I started working with Jennifer on landscaping design plans for my back, side, and front yard after…read moreneighbors of mine had a very positive experience with her, and I also saw the lovely transformation of their back yard. In a world where we often don't feel heard, I was impressed at how well she listened to my preferences and ideas, and then translated these bits and pieces into beautiful plans. I especially appreciated how she added her expertise and experience to my input, and also checked in along the way - sometimes with images; "Does it look like this?" I also ended up going with the landscape contractor she recommended to complete the work. After delivering the plans, she agreed to oversee the implementation of the plans as well as the building of a custom shed. Jennifer is a talented, wise, and kind person, and I highly recommend her landscape design services.

I was referred to Jennifer Craven Landscape Design by my neighbor who had worked with Jennifer to…read moretransform her backyard a couple of years before. It was truly a pleasure to work with her! I had been planning my backyard/side yard for months and had many ideas of things I did and didn't like. Jennifer listened, asked great questions, and helped to pull those ideas together in a cohesive plan. Once she had created the initial plan, the process was very collaborative, with us going back and forth until the plan was final. Jennifer was very knowledgeable and patient and cheerfully answered my many, many questions. We were looking to get rid of our lawn, but wanted a mix of "dry creek bed" and drought-tolerant plants to soften the look. One of the challenges was working around a large (and, I'll admit--ugly) trampoline that we want to keep for now, but will probably give away in a few years. Jennifer's design included where to place the trampoline without it becoming a focal point, and ideas for what plants would go in that space in the future. Jennifer then referred me to a trusted contractor who brought the plan to life with beautiful results. Jennifer was also responsive, patient, and helpful when questions came up about plants or placement during the construction process. The end result was a yard even better than I had imagined: a natural-looking, serene, beautiful space with an interesting mix of shapes, colors, and textures. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking to beautify their outdoor space!

I hired Jennifer Kate Landscaping to do a backyard design for a newly built home in El Dorado…read moreCounty. I wanted a low maintenance yard with many native plants but I was having a very difficult time finding a designer with knowledge of native plants. After speaking with Jennifer on the phone I knew that she had experience with, and knowledge of, the plants native to our area. When she came out to the property she walked the space, carefully observing the soil and plants currently growing on the property, gathering the information she needed to make appropriate plant recommendations. Working with her has been a delight. She was accessible through the entire process and was readily available to answer my questions in depth. We share many of the same passions and I feel like she is a kindred spirit! The design is thoughtful and beautiful and I cannot wait to see it fully implemented!

I cannot even say how much I love Jennifer and her work. I'm basically afraid of plants because I…read morekeep killing them so when we started doing our backyard, our landscaper recommended that I contacted Jen. I'm so glad he did. Jen came to our house and basically held my anxious hand through the whole process. We talked about what I like (magnolias!) and what I don't like (bees and lots of watering) and she came up with the perfect, low maintenance landscape for me and my family. Her fees are beyond reasonable, especially for the over-priced Bay Area. I have worked with a lot of home and landscape professionals through the years as we rebuilt our home and yards and I can tell you she is absolutely one of the best people I have ever worked with.

DO NOT HIRE THIS LANDSCAPER unless you thrive on frustration…read more I got an estimate from Erik Morales to lay pavers (which I already had), install some bullnose on a couple of large raised planters, and build a redwood pergola for a ~15'x18' section of my back yard. He came back with an almost $14K estimate on April 14. I'm 66 and have lung cancer, and needed the work done, so I signed the paperwork. Then the waiting game started. Over the next month I contacted the company at least 5 times by phone and email. First the wife/secretary was sick, then they were out of town, then "we're working on the May calendar", then another excuse, followed by silence. Since then my son-in-law and I got the ground leveled and prepped and are laying the pavers this weekend. Remember I'm 66 with terminal cancer and already have the pavers AND bullnose. It's NOT THAT HARD. The pergola's going in next week. It's very frustrating to deal with a contractor that has absolutely no communication skills. If you don't want the job, just tell me, don't jack me around for a month. Estimate expired May 14. Such a waste of what little time I have left. Three thumbs WAY down for this bozo.

We just had Kerri complete a large project for us at our new home. Erik and his team were very…read moreprofessional and easy to work with. We had plans from landscape architect with Welo irrigation plans that needed to be executed exactly to plan to get county's sign off. They handled all inspections and process was turn key. Worth the wait, we will use them again and recommend them.

Update: Our project has been completed for over two months and we are even happier now than at the…read morestart! Cynthia's ideas turned out to be the perfect design for our front and backyards, creating a peaceful, intimate and drought tolerant environment. We have a better understanding as to why she has "modules" in her design development. The money invested upfront paid off tenfold! We decided to use Cynthia's husband, Francisco of Villa Construction, for implementing the plan. Francisco and his team were wonderful and responsive to work with! We were continually impressed with both their work ethic and attention to detail! They worked quickly and efficiently with the utmost care and respect for our wishes. We even had them replace a sewer line which they did skillfully and quickly! Mozaic Design and Villa Construction were worth every penny. We will be enjoying the results of their expertise for many years to come!

