This review is long overdue. We hired Miguel and his company, Creative Turf, to do a backyard…read morehardscape job almost two years ago and could not be happier with how everything went from start to finish. I have hired many contractors over the years, many of them top-notch in their trades. But I have honestly NEVER seen such a gritty, non-stop, hard-working group of guys in my life. Their work ethic was the best I have ever seen. Our yard was decent prior to hiring them (when it was cleaned up), but it had areas with a lot of dirt and gravel, and the grass required heavy maintenance for a smaller yard. We also had a lot of insects like flies and small bugs that lived in the grass, so spending time outside was usually brief. We wanted to get rid of our natural grass, the original concrete patio, an old hot tub pad, and the gravel-covered dirt areas to update everything. The list of things we wanted included: Complete Demo: They removed more than 12 inches of dirt so we could change the pitch of the yard for better drainage. Concrete Work: Digging and pouring concrete footings for a future patio cover. Electrical Prep: Installing conduit sleeves with mule tape for future electrical boxes around the yard and stub-outs for the BBQ area. Wiring: Running low-voltage and speaker wire to all the planter beds. Irrigation: Installing an entirely new irrigation system. Hardscape & Turf: Installing a paver system, building planter beds, and laying turf. We had a few different contractors bid on the job. One of them was a 4-hour marathon that felt like a high-pressure timeshare pitch; another had a reasonable price but an open-ended contract, which was obviously a way to add additional upcharges. Then came Miguel. He was laid back, made us feel at ease, and was incredibly knowledgeable. He helped us come up with sensible design ideas, and his estimate was highly detailed, showing the costs for all phases of the project. He also agreed that there wouldn't be any surprise charges unless we decided to change aspects of the project along the way. On the first day, a small army of guys showed up to start the demo, and we could tell right away they were hard workers. The demo took a couple of extra days because there were way more palm roots than expected, plus buried concrete pathways and old fence-post footings from years ago that we didn't even know existed. But every day, from 7 AM until 5 PM in the heat, these guys were busting concrete with sledgehammers, jackhammering, digging, and hauling out material--all without taking more than a lunch break and a couple of quick drink breaks. We didn't have good access, so they had to do all the demo with hand tools and remove everything manually with wheelbarrows. A lot of the turf installations we had seen prior to hiring Miguel were done in a way where you could see seams or dips. The turf Creative Turf installed looks amazing; you can't see any seams or drain covers, even though we know exactly where they are. After almost two years of wear and tear with a large dog and our family trampling it, it is still holding up great. Our grandson loves running around and lying on it. The pavers were cut with precision, and you can tell they spent a lot of time getting every joint and curve just right. The planter beds turned out beautifully and have given us several new seating areas. One thing I was a little nervous about was how well the drastic change in pitch to our yard would handle runoff and drainage after a big rain. It hasn't rained much since the job was completed, but it has rained hard a couple of times, and the drainage system they built worked perfectly. It gets rid of more water than before, with absolutely no ponding anywhere like we used to get. Now we spend more time in our backyard than we ever have. There are practically no insects, and when I'm outside relaxing, I'm not staring at yard work that needs to be done. Needless to say, we highly recommend Miguel and Creative Turf, and we will absolutely hire him again when we are ready to do our front yard. P.S. We used Synlawn's Pet and Play turf for our project. Even prior to hiring Miguel, April at Synlawn mentioned he was an amazing contractor to work with. She was exactly right!

Miguel and his team did a great job. We've used them several times now - very efficient and high…read morequality. Would strongly recommend for any outdoor work. Thank you!

Ramon and his crew did an amazing job with a hardscaping job at my building. They were timely,…read moreaffordable, and did great work. The new hardscaping has received many compliments from neighbors. I highly recommend Ramon and Green World Synthetics!

In time reasonable pricing. Have them do a backyard slope cleanup, and then they came back to do…read morean irrigation repair.

