Very thorough, communicative and timely. Jean and his crew cleaned up my front, side and back yards after it became overgrown from all the rain we got in the beginning of the year. Make sure to be specific about what is and isn't ok about being altered, but that's with any business. Would use again! read more

A couple of Jean Fogg's landscapers have been maintaining our yard on a twice a month basis for over a year, and we've been very pleased. Ours is not a fancy yard, and so far we haven't asked them to do any planting or setting up of sprinkler systems or design work, but Jesus and his assistant have always done a great job of keeping the yard neat, and staying on top of the relentless leaves! read more

Jean did excellent work on my back yard hillside. He communicated clearly at each step in the process, and his workers were attentive to details. read more

Do not do business with Jean Fogg. I expressed multiple concerns regarding the work he did and everytime he brushed it off like it was normal. I have spoken with two other landscapers in regard to fixing his work and they agreed that it was poorly done and parts were completely incorrectly done. My lawn is sunken in all over the place, sprinkler heights are all different, the border he installed looks terrible and was not installed correctly. Some sprinklers are so low they barely work. He called me picky when I brought this to his attention. Also, I had some drain pipes installed near the end of the project and I caught his crew using DUCT TAPE to connect the pipe ! He will not accept any responsibility for his poor work. He also talks badly about all his other customers who have concerns.. Hey Jean, just because you have been doing this for 30 years doesn't mean you are good at it. read more

Jean and his crew are awesome! Jean is extremely knowledgable, reliable, timely, responsive and has great follow up to ensure his customers are satisfied. Jean and his crew wear safety masks and keep a 6 foot distance at all times. They completed our front yard landscaping and planted some mature trees in our back yard that are all doing very well! They were quick and clean and made sure not even a leaf was left behind! Jean is also very knowledgeable about water conservation and watering needs to keep plants and trees healthy. We had him install a smart control system that detects the weather and waters accordingly. It has saved us on our water bill and our plants and trees are flourishing! We will use them again and again and again! read more

Jean Fogg Landscape - Jean planted the two mature trees in the middle of this picture. He installed a downspout so the water goes directly to the root system. - Landscaping Near Me - Concord, California

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Jean has transformed my front and back yards! When I moved into my home, the irrigation system was shot, and the last major drought had begun. I lost multiple plants and the yard looked bad. I contacted Jean for help and inspiration. I knew I wanted to add hardscape and replace a number of plants but had no other ideas. Jean's expertise and great communication put me at ease, and we discussed a plan to redo the front yard, and replace the lawn and walkway in the back yard. After the project started, we decided to replace more plants beyond the lawn. We were so happy with his work, we decided to put in pavers on the north side of the yard which was previously unusable. We love all the work Jean's done and we definitely hire him for future projects! read more

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We couldn't be happier with our new backyard...and we owe it all to Jean and his amazing crew! From our first consultation with Jean to the finishing touches on our project, his advice was invaluable and his integrity was appreciated. He knew we didn't have a clear concept for our yard and referred us to a fantastic landscape architect (Arthur Brito) who helped us create a design that utilized all the space in our yard and gave us some very special features. After our landscape plans were completed, Jean and his guys began the extensive demo in our backyard. They kept us in the loop and Jean was quick to respond whenever we had questions. His crew is professional, considerate, and very good at what they do. Our job was completed on time, on budget, and far exceeded our expectations for what our yard could be. Jean and his crew took an overgrown, neglected yard and turned it into a new living space for our family and our pets. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him...and we're already planning to work with Jean again next year to make our front yard as beautiful as the backyard! read more

Jean Fogg Landscape - Before and after shots...and two gratuitous shots of my favorite parts of our new backyard - Landscaping Near Me - Concord, California

Very accommodating to our request for a later time. 5 Stars for being so reasonable. Thank you!

