Let me start off by saying Brad Gore in a visionary! I found him by doing a google search for landscaping. After giving him a call, we made a time to meet. He came to our home and we told him what we would like to do to our front and backyard. We scheduled another meeting were he presented his hand drawn plan and schematics. We were so pleased with what he came up with. Everything down to the smallest plant, was exactly what we envisioned for our yard. He came with samples of pavers, rocks and pictures of plants, which made our selection a whole lot easier. I would definitely recommend Brad Gore to my friends and family! You will be very pleased with his service. Very friendly, easy to talk with and takes pride in his work. You can definitely tell he loves what he does! We will update our review with the finished product. I can not wait to share our photos of our, soon to be, gorgeous yard. read more

Returned ph call the other day and seemed very pleasant. Learned what Gore Planning actually does and after figuring out that I am past the "planning" stage and more so on the "hiring" stage, we ended the call with Brad giving me a contact of someone who does the wrk (in my area). Thanks, that was super nice of you Brad! I called same day. Ernie called me rt bk as promised, I sent pics (as requested), and nothing. Left with the same and/or initial issue (now by the referral) lol -unresponsive :/ Thx anyway ;) read more

We found Gore Planning through a response to a request on a local FB for recommendations on landscape designers. We checked out a few and felt the experience and information Brad offered was the best fit for our needs. We have a crazy large slope in our backyard and some existing plants we hoped to keep. What an amazing experience! My husband was a little apprehensive about the cost, which I thought was more than reasonable, and afterwards said he felt it was worth every penny. Such a worthwhile investment and we are beyond thrilled with the design. We cannot wait to implement it! Brad has an amazing energy and was so patient with all our questions. He was very knowledgeable about plants that would thrive in our climate, edible landscaping, and good plants for our pollinators. We wanted to include a deck and potential playspace (because our slope is that big) and he went above an beyond contacting the city for their requirements and referring us to a few contractors with experience with decks on slopes. He was mindful of the lighting and water needs for the space and produce gorgeous work. This was a 5+ star experience and we recommend him to any and all. read more

Very happy with Brad's landscape plan for my property and the execution of Roger Pitkin and his crew with all the plant selection, lighting, and hardscape. They were able to capture my vision and maximize the potential of the property. Thanks Roger and Brad. read more

I contacted Gore Planning to help me make my existing plan better. I scheduled my appointment with Brad, and he showed up on time and was very professional during the entire consultation. For our backyard project, my husband and I had a very tight budget to completely renovate our existing patio cover, paint our house, rebuild a shabby fence, extend our patio slab, incorporate some new contemporary concrete slabs with shade structure, and plant some fruit trees for us and grass for our dogs.... Oh yeah, and a deck box under our tree. Our total budget is $4000 - $7000. As we had put a few months into our planning already, we thought it best to meet with a landscape architect to review what we had initially come up with, and help us with planning, or scheduling professionals to assist with certain aspects of the job. After meeting with Brad and listening to his advice, there is one part of our renovation that Brad was able to save us almost $1000 by recommending an alternative idea that met the same needs. He also provided his thoughts and feedback on color schemes, other design ideas, and some alternative suggestions for some masonry work that we didn't think we could work into our budget but with his suggestions I think we can make it happen now. Brad understood the style we are trying to achieve and completely saw our vision without having to communicate too much. He gave us some great ideas on how to accomplish what we were looking for but also gave us less costly alternatives. Overall, he fortified our existing plan and we feel very confident to proceed with our project! While we only used Brad for an initial consultation on our existing project, we still have many months until this project will be complete and I have no doubt that I will contact him in the future if we decide to make changes or get stuck on something. We highly recommend him. Even if you hadn't thought of considering a design professional into your budget, you should consider Gore Planning because he can help make your existing plan better, and maybe even save you money :) read more

I give Brad the absolute highest recommendation. His plan for our backyard design surpassed our expectation. He has the talent to listen to abstract concepts and translate it to a workable plan. He made the connection with the construction team simple and easy. read more

Brad truly captured something amazing for our yard. Being new home owners, working long hours from home, and when finally feeling like you have a moment to relax, only to look out at an unfinished backyard, always felt like there was still a bit of chaos in our world. It honestly has brought such peace to our day looking out at our amazing yard and enjoying our space that much more! We started working with Brad the beginning of June designing our landscape. He was able to take our idea of how we'd like to use our yard and turn it into something even more than what we could have imagined! He was attentive to our wants, but also suggested some really great ideas that we knew would be such a good addition to our property! Brad made a couple appointments with us to go over the design, and picking out landscaping elements such as plants, rocks, turf, and water features. He was always so willing to chat with us via text when we were out looking at what we thought would be great for this design. He also set us up with Roger from Pitkin Landscape who carried out Brad's design perfectly! Brad came out to check on progress and always was willing to help with any questions during the landscaping process! While our backyard was definitely the most dramatic transformation, Brad was able to work with us adding pathways to our front and more plants to make it even more welcoming. We can't begin to thank him enough! Brad will always have our recommendation to anyone looking for the best landscape design! read more

