After three years of living with a backyard full of weeds and gopher holes, we finally decided to…read moregive up the hope of running into the "Yard Crashers" crew at our local home improvement store. We interviewed nearly ten potential landscape contractors for our backyard project. Segundo Collazos, the owner of Amazon's Landscaping, was recommended by a good friend who had hired Segundo and his crew to install irrigation and a flagstone pathway. When Segundo came out to discuss our project, he demonstrated that he has the benefit of many years of construction experience, doing both small and large projects. Our project was a moderately large residential project which involved extensive re-grading of the yard, installation of a French drain alongside the back of the house, construction of a retaining wall along a steep slope, installation and compaction of patio surfaces made of a mix of decomposed granite mixed with mortar, construction of a pergola, extensive irrigation installation, and replacement of a dead patch of lawn. Segundo showed us pictures of work he has done for private homes and for public areas such as some schools in Berkeley. The pictures showed a good attention to detail and his prices were competitive, plus we both had a good feeling about his level of professionalism, so we hired him. We have been very pleased with our decision to hire him for the following reasons... 1) He and his crew take pride in their work. Throughout the duration of the work, they did not take shortcuts. They included all materials and finishes that were agreed upon when we negotiated the work to be done. The quality of their work is very good. 2) When there was a need to make modifications, Segundo showed an ability to think creatively given our budget. For example, we have very high winds and the decomposed granite (DG) he put down as a patio surface was not staying in place initially. As a relatively loose material, it was also attaching to our shoes and tracking into the house, which would have been an annoying issue to deal with over the long term. For a minimal amount of additional expense, Segundo resolved the problem by digging up the patio again, mixing the DG with mortar, and re-compacting it. 3) It is often true that things take somewhat longer than expected with construction projects. In this case, there were two things that required some additional work. The first was the problem with the decomposed granite (DG) being too loose given the strong winds where we live. The second was the presence of large tree roots that were uncovered as he was re-grading the backyard. (We had paid a lot of money to two different tree and root removal companies in the past to remove all the roots from a big tree that used to be in the yard, and clearly in both cases, despite assurances that they had each removed all the roots within one foot of the surface, they did not do the job right). Segundo never complained about having to put in additional work - he showed professionalism and commitment to working on both issues until the problems were resolved. He removed the tree roots that needed to come out to get the surfaces level and he made the patio surface much stronger by mixing the DG with mortar. 4) Segundo has an extensive understanding of various plants and he actually cultivates many beautiful plants such as queen palms, sago palms, a variety of aromatic shrubs, and Japanese maples in his own backyard. He made good recommendations about plants that could work well for our space. He was flexible and took into account our preferences and needs in doing the initial planting of parts of the yard and generously included a gift of three of his own plants that we liked. He installed drip lines to each and every plant and tree that he put in the ground so that they will grow well when set to be watered by an automatic sprinkler timer. 5) Despite some additional challenges that came up during the course of the project, in the end, Segundo came in reasonably close to the budget we agreed to in advance and he guarantees the quality of his work. We do not expect problems in the future given his commitment to doing things the right way the first time, but we know that if there are problems, he will address them. This is the longest review I've submitted to Yelp and in the spirit of letting others know about the best companies to hire, I was inspired to relay information about this consistently positive experience with Segundo Collazos of Amazon's Landscaping. We are also attaching some pictures of the work he did because a picture is worth a thousand words. During a time when many contractors take shortcuts or fail to honor one's budget, he is a real find.

I called Amazon Landscaping to come out to check on an issue I was having with my sprinkler…read moresystem.Segundo came out within 3 hours the same day and fixed the problem right away. Price amazing, Service amazing. Will use them for all my landscaping needs

Fair price, very clean sprinkler valve installation. I had a leak and Miguel responded quickly,…read morefixed two valves for us. Saved us money and saved CA a lot of water. Appreciate the help, Miguel!

Miguel and his team did a great job on my landscaping transformation project. We turned dying…read morepatches of grass in the front and back into an oasis that not only looks great but feels awesome to spend time in. I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking.

I hired Greentech to install a sprinkler system and front lawn in 2020. The person who oversaw that…read morejob, I really liked. A few months later, he disappeared. There was another guy who was good, Aaron, who oversaw my biweekly mowing etc. In the past few years, I've had a couple issues. Mainly dying plants due to not being pruned correctly. I would call or email to correct the situation. The one plant species I told them not to touch were my roses. I didn't have faith in their work. Honestly, I should've let them go a year ago. I knew that. Aaron sold his business, and I thought I'd give them a try. Until today.... I came home to my beautiful, and very expensive, roses completely hacked. They were my favorite part of the yard, growing through the white picket fence with the most beautiful blooms. Not anymore. I watched our security cameras and the way they just completely did a hack job on them. My favorite part of my home is now ruined. Don't hire them for anything other than mowing a yard.

Great company ! After several attempts at getting bids for some repairs (some places never even…read morecalled me back or replied!), Greentech replied and came by the next day to evaluate and give me a price on some irrigation repair. Price was reasonable vs the only 1 other bid I received; and Aaron seemed to know what needed to be done. They arrived the next morning and did the repair in a couple of hours. We additionally had some leaky valves I decided to see if he was able to replace - He replaced them that afternoon with higher quality valves. We did have 1 issue several days later with 1 of the new valves leaking. We never pressure tested them the day they were replaced due to the fresh glued joints. So this was first time stressing them. I reported the leak and he arrived the next day and addressed the issue (it was a faulty valve). All fixed and working perfectly. Aaron is awesome & very knowledgeable. They provide an excellent Warranty. And their pricing is very reasonable & competitive. I highly recommend this place for your Irrigation & Landscaping needs.

