Karen and Omar did an amazing job in transforming our yard. They envisioned something spectacular…read moreand then made it happen. Karen and Omar and their workers were fun and easy to work with. No stress. The thing our friends tell us when they visit is "It feels like it has always been this way. It feels like a natural extension of the house." Besides the results, several aspects of HOW they work impressed us: First, although this was a fairly complex, multi-month project with a few unexpected wrinkles (thrown in by us), they completed it on time and on budget. The one and only change order was small and was well communicated in advance. We chose to proceed and it was all crystal clear. Second, their workers are top-notch. They were professional, organized, and detail-oriented craftsman. Every single one. Walls are straight and level with deep foundations and proper reinforcement; walkways are level; every detail is perfect, including the underground details that no one is ever going to see. They show up on time, work hard and leave it clean, *safe* and organized at the end of the day, every day, which we appreciated because we have young kids. Third, this is no fly-by-night organization like some in the landscaping world. Karen and Omar have long-term employees who have insurance and benefits, take their breaks etc. They do things right and aren't going to open you up to a lawsuit if someone gets hurt. They listened to our feedback and adapted the plan in ways that made a big difference, working with materials from our house that made the new space feel like it has always been this way. We love our new yard and would recommend them without hesitation.

Karen, and her team, gave us exceptional services in designing, installing a watering system and…read moreplanting our landscape at our home. Our input was integrated into the plans and when we were clueless, Karen offered choices that made the design process easy. The easy communication allowed us to know what to expect in costs and work schedules. Most importantly, our landscape looks so much better. We can't wait to see how the plants will look in the spring. The butterflies and humming birds have already found our garden.

So-Cal Ponds I am writing this review to explain my…read moredissatisfaction with the work performed by So-Cal Ponds in 2023. During the project, large stones were placed on a steep hillside adjacent to my pool without any visible bracing or reinforcement. In 2025, one of those stones rolled down the hillside and into the pool, damaging the pool plaster. To his credit, Dominic, the owner, came to my home to assess the damage. He offered to remove the stone from the pool and relocate the stones on the hillside for a few hundred dollars. However, this did not address my main concern regarding the original installation. In my correspondence, I explained that as a professional landscaper, it is reasonable to expect that proper reinforcement and erosion-prevention measures would be considered when placing large stones on a steep slope. These are foreseeable factors that fall within a professional's expertise at the time of installation. Unfortunately, So-Cal Ponds did not agree to correct the issue at no cost, and I will now have to pay out of pocket to have the stones removed from the hillside and relocated to a safer area. I have sought legal counsel regarding this matter and have been advised that I have a strong small claims court case. So-Cal Pools customer service has been a huge disappointment with their lack of professionalism. They do not stand by their work. Addendum: Please refer to my Google review where Dominic falsely states that he would move the stones on the hillside for FREE.

We had the SoCal Ponds crew install a new lawn and do a bunch of other things around our house and…read morecould not be happier with the experience and results. The project was a complete transformation, and an unused lot filled with bushes and trees is completely unrecognizable, a big green lawn with gorgeous planters and hedges around it. The team -- we worked primarily with Eric and Dom -- communicated well, helped work with our vision while offering their own ideas to maximize the land. Most of all, they were really attentive to details to help protect the house and existing infrastructure. We will happily go back to SoCal Ponds for more work in the future.

We recently moved into a house and had zero idea of what to do with the overgrown yard and…read morehillside. We wanted to make it ours, but didn't know where to start. We were just recycling things we found around the property and plants that friends gave us. Melanie came to our rescue! She spent the better part of a morning walking around with us, discussing our entertaining habits and desires, and giving us pointers. She remembered the images I'd emailed her from my Pinterest that showed various looks that we liked. We sat down with her as she did the drawing, and she really pointed us in some great directions. Our drawings and plans reflect moving things and planting things to better accommodate the way we like to live and spend our time. She also kept in mind our plan to do most of the work ourselves over time. She brought up cost-effective and water-effective options for accomplishing many of our goals. After our meeting, she followed up with emails of the pictures she had shown us for ideas during the meeting. We did have a little trouble scheduling the meeting, but I always assume that talented people are overwhelmed with business, and that was definitely the case here. However, in the actual meeting and during our phone calls, she never once seemed rushed or impatient. If we need more detailed plans at any point, Melanie will most definitely be the person we turn to! Great overall experience.