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Brad is incredibly nice and responsive. He has a great deal of knowledge and is able to really help you to decide on the look for your yard. Don't be surprised if he takes your ideas and turns them into something you wouldn't have imagined that is better than your original idea. It felt difficult initially to pay for 'an idea'. That was a hard check to write, but I would do it all over again without hesitation. It was so worth it and helped us to get a yard we love. If you are thinking about having your yard planned look no further - Brad is worth every penny. read more

Great people and incredible job. Completely up front and honest. Brad knocked out the landscape plans and walked us through the concept and design based on our input. Roger did the the concrete and landscaping . After the concrete was poured, colored and stamped during a cooler day it didn't come out to the satisfaction of Roger. He removed all the concrete and redid the entire pour. Brad, Roger and their crew were great to work with and willing to discuss each aspect of the job. Give them a call. read more

We have done many yards over the years but never had them really designed by a professional. Our latest house has a small front and rear yard so we wanted to create something of a wow factor, a view from a yard with no view. Brad did a wonderful job of design with great ideas but also careful to listen to my wife's requests. It was a great collaboration. We have now completed Brad's vision and couldn't be more pleased. It is water wise and beautiful. As the yard matures it will only be more spectacular. read more

Roger pitkin's crew just finished up the landscape and we couldn't be more pleased. Roger was hear everyday with his crew. He even came by on New Year's Eve after the snowfall to check on the drains. Attached are some pics. read more

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We used Brad to design our yard and found him extremely helpful. Brad understood our style and used his expertise to deliver a great design. There is a notable difference from his designs and other "landscape contractors." Our yard is well thought out and we credit Brad for his work. Also, It was nice to work with a contractor that showed up on time, returned phone calls, and was an all around professional. read more

We had Brad out to assist with identifying plants on our property and to consult on a landscape design concept. He was responsive, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with all of our questions. It was obvious that he is experienced in good landscape design practices and that he is thoughtful about the recommendations he was providing. read more

Brad and Rodger are truly a class act! When we set out to transform our backyard into a functional living space for our family we had a few ideas, but definitely could not put our ideas into a seamless and cohesive plan. Brad provided plans that captured everything we where looking for and Rodger was able to bring our backyard to life. We were also pleased that throughout the project Rodger welcomed input and was willing to add and change small details to our liking. We heard great things about Gore Planning and Pitkin Landscape and Design and they exceeded our expectations! We will definitely go back to them when we are ready to transform our front yard. read more

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Working with Brad was a real pleasure! We walked the area, discussed what we wanted and let him work his magic. he came back with a really great plan the incorporated all the items we asked for with a tight space. I highly recommend using Brad for you landscape design. read more

Brad Gore is extremely knowledgable, detailed and patient. His plant knowledge is unparalleled! He listened to our project goals and budget, and delivered a beautiful design. His fee also includes presenting and explaining the plans to a homeowners association, if necessary. Even better, Brad quickly responds to phone messages/emails with usable, detailed information, even after he's completed your design. He is in demand, but absolutely worth the wait! read more

Honestly the best project starts with a great plan and Brad did a phenomenal job on our landscape and pool plan, we had some changes before submitting to the HOA and he came back and hooked us up in no time! Even got us a pool quote and the hardscape construction quote from two great contractors. We could not be happier! Thanks Brad! read more

He came in asked us lots of questions and before we knew it he had the perfect design for us. He's a very creative person and easy to work with. read more

Brad was able to completely change the look and feel of our backyard while still utilizing some of our existing hardscape. We were very happy with the overall process and we love our new outdoor living area! We highly recommend working with Brad and Roger! read more

Wife and I purchased a new construction home. While we felt comfortable picking out furniture and interior options, we did not know how to come up with a design for the backyard. We had a general idea of what we wanted since we have a toddler but did not know how to even begin designing it ourself. We looked over local designers and was drawn to Gore planning. Brad was prompt, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He met with us, measured the yard, and got our input of what we we wanted. Brad brought everything together within budget to give us the much needed outdoor area for a toddler. In getting a new home, my wife was most excited for the luxury vinyl plank flooring she had picked out. After seeing Brad's design, the outdoors became the clearcut number 1 excitement she is looking forward to. Give him a call, you won't regret it. read more

