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 needed a new lawn and got my standard five bids for the job. Michael stood out for all of his…read moreinitial input on the options and then for the details of his bid. He was the only one who detailed every item involved in the bid, including update of irrigation. I've had issues in the past with bids for other projects that I assumed included the little details but didn't and then I had to pay extra. Michael's bid included every detail in writing that you would assume would be a part of a new lawn job and it was very reasonable. He also showed up on time for the initial appointment! His crew was great! Their work was very detailed and clean. The job was done within three days and all of the work area, including the driveway, was cleaned up. They even noted my falling-apart fence gate so Michael gave me a very reasonable quote and they did a great job fixing it for me. There were a lot of details for after-care and I've texted Michael multiple times to confirm. He texts back quickly and I never get the impression he's annoyed (I've sent a lot of texts!). I almost wish I had more yard renovations so that I could hire him again! I did discuss a whole-yard mulch job and will absolutely hire Michael when I'm ready for that. No more getting multiple bids for future yard renovations. I'll just call Michael.

Michael and his team worked hard to get our project done in time. Even though we were adding to our…read moredesign, Michael had solutions for us throughout our project. We had our design done through Armstrong Garden Center and I liked their design but the bids we were getting with their landscapers were a lot higher than Michael's bid. Also, he was very knowledgeable. He came to do our estimate and we were impressed with his explanation about how he was going to run our water and electrical. No one else who came to give a bid gave a good solution or just didn't know how to do that. So the combination of a good bid and confidence in his knowledge of landscaping made this an easy choice. But best of all, he and his crew delivered on everything that was in the design plus things we decided to add. Now we actually enjoy being in our garden. Thank you!

I had a wild overgrown backyard area near our community walkway and now, because of Modern Yardz, I…read morehave a beautiful clean patio/yard with paver, turf and private fenced area. I am so very grateful that after meeting several companies, I chose to go with this amazing responsive, professional team! From my initial consultation/design with Jake to the team's completion within the estimated timeframe (which is rare these days), we had great communication and worked well together. Extra appreciation to their incredible Project Manager Greg for going above and beyond! Thank you Modern Yardz!

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.

This was our first time remodeling a backyard, so I was in desperate need of a creative eye and…read moreconsultation. I had no idea what the process was like, what timeframes would be, and what costs came in at. John Kensla was key in alleviating all of our concerns. He was thorough, patient with our questions, and very responsive. We ended up asking John to re-design our front and backyards. He provided multiple layouts tailored to our specific requests, and took the time to talk us through the designs and compile our feedback. Additionally, he provided estimates as to what should be expected for costs of materials/labor. Timeframe and budget were our biggest concerns, so John did a great job of tailoring the design with those considerations in mind. After finalizing design, John provided a list of recommended landscapers to execute the design and recommended that we find a few of our own to ensure all quotes were reasonable. Throughout the remodeling, John would come by to ensure the plan was being executed to our specifications. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about working with John. He was transparent throughout the entire process, dependable in developing/executing our vision, and a pleasure to work with. He has my highest recommendation for any landscaping design needs.

I hired John Kensla from Infinity Sky Landscaping to overhaul my backyard, which was a disjointed…read moremix of artificial turf patches, random grass areas, and a retaining wall with no coherent theme. John guided us through a clear three-phase process: 1. First, he did a thorough site assessment and gathered our input. 2. Then he presented three design options and iterated based on our feedback and budget constraints. 3. Finally, he delivered a detailed digital plan that included a full plant list and phased implementation. John was straightforward and professional throughout, open to multiple rounds of feedback, and helped us choose plants suited for our area. He also connected us with reliable contractors and even showed up on-site to ensure the work matched his design. In short, he delivered exactly what was promised: a cohesive backyard design with a professional approach.

Sunny Builders Group are pros... and personable. I needed a 100' retaining wall, adjacent concrete…read morecurb, and a decomposed granite driveway. I am an architect, and I could immediately tell that Sharon knew the technical aspects so I just stood back and watched him deliver. His superintendent Manny and crew got to work immediately and were finished in 2 weeks. Good job guys!

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.

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!

My husband and I were looking for a landscaping contractor and we are so glad we stumbled across…read moreBeyond Remodeling! We had the pleasure to work with Beyond Remodeling and their fantastic project managers, Ariel and Omri to create our beautiful backyard! From the consult to the final walk through, their work and communication were consistent and incredible. They listened to what we wanted and also gave us advice on what would look good. We got excellent value for what we paid for. We requested the river rocks in our walkway, the 3-hole putting green, new pavers for entertainment, and a pergola for shade. They did an amazing job and I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or renovate their backyard or front yard! Thanks again to all the foremen who worked on our yard and the project managers Ariel & Omri!

I must share my fantastic experience with this company! Art Pimentel responded quickly to my…read moreemergency call about my leaking toilet. He was very responsive, caring, efficient, and thorough! Did I mention he was also clean and detailed? I recommend him and his company for any of your home repair or remodeling needs!

Would not recommend to anyone sadly…read more I hired San Diego Exterior Designs to do work on my front yard and back yard. The owner, Cesar, was very responsive to begin with. He responded almost immediately to my inquiry. After work was quoted, it went downhill from there. At first, it started off great. But then it was just shoddy work, asking for 100% of the costs upfront for each part of the project, unsure when anyone would show up to do yard work at times, lack of communication, the owner not paying the subcontractors, it was just bad. Example: I paid for concrete, the owner, Cesar, hired subcontractors, and then does not pay the subcontractors. The concrete subcontracting company sent me a notice in the mail that they were never paid even though I already paid the owner, in full, for the concrete project. Notified Cesar immediately and Cesar said that he would pay. Cesar does not pay. Concrete company sends me a second notice in the mail. I tell Cesar to pay the concrete company. Does not pay again. I get to see an envelope in the mail that the concrete subcontracting company filed a mechanic's lien on my property. I texted a photo of the notice to Cesar and I immediately called Cesar to fix it right away, pay that day, and email me proof of payment. He luckily did pay at the end, but it should have been paid in a timely manner to avoid the mechanic's lien... Many other examples, but you get the idea. Unfortunately, I do not recommend San Diego Exterior Designs. The owner seems nice, but you will end up disappointed with the work and with a big headache. Please do some research for a big project like this. Good luck!

San Diego Exterior Landscape Designs (aka) San Diego Exterior Designs came highly recommended by…read moreKRC Rock. Initially the owner, Cesar Hernandez seemed quite professional, providing me with a timely, competitive quote. However, after dealing with repeated no-shows from the crew, shoddy work and ignored texts, I discovered that the company had a suspended license and no insurance. Large sections of the lawn that were installed quickly died. When Cesar finally responded to me regarding the dead grass, he explained that his crew had over fertilized it and assured me it would be replaced. However, patches of grass were replaced with more dead grass and my communication regarding this has been ignored. Working with Cesar has been a nightmare. I definitely learned my lesson and will do more research before hiring another contractor.