We had a great experience with RB Landscaping. They landscaped our entire yard according to our…read moredetailed plans, including areas of plantings, mulching, gravel parking and permeable pavers. Both the on-site crew and the office personnel communicated well and were responsive to our needs as the project progressed. Their prices also seemed competitive based on the other bids we received. Highly recommended.

We couldn't be happier with our backyard renovation by RB Landscaping!…read more A huge thank you to Nate for his excellent communication, organization, and professionalism throughout the entire project. Everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. Gustavo and his crew were outstanding. They were incredibly hardworking, communicative, respectful, and paid great attention to detail. It was clear they took pride in their work, and the results exceeded our expectations. We are beyond happy with our new backyard and highly recommend RB Landscaping to anyone looking for quality work and a great team. We'll definitely be recommending them to our friends and family!

We recently hired Tyler for landscaping work at our home. He was professional, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the project. He and his crew worked hard and were committed to making sure the job was completed. We especially appreciated his communication and willingness to address questions along the way. We are enjoying the improvements to our yard and appreciate all of the effort that went into the project!

We hired Tyler to design and install new landscaping in our back yard after building and ADU, and…read moreupgrade the front yard. We were very happy with all aspects of the project, both the design and the installation. Tyler communicated with us daily, his designer Juliana was very easy to work with, and Anselmo and the crew did excellent work especially on the new paving in the back yard.

David did an excellent job advising and helping to get our pavers fixed. Highly recommend!read more

David and all his team of experts did a wonderful job installing new pavers in our backyard. Our…read moreold concrete slabs were cracked, and had shifted, altering the drainage of water to flow towards our house. After interviewing many landscape pavers, Ideal Engineering stood out for being prompt to all the meetings, willing to visit multiple times to double-check measurements before bidding and were knowledgeable on the current state of available inventory and which showrooms to visit to preview them. Prices were very reasonable and transparent. There were no unplanned mark-ups and all change orders were reviewed and had to be approved by me in advance, so I could budget accordingly. I think this is an advantage of choosing a local paver. The work was efficient and professional - different specialized crews for demolition, irrigation, paving, cleanup were used with their own knowledgeable foremen. Each foremen acted as an available point of contact and communication was easy and friendly. Any texts or calls were usually returned within minutes. The teams were proactive in highlighting any complications or issues that might require design approval to make sure the work they did matched what I had in mind. For example, Pedro, the paver lead felt it was better to create a smooth curve at a corner instead of a straight 90 degree corner, and he was right! The boundaries flowed smoother and nicer with the lawn. The paving work was top-notch. We had decided to install premium pavers from Belgard, and it was important the work was done properly for such an investment. This included grading at the proper slopes for proper drainage, adding weed-resistant fabric, multiple levels of graded stone for proper leveling and polymeric sand for good sealing between pavers. The team helped build custom steps that looked very nice to create easy step-downs and paver edging was done with great style and aesthetics. For a potentially complicated project, I really felt confidence in the team and the process. David also helped offer advise in helping me move and reset our external heat pump units so that they could be reinstalled on top of the pavers. They were able to build conduits to facilitate running irrigation and electricity underneath the pavers for adding drip irrigation of containers and future lighting in our garden. Cleanup was thorough, with parts of our yard reseeded and topped with new topsoil. There was no construction debris left on our lawn or streetside. Everything was swept up. Fence gates that were temporarily removed were re-installed to appear as if nothing ever happened. I would definitely use Ideal Engineering (Ideal Landscape & Concrete) again for future projects.

I scheduled an appointment with GCSF for an on-site estimate. About 10 minutes after the scheduled…read moreappointment time, I received a call from the office saying the estimator had arrived, spoken with the residents, and then left. The problem was that I had been waiting at the correct location the entire time. Before the appointment, I had both verbally and in writing asked them to make sure they did **not** go to a different address in another town. The receptionist confirmed that the estimator had gone to the wrong address and assured me he would come to the correct one. Unfortunately, after waiting another hour, I never heard from the estimator or the office. My attempts to call the office also went unanswered. At that point, it became clear that no one was coming and no one was going to let me know. Mistakes happen, but what disappointed me most was the lack of communication and professionalism. GCSF wasted more than 90 minutes of my time and couldn't extend the courtesy of a simple phone call or update. Based on this experience, I can't recommend them.

This is to answer back Stephany S, the business employer…read more It's unfortunate that we only received a response from your team after we publicly raised our concerns through a Yelp review. For months, we called and followed up multiple times regarding the issues with the irrigation and the condition of the work, and we were repeatedly ignored. You were aware of who we were despite the Yelp review being under a different name because we were the ones consistently reaching out with no acknowledgment. Regarding the irrigation issue: the damage wouldn't have occurred if your crew had properly capped the existing irrigation before installing the pavers. The fact that you had to redo a section later at no charge doesn't negate that the issue was caused by your team's oversight in the first place. Had you taken responsibility and communicated with us when we initially reached out, we wouldn't have had to resort to a public complaint. It's disappointing that it took a Yelp review to get any kind of acknowledgment.

I recently hired Steve Turner of Black Diamond for a comprehensive outdoor project that included…read morepavers, planting, and irrigation. They managed every aspect of the project with a high standard of quality and strict attention to detail. Design Expertise: The team was incredibly thoughtful during the planning phase. Their design insights optimized the layout of the hardscape and plants, resulting in a highly cohesive and functional outdoor space. Quality & Speed: The workmanship on the pavers is outstanding, with precise cuts and proper grading. The irrigation and landscaping were integrated seamlessly. In addition to the high quality, the team worked efficiently and completed the project as scheduled. Thoroughness & Cleanup: They were meticulous from start to finish. Once the work was completed, they performed a timely and thorough cleanup, leaving the entire property spotless. Reasonable Pricing: The pricing was highly competitive and fair, offering excellent value for the level of professionalism and quality delivered. I highly recommend Black Diamond for any detailed hardscape and landscaping projects.

Black Diamond just finished installing pavers in my driveway and it was a top shelf experience from…read morestart to end. They provided the most comprehensive estimate of all the contractors I had engaged with including drawings with slope markings and worked with my arborist on mitigating tree roots from a nearby Redwood what was the source of my buckled asphalt driveway problem. The team showed up on time, cleaned up everyday and there was excellent communication throughout. They were not the cheapest solution, but I think the best and I felt like I was in good hands the whole way through. Job was completed in a timely manner and looks fantastic. They were also knowledgeable about city permitting requirements. I would certainly hire again!

From start to finish, Liaison Landscapes exceeded my expectations. I had a vague concept of what I…read morewanted in a backyard, but I needed profession help! I had a list of must haves, wants, and aspirational items. Elliott was able to help design a project that we could work on in stages. I gave them a budget and we were able to