Claudia & Geno Being an older couple with health problems Brad was able to address our needs for a very low maintenance front yard landscape. He drew up the best design proposal for which our HOA commented on his professionalism. We requested a natural rock design with plants to attract butterflies, honey bees & hummingbirds. Also added many drought resistance succulents & lighting. Jerry at JD Landscape Construction & his crew did an absolutely wonderful job in a short painless time period. We know that at any point of time Brad or Jerry will make themselves available to us if we encounter a problem. read more

Absolutely the BEST!!! Brad took to heart everything I was saying ,designed every little detail especially for my mother who is 92 that I love dearly. I wanted to make sure when I'm older to enjoy the outdoors where My husband and I can enjoy what Brad created. The creator gave Brad such beautiful gift. Thank you for being you and understanding our vision you have created. read more

After months of struggling to come up with a design for our small front yard that was, if we are being generous, "landscaped" by our builder, we call Brad Gore. We knew the attributes that we wanted, shared them with Brad and, after some discussion, had a design that complimented our home. Brad is a great listener, knows what will work in a design and how to seamlessly tie it all together. After coming up with a great design, we worked with Roger Pitkin who executed Brad's plan. Roger was equally easy to work with and worked to ensure we would not be disappointed. We've had many compliments from neighbors. Now it is a pleasure to pull up to our house. Our home feels complete. read more

I have a major drainage issue in my backyard and spoke with Brad about what is going on. What a professional! Listened to my issue, gave me some feedback, really helpful. So appreciate a pro! read more

Brad did an amazing job transforming my grandparents' backyard into a serene and comfortable place, and making their vision a reality. The job was done professionally and on-time. They get nothing but compliments on the backyard. read more

After weeding through several companies and trying to make sense of the difference between a landscape "designer" and an actual landscaper, which sometimes they're one in the same, I used Home Advisor and found Brad and Jerry. Brad was amazing! The detail and thought that went into the plans for my yard was refreshing. I know nothing about planning a landscape, and I have a large back yard. The previous companies/people I've dealt with seemed to be more interested in doing "whatever I wanted" and getting paid, rather than offering up suggestions and "best-fits" based on their experience and expertise. I wanted color, drought resistant, and a landscape that would attract nature such as butterflies, bees, and birds. Brad didn't disappoint and he wasn't afraid to disagree or offer up suggestions based on what he knew would "really work" vice simply just giving me what I thought I liked. The results were perfect! He steered me in the right direction, offered several options to fit within my budget, and even made recommendations that I would never have thought of on my own. Not the cheapest out there, but well worth the money. He even helped me to plan the job in phases to work within my budget. Just finished the first phase and I couldn't be happier! It turned out way better than I expected. Jerry, the landscaper that he works with, is awesome as well. (I'll leave a separate review for him.) Very creative and great at listening to his customers...well worth the money I paid!!! read more

We hired Brad to draw up plans for our front and backyard and we were not disappointed. He had a clear vision of what we wanted for our landscaping and he hit it out of the ball park! We are looking forward to bringing his plans to life and can't wait to enjoy the final results. Brad is very personable and easy to talk to. He is a great listener and has a great eye for beautiful landscape designs. read more

We hired Brad to help us design a beautiful, low maintenance back yard & we couldn't be happier! We were looking for drought & heat tolerant plants/trees that would provide privacy, shade & beauty & he really knew his stuff. We had a lot of preexisting hardscape that wasn't terribly attractive but he designed around what we had to make our old stuff look new without breaking the bank. Brad's recommendation to use JD Landscape has worked very well & we're very happy with the work. All around great quality service! read more

Our front yard was in dire need of a makeover! We looked on Yelp, and decided to call Gore Planning. Brad came out, and was very professional, personable, and honest. We drove around our neighborhood, and showed him the types of plants, and landscaping features that we wanted for our project. Brad listened, made suggestions, and went to work on designing our yard. He created a beautiful design plan for our space. Brad gave us exactly what we wanted. We told him our budget, and he helped us achieve our goal. Brad is very easy to work with, and he let us decide what we wanted in our yard. The landscape lighting that he designed really set off the front area of our house! Our yard is gorgeous, and we are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend Gore Planning! Brad is very sincere, and really wants to please his customers. read more

Hired Brad to landscape my back yard. He was easy to work with and had a variety of wonderful designs/ideas to choose from. He is very knowledgable about all of the plants native to California. My back yard looks beautiful and am very please with the work they did! read more

