We recently hired Hidden Gem Landscaping, owned by Alex, to transform our backyard into a peaceful and relaxing space where we could unwind after a long day, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the very beginning, Alex was extremely detail-oriented and took the time to carefully review our plans, offering suggestions and ensuring every aspect of the project aligned with our vision. Throughout the entire process, his crew was professional, friendly, and always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns we had. The quality of the work was amazing, especially the cement work. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and pride they took in their work truly showed. If you're looking for a landscaping company that is reliable, communicative, and delivers exceptional results, we highly recommend Hidden Gem Landscaping. Thank you, Alex and team, for creating a beautiful outdoor space that we will enjoy for years to come! read more

I have called around for some landscaping quotes and Alex from Hidden Gem has been very helpful and attentive. He's answered all of questions and given me some directions based on what I want to accomplish. He is knowledge and didn't try to pressure me on something I wasn't sure of. I am looking forward to working with him and his company for my future renovations. read more

Amazing service, communication, friendly and honest!! Got a quote last week from Alejandro and full service completed in one day, yesterday. New sprinkler heads, valves and automatic water system set up. Alejandro was so professional and friendly. He came out and provided a quote, was there bright and early yesterday with a colleague. He left after discussing what would happen and told us to reach out if we needed anything. His one guy spent all day digging out, flushing and replacing all the sprinkler heads. Water was turned off for only about an hour as he replaced all 5 water valves. Then Alejandro came back at the end of the job to set up the automatic water system and test everything one last time. My folks are elderly and have been neglecting their lawn and so many sprinkler heads were completely buried, and the water timer was at least 30 years old. I would use Hidden Gem Landscaping again in a heartbeat!! Already recommended them to friends for other projects. Tried to offer them a tip since they replaced way more sprinkler heads than what we discussed and thought would need to be replaced thinking that the price for parts at least would adjust the initial quote, but Alejandro kindly refused. read more

We have been using Hidden Gem Landscaping's services for a couple of years now and let me just tell you how lucky we are to have found them to work on our yard. Alejandro and his team are knowledgable and reliable and get the work done great. We already did a few projects with them and they did not disappoint. We also hired them to maintain our yards because we trust their work. Their rate is reasonable. Invoices are sent to your email. Services done are itemized so you know what's done and its corresponding costs. If you are looking for someone to work on a landscaping project that you know you can trust and can give you a good price, contact Hidden Gem Landscaping and you won't be disappointed. They can also provide you ideas on how you can make your yard look nice and can even do 3D rendering so you can see an actual image on how it would look like once it's done. read more

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Hidden Gem Landscaping did an excellent job on our concrete walkway. The slabs are clean, level, and perfectly spaced, and the work completely upgraded our curb appeal. The crew was professional, on time, and clearly takes pride in their craftsmanship. I highly recommend them for quality concrete and landscaping work. read more

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Alejandro was the best! He was very responsive, had a lot of great advice and knowledge about landscaping, and was open to offering suggestions, but also valued my opinions/requests. He made me several quotes because I changed my mind a lot and was always super nice about it. Him and his workers are very efficient and get the job done quickly. And most importantly, I LOVE the way everything turned out! :) he did artificial grass and concrete in both my front and back yards, as well as some drought tolerant plants and set up a drip watering system. read more

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I own an old house that had a bland yard. We decided to make the major change and improve our curb appeal. I couldn't be happier with the result. We didn't plan on replacing the walkway, but that's my favorite part of the improvements. I get nothing but compliments now. read more

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I THINK he does good work. His team did some basic grass cutting for us one time and then we agreed to larger projects including more landscaping to change our yard to a drought tolerant one and trimming of trims but he disappeared. Said he was busy, no problem I get it, but even when I have him the 2-3 weeks he needed to focus on other projects, he stopped replying to any messages. So while I think he can do good work based off the basic grass cutting, the customer service is severely lacking. If you're not one of his bigger projects, he has no time to complete the work he agreed to do nor does he have time to even reply to you. Don't waste your time. Go with someone else who both does a good job AND cares about your business to not disappear on you. Unprofessional. read more

