My wife and I wanted to beautify our front landscape (a little challenging given most of it is a…read morehill slope). We also wanted to spruce up our backyard in advance of a backyard wedding! We contacted Artscape and from the get-go, Ben responded promptly. Ben asked us to fill out a landscape needs/wants questionnaire which provided him with a general idea of our vision. My wife wanted more of a succulent dominant landscape whereas I wanted more color and plant textures. Ben spent a considerable time incorporating our thoughts into a cohesive plan and a landscape design to fit our topography and climate. This was a dynamic process with a lot of communication. With our budget in mind, Ben provided alternative plant choices and explained the reasoning in a thoughtful, kind, and professional manner. Ben is an excellent communicator and designer. Once we agreed on the plan, Oscar and Melvin completed the installation. They were always on time, worked tirelessly and surpassed our expectations of professionalism. We received status updates at each milestone and were informed on what work was to take place leading to the next milestone. During the install, they found some leaks in our irrigation system and fixed the leaks. Oscar went above and beyond to help us find and install a modern sprinkler monitoring system which is working wonderfully. We love our new front landscape and updated backyard landscape. Even our neighbors have remarked how much they love looking at the new landscape! We highly recommend Artscape! Ben's leadership and creativity in the design are unsurpassed, and Oscar and Melvin's plan execution produced a beautiful landscape which we will enjoy for years to come.

"Value-engineering"…read more "Good faith"

I highly recommend Alejandro and Fifth Element Landscaping. Alejandro did an outstanding and…read moreprofessional job on several projects at my home, including installing landscape lighting, repairing a leaking main water line, and upgrading my sprinkler system. From the beginning, he was reliable, responsive, and easy to work with. He arrived ahead of schedule, provided a very competitive quote, and clearly explained the work that needed to be done. The quality of his workmanship was excellent, and he paid close attention to detail throughout the entire project. What really impressed me was his commitment to customer service. As an added bonus, he even installed my Ring security camera at no additional charge. It's rare to find a contractor who goes above and beyond like that. If you're looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and fairly priced, I would not hesitate to recommend Alejandro and Fifth Element Landscaping.

I think finding any sort of contractor is extremely frustrating. Whether it be a plumber, a roofer,…read moretermite inspector, whatever. You have to get someone to come out, give their opinion, give a quote, agree on terms, agree on when to do it, and then when they come, they have to do what they agree to do. I have had bad experiences before when it comes to hiring contractors but thankfully, Fifth Element Landscape was not one of those experiences. Alejandro is very knowledgeable about landscaping and was also understanding about including some of my ideas. He answered all of my questions, showed up when he said he would, and did a great job. I am very happy to have hired Fifth Element Landscape for my project and plan to use them again in the future.

We're not people who typically post much on social media, but in this case, when you come across a…read moreperson that goes above and beyond what contractors normally do, we just had to express how amazing our experience was with James at Dreamscapes. He crafted a small but beautiful water feature in the shape and design that we desired. We had previously hired another contractor to landscape our backyard, but we had such a terrible experience because of the refusal to follow our wishes for this project. At that point, we decided to transition back to James because we trusted him and knew he would do a fantastic job. We had several conversations with James about how we wanted to landscape our backyard. We told him we wanted drought-tolerant plants and with that he came up with a lush and diverse variety of CA native plants that he took great pains and time to help us place. He'd arrive with his team who were always on time, professional, and hardworking. James brings with him a passion and great knowledge for what he does. He walks with a joyful energy, and it was such a pleasure to work with him. Today we have such a beautiful garden that draws an array of birds and butterflies. We couldn't be happier with the end product! It exceeds what we could have ever imagined our yard to be. And this can be directly attributed to James' expertise. He has invited us to stay in touch with him regarding the maintenance of our new paradise. Our backyard has become a refuge for us, the sound of the waterfall drowning out the usual noise at a distance. Thank you again, James, for making this landscape project such a wonderful experience.

We have one of those tropical pools with rocks and landscaping around the sides. It's been there…read morefor decades, probably since the house was built almost 70 years ago. A few weeks ago our pool guy pointed out that one of the rocks had come loose and fallen into the pool! We were very concerned about the damage and not sure how to get it fixed. My husband found DreamScapes on Yelp and gave them a call. James, the business owner, understood the job perfectly and was extremely professional from start to finish. We were quoted a fair price. James and his team arrived exactly on time, prepared the cavity where the rock needed to go, lifted it out of the water (which took all three of them! about 200 lbs.!), put it back in better than it was (doesn't stick out as much) and cleaned up after themselves perfectly. James took the time to advise us on ground cover and tree maintenance near the pool, providing reliable resources we could call upon. We know this is a pretty small job compared with other reviewers who have had their whole yard redone but it absolutely needed to be done ASAP and we were very grateful to James and his team for taking it seriously and doing such a professional job. THANKS!

Garcia Gardening Services has been maintaining my personal residence landscaping needs for over 15…read moreyears. Because I moved during that time, they did extensive work preparing my old property yard for sale. He even created a walking path around the entire property. The real estate agent who represented us said the curb appeal, private vegetable garden & extensive lawn attracted multiple offers. See for your self how beautiful my huge old property looked. In my new home Garcia Gardening Services helped me reimagine the yard, planted trees, a privacy hedge & grass for the dogs. Because all these projects were big, I always bid the work with others. Garcia Gardening Services wasn't the cheapest, but they were always the best, reasonable, reliable & good at what they did. For all these reasons I am a Garcia Gardening Services customer for life!