We had a very positive experience with Jean Fogg Landscaping. We moved into our house in Lafayette around 15 years ago when the house was new. The original landscaping was almost an afterthought and the irrigation never worked properly and broke over time. Jean chose some great plants and trees for us and designed several stone walls and new walkways. The stonework was a major improvement, something we never would have thought of ourselves. His crew is very experienced and respectful, and the project took less time than expected. The new irrigation system is great. It is a major upgrade for us. I'm glad we chose Jean Fogg Landscaping. Because Jean is a designer-builder, we did not use a landscape architect, which made things easier in addition to saving money. read more

Would I Hire Again? Yes Approximate Cost of Job: $6,000 Description Of Work: Demolition of small concrete patio, removal of existing landscaping, installation of about 340 square feet of of stone pavers, updating irrigation system and new plantings. Comments: Jean and his crew were great. From estimate through completed job. We are very happy with our selection of contractors for this job. read more

Jean Fogg Landscape - new pavers and plantings - Jean Fogg Landscaping completed work October 2014 - Landscaping Near Me - Concord, California

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Thanks to Jean Fogg Landscaping we have a beautiful newly landscaped frontyard. Jean and his crew were wonderful. Jean took our consept landscape design and made it a reality. He went above and beyond what we expected. Anytime we had an idea of an extra he and his crew jumped on it and blended it in to our existing plan. Jean is a very positive person which makes it a very pleasant experience. As a contractor ourselves we are very aware of the demands of running a big crew on a long term project. Jean Fogg Landscaping performed very professionally and respectfully. We highly recommend Jean Fogg Landscaping. read more

I had an excellent experience with Jean Fogg Landscape. Not only did Jean Fogg Landscape install my front, side and backyard he also referred me, per my request, to an excellent Landscape Architect, Arthur Brito of Arborealis and Concrete Contractor, W.C. Concrete of Concord. All the work was done timely and professionally. I am really impressed with the quality of work that Jean Fogg Landscape provided me. Jean was always available and very much involved in the installation of my landscaping. read more

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Due to the drought, I wanted to re-landscape my front yard in Spring of 2015. I found Jean Fogg, don't remember if it was through Yelp or Angie's list. He came to my house and provided me with his ideas. I told him I wanted to remove the my grass at the time due to the drought and he suggested planting a different type of grass that is drought resistant and very appealing. He also suggested I switch my electric sprinkler system to the Rain Bird ESP Sprinkler Timer, with the explanation I wouldn't have to ever set it because the weather determines how often and how much to water. Along with all the other ideas, I agreed to all of his ideas, despite the cost being more than I had planned on spending. If I remember correctly, the costs was about $14,000-$15,000. He also asked if I would like to use his weekly gardening service and advised me of the perks of his service, which I don't remember now what the perks were. I do believe one was laying down bark every couple of years (at my cost). Despite his cost being $50 more of what I already paid, I switched to Jean's crew to do the weekly yard maintenance. After my front yard was complete, I was very happy with the results. HIs crew continued to provide weekly yard service. A couple issues with dying plants which he resolved. This past, I think May 2017, I noticed a large puddle of dark green liquid coming from my yard waste bin. Jean's crew had maintained my yard about 3 hours earlier that same day. I opened up the yard waste bin and saw 4 recyclable containers mixed in with the yard trimmings. A "cup of soup," plastic bottle of water, and two other containers that contained liquid. I pulled all four out, all empty. Based on what I saw, I assumed his crew drank and ate, threw the items in the yard waste, (AS OPPOSED TO THE RECYCLABLE CONTAINER-TWO INCHES FROM THE YARD WASTE CONTAINER), and whatever liquid was left poured out, into the yard waste and then out of the yard waste and created an almost look of dark, green oil on my sidewalk. I contacted Jean. He came by within a few days. He felt it was not the liquid from the containers, but condensation from wet grass. Since he's the "expert," I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I also asked him to tell his crew to use the recycle bin. I attempted to scrub the liquid from my sidewalk, but it stained it. I researched online, and the websites indicated wet grass like this will stain concrete. When I initially called Jean, I mentioned to him that I don't want to be a pain in the a**, but I was involved in a bike accident on Mt. Diablo in October 2016, was in ICU, and sustained a traumatic brian injury, and the less things in life to stress me out, the better. Jean said something to the effect of, "Oh..I know, I was in a bike accident recently..." and he went on to tell his story in depth about some young girl hitting him, knocking him over, he had some minor injuries. What I noted about Jean, as I told him I suffered a traumatic brain injury, it was very serious (I don't think I told him they didn't know if I would survive the skull fracture), and all of a sudden it's all about him and his injury. There was no comments of, "oh wow, sorry to hear that" any thing. It became all about him and his accident and being pissed at the young female driver and the motorists who didn't stop to help. My opinion from this experience is he's a little self absorbed. And if you readers out there don't know about traumatic brain injuries (TBI's) think of NFL players and head injuries and military personnel who have suffered an IED bomb. I've met people from both fields who have TBI's, so you can understand the severity. About 3-5 weeks later, I again noticed the liquid by the waste container, although a smaller amount. I opened up the waste container, and sure enough, an empty plastic water bottle, the same day Jean's crew was at my house. I grabbed the water bottle and put it in the recycle. I didn't tell Jean, I knew it was pointless. On July 18th, 2017, I noticed my sprinkler system in my backyard come on at 8:30 AM, which isn't right, it should come on around 5:30-6:30 AM. When I looked out my bedroom window at the back lawn, I noticed a sprinkler was not functioning, which explained why my lawn was dying. (See photos I posted on Jean Fogg's page (If he doesn't block them). Once he saw the photo of my dying lawn he admitted his guys should have told him. Jean fixed the sprinkler and the EAS Rain Bird timing. On Aug 6, 2017, I noticed my beautiful front lawn, the grass that Jean recommended when he re-did my front yard, was dying. Now I understand the excessive heat, but that's what the special Rain Bird ESP is for. I texted a photo to Jean (see his page) and a photo of my question. He said he would handle and once again did what needed to be done with the Rain Bird ESP, although he never really explained what the problem with the system was. read more