The city kept bugging us about our dead lawn and we reached out to several companies for what we thought needed reseeding and sprinkler repair. We shopped around and got several quotes and they were pretty pricey. Alejandro stopped by and took a look and I explained to him our situation with the city and he was the only one that took a look at our dead grass and said that it can be regrown since we had some patches and is the type that just needs to be watered. We ended up installing a inline irrigation valve and timer to our existing sprinklers saving us a lot of money. Hidden Gem will also be taking care of our lawn after it grows back. Alejandro was honest and has earned our business and we would recommend him and his company for your lawn care needs. read more

Similar to a previous review, I requested services from Hidden Gem and, in the middle of the planning process, they dropped communication. I met with Alejandro twice, first for an estimate and second to proceed with the project but with some changes. Up until that point, he and his office assistant were responsive and helpful. He provided recommendations and accommodations for our project and budget. All seemed well. After our second meeting, Alejandro said he would provide a revised quote a couple of days later. That was a month ago and I never received any follow-up. I called and emailed for an update and still have not heard from him. I cannot speak to their work but did experience the lack of follow-up and communication like other reviewers. Nevertheless, I'm grateful that this came up before the project began, since it could have been a larger issue if it happened during it. read more

I've been using hidden gem landscaping for various amounts of landscape projects from drought tolerant landscape, drip systems , pavers and on our home and recently used them to install some artificial turf for our rental property and was blown away at the transformation that it did for the area! Alex came out to to give me an estimate and showed up on time and was very knowledgeable on all topics. I can say confidently say you can trust this company to handle any project big or small and perform quality work. Thanks Hidden Gem landscaping! read more

Hidden Gem Landscaping - Artificial turf in front of our rental property . - Landscaping Near Me

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I see that you have all 5 star reviews so I don't want to mess with that but you better work on your driving. No need to be a jerk and get so close just because you're in a hurry. read more

Hidden Gem Landscaping - You didn't have to stop abruptly but that didn't stop you from stopping so close. - Landscaping Near Me

Similar to other reviews, I also requested services from Hidden Gem landscaping and was met with silence. Alejandro came to our home twice in the span of two weeks to get familiar with the work, and seemed very accommodating and helpful in person. We are pretty visual people (and my other half couldn't make one of our meetings), so we were told that 3D renderings were offered for $400, but if we signed up to complete the work, the $400 would be credited toward the bill. We received a quote, accepted it, and then WEEKS went by without a reply on multiple numbers. We finally got someone who said their texting systems were down, and then they continued to ignore us for another week. We were fully prepared to give this guy upwards of $20k; we really liked him. Incredibly disappointing and equally surprising. We've disputed the charge with our credit card company, and we urge anyone reading this to go elsewhere for your landscaping needs. read more

I was impressed by the positive reviews on Yelp & reached out to this company on August 23rd to see if they do gravel and/or concrete for a few projects at our new home. The phone was answered, we set an appointment for 4pm and everything started well. When I had not seen nor heard from anyone come 4:30pm, I followed up to make sure we were still meeting. I received a text response that he was stuck in traffic and should arrive by 5:30. Okay..and hour and a half late and you didn't think to reach out to let me know? Once he arrived, he was pleasant. We showed him around, he took measurements and went on his way. This is the last I have seen or heard from him. I reached out to see if our estimate was coming & have gotten ZERO response. read more

We found Alejandro and Hidden Gem while looking for a landscaper to provide a quote for landscaping on our backyard. We'd had several consultations with other companies but with very little follow-up in the past. It was getting really frustrating. We turned to Yelp! Hidden Gem was recommended to us by MC Landscaping in Long Beach. I contacted Alejandro initially through Yelp and then via text. He was always prompt about responding. We scheduled a consultation and he arrived on time and was enthusiastic about our ideas for a landscaping project. He made great suggestions and drew a detailed mock-up for us. He even let me text picture ideas so he could get a better idea of the types of plants and colors we liked. He also worked with us on the budget and sent us different ideas for flexibility.  Alejandro worked hard and his crew were very courteous. They always cleaned up at the end of the day and were very friendly. It took him and his team about two weeks to get everything done (it rained a ton in the week that they started so it naturally postponed some of the work). Alejandro and his guys also graciously helped us take down an old, metal shed that was in the back yard and power-washed the concrete pad which now looks amazing! We LOVE our newly landscaped backyard and our amazing planter boxes. We can't wait to enjoy the space for years to come. We would fully recommend Hidden Gem for all your outdoor gardening and landscaping needs. Thanks again Alejandro! read more

