated and fertilized, irrigation updated for the new plantings, weed cloth under the gravel. Concrete has a nice brushed finish for traction in the wet, tree is staked, can't wait to see them bloom. It's the nice little details that make a quality job. Every day the site was cleaned as if they hadn't been there, they worked quickly and carefully even in the narrow areas. I'm very happy with the job and execution, and highly recommend them.

Our experience with Justin's Professional Landscaping was very disappointing. We encountered…read moreserious workmanship and installation issues that could not be resolved directly with the contractor. We contracted for landscaping work, a redwood pergola, patio cover and a cement patio for just under 30k. We ended up having to file a complaint with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and after an independent inspection and mandatory arbitration, we were awarded $18,140 for the cost of repairs. The contractor ultimately paid the award in full to avoid loosing their Contractor's License and possibly their bond. Unfortunately, the arbitration process took almost a year and required significant time and effort. We would never use this contractor again but if you do, we would highly recommend that you perform thorough due diligence, make sure the contract spells everything out in detail to include specific dimensions, types of materials, etc., keep detailed records throughout the project and if any issues arise do not make any additional payments until all identified issues are resolved.

Living Element Landscape did an outstanding job. Carlos was great with keeping us updated and…read morewasn't constant contact. The Project Manager Luis ran a great crew and everyone did a great job. I'd recommend them to anyone and would use them again.

Extremely disappointed -- 2 1/2-year-old walkway already failing…read more I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Living Elements Landscape. They installed a flagstone walkway at my home, and it is only 2 1/2 years old, yet it has already developed significant problems. The Gator Dust used between the flagstones has repeatedly washed out, leaving the walkway deteriorating year after year. There are now loose flagstones, uneven areas, and sections that have become a serious tripping hazard. I contacted Living Elements Landscape and gave them the opportunity to correct the problem. Instead of standing behind their workmanship, I was told they would not fix it because the project was outside their one-year warranty. They offered only $300 toward finding someone else to repair it, despite the condition of the walkway. What I found particularly concerning was the response when I indicated that I may have to pursue the matter further. I was told that if I took them to court and lost, they would sue me for their legal fees. I found this response extremely troubling when I was simply trying to get a 2 1/2-year-old walkway with loose and shifting flagstones addressed. This is not just a cosmetic issue. The walkway is unsafe, and I should not have to worry about someone tripping because of loose flagstone on a relatively new installation. I hired a professional landscaping company expecting quality workmanship and a company willing to address problems with its work. Instead, I feel I have been left with a deteriorating walkway and the expense of finding someone else to correct it. If you are considering hiring Living Elements Landscape, I strongly recommend asking very specific questions about their installation methods, materials, warranty, and what happens if the work begins failing shortly after the warranty expires. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Living Elements Landscape and would not hire them again.

I Highly recommend this company Tyler from Black diamond is…read moreamazing person who accommodated all the requirements in my design. He made the crew to rectify any errors right on time and to the 100% perfection.

I am happy with how my backyard looks, but my frustration is the quality of the work. My house is…read moreon a slope, and the crew did not properly install the drains. So come winter time, my house flooded. It was a headache to go back and forth with them. They were pretty unprofessional - they sent a crew out for a fix without letting me know and without me signing off on anything. I had to ask them to come back until I could negotiated reimbursements/repairs with black diamond pavers. Once they did come out to install a fix, they didn't even do it properly. They did not install the drains low enough, so if I hadn't had another professional come and examine my backyard, my house would have flooded again this winter. Also, the cherry on the top was when the crew left trash in my backyard. Not only did they leave their lunch trash, but they left huge stones. And it took them a long time to remove the port-a-potty . I had to remind them to come clean it up. All in all, communication was bad, quality of the work was shoddy, and I am very frustrated and upset with Black Diamond. Please reconsider before doing business with them.

Carol came to our house twice to go over our landscaping ideas and drew out a large plan for our…read morebackyard and had it all drawn on her laptop as well. We were very impressed and it was very well and professionally done. She was very nice and friendly and listened to our ideas as well and integrated our ideas into her design, so she actually listened to what we desired into our backyard design. Highly recommend!

Very impressive dealing with Carol on plans for landscaping of my backyard. It is so sad that she…read morehas passed away.

Mike at Stuteville Landscaping truly went above and beyond. We were in the early stages of looking…read morefor a landscaper and had a lot of questions, and he took the time to walk us through everything during a weekend phone call. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to talk to. What really stood out was how generous he was with his time--he never made us feel rushed and answered every question thoroughly. That level of service and care is hard to find, and we were honestly amazed. Highly recommend reaching out to him.

From the first call to the finished project, Mike and Eric with their team provided an exceptional…read moreexperience. We hired them to replace an old, failing wooden retaining wall with a new cinderblock one and we couldn't be happier with the results. I spoke to Mike first and he was very helpful and informative and patiently answered all my questions. He and his team kept this responsiveness and quality experience throughout the whole project. This company is also very honest. They accidentally underquoted me for the project, but they honored their original price without hesitation. They also demonstrated flexibility by working with me on scheduling and adapting to our needs. I had a question about our sprinkler system after they finished and they got back to me with an answer right away. Not only do I think the new retaining wall looks fantastic, but even my gardener, who sees a lot of this type of work, was impressed. He commented that he could tell Stuteville Landscaping took their time, didn't skip any steps, and performed high-quality work. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled landscaping company, look no further than Stuteville Landscaping. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend them!

Totally impressed with this company. They are great designers who care about creating a beautiful…read moreenvironment while respecting the ecology of our area. Our new backyard has CA natives and plants that are drought tolerant, edible, and medicinal. Our new lawn is also drought tolerant and everything has submerged soaker hoses rather than raised sprinkler heads. They built beautiful raised planter beds and a trellis for blackberries. Beyond that, they are the hardest working crew I've ever met, and just plain good people. They go above and beyond.

From the owner: Natural Drainage, Greywater Systems, Rainwater Catchment Systems, Drought-tolerant Plantings,…read moreCalifornia Native Plants, Edible Gardens, Permeable Hardscapes, Low Maintenance Landscapes Please note we are NOT a Mow and Blow Maintenance Company