I have had Garcia's doing work for about 6 months on a twice a month basis. I called to let him…read moreknow I was not happy with the service and Mr. Garcia was defensive and when I said regardless of what you are saying I am not happy, his reply was hire someone else. Not only is it bad business he never once offered to look at it, try to understand why I was not happy and just took an attitude on it. He is very amicable and friendly in the beginning but I would not recommend him for anything because of the attitude. His workers if supervised did as asked they are just not managed well and he obviously does not care about his customers very much!

They have been taking care of my home for the last two years. They show up every two weeks an tidy…read moreup. Francisco helped design my back yard and planted roses irrigation and a slate walkway. I have been pleased. Alex www.searchmarincounty.com

Last spring we were looking to buy a place in Marin. We found a condo that had an exclusive use…read moreeasement and Stephan with Natives for Life had done a garden in front. We fell in love with the garden and it was one of the main reasons we bought the place. Fast forward to now, he just finished planting native wild flowers in another part of our property as well as installing a large planter and several plants, herb gardens, in a concrete area of our property. We are so happy with Stephan's work. We share his passion for native plants and his sustainable approach. The irrigation he set up for us was sophisticated but easy to manage. He provided detailed information on everything he planted. A couple of plants ended up not seeming happy in their new spots and he was eager to switch them out so we could have plants that would be thrive in our microclimate. The initial garden was set up in part for privacy and that has been so valued as we now have natural privacy from neighbors on one side, but it looks very beautiful and all the neighbors admire our gardens. It has truly increased the value of the property. Highly recommend Stephan and Natives for Life.

Stephen totally rehabilitated and redesigned a large planter in my yard. He and his crew removed…read moreall of the old soil, installed gopher wire and waterproofing, amended the soil with compost, and reinstalled it,along with a new irrigation system. He designed a beautiful pallet of native plants, with room for vegetables. He also troubleshot the full irrigation system on our property, fixed leaks, drew a detailed map, and figured out all of the irrigation programs (which were previously a mystery). Stephen was very flexible, reliable and easy to work with. He was very flexible when I asked to swap out a couple of the plants in the original design. He is a very experienced and knowledgable gardener with great attention to detail.

Aaron Sampson is not a landscaper ... he is a "yard whisperer ". I was looking for a qualified…read moreperson to carry out a project for us that I was already pretty clear about. When Aaron looked at the property he not only saw the ideas that I had envisioned but he also saw a better version of what I wanted. He stuck to the budget we had and his crew was efficient skilled and knowledgeable as well. I would recommend Aaron for any project that you are interested in doing. Plus he has a wonderful dog named Lady who is friendly and adorable.

Upon calling, Aaron scheduled a time to take a look at the project, which involved clearing up…read moreovergrown plants and trimming plants. I mentioned what I needed, and an estimated budget, and was told to wait for a followup. It took a while to get in touch, probably because of my network provider or that he had plenty other projects to attend to, but I was able to call him and luckily his crew in Novato, Rob, was already there and I was able to get the task done the same day. I emailed other services with no replies, left voicemails with no callbacks, and was even promised someone to come by and look, but didn't show up. I did leave a voicemail for Aaron to get back to me and when he did, the network decided to drop the call. It wasn't his fault, so I knew to call him when I had a more stable connection. Since he was the only one that responded, showed up, and gave a synopsis of the project, taking into mind my budget, I couldn't let it go. The day Rob and his crew came, it took under an hour to get the task done. He went over what Aaron recapped for him, and went it over again with me so we were on the same page. He asked more questions that were missed the first, like keeping some of fences or remove them. They cleaned up after themselves and put all the foilage in the bin for disposal. Friendly, efficient, and fast. I could see what they were doing and it was impressive to see the backyard mess go away. It was pretty difficult to contact garderners around here during this time, but with patience, and good reception, I'd recommend Sampson's Landscaping. I know I will when the place becomes a mess again.

You know you have "arrived" when you are looking at Gardens and Gables. Their artistry is…read morelegendary and they create pure magic. I was looking at a home for sale when I actually took pictures of the backyard. It was that beautiful. Later when reading the disclosure on the property I saw the name behind the work that inspired me to consider buying the home. Garden's and Gables. Stone masonry, beautiful plantings, serene sitting areas, all made such an impression. About a week later after a lunch in San Rafael, my mom and I stumbled upon their office. My mom and I walked in and spoke with Margaux. She was running the office, but had time to discuss a consultation. They have a Landscape Architect and have won many awards. Margaux was very down to earth and easy to talk to. I am so grateful to have a chance to Cinderella my yard from weird looking failed amusement park into something beautiful. This company is the gold standard for landscape design.

When my wife and I wanted to have our two concrete patios and stairs redone in flagstone and also…read moreput in some new plants in our backyard, we interviewed a half dozen contractors/landscaping companies, including "Diamond Certified" companies. In the end, we decided to go with Gardens and Gables. First, their price for the project was very reasonable. Second, landscape architect Kathleen Slattery was able to suggest ideas that were not only better than what we had originally planned, but they saved us money too. Third, Orlando and his crew worked hard every day. cutting and setting the large, heavy flagstones. Their work was impeccable, and they cleaned up the site after every day's work. Kathleen was flexible with some further changes we wanted to add to the project, and she was easy to communicate with and kept us updated on the project. Now we can really enjoy our backyard. Gracious suburban living at its best! Mark Lundin

We had a great experience with Alex and team redoing our backyard in Corte Madera. We had the…read morebackyard repaved, new grass put in, removed two trees, and a 3-foot fence put up. Alex was really communicative from the beginning of the project, through the entire quoting process, and was onsite frequently checking in during the project. Their team was transparent about pricing for any additional services that popped up as the project was going on, and they finished in a very timeline manner. (We were quoted 4-6 weeks for the project and I believe it took 4.) We love the results of our new backyard! It looks amazing, and I am able to relax knowing my kids have a fenced in area to play in.