A homeowner's time is equally as important as a contractor's time. Taking time out of your weekend…read moreto meet with contractors that have no intention of returning a call or providing an estimate is downright unacceptable. Therefore, I am now going to expose everyone who doesn't call back or follow through with a proposal. It's not right and it's a complete waste of everyone's time, Garcias Gardening Service will leave you hanging. Don't waste your time with this Landscaper, call others !! if I could leave zero stars I would.

The services requested were landscaping (grading and gravel installation) and gardening (removal of…read morevegetation and replanting). Diego was fast and responsive during the proposal process, and once the bid was approved, Dario Landscaping quickly scheduled the job. Work was completed faster than they promised, and their guys went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I think they were a great value, because their cost was 20-25% lower than comparable bids. I would happily retain their services again, and I highly recommend you use them right now!

We went through an extensive home renovation involving all the trades, and I can confidently say…read moreDiego and his team outperformed everyone in communication, quality, pricing, and genuine care for doing great work. With Diego, you will: - Get prompt responses to every inquiry. - Have multiple planning visits (three in our case, and he would have come more if needed). - Receive a clearly defined scope of work, both verbal and written. - Experience proactive communication so you never wonder what is happening or what is next. - Work with a professional crew that cleans up every single day, even when the area will get messy again. They genuinely care. - Benefit from a large, well equipped operation where the efficiency shows. - See the pride of a true family run business with everyone hands on and involved. - Notice thoughtful extras beyond the original scope, simply because they want the final result to look its best. Bottom line: Exceptional communication, craftsmanship, and value. Zero hesitation recommending Diego and his team.

Thankful to Jose and his team for their quality work and bringing new life to my front yard!read more

I hired Jose and is team to do a fairly extensive landscape design job on my parent's house in…read morePasadena as their 50th Anniversary gift. He worked with my budget and was very easy to communicate with and did a remarkable job in a short period of time. Best of all, he understood that my folks are pretty conservative and set in their ways and would not have been happy with any kind of drastic change to their outdoor space. Instead, he was able to transform their property in a subtle and elegant manner and helped to give my Mom and Dad the best 50th Anniversary ever! Thank you Jose!

I hired Herencia Landscaping to build a 25' x 25' backyard basketball court for my family, which…read moreincluded the concrete pad, hoop installation, proper drainage and sloping, electrical for a game light, and relocating some existing plants. I found them on Yelp and chose them after getting four other quotes. From the beginning, they stood out for their professionalism, responsiveness, detailed proposal, and fair pricing. Ale was fantastic to work with. She was quick to respond, answered all my questions, and made what could have been a stressful project feel smooth and well organized. Once construction started, Jonathan and his team were excellent. They arrive promptly each day and cleanup well. Jonathan is knowledgeable, professional, and clearly takes pride in his work. What stood out most was his communication and transparency. He provided daily updates, either by text or in person, walking me through the progress and explaining what was coming next, which gave me a lot of confidence throughout the project. I also really appreciated his fantastic customer service and follow-through. For example, the game light I purchased arrived broken from the manufacturer, and Jonathan came back promptly after the project was finished to install the replacement once it arrived. The entire project took about a week, and the final result exceeded my expectations. The court and surrounding landscaping look amazing, drain properly, and have completely transformed our backyard. Seeing my son excited to play on it every day makes it even more worth it. I highly recommend Herencia Landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable, and professional outdoor work. I would definitely hire them again.

Herencia is a solid find for us and highly recommend if you're looking for a crew that can…read morespecialize in native natural gardening that is drought resistant. We appreciated that Herencia remained communicative throughout and was very prompt in completing the work on time. They did an excellent job with the new pavers to expand the driveway plus I appreciated that they even helped replace the bad pipes we have in a section of the house where we needed to rework the irrigation/sprinkler pipes. Also good that you can get a free quote to assess their recommendation, and they came out as one of the most competitive in meeting our needs.

If I could give Paradise Landscaping & Gardening more than 5 stars, I would…read more From start to finish, they delivered an A+++ experience. Their communication was excellent, they kept us informed every step of the way, showed up exactly when they said they would, and followed through on every commitment. The crew was incredibly clean, organized, knowledgeable, and efficient. It's obvious they take pride in their work, and the quality of the finished project exceeded our expectations. Their pricing was also very fair, especially considering the level of craftsmanship and professionalism they brought to the job. Beyond the work itself, they're simply wonderful people. Honest, hardworking, salt-of-the-earth humans who genuinely care about doing things the right way. Those kinds of companies are becoming harder and harder to find. If you're thinking about transforming your backyard or tackling any landscaping project, stop looking. Paradise Landscaping & Gardening is the company you want. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again and recommend them to friends and family.

I first hired Paradise to do a cleanup job and was so impressed that I hired them to do a major…read morelandscaping project that I had been planning for years: a complete renovation of the so-called front lawn of my house, which was basically just a large rectangle choked with crabgrass and weeds, Since I know nothing about plants, I left everything in Lucy's capable hands. My requirements were: - Bold and colorful - Native and drought tolerant - Automated drip irrigation The project took approximately one week. The amount of work they got done was staggering: they removed all of the old soil, rocks, and weeds and replaced it with quality soil. They laid the irrigation so that each plant has it's own little spigot. Then, the plants arrived - 100 of them! After they were planted, mulch was applied and TA-DA! Best lawn in the neighborhood!! They followed up with a few visits to check the irrigation and make sure everything was good. We are in the height of August summer now, and now at about 6 week mark, the plants are still thriving, the leaves are nice and juicy, and the flowers are growing. Almost immediately, it started to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Beautiful, AND good for the environment!!! This was a very expensive project for me - I've been waiting to do it for 7 years! But I am delighted with the results. Hopefully I won't have to wait another 7 years to do the next project, but when I am ready, I already know exactly who to hire. I've incuded some pictures of before, during, and after. THANK YOU PARADISE!!