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We tried for months to hire a landscaper to get an estimate on redoing our front yard and we either never heard back from those we contacted or were told our project was too big for their crew to handle. But we got a much different response when we called Jean. He was more than willing to meet with us and discuss the project. We were very impressed by his professionalism and wisdom. We had a lot of ideas about what we wanted to have done to the yard and Jean helped guide us in picking out what would look best, even suggesting updates we hadn't thought of and talking us into wiser ways to spend our money on the upgrades. His crew was extremely professional and hard working and Jean's constant communication on the yard's progress was very appreciative. We were so pleased by Jean and his crew that we are going to have him give us an estimate on overhauling our backyard too. We highly recommend Jean!! read more

We are delighted that we chose Jean Fogg Landscaping to help us "redo" our yard. Jean recently completed an extensive renovation of our front and backyard landscaping including replacing our pool deck, building a new large outdoor kitchen area and a separate fire pit area, creating a walking path and other pathways throughout our yard, developing a vegetable garden area, replacing our lawns and updating the irrigation system and plantings throughout our acre of property. Throughout this process Jean has been incredibly attentive. He has an old fashioned sense of professionalism and pride in the quality of his work. He was on site almost every day of our project inspecting the work his crews had done with a critical eye to ensure that all the work was done correctly. If anything was not done the way he thought it should be, he had the crew correct it. During the process we made a number of changes to our original landscaping designs and Jean was always flexible about accommodating our changes. He was also very helpful in suggesting alternatives when certain elements of our landscape design plans were not working the way we expected. Our project came in on budget with the original estimate Jean had given us. Any time we asked for changes, Jean let us know how that would affect the estimate so we could make a decision based on the estimated cost for the change. Any changes we approved came in on budget based on those estimates. Since completing the project, Jean has been out several times just to check and adjust the drip lines to ensure the plants are getting the water they need. We are thrilled with the way our yard looks and really appreciate Jean's professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility and follow up even after our job was complete. We highly recommend Jean for anyone's landscaping needs. read more

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Description of project: front and backyard clean up; install flagstone on patio, steps and next to separate garage; front and back drip and spray irrigation; lay turf; install several dozen plants; mulch entire property Cost of project: $25,000 Use again: yes TL/DR : Good man, good crew, timely, efficient and do good work. We had moved into a house where both the front and back yards needed a LOT of clean up and TLC. Jean walked the property with me, gave suggestions as to what to improve and what to leave. He also suggested redoing the entire irrigation system (everything heretofore had been run of hose bib drip lines), which I was initially against but have since come to appreciate was sage advice. His crew was great - punctual and efficient. They worked through some of the worst downpours of the last winter laying down flagstones, as well as (once it dried out a bit) completing the landscape portion of the project in a timely fashion. We've been using his crew on a weekly basis for upkeep and are also satisfied. In fact, just recently we had a drip line separate from a bubbler and Jean dropped by the same day to fix it himself. My wife and I love our new garden, as does our toddler. We look forward to working with Jean in the future. read more

