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 Landscaping recently installed some drainage around my house. The area in which they had…read moreto work in made it a challenging job, and the property was on a hill so that amount that they had to dig was significant. In short, this was no small job. What impressed me most about them was when I told them what I wanted, they gave me ideas based on their expertise. I sometimes worry that contractors will simply give me what I ask for, whether it makes the most sense or not. While I've researched the needs, I'm not a pro and I felt like they listened to the project needs and offered insight to deliver the best result. Jonathan gave me his recommendation and their bid was extremely reasonable. The team came out and got the work done in 2 days. They were sweet people and the work was outstanding. They also left the worksite clean, which seems like a given but seems like a rarity nowadays. I would absolutely hire Herencia again for future projects.

I had a good experience with the Flores Artscape team They were quick to come do an estimate and…read moreconsultation. They later helped to clear out all our weeds, planted new succulents, bushes, plants, and added a fruit tree--which leveled up our yard. They also fixed some issues with our irrigation system, which was a huge plus. You can really tell Ramuldo and Eric care about what they do. They were super knowledgeable about plants, trees, and even local wildlife, which made the whole process feel really thoughtful and not just like a quick job. It did take a few visits to get everything done, but honestly, the end result was worth it. I'd trust them again for future landscaping projects

Flores artscape did a great job with our front yard. From putting in a new lawn, to planting trees…read moreand removing plants we did not want. They had great recommendations, and were very knowledgeable. We will continue to use them for any future additions or projects!

I had a leak in my fountain and had Craig come by to check it out. He did not know if it was a…read morecrack in the pond or a pipe leak. He proceeded one step at a time and discovered that it was a pipe leak. He ran a new pipe line that was hidden and all is well. Craig and his crew are top nothch.

Luna Aquatic was a total standout from start to finish. Craig and his team came out, gave us an…read morehonest, transparent quote and even offered a discount, which meant a lot to us as we're in the middle of a major home remodel. Every member of the crew was professional, thorough, and worked diligently throughout the project. Craig in particular was first-rate. His communication and follow-through were outstanding he truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right and on time. It's rare to find this level of service and integrity these days, and I cannot recommend Luna Aquatic highly enough. They've earned our trust and future business.

Very relaxed in his response, finalized plans but thereafter less talk no action. To make matters…read moreworse - claims to be lining up engineers for the next phase of my project and has not contacted me for 8 weeks and is unresponsive. Highly recommend you look elsewhere for this type of service.

For many years, our rear garden was not taking advantage of our views to the Hollywood hills and…read morethe mountains beyond. Future Studio worked with us to change our worn hillside into series of outdoor living and dining rooms. Our challenge was that we didn't want the new design to be complicated and only about hillside steps. We collaborated with Chris, the principal architect, to create simple, elegant overhanging decks, an area for a new double- wide outdoor tub and a concrete firepit area. Chris made several models to walk us through the different design ideas until we all agreed on the perfect one. Future Studio also supervised and managed the construction on a tight budget and brought in skilled carpenters that knew how to detail wood and concrete. We just had a party and it was great to see our friends enjoying the beautiful spaces as we do every day.

Jake and the team at Greywater were fantastic from start to finish. Super easy to talk to, and…read morereally tight and efficient on the install which was tricky. They took tremendous care working around our existing plants and made the whole process smooth and seamless. Can't recommend more enthusiastically! The best!

We had a business-like conversation about how the rainwater filtration and distribution could work;…read morewe talked about the costs. We agreed on a direction. The crew showed up on time, worked hard, finished the work and provided an as-built drawing afterward. Work was entirely professional and went well. I'd work with Greywater Corps again.

I was interested in redoing my backyard, and contacted LIVE EARTH SYSTEMS for assistance. I…read morecouldn't be more pleased with the results. They took the time to meet with me and develop a plan that incorporated my wishlist -- but they really took it to the next level. Along the way they helped educate me on sustainable alternatives (such as pavers that allowed the rainwater to run off naturally versus a hard flat surface that trapped water) and suggested plants that, while being water-wise, still provided just the right amount of privacy. They also added a water feature that improved the serenity of the space, turning my wasteland into an amazingly comfortable environment that I use daily. I highly recommend LIVE EARTH SYSTEMS.