Cynthia at Mozaic Landscapes has done wonderful work for our backyard! We are extremely happy with…read morehow she accommodated our style with her landscape design. She even spent time creating areas for our dog. Working with Cynthia has been a pleasure. She has been timely and thorough in her design work, most recently to come and place the plants before they were planted. We definitely recommend Cynthia at Mozaic Landscapes for your landscape design. :)

I got an estimate from Blair landscape services and it was very thorough and complete. I still…read morehaven't gone ahead with the project but so far I'm very satisfied.

Randy and his crew brought our front yard back to life. Our front yard grass had been left alone…read moredue to the drought, cost, and becoming more water conservation minded and we decided to replace our grass with low water plant landscaping installed on the drip irrigation system. Randy was such a pleasure to work with as I juggled our HOA approval process and requirements in applying for an EBMUD lawn conversion rebate. He managed through fixing our broken water pipes, help in selecting plants, keeping to the plan/vision we had, while staying in budget. The job took three and a half days from start to finish. We love it! Rebate approved. Happy customer.

Really wanted to work with Josue, his reviews are great and he was impressive in person during the…read morewalkthrough for a backyard paver project. Knowledgeable, seemed like the right guy for the job. Unfortunately, it's been over two weeks and I still haven't received an estimate. I followed up three times via text and phone, and the one time he responded he promised to send it that evening. Never came. Disappointing because I was ready to hire him on the spot.

I was looking for someone to put pavers for me in my atrium. I had several quotes and decided to…read morego with Josue and his team. They were punctual, hard working, thorough and did an excellent job. So much so that I ended up redoing my front entrance to the home as well with the same pavers.

Swanson completed my backyard and front yard about 3 years ago. Even though my yards still look…read morebeautiful, I noticed a light wasn't working anymore and a tile needed to be reinstalled. I reached out to Geoff and as always, he was very responsive and offered to repair these items. Geoff and his team stand by their workmanship and products. They put a lot of emphasis on both, the quality of their work and customer satisfaction. It's becoming hard to find companies/business owners that care and take pride in their work. I will continue to recommend Swanson!

Excellent customer service from start to finish. Fair price and very flexible with changes. Very…read morehappy with Swanson's and look forward to using them again with our front yard.

5 Stars because... - Jeff is awesome and really cares…read more- Project was done quickly and on time - Project was done on budget (with a very competitive estimate) - Jeff brought a great vision for our space - All the work was very professional with NO corners cut at all We had a FANTASTIC experience with Jeff and TriValley Landscape; they have our business for life. We've been through the whole process of getting quotes and browsing through Yelp for contractors and I can definitely say that the next time we have a landscaping project come up, we're going straight to Jeff. We received 5 estimates for our backyard - from companies large and small - and Jeff was the only one who actually listened to what we wanted and then gave thoughtful suggestions based on his expertise and actually had a vision for the space. Nearly every other company asked what we wanted but never asked any follow up questions or showed any interest in providing an expert opinion. That would be fine if I was a landscape architect and a botanist but... I'm not!! Jeff is extremely valuable not only for the high quality work that he and his team does, but for the knowledge and expertise that he brings to the table, and the fact that he actually CARES. Early on in the estimate process I mentioned to Jeff that we recently had a baby and that part of my motivation for updating our backyard was to make the space more functional as a fun play space for our son as he grows up. Jeff constantly tweaked the design and approach to accommodate this ultimate goal for the space. He purposefully laid out the plants and trees so that our son could run through the landscape once it grows in (which is tricky because the hillside is steep), he brought in extra boulders to give him something to climb up on and jump off of, and consciously steered us away from any poisonous or dangerous plants. Now, with the design that Jeff laid out, we are so so excited to see our son enjoy the backyard for years to come!! I should also mention that I have strong opinions when it comes to the design and layout of our home which made Jeff's approach even more impressive. Jeff seamlessly blended his professional opinion with my particular ideas and desires which made for a really enjoyable and collaborative experience; and ultimately a final product that we are VERY happy with! I don't usually write Yelp reviews (ever really) but our experience with Jeff was so positive that I felt compelled to write one here. That should say it all!

LANDSCAPING: Struggled for years with moles and gophers destroying my lawn. Then came…read moreTRIVALLEYLANDSCAPE.COM . Jeff does a terrific job laying out the details and presents a professional design with pictures of what it will look like before work proceeds. I cannot recommend TriValley Landscape enough. They installed the gopher wire under everything. So no more moles! Work was done professionally and site kept very clean and tidy during the construction. Please call Jeff at 925-922-4558. See the picture of our final product LOVE IT