We wanted a new patio to replace the horrible water drinking grass in our backyard. We had 4 estimates. Jean's was the most competitive and ALL of his references took the time to get back to me and tell me that they would highly recommend him. He had smart ideas about drainage - not only for the new patio but also to modify less than ideal existing drainage. He also did smaller things - poured cement around a loose fence post and fixed a gate that was hanging badly and wouldn't close. His crew was great - Favio was the foreman. They were on time, professional, knew their stuff and communicated well. They were willing to work with us on modifications as the project progressed. Jean's communication was excellent - he emailed and phoned with updates and projected work for the next day. We are thrilled with the new patio - it looks great and is exactly what we hoped it would be. We highly recommend Jean and his crew read more

Following the construction of a new pool and patio this spring, our yard was left an absolute wreck. We received multiple quotes for yard grading, mulching the perimeter, landscape lighting, sprinkler repair/replacement and new sod. Jean's quote was in the middle (close to the lowest), but Jean conveyed a higher level of experience and professionalism than the others contractors. We are very pleased with our choice. Jean's crew was able to start just a few days later, and completed the work in just a bit over a week. He has followed up with us multiple times to ensure the lawn has taken root, and to follow up on punchlist items. I'd recommend him and his crew to anyone looking to do a yard remodel. read more

Jean Fogg Landscape - Cleaning looking mulch beds with landscape lighting and emitters for our potted plants - Landscaping Near Me - Concord, California

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We used jean fogg recently for landscaping and enjoyed working with him as he is very efficient and professional. Our yard looks fabulous and the best thing that we had done for our yard in a long time. Jean gives you an estimate that states exactly what he will do and you can eliminate those things you want excluded.. In any case it was really professionally done, His crew who did the work are fabulous and we were thrilled with the results. We highly recommend Jean Fogg Landscaping! read more

I had this company come out to do an estimate. He was able to do the measuring and recommendations fairly quickly. He seemed frustrated that I didn't have WiFi, as he wanted to install his WiFi sprinkler system. He said he would email me a bid later. He also commented, "Seems like you don't have a big budget for this." It's true that I wanted something simple and not a huge design, but it WAS the entire backyard. He told me he'd email me a quote. The next day he said he has too many residential jobs and would not be submitting a bid. I do believe he knows what he's talking about and does quality work, but don't ask him to come give a bid if you don't have a huge budget as I now have the impression he only wants large jobs. I wouldn't be so frustrated except he didn't tell me to my face. He said he was booked out for a month, and would send me the bid. Then he told me my job was too small through email. read more

My experience with this business was unsuccessful. I contacted them for a large front yard makeover. I scheduled a site consultation based on their availability, and confirmed it several times. They were a no show no call for the appointment. When I followed up about this I was told they put it in on the calendar wrong and was rescheduled. I am an architect so I had prepared my own design and sent it in my original contact email to describe what I was looking for. They showed up on site with no knowledge of the plan and had not looked at it, so I had to provide it again. I mentioned I'd like the estimate to include line items for the various improvements because we may not be able to do all the work at this time with our budget, and that is how I was receiving other estimates so it would be easier for comparison. I was immediately told they would not be the cheapest...I didn't ask for cheap so it felt like a bit of an insult. The other contractor I had met with spent an hour with me going over the plan, discussing options that could bring things more inline with our budget, ways to phase the project, and showed genuine interest. This person spent no more than 10 minutes with me, mostly telling me about something design related I said I wasn't interested in, took a few measurements and left. I concluded at this time they were not the right fit for my project. They followed up the next day with an email saying they would not be providing a bid and wished me luck, with no further explanation. Guess the feeling was mutual. My conclusion, based on professional opinion (as I select contractors for clients as part of my job), is this business may not be the best option if you have your own design, are getting multiple bids (or maybe don't tell them, but as a design professional I think it is the respectful and smart thing to do), and definitely if you are looking for something "cheap". read more