My wife & I had a great experience working with Melanie, who is the principle architect. We…read morecontracted with her to design our backyard while we were in the construction process of our house. Melanie was a pleasure to work with. She's been patient in understanding our likes & dislikes. Of course, my wife had her ideas, and I had mine. Melanie understood what are our top priorities. After a short wait, she provided us two initial designs. Both were almost perfect match to what we asked for and thinking of. The difficult task for us was to decide which of the basic design to pick and work on to finalize our project. The final design includes a lagoon like pool, and very usable rest of the yard for our family, which includes two kids and two dogs. We are very happy to work with Melanie, and had referred her to several of our friends over the years.

This is a family-run business. Wesley designed a fire-resistant landscape for our home and updated…read moreour exterior lamps. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome, his courtesy, and the reasonable pricing. Sierra Madre Landscaping is a town gem.

Sierra Madre Landscape transformed patches of dirt and rock into a beautiful space for outdoor…read moreliving. The pavers they recommended look fantastic and their work held up perfectly in the recent heavy rains. This wasn't a small or simple job, but Wesley and his crew (which include his sons - love supporting a family business) were attentive to details, made sure their equipment and materials were squared away at the end of each day, and were respectful of our home. They also finished on schedule and budget, a rarity amongst companies I've had work on my home over the years. We cannot recoomend Sierra Madre Landscaping highly enough. Wesley ensured we were informed every step of the way, asking questions when appropriate to ensure that the work came out exactly as we wanted it. I will use them again without hesistation.

These guys are the real deal. I honestly can't believe how fun they've made this whole process…read more They are so profesional and really care about the work. Give them a try, you will not regret it.

Sloppy contractor that does not plan their work, doesn't fix their mistakes, and is run by a…read morevolatile, angry, abusive out-of-control owner. It's a bad, dangerous mix. I made the mistake of hiring Environmental mostly because Brad Lefebvre's sons Gabe and Phil are charming and seem sincere. I have to think that unconscious racism on my part also played into my decision--the family is very white and very American, and most other contractors are hispanic, or Israeli, or whatever. Teaches me a lesson. The contract cost ballooned from around $60k to over $100k. Perhaps changes in scope explain some of that, although I have no doubt that was an excuse to hugely inflate the profit margin. But the worst part was the damage they caused to my landscaping, trees, and surroundings, their poor quality repairs, and their lack of any competent supervision or oversight. They just attack the job furiously without any plan of action, and then hope to change and fix it all up later whey it's been screwed up. Not an efficient way to operate. The job took months longer than they promised. After weeks of having their workers here, I learned that their crews dislike and resent the abusive way they are treated by Brad (I speak relatively fluent Spanish), whose main method of communication is screaming and threats. They would leave in a heartbeat if they could find other work, but many are undocumented and don't speak English. The ones that can leave usually do. Abuse, screaming, and threats, including physical violence, are also sadly how Brad's deals with his clients, when his sons can't keep him away from them as they usually try to do. The final straw was when I received a mechanic's lien from the plaster company that Environmental hired. Brad hadn't paid them a penny four months after they finished their work, and so, after my paying Brad over $100,000 I then had to deal with the plasterer who came after me when he was stiffed by Brad. The kids may become good pool contractors years down the road if they learn to properly run crews and supervise work. But in the meantime every decision is the dad's, and believe me, you do not want to sign a contract with this guy. Don't be fooled by all those carefully placed positive "reviews," either. Many are inserted by Brad's kids under false names. I wouldn't touch this company with a 10 foot pole.

He promised he would come back after planting new grass and never came thru. He doesn't answer his…read morephone. Do not hire! Some areas of my house still don't have grass!