Live Earth Systems designed our garden beautifully. They chose the perfect plants and trees to…read morematch our style. Our garden is now a paradise, awash with lushness and color. At the same time it's filled with native and sustainable plants so doesn't need much work or too much water. I highly recommend Live Earth Systems, they are talented and work with passion and efficiency.

Beautiful work and on budget and on time. Jeff was super knowledgeable and very easy to collaborate…read morewith.

From the owner: Stem & Stone Design is a Southern California landscape design studio specializing in modern,…read moreMediterranean, and California-native gardens. We create cohesive outdoor environments through thoughtful planning, material selection, planting design, and lighting. Our process emphasizes clarity, longevity, and design integrity—helping homeowners invest wisely before construction begins.

I could not imagine a more beautiful & functional landscape design than the one Matthew created for…read moreus. My boyfriend and I were bumping heads on how we wanted to renovate our small backyard. (him: wild secret garden / me: minimal & functional) and somehow Matthew made it work! It's been two years and Matthew has been great with our follow-ups. Of course, a few plants didn't work so we replaced them which is totally normal in gardening so no biggie.

We highly recommend working with Hillrise Design and Matthew McKelligon. He is a talented creative…read moreand a fantastic project partner. We have a sizable mixed hillside property that was/is riddled with half-finished previously started projects and untamed portions. Matthew came up with a multi phase and problem-solving project design including a great deal of landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation solutions, fencing and ultimately, a pool. Our project is ongoing (b/c: phases) but Matthew has completed a multi-terraced California native -laden hillside with fruit trees, stairways and a bench space all with gorgeous nighttime lighting. He found great tradespeople to support the project and carefully oversaw the implementation. Whether you have strong ideas of your own or none at all, he's a supportive guide with experienced perspective and will come up with beautiful and achievable designs. Also, Matthew is the rare creative who delivers work on time or is transparent about delays & prices, responds to communication quickly and is very fun to work with. We are not done with our total project yet and I can say with confidence that we are highly pleased with Matthew's work so far and cannot wait to continue to work with him on the next phases.

I just finished working with Stephanie, what an amazing experience! I cared about going native…read moreand low to no water in my landscaping and conserving the water that came my way. I had a large amount of space and needed everything. Stephanie got it! At one point I got quite frustrated, thinking I couldn't get done what I wanted/needed on the budget I had. Stephanie not only talked me down but she made it happen. I could go on and on- Great experience, hard working, on top of it!, intuitive - I highly recommended.

I cannot recommend Stephanie and her team at SB Design more highly. I too was looking on Yelp and…read moregust gave her a call. I immediately felt in great hands once we met. I had a very small front patio/Yard area that was for the most part, unusable. It looked "fine" but I wanted a space I could use since it was my only yard space. I also needed to enclose the space for my dog. Stephanie's design ideas were fantastic and she truly collaborated with me as to what I was hoping we could achieve. I just had no idea how to do it on my own. She also took great care in choosing plants that would be easy to take care of and required minimal water. She was very communicative and visible during the process of all the work being done. Her fee was very reasonable for the time and results I was given. I now have a beautiful and usable space where I can hang out with friends and my dog has some grassy areas and also can't run away! All problems solved. Very happy customer. I also recommended her to a client for their much larger yard and they too were thrilled with the results. It's hard looking for help so blindly when you need something done. I hope this review helps your search. I highly recommend SB Design and Stephanie. They are the utmost professionals. You will not be disappointed!

June was really wonderful to work with and created a beautiful space. She had lots of great…read morecreative ideas and has a lovely collaborative spirit. Would gladly work with her again and highly recommend!

June excels is listening carefully and designing a creative holistic plan that addressed our needs…read more I would highly recommend engaging her services.