First off, Brad is great, easy to speak with, listens to what you are envisioning and begins bouncing ideas around. Very knowledgeable, he looks at what your project will look like 5, 10, 15 years from now, not how it looks today and dies next year, those guys are a dime a dozen. If you truly want someone who cares and knows what they are doing , call Brad read more

I was looking to completely redo my small front yard and was in search for a true landscape designer not just a contractor who did landscape work. After looking around locally I made an appointment with Brad to go over my needs. There were specific conditions that I required including complete removal of existing landscape, no lawn, drought tolerance and water conserving, modern clean look with emphasis on plant form and structure and not on flowers. On top of this the design has to meet HOA standards. Brad was able to deliver on time a very detailed and unique plan that met all me needs. The plan is fully inclusive of drainage, irrigation, lighting, type of rock mulch as well as the plant materials. Brad is very knowledgeable about local conditions and what types of plants grow here. I have submitted the proposed plan to the HOA Board for approval and hope its approved as submitted or with very little change. If all goes well I will have it installed during the fall. Stay tuned for the install with Roger. read more

Brad was professional and friendly in every meeting. The plan that he produced exceeded my expectation and, now, we know what we want.

Really enjoyed working with Brad. He listened carefully to our wants and needs and put together a beautiful design. Roger Pitkin executed the installation. We are so happy with the result! The neighbors keep dropping by and telling us how great the yard looks! Thank you thank you thank you! read more

We have a new build and need to get the backyard landscaped. We searched landscape design and Gore came up. After viewing his designs, we knew he was the one we needed to hire to design our backyard. He listened to our "don't wants" and "must haves" and came up with a design so beautiful and tasteful...just what i wanted but didn't know how to express it. We met with one of Brad's recommended landscape contractors, Jovannie Alatorre, and the chemistry was perfect....you just know this is the right contractor to interrupt Brad's design. Can't wait to get this started and completed. read more

My wife and I were happy with Brad's design. We were able to have a nice design and still keep our goal of having a water wise yard. Brad suggested we have lights added to our back patio cover and we went with his suggestion. What a difference that made for us. We can enjoy sitting in our yard later in the evening. The plants installed by Roger Pitkin look healthy and are doing well. They did a wonderful job installing the artificial grass. Our dog can run and play on it without any concerns. Pitkin and Gore made sure we were happy with the completed job. We would highly recommend them. Mark L read more

Hired Brad to design my back yard do-over and Roger Pitkin to complete it. What a great job they both did! Brad's plans, which were required by my HOA, were exactly what my wife and I were expecting. He made several recommendations, which at the end, were better than what my wife and I had envisioned. Roger, his son Russell, and the crew were nothing short of outstanding. Easy to work with, made positive suggestions, listened to our concerns, and made sure we were completely satisfied. They completed the project sooner than the timeline that Roger had given me and we couldn't be happier with our back yard,eg., pavers, water feature, background short wall, plants, lighting, and sprinklers. Highly recommend both Gore Planning and Roger Pitkin Landscape. read more

It was a pleasure working with you! I love the design and can't wait to get started on the project!

I contacted Mr. Gore because of the good review I found online. I was definitely not disappointed. He was prompt at responding and had great ideas for my Yard. The crew that was contracted with him worked hard, efficient and kept things neat and tidy around my property during the process. My new front and back yard are beautiful and I am constantly getting compliments! It is low maintenance and mostly drought resistant. Even though the project is done, Brad has assured me that if I ever need anything he would be available to come by and help. The project took about 3 weeks to complete. Although landscaping is a BIG and expensive job, Brad was able to work within my budget. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

My husband and I had been meaning to do our backyard but we did not really know much about landscaping design. I set up an appointment with four local landscapers to give us some ideas and quotes and although Brad (the owner) wasn't the lowest quote or the highest we decided to go with him. Brad really took the time to get our vision and incorporate our expectations with our budget. We liked that he knew so much about plants and what would go best with our vision. He was always available to talk to us, through email or phone. Brad was even able to make last minute changes to our plans before our final plans were drawn up, which was very convenient and thoughtful of him. The best thing about getting a chance to work with him was being able to have him give us the positive and negative's of our choices. Most landscapers just want to do what you want, without thinking if it's the best thing or they want to sell you on what they think is best. Brad was able to balance his experience with our demands. We were very happy with the design and knowing that if we ever decided to make changes to it he would be available to help us make it work. You will not be disappointed, he'll work hard to guarantee you get what you want. We are super excited to be working with Roger Pitkin on the nitty gritty part of the next phase. read more