My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

Smart Landscape completely redid our yard from the ground up last year. We now have our own slice…read moreof paradise and are so happy with the quality of the work. They are dependable, honest, and very good people; we trusted them completely with our project. Everyone always comments how much they love our yard!

Sunny Builders completely transformed our front yard from a high maintenance, high water…read moreconsumption yard to an absolute drought tolerant, dream garden space. From concept design thru implementation to completion it all came together beautifully. The attention to detail of plant location, irrigation & drainage needs was far more than I expected. The crew arrived right on time every single day, worked incredibly hard, and treated our property with total respect. They even cleaned up the work area completely before leaving each night. The entire project was completed on time & on budget. We could not be happier and give them our highest recommendation!

We hired this company for a custom fence, and while the initial build had some issues the way they…read morehandled the issue completely changed my impression. After I contacted the owner and spoke with Sharon, they took full responsibility and redid the entire fence from the ground up. The new build is exactly what we were hoping for: high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product that really elevates our property. Custom work doesn't always go perfectly the first time, but what matters is how a company responds--and they absolutely stood behind their work and made it right. That level of integrity and follow-through is hard to find. I would confidently recommend them based on the final result and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

We love our new backyard! Modern Yardz helped us transform a bunch of dirt into a beautiful…read morebackyard that everyone says looks like a resort. We feel like we're on vacation every day spending time in our backyard! Tristan designed and oversaw our project and he was a pleasure to work with and did a fantastic job. His design was way better than what we'd been thinking, it looks so good. He was always easy to get ahold of, was really patient with the various changes we kept making, and made sure that every detail was taken care of so that we were totally happy with the end result. I also really appreciated how he always suggested cost effective options to help us stick to our budget. And to top it all off, at the end they realized we'd overpaid by $1000 and sent us a check we hadn't even asked for or realized we were due! We highly recommend Modern Yardz; I don't write a lot of reviews but Tristan and his team did such a great job that they deserved a glowing review.

We absolutely love our patio! Frank our project manager was great to work with and took really good…read morecare of us! Felix and all the guys who came everyday were all so nice and a pleasure to work with! We've gotten tons of compliments on our patio and 4k aluminum pergola! Its nice to know that we dont ever need to worry about maintenance. I would definitely recommend working with Modern Yardz!

We recently hired Lusso Design & Build for a backyard renovation project including building a new…read morestaircase and fence, sanding and re-staining a large two-story Ipe wood deck, replacing redwood railings on deck with steel-cable ones. They did seriously beautiful work on everything - this is old-school quality craftsmanship, they did careful and meticulous work from start to finish. Dor managed our project and he was incredibly professional, respectful, and kept me updated regularly. This project with Lusso Design was easily the best experience I've had with a contractor - yes, it can be a positive experience! Their bid came in higher than their competitors, but in my experience you get what you pay for... the quality of their work and their professionalism were worth that price. We are very happy with everything they did for us. When we have another project in the future, Lusso Design and Build will be the first call.

I recently hired Lusso Design and Build for our kitchen and bathroom remodel, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. Dor and his team did an outstanding job from start to finish. The entire process was professional, organized and stress-free. Dor was committed to delivering high quality work. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a home renovation.

We had an excellent experience with Beyond Remodeling, and we couldn't be happier with the results!…read moreOmri, our project supervisor, was wonderful to work with--professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and always on top of the project. What started as a patio tile removal turned into a much bigger job than anticipated, requiring several days of jackhammering to remove the existing material. The team also removed our old turf and dug down about 7 inches to properly prepare the area for the new installation. They installed the necessary base, DG, gopher wire, and weed control, taking the time to do everything correctly. The new turf is excellent quality, and we are extremely happy with how beautiful and natural it looks. The new pavers were installed perfectly and look absolutely gorgeous! We truly appreciate the hard work, attention to detail, and professionalism of everyone at Beyond Remodeling. A special thank-you to Omri for overseeing the project and making sure everything was done right. We highly recommend Beyond Remodeling to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a team that takes pride in what they do!