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I had the pleasure of working with Alejandro on a few outdoor planters I did for the front of my house. He was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to different soils and plants and what kind of lighting and how how much water they needed. I will definitely be giving them my business again! Thank you Hidden Gem Landscaping! read more

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Hidden Gem created a flagstone hardscape in a curbing strip, including a planter around an existing palm tree. I was very specific in what I wanted, including color range of flagstone and design of the planter. Samples of the materials were brought to the job site as part of the selection process. Great attention was paid to properly preparing the ground beneath so the end result would not only look good but remain stable over time. (Unlike other flagstone projects I have seen.) I worked with both Alejandro and the very knowledgeable and responsive office manager Yesenia. The results exceeded my expectations and we have had numerous compliments from passers by in an upscale neighborhood. Price was competitive, clean-up was was very good and the project was completed on schedule. read more

Out of all the vendors I messaged on Yelp for a quote and availability, Alejandro was the only one who was able to provide lawn maintenance services for our backyard at an affordable rate. He was very professional, friendly and communicated well through Yelp chat. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I want to apologize to Alexandro & Hidden Gem Landscaping for taking so long to do this review. I just simply forgot until now. Simply put, Alejandro and his assistant put in a small matrix gravel driveway for me on the side of my home. The matrix is durable composite material that keeps the gravel from spreading apart. They did a great job, it really looks nice. More importantly, it's very functional. It's great for the environment, Since no concrete was used and it allows for irrigation. Thank you Alejandro and your work friend. I am totally happy with this driveway & will definitely refer to you for any future landscaping projects. Carlos read more

Hidden Gem Landscaping - Matrix Gravel Driveway/ side view - Landscaping Near Me

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We commissioned Alejandro to remove the bamboo in our backyard that was along our back wall and was very established. He showed up at the date and time agreed upon and was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We agreed on another time for him to come back and remove the bamboo at a reasonable price. Along with this, he was to plant other plants in the bamboo's place, plants that he recommended and would bring. He was on time and removed all of the bamboo and the roots, which was a considerable amount of work. He came back the next week with beautiful plants and planted them along the fence in place of the missing bamboo. Weeks after completing the job, he messaged my husband asking if he was satisfied with the work performed. In a nutshell, we would highly recommend this service because: 1. Alejandro showed up when promised 2. He did not make promises he knew he may not be able to keep 3. He has wonderful taste in plants 4. His prices are very reasonable 5. Cleaned up after the job to where you would never have known he was there read more

Hidden Gem Landscaping - Job Completed! - Landscaping Near Me

Alejandro and his crew did a great job remodeling our front yard. They were professional, worked quickly, and were great about a couple last minute changes we asked for. Alejandro is very knowledgeable about landscaping and chose wonderful plants for our yard. read more

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Alejandro was amazing from start to finish. Even with his busy schedule he was able to make my small home project a priority. He was able to translate my expectations into a beautiful final product. He even came and mowed my grass after the project was done because I hadn't purchased a lawn mower yet . Will definitely have Hidden Gem landscaping handle all my future landscaping projects. read more

A Hidden Gem Landscaping was wonderful to work with! We needed about 250 sq feet of sod + gopher wire for a patch of dirt in our backyard. After looking at the reviews of different companies I decided to call Hidden Gem. Alejandro answered right away and agreed to come the next day for a quote. I had my wonderful new landscaping done in one day! Less than a week after I called him! (I called another company for another quote and they never even got back to me). Truly exceptional customer service and work! Thank you Alejandro! Will be relying on you for future work! :) read more

We contacted this business for an estimate for our front yard and back yard for grass. We got a quick reply from owner Alex and was able to give us a appointment for a estimate. He was very detailed of what he would do and how long it would take very professional. We decided to hire him. The work was done in a timely manner. We then decided to hire him to also put hedges in our back yard around 3 walls. He maintains the grass hedges and trims the tree we have in Our back yard. He has also put Lights for us for events we have had. I recommend this business to any one looking for someone reliable that does great work. read more

I was in a jam. I had a ton of overgrown grass and trash from my palm tree in my backyard. These amazing guys came and cut it all off and picked it all up. It was amazing. They even came in such short notice. They were very professional, friendly and reliable. I would definitely recommend there services to anyone. I will also use them again. Thanks guys. read more

This company is a hidden gem indeed. Alejandro is communicative, reliable, knows his stuff, detail-oriented, he takes great care of our yard -- he really cares. Payments and billing are online and easy. We've been using their service for about 6 months now and we are thrilled. read more

Alex came and removed 3 of the trees in my backyard. The trees were slightly taller than my roof. They were all expertly removed and the debris cleaned within 4 and a half hours. I would highly recommend Alex and Hidden Gem Landscaping. read more

Alejandro is truly a professional at what he does, his knowledge and expertise in the landscaping industry is quite impressive. I was very pleased with the labor intensive work done in the short amount of time for my front and back yard makeover. I will be using Hidden Gem Landscaping from now on! read more

After months of looking for a landscaping professional I came across Hidden Gem Landscaping and gave them a chance I was not disappointed, their attention to detail is incomparable to others. Very satisfied with the work done! read more

This is a second review for Hidden Gem's work on my backyard (see my first review for their awesome work on my front yard this year, too). My backyard had been a disaster for years, complete with an overgrown fig tree, thousands of square feet of dead grass, fire ants, clover, possums, and an old shed ready for retirement. Alejandro and the team made quick work of clearing out the grass, removing all the weeds, yanking the fig tree, dismantling and disposing of the shed, and grading the soil. They also trimmed my nice honeybell tree that I wanted to keep, and dug a trench so my electrician could place one of my wires underground. They're just the best. Next, they placed lots of heavy pavers, made a nice design using benda board to border the succulent/cacti areas separate from a nice big decomposed granite pad I wanted for hosting parties and having guests over for bonfires. One of the coolest things that I forgot to take a photo of was the extremely intricate way the drip line hoses were installed. It looked like a massive work of art the way every plant had access to the lines and how every pin was meticulously placed. Alejandro also added an extra hose connector so I can water from multiple places, so awesome! I also had at least 100 plants to be placed, probably more. Some of the bigger cacti and agave weighed at least 100 pounds each. I was so thankful Alejandro and the guys were able to safely and beautifully plant everything. They also placed huge posts for my shade sail and installed it, installed wires on the posts to hang my patio lights, installed my rain chains, placed my rain barrels, and moved a massive boulder Egyptian-style under the Honeybell tree (that boulder alone took almost an entire day!). They literally cleared the yard and rebuilt the entire thing from scratch. This is the second huge project Hidden Gem handled for me this year and I am so grateful. I just need to add my patio furniture, a few nice benches and I'll be all set for next summer. Alejandro is incredibly resourceful, hardworking, creative, honest, and an all-around good person. Plus he's a funny guy and super easy going! I appreciate his help so much, he always goes above and beyond. He also really worked with my budget and gave me lots of options. That made all the difference in the world for me because we were still able to achieve the backyard retreat I've been wanting. So happy and thankful to Hidden Gem! read more

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Alejandro came out of his way late in the evening to check my sprinkler problem. Figured out & fixed the issue in less than 10 minutes, something that two other landscapers and an electrician could not fix! He even provided suggestions to help with my grass and broken sprinklers. Thank you so much! You were so kind. read more

As a property manager I would like to recommend Hidden Gem Landscaping for any type of Landscape needed on any home or building. They recently completed 2 front entrances and backyards for two of our homes. Their work is very detailed. Alejandro is very professional and always comes through with what he promises. I have been working with him for various years and i am extremely satisfied with his services. Thank you guys for all your work. read more

After finally purchasing my first home there was no doubt it needed landscaping to be done. When I contacted Hidden Gem Landscaping I quickly got in contact with Alex for an estimate. He was reliable and on time for his work. He added grass to the front and back yard with flowers. My house couldn't be any more complete. He maintains my house bi-weekly and I couldn't be more satisfied with Hidden Gem Landscaping. I highly recommend. read more