Sal and his team have been wonderful to work with. They were responsive from the very start, easy…read moreto communicate with, and arrived right on time. We originally reached out for a one-time project, but the work exceeded our expectations and we've since become regular clients. Sal takes real pride in what he does and it shows. He checks in, makes sure everything looks the way we hoped, and clearly wants his customers to be happy with the results. I would happily recommend his services to anyone looking for reliable, thoughtful, high-quality help with their garden.

I contacted Sal about doing a pretty substantial cleanup of our whole yard. He came out to talk…read moreabout the work I wanted done and provided an estimate. Today he finished everything we discussed and I was very impressed with all of it. He took care of so many details and made our place look just great. Included debris cleanup, weed removal, tree & lawn trimming, clearing up some bushes that were overgrown, tree removal, and pruning. He was also communicative both leading up to the work and during the day, asking questions via text as things came up. I could not be happier with the work he did and would love to work with Sal again. Highly recommended.

If you require excellent service at a great price, this is your go to. This gentleman is very…read moreprofessional, gets the job done on time and is easy to work with. He has great prices and my goodness does this individual have a passion for his work. I am very pleased with the work he did on my property and you will be too !

I worked with Native Soil to install artificial turf and to install pavers in my driveway. I was…read moreimpressed with Manny's professionalism throughout the process of both installations. I was already in contract with another landscape architecture firm at the time that I met Manny, and I was interested in having him do subcomponents of the work. Manny was able to work with the original contractors' plans, upload them to CAD, and fine-tune the installation. His ability to make on-the-spot design changes was helpful. His crew was professional, hard -working, and always showed up on time. Manny did a solid job of providing estimates and sticking to them. Manny is smart and has excellent people skills both with the client (me!) and in the way he interacts with his crew. I feel that Manny provides an excellent value for the services he provides. He brings the professionalism of a large firm without the overhead. I have asked him to return to conduct additional work, and I have recommended him to my friends. One other note: the primary landscaper on my project was territorial and at times spoke rudely and unprofessionally to Manny and his crew. I thought Manny handled this tension with kindness and was able to successfully diffuse the hostility. I appreciated his ability to work under sometimes-stressful conditions.

The Oakplant team are the best gardeners I have ever hired. EVER…read more Started when promised, finished when promised and came in on budget. Masters of irrigation. Dream team for design and plant choices. And, they won't sell you something you do not need. They are so good and so attentive to the plants, irrigation, layout and all things gardening. I added their monthly maintenance to make sure the garden continues to stun as time goes by. Goodbye to the blow-and-mow team. That is no longer considered gardening in my book. Oakplant Landscaping will not disappoint!

I hired Felipe and his crew as subcontractors for a large landscaping project in the City of…read morePiedmont. They performed exceptionally well and delivered high-quality workmanship throughout the project. The team was professional, efficient, and reliable from start to finish. I appreciate their hard work and dedication--keep up the excellent work

These guys are incredible! They worked hard and left us with NO weeds in or near the driveway, or…read morethe sidewalks. And the gardens were immaculate. Really beautiful work! Highly recommend them!

Great communication, pricing, and quality of work. Would highly recommend and work with againread more

I hired them based on a recommendation from a friend and I was very pleased with the outcome. They…read morewere on time, even sent a message saying they were on their way and once they arrived they worked diligently and professionally. The work was beautiful and the fact that they cleaned up everything leaving nothing behind. When they were done they had me check their work to be sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend Juan Rodriquez Landscaping to anyone looking for a quality job at a reasonable price.

DO NOT HIRE for any major work -- unlicensed, unskilled, and careless…read more I originally hired Juan Rodriguez ( Neftali Rodriquez & Emma Rodriguez )for a basic sod installation, which turned out fine. However, when I later hired him for a more complex job -- removing dirt and pouring concrete -- the experience was a nightmare. Juan no longer does the work himself; instead, he sends a rotating crew of unskilled workers, some of whom admitted they were only there to smooth concrete because he doesn't know how to do it himself. The concrete slab started to crack and flake within a week, and the damage has only worsened over the past 3 months. He stopped responding to my calls and messages after I raised concerns. He took my money and ran. I will pursue him in court and hold him accountable for the damages he caused and subpar work. Worse, Juan misrepresented himself as a licensed contractor. In California, it is illegal for anyone without a license to take on jobs over $1000. He is neither licensed nor insured -- a serious liability for homeowners. He does not have any knowledge of landscaping beyond simple gardening. Without permission, he and his crew cut off approximately 50 feet of siding from my home, exposing the wood framing -- a serious structural risk. When I confronted him, he downplayed the damage and offered to nail metal flashing directly onto the outside, over the cut area and concrete. I gave him a chance to fix it properly (with guidance from a licensed contractor I consulted), but the repair was shoddy, he cut off more siding and the new siding they installed warped soon after in multiple places. Now, no reputable siding contractor wants to fix the mess: 1. There's no 6-inch clearance from the bottom of the siding to the concrete (a building code violation). 2. The framing is too close to the poured slab. 3. Nobody wants to warranty work following such poor preparation. He also made a mess of my backyard, pouring concrete carelessly onto my fence and decorative border, despite having a large unused area nearby. When I withheld a small portion of the payment due to the damage and unfinished work, he became confrontational and demanded full payment without accepting responsibility. Bottom line: * Juan Rodriguez is not licensed or insured. * He lacks the skill and knowledge for anything beyond basic yardwork. * He caused structural damage to my home and refused to fix it responsibly. * He avoids accountability and doesn't return calls when problems arise. Avoid this contractor if you value your property and peace of mind.