These guys are very good. They are not the cheapest and certainly lower than the median if you get…read moremultiple estimates With our design, they converted our water sucking landscaping into a drought tolerant Mecca What I like about them is they are 1) communicative 2) show up regularly 3) do good work 4) make changes very easily 5) do nice work 6) our water bill will go down 50 percent minimum 7) they help get the rebate money Highly recommended

I would give more then 5 stars if I could. Nature-scape is one of the best landscaping contractors…read morein town. Carol and Hartley are professional yet caring. They are great to work with. On the multiple projects that I have done with them, I have been 100% satisfied with the quality of the work. They never fail to deliver and that too within budget, every time. I highly recommend Naturesape for all your landscaping needs!!

This company was not the most expensive bid, but wasn't the cheapest either. The reason for my…read morechoice was the owner. His knowledge of his craft, attention to detail and his ideas were amazing. He communicated well and I went with him. The job took months. The total contract was over 500k. During the whole process he was always kind, and very involved. He updated us regularly on timing and related weather delays etc. I'm very pleased with the entire process, and now that the job is done, I'm excited to enjoy the beauty of the work. Really a wonderful company. The employees who did the work were awesome. So respectful and professional. This company is worth every penny.

I really recommend this place , they have best prices and good quality of turf and professional…read moreinstallers

It's quite a bit out of the way…read more I needed some bubblers that were no longer available at Lowes or nearby Home Depot. My contractor who was redoing my backyard told me to go here. Once I got here they told me they only sell to contractors but sold me what I needed anyway. They had some sprinkler wire on sale which is what I needed and was less than the price at Lowes, also I purchased an anti-siphon sprinkler valve for $11. I told one of the workers what I needed and he went and got all of it for me. I saw they also sell the grass turf, seemed like they supply that in large quantities. Not sure if I'd come back just because they're so far out of the way. But otherwise it was a good experience.

Garrett is not only a genius at landscape design, he's a total pleasure to work with, incredibly…read moretalented, a consummate professional with unmatched creativity. He both works with what you desire, but is so knowledgeable and creative that he gives you more than you could have imagined. Not only is his design work inspired, but he can recommend contractors to work with that are also a total pleasure. We are so happy that we went with his recommendations for hardscape, pool, lighting, landscape etc, and had the pleasure of the best contractors we've ever worked with through many other projects. All in all, we could not be happier with both the process and the finished results.

I was very fortunate to find Garett Carlson through a referral. I was the property manager of a…read morelarge residential property in Hidden Hills and we were doing a half million dollar renovation of one section of the property. Our needs included a complete upgrade which called for a redesign of a large section of the property, a new pool, fabricated rock feature with waterfall as well as a natural looking 10 foot tall hedge to hide a security fence. Of primary importance to me was that Garett was easy to work with. Very relaxed and completely knowledgeable in the various kinds of plants and trees to put in the yard. And he is a great pool designer as well. After we approved his designs, he took out a can of spray paint and personally "hand drew" the curved outline of the future large pool in the yard. He also designed a slide for the children to slide down through the rocks and a nice grotto that a person could swim into - it was like a cave. Oh, he even designed a beautiful stacked rock BBQ area by the pool. In the end, that section of the property was complete transformed and the owners were completely amazed and pleased at the upgrade. One of the most important factors in choosing Garett was that we wanted the yard to look natural. He promised it would and in the end it certainly did. Myself and the owners were very pleased by his work.

A wonderful hidden gem for anyone who loves plants and nature! The garden center is beautiful,…read morepeaceful, and very well maintained. The staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. You can really feel the care and passion they put into this place. A perfect spot to walk around, get inspired, and find amazing plants. Definitely worth visiting!

I not quite sure how one goes about to get a plot for gardening here, but it seems like a really…read morenice space for a green thumb enthusiast. I overheard someone talking bout this place and constantly pass it getting in the freeway. It a community garden where people have plots for gardening and such. There's an also a little park area, rose garden and cactus garden. Parking is available inside a lot, closed at a certain time. As well as street parking. There's two sections across the street from each other. We popped in to have a wander and see what it was all about. It's a cute little park area where it's pretty and quaint. Nice place for a stroll. People have spots for gardens so respect and not trespass. Your able to walk along the path and check each plot out but he respectful and not pick anything. It's a little oasis out of the city even though you're right in it. It's just along the 101 freeway but you don't notice it with all the trees covering it. The rose garden is simple yet a good variety of plants. As well as the cactus garden towards the back. It's a cute place to have a wander and even a plot.