This summer we had a small job that was an import part of a larger construction project. We were replacing a large section of fence. The complication was that our 30 year old jasmine hedge had grown into the fence. We needed to have it removed from the old fence without damaging it, then once the fence was completed have the jasmine re-trellised. Jean Fogg Landscaping rose to the challenge. Coordinating with the fence construction, they were able to come in two days before the fence replacement project was scheduled to begin. They carefully removed the jasmine from the fence, carefully pruning where needed and laying it down so it would not hinder the crew replacing the fence. After the fence was completed they installed the new trellises, and attached the jasmine. Our 30 year old hedge is back in place no worse for wear. Jean Fogg's willingness to work with us to coordinate around the fence replacement project ensured the project's success. We have worked with Jean Fogg Landscaping on several projects large small for over 15 years. Their willingness to work closely with us, their attention to detail and expertise in plants and trees have helped us turn an ordinary back yard into a lovely garden that we enjoy everyday. read more

I am long overdue in adding this review. Jean did a great job in repairing my backyard patio. Thank you Jean!

Great guy, competitive rates. He came over and gave an estimate for work. We ended up waiting for another year before getting things done as there was just too much going on, but I would still recommend his company. read more

Jean and his crew replaced our lawn, irrigation and did some landscaping around our pool. Top notch quality of work, attention to detail, good communication throughout the entire project, and follow-through. And a good person to boot! Highly recommended. read more

I've worked with Jean several times over the past decade, and every time, it has been a delight. He is extremely responsive and reliable, which is not the norm in this industry. He has been flexible and tells me exactly what is going on with the project. I would highly recommend Jean and his team to anyone looking for a great landscape contractor! read more

We've used Jean Fogg Landscaping for 5 major projects at our residence over the last 10 years and have been very pleased with the result. Jean is professional, friendly, listens to what you want to accomplish and offers a variety of suggestions; he provides detailed estimates in writing and the work has always been completed on time and on budget. He personally checks in on the project and will follow up months later to confirm irrigation systems are working properly. We've used him for pavers, landscaping, irrigation, turf and artificial turf and I high recommend him for any of these projects. He also provides weekly yard maintenance and the work is done to the highest standard - mowing the lawns, pruning, weeding, fertilizers, etc. We receive many compliments on our yard and it's all due to Jean's work. I won't consider using any other landscaping contractor. read more

I am not a client of Fogg Jean Landscaping, but I have high hopes to be one in the future. I'm writing this review because I live next door to a client and their yard is exquisite. Everything is artfully arranged and continually changing with the seasons. It is the best design in the entire neighborhood (Danville) and as soon as it's within our budget, I will be calling him. I'm surprised none of the pictures here or on his website really show how aesthetically astute he is. If you care about curb appeal or a pleasing, functional and inviting backyard, call these guys. If you have a yard that has been perpetually trimmed into flat tops, ball shapes or even topped trees, like ours has, Fogg Jean Landscaping will not let you down. My neighbor is thrilled with her yard - it even makes my house look better. read more

We highly recommend Jean Fogg as a landscape contractor. Jean recently completed a large front and backyard landscaping job at our house in Pleasant Hill. We enjoyed working with Jean. He is very professional and has a fantastic crew. We knew we wanted to work with Jean the first time we met him. We were pleased when his bid came in with a competitive price. Even though we had plans, Jean had great ideas to enhance the plan. The whole process was quite painless. Favio and his crew were pleasant and very hard working. The crew left our property clean and neat at the end of every work day. Jean communicated with us throughout the entire job and there were no surprises. We could not be more pleased with our yard-it truly turned out beautiful-even better than we had hoped. Thank you Jean Fogg and crew read more

I would, without hesitation, recommend Jean Fogg Landscape. Before beginning the project we had met with several other highly-rated landscapers. Upon meeting with Jean though, we felt that he would not only complete the ambitious plans we provided, but would improve upon them. Indeed we knew Jean was the contractor for us when he suggested embedding a boulder in our seat wall - an idea that we would never have thought was possible within our budget. Beyond his design sense, Jean's attention to detail and quality resulted in a stunning backyard that we couldn't be happier with. His crew is professional and hardworking, and his foreman, Favio, was great to work with and patiently accommodated all of our specific design requests and a 1,500 lb. boulder. By far this was the best experience we have ever had with a contractor. We look forward to working with Jean Fogg in the future for our front yard project! read more