Lucio came through in my time of need! Highly recommend Alex and his team!…read more From my first outreach, Alex was quick to respond. He explained everything in detail and was absolutely flexible with all of our needs. He kept us informed throughout our journey so we knew what to expect at each step. He made sure we were taken care of all the way to project completion. Services were reasonably priced, especially with all of the work required to make our landscaping beautiful. If you're looking to beautify your property, make sure to reach out to Lucio Landscape Construction. You won't regret it.

I hired Brett and his business, For Your Garden Needs, to completely gut and replant my front yard…read moreas well install a drip irrigation system. He and his crew were very professional cleaning completely after every day's work. And I couldn't be happier with the results. Brett has excellent taste in plant choices and placement. My front yard looks fantastic and I've received numerous compliments from my neighbors. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional landscaping.

I just completed a major front yard 'landscape' project on my custom home, built in Lucas Valley…read moreback in 1997. After careful consideration, I chose Bret de Zordo, owner of 'For your Gardens' Needs'. www.fygn.com Bret is native to the Bay Area, lives in Marin and is very experienced in all of the challenges I presented to him. (Drought, deer, wind, Intense direct sun, old irrigation, bad valves, water leaks, a clay hill with no soil, roots everywhere that required major excavation), not to mention how tired I had been of looking at rosemary and lavender for so many years. I wanted vivid color out front without having to constantly look at yet more rosemary and lavender. My front needed a serious facelift!! I found Bret via positive reviews on Angie's List and Yelp but wanted to find out if I'd be comfortable hiring him, first hand. I am not mentioning price in my reviews as it's not relevant, each project is so unique and my property is very large. The reason I selected Bret was his highly skilled background, creativity, positive attitude, promptness, approachability, his willingness and ability to listen to my many concerns, his level of expertise in understanding the difficulty in landscaping the type of area I live in, and just the challenges of keeping a custom home looking good and well maintained in Lucas valley. My front yard had not weathered last year's frost very well, had suffered years of neglect and many things just looked tired, woody, overgrown and seriously weathered. From day one it was clear that Bret's sole purpose was to provide me with a plan that achieved everything I wanted (and that was a lot!). I've always believed that you get what you pay for and Bret and his crew is worth every dime spent. Bret exceeded my expectations on every level. He very respectfully steered me in the right direction with plant choices and enthusiastically shared the design reasons for those choices. I met with him at a wholesale plant nursery in Petaluma where he pre-selected what he thought would do best and then together, we added, changed and modified to the exact liking of what I wanted and what he knew would be a good choice. He had no issues with my not liking certain plants and was open to my suggestions and together, we came up with the perfect solution. No ego involved and no hurt feelings when I would bluntly say 'I hate that plant'. He would kindly pull it aside and suggest something else. When I pointed out a few that I liked, he explained why they wouldn't work in my area, saving me money and a future headache. He truly does know his plants and trees. The work occurred over a pre-determined schedule; the crew was always on time and put in very full days. We encountered a few unexpected problems such as a serious main water line leak I would have never known about, but the problem was addressed on the spot and I'm ever grateful for everyone's willingness to work hard, even in the grueling intense heat we encountered each day. All scheduled deadlines were met and the job was completed when promised. The cleanup job left the house looking better than before the project was started. This is one hard working crew of guys!! I highly recommend Bret and his company "For your Gardens' Needs' and want to point out how important it is to realize that it's not about shopping price, it's about shopping expertise, having someone truly listen and care, provide quality workmanship, professionalism, knowing that the job will get done right the first time. In a nutshell, Bret is beyond amazing. He transformed my overgrown front yard into an unbelievably gorgeous property! He had a vision that I never could have dreamed of, and he brought that vision to reality so beautifully and seamlessly that it far surpassed my wildest expectations. Every little detail, down to the precise placement of plants, is just perfect. What I now see is simple, elegant and clean. Bret was on-site with the crew early each morning and made sure the large crew was briefed on the day's work. He'd often come by mid-day as well to check in. Bret is an extremely bright and affable guy who was absolutely delightful to work with. Words cannot adequately describe what a wonderful experience it was to work with him, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! I wish I could post before and after pictures here-- so you could see for yourselves! Thank you from a very happy home owner in the Lucas Valley Estates.

Pedersen Associates did an outstanding job with our major backyard hillside renovation including a…read morepool, outdoor kitchen, dining deck, bathroom, extensive shading plan, and new decking. They doubled our outdoor living space. We cannot recommend them more highly. From start to finish, from design to execution to all of the loose ends, their professionalism, expertise, communication, and responsiveness have been unparalleled. We could not be more pleased with the results. PA helped us create a backyard paradise we will enjoy for decades to come. PA has an excellent team!

I have gone by a few of Mr. Pedersons' landscaping projects in Marin and have seen how nicely they…read morehave matured since the work was completed. I then had their firm design our landscaping and assist with the remodel plan for a studio workspace. His is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

**Construction Services Only** Family member has used HM for…read moreyard cleaning for many years with no issues. Unfortunately, decided to hire for some construction work. Adolpho's crew did a sloppy and unprofessional job. More to story DM for further. Warning-Do not hire for construction work.

**REVIEW ABOUT CONSTRUCTION ONLY** I will start this off…read morewith gardening services are fine, this is about constructionn services only. Family member has been using Adolpho for a long time for gardening clean up and has always been ok. Unfortunately, he decided to hire Adolpho for some construction services. The work done was sloppy and extremely unprofessional. I am really bummed for my famiy member who is stuck with less than good results. DO NOT hire for any constructions services. If you are interested send me a private DM and I will elaborate. Ann