Strange people. I requested for a quote on removing a wall in between the kitchen and living room…read more I sent them a photo of the wall and what we are planning to put as a divider. They replied with more questions asking if I have more other projects. I said no. It's the only project we have in mind at this time. Again, they responded with asking the same questions. It's either a dumb AI or unintelligent people!

We had a great experience working with Frank! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when…read moredesigning our yard and guiding us on which types of plants would work well with our climate, soil, etc. He even came back after the install to help me with some watering questions and to ensure everything looked good. I highly recommend working with Frank and will be calling him with any future needs!

Frank was excellent to work with! He came out to the house to take a look at things in person and…read moreoffer up tips right away. He's very transparent and honest all around, and gave us a few good options to get started. In our experience, he was very open to feedback, and had quick turnaround times between revisions, offering several revisions from the get go and delivering on time. He has a lot of knowledge of landscape and what works well in San Diego County climates, so if you're brand new to all of this, like we are, it's helpful to have an experienced veteran in the space guide you through things. He's very polite and a true gentleman!

I called Install It Direct to inquire about turf maintenance. I spoke with Jonathan, the…read moreOperations Manager. He explained to me that they only provide this service to clients that they have provided turf for. He then went on to refer me to two landscape companies near my home where we could purchase the infill and the broom to do the maintenance ourselves. He willingly spent about ten minutes helping me, and was so friendly and nice. When we are ready to have more landscape work done, I will definitely be calling Install It Direct.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

Our yard is completely transformed and looks amazing! Designs 4 U is incredible from start to…read morefinish. Even before construction began, their back office called just to welcome us to the family and ensure we had everything we needed. What really made the experience for us was how the project managers Adaya and Roni were both incredibly warm, personable, and genuinely great people to work with. When Adaya (who sold us the job) had to go out of town, the transition to Roni was completely seamless while Adaya still stayed in the loop remotely. It proved how stellar the whole team really is. The crew finished the work in just a few quick days and was so helpful. They were also deeply respectful regarding noise and clean-up, which we really appreciated with a newborn at home. We'll absolutely use them again!

If you hire Designs 4 You (Y N Professional Builders Inc. - Lic #1061836), prepare to act as your…read moreown project manager. Our contracted 70-day bathroom remodel dragged on for 127 days. I was forced to personally source and order core components like our medicine cabinet and faucet because the company failed to track or order them. More concerning are the regulatory issues. The project failed its first city inspection due to a mechanical code violation (venting exhaust straight into the attic). Furthermore, the contractor under-reported our $24,331 contract to the City of Imperial Beach on the permit valuation as only $3,786.75 (an 84% discrepancy). We have fulfilled 100% of our financial obligations to close out the contract, but an active investigation has been requested with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB Complaint #S F 2025016199) regarding their permit reporting and management practices. Proceed with extreme caution.

Wow. What a great experience using Green Dreams for our recent project. They did a fabulous job on…read moreour front yard landscaping, from beginning to end. Of course most importantly we appreciate their technical skills in design and implementation. But just as important, we appreciate their professionalism, kindness, responsiveness and communication. And we especially appreciate their focus on natural, native applications. We love the result and HIGHLY recommend them.

I recently relocated from Loa Angeles to San Diego and purchased a home with a front and side yard…read morewhich needed to achieve a level of harmony as it was very disjointed. I chose a Mediterranean / Ojai resort theme. From start to finish, the team at Green Dreams was A+++ service. From the design, planing and installation phases, the team showed a sense of pride in their work and it definitely showed in the end result. The project ran smoothly and on time blendimg a mix of soft and hardscaping techniques. Ryan, Steve, Anthony and Louis were readily available and and easy to communicate with throughout. Highly recommend Green Dreams Landscaping!

We couldn't be happier with Garden Rhythms and the incredible work Steve did designing and…read moreinstalling our succulent landscape. Steve is an absolute artist with color, texture, form, and overall design. He has an exceptional eye for combining different succulents in a way that feels balanced, unique, and more like living art. Steve's relationships with boutique private growers allows him to source unusual, high-quality specimen plants and varieties. If you are looking for a succulent or drought-tolerant landscape, I HIGHLY recommend Garden Rhythms. Steve's artistic vision, plant knowledge, rare sourcing connections, and attention to detail made all the difference. FIVE stars without hesitation!!

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.