We have had an excellent experience working with this company. This is the third landscaping…read morecompany we have worked with over our 4 years living here in San Mateo and we could not be happier. There are 3 big projects for which we contracted with Zarco Landscaping, because they continually performed above and beyond on the work. The first project was for a room that would flood when it rains. The team at Zarco quickly diagnosed the problem as poor gutter placement and cracks in concrete on the floor above, and they worked rapidly to connect a new sewer system and rebuild our concrete walkway. There has been no more flooding. The second project was to improve the terrain and usability of our backyard, which is on a hill that was very difficult to navigate. The Zarco team completely transformed the area, building stone steps and leveling the land with premium soil, mulch, and stone. Please see the attached photos (we wish we had before pictures, but it was all dirt and invasive plants before on a steep incline)! Lastly, our third project had to be done rapidly after the recent storms in the bay area. We needed three very large and dead trees removed that were at risk of falling on our house or the street. The Zarco team came the next day to remove all of the trees. Overall, the Zarco team has always delivered amazing service and treated us with respect. The prices are also very reasonable and competitive with quotes we received from other businesses. If you live in San Mateo or the Bay Area, we strongly recommend calling Zarco Landscaping for all of your outdoor needs!

Absolutely fantastic experience! He was efficient, hardworking, and incredibly friendly in…read morelandscaping our backyard - when he showed up, it was mostly a dirt lot with a few trees. He had a vision for grass, mulch, a pebble walkway to our office shed, and some plants around the perimeter. Exactly what we wanted for our budget and needs. He delivered professional results while staying within our budget--truly budget-friendly without cutting corners. Reliable, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. There were a couple of miscommunications along the way, and we were impressed with how quickly and professionally he responded and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. He even spotted some work done by other contractors that needed repairing and did the work. We plan to use Zarco Gardens for our future front yard project. Highly recommend!

We hired Orozco Gardening Service to clean up an overgrown yard, and they did a fantastic job…read more Oscar was incredibly professional, taking the time to ask clarifying questions before, during, and after the project to make sure he and his crew were completely on task. Their attention to detail was great--they were meticulous with pulling weeds, trimming bushes, and removing dead plants. This is exactly the kind of local business you want to support. Highly recommended!

Garden cleaning with great quality! Work done fast & Reasonable charge! Definitely a nice choice…read morearound this area :)

I have been going to Golden for decades. I have had great…read morevisits and not so great visits. I have killed plants purchased from them and others have thrived. So if I blend all the goods (high quality plants, large inventory, grafted plants etc.), with the bads (sometimes pricey), I have to give them the nod. The main reason? Advice. They take the time, if you ask, to provide very valuable advice. The counter clerks are mostly temps so are not knowledgeable. But the folks in the office and in the yard have been extremely helpful over the years. San Mateo and nearby have plenty of difference micro-climates, so be sure to ask when you make an investment in your yard.

I have mixed feelings about Golden Nursery. If you're an experienced gardener who already knows…read morewhat you're looking for, it's a fantastic place. They have an impressive selection of plants, trees, and gardening supplies, the location is convenient, parking is plentiful, and it's genuinely enjoyable to browse. However, I am cautious about recommending Golden Nursery to beginners. If you're new to gardening and hoping for guidance, my experience has been disappointing. Many employees direct questions to their expert, but after several visits and multiple interactions with him, I consistently left feeling discouraged and apologetic for interacting with him and taking up his time. In my experience, he often seemed in a hurry, impatient, and uninterested in answering questions or helping someone learn. I understand that busy nurseries can be hectic, but I never felt like there was much willingness to explain things or offer advice--even on visits when things seemed slow. On several occasions, employees had difficulty locating him or getting his attention, and I was also uncomfortable with the way he sometimes spoke to staff members who were trying to reach him. Golden Nursery has great inventory and facilities, but the customer service and support for beginners fall below my hopes for a local business. A little friendliness goes such a long way, and their brusque go-to expert has little to offer.

I have finalized my garden makeover by mid summer. Came by…read morefor the second time dropping off 2 healthy euonymus. I saw 3 small euonymus plants that I surrendered 2 months ago. They are trimmed and look super happy (new growth with dozens leaves are burst to open). When I dropped them off; part of the leaves are dried since I wasn't able to deliver them right away after they were taken out. This is the reason that this place exist-because the volunteers passionate and know how to take care of the plants. I witness how they nurse the plants that I gave away. This must be love. For most people; these plants are unwanted and would end up in compost. They group them together with the same species in the table for sale. They price the smaller one $4.50 and 2 of the mediums $10/ each. Come and support this business. Everyone would benefit; whether you are giving away plants or buying.

It's volunteer led and such a beautiful garden. I appreciate all the work they do to make the park…read moreso beautiful! The roses have such creative names too! It's fun to walk around and literally smell the roses.

Arnulfo is currently our gardener. He did a GREAT job on his first day, but for the maintenance…read moreI'm not so sure if we're getting basic service because he charges low or because that's his work quality. Not really a satisfied customer but so far our garden's not dying so we'll stick with him for now.

He is unreliable. I have sought it out several times. Once he showed up and did a good job, Twice…read morehe did not show at all. That's who he is. No notice, no responses to texts and emails. Do not trust him.

Took he and his wife almost 5 hours to clean up our front yard. They did a great job. Arrived on…read moretime and charged a reasonable amount. I'll definitely use them again for my next trimming and cleanup job.

They helped me with monthly maintenance for almost 2 years. What others said is true that it is a…read morebit challenging to communicate with them. I dropped some of my landscaping projects as a result. They only accept physical checks, which is very inconvenient as I have returned to office now. Their pricing was okay... but they left out my side yard to weed... argh.... Now that I found my yards out of control with weeds. I don't think they visited for a while from my cameras. Looked up yelp and realize that they are closed? Tried to call them to confirm. But no one picked up and their mailbox is full. I now have found a new gardener... still unclear on what happened... oh well

Highly recommend if you're looking for reliable, professional landscaping on a regular basis!read more

Mauricio and his team did an excellent job on my front garden which consisted of trimming multiple…read moretrees, building retaining walls, repairing broken gates and planting multiple plants and flowers. Mauricio is very easy to work with, he takes feedback well and strives to ensure that his clients are pleased with his work even when multiple changes are requested. He has a very pleasant demeanor and is always on the job with his team. He ensures that the job site is left clean at the end of each work day. I would highly recommend him.

They did a great job overall. It was a tree removal and some trees pruning. Happy with the speed…read moreand pricing as well.

We have been working with Family Tree Expert for yard clean-up and regular maintenance for some…read moretime. Recently, we hired them for a major project: removing 3 trees, pruning 17+ trees, trimming a hedge, and some other tasks. Diana was very helpful and professional - she explained the work clearly and offered us multiple options at a reasonable price. I really appreciate how she took the time to help us understand the trees' conditions and the needed work. Once we decided on a plan, she coordinated quickly with her crew, led by Manfredy. I expected this to take several days, but the entire team finished the job in one day. Our trees look revived, and we are very happy with their work. I highly recommend them!