A year ago we moved into our home, and from day one, my biggest goal was to completely transform…read moreour backyard by replacing the grass with turf. We met with four different companies and received quotes from each, but we either weren't confident in their work or just didn't feel they were the right fit until we met with JG Lawns. Craig came out to provide a free estimate and was brutally honest LOL. He never tried to oversell us or promise things that weren't realistic.  His personality and knowledge earned our trust, and combined with fair pricing, made our final decision to move forward with this company. Our project was originally expected to take about a week, but due to issues with choosing pavements and the paving company shipping the wrong materials, it ended up taking about a month. Even with the unexpected delay, Eric and Jesus (his dad) were fantastic throughout the entire process. They kept us updated every step of the way, explained any changes, and always made sure we were comfortable with the plan before moving forward. Their crew worked incredibly hard every single day. They treated our home with respect, paid attention to every detail, and always cleaned up before leaving for the day. Their pride in their work definitely shows in the finished product. We couldn't be happier with how our backyard turned out. It exceeded our expectations and has completely transformed our outdoor space. We would definitely recommend this company to anybody seeking turf and redo their yard. We are so glad we chose them.

These guys are real pros. From quote through installation…read morewas very efficient and professional. I am a meticulous (fussy) person and they met all my expectations. they took the time to do everything perfectly from seams, to edges, to tucking and tacking. they were recommended by a friend who also used them and were very satisfied. I can wholeheartedly recommend JG Turf.

Exceeded our expectations! Ari was easy to work with, they were able to complete the job in half a…read moreday, and their pricing was far cheaper than other landscaping companies we had reached out to. Highly recommend!

My son, Michael recently hired Marcos landscape company to clean up the weeds and growth around our…read moremobile home in Poway. This was our first time using theur services. Jesse and David showed up late, and apologized. They went right to work, and did a beautiful job, removing all weeds and growth on the property. They were both very polite and professional. This is a small property, and not a big job. The fee was reasonable; we wanted to tip, and gave $10.00 for the excellent job done. We were so pleased, that we began a quarterly maintenance program with them. I appreciate the great job that Jesse & David did. Thank you, Mona

We recently hired Classic Landscape & Horticulture to do our front yard and they did a fantastic…read morejob. From start to finish, Mike's team was pleasant, polite, and professional. Mike made himself present during the duration of the project and even after. He was thorough and made us involved in choosing the plants and gravel. I really appreciate the level of commitment he gave to our project. My husband and I are so happy with our yard! They installed drip irrigation to all our plants, was involved in digging large holes for our cactuses, and planting those prickly cactuses. We couldn't be more happy with our California Zen Garden. It's perfect and I couldn't ask for more. Please hire Mike and his team! They are a family owned business based in El Cajon and they are super awesome and very nice. I really enjoyed spending time with Mike and getting to know his values. Yes, Classic Landscape & Horticulture might not be the cheapest landscaper in town but they are the best! I appreciate Mike's insights regarding horticulture and landscape especially when he told me he had a horticulture degree from OSU. Now, that's dedication to the craft. Loved seeing the passion from Mike and his family. They definitely have secured a long term customer. They did an amazing job and my husband & I are very happy.

Mike and his team were great and easy to work with. They transformed our yard to our dream yard!read more

Caser and his crew did a great job clearing my front and back yard, and in short notice…read more They priced very well. Too. I would definitely hire them again!

Five enthusiastic stars for the Calderon Landscaping! Saul and his team are hard working,…read moremultitalented and masters at problem solving. Our project included driveway and drainage reconfiguration, stone and wall work as well as garden and hardscape design. Calderon Landscaping has done it all for us, and we are thrilled with the results. We will certainly return to Saul again for help with any of our future needs. He is dedicated and thorough, prompt, capable, and most reasonably priced. Thank you, Saul and everyone at Calderon Landscaping.

Victor and his team have serviced our property for 3+ years now and I've been extremely pleased…read morewith the service provided. Victor always confirms with me before they arrive for service and has gone above and beyond to help maintain our irrigation system. Their prices are more than fair and I would recommend to anyone!

Wasted my time, had a appt on Sunday 8/31 but never showed up. No courtesy call or anything,…read morecompletely unprofessional. Dont waste your time, go with a real company.

Abel and his crew are the real deal! I needed a massive amount of overgrown vegetation cleared, and…read morethey knocked it out out of the park. What impressed me most was the speed--they sent over an estimate immediately, while most other places take days just to get back to you. Communication was top-notch from start to finish, the quality of work was fantastic, and the price was very fair. If you need quality service done ASAP, I highly recommend Abel.

Abel and his team are incredible. They were all kind, professional and clean. Abel was on top of…read morethe entire project and turned a VERY sad front yard into a beautiful turf/garden that I am in love with. He responds quickly and the job was done so fast I was actually shocked. I fully recommend Abel with SimpleScape to anyone who is looking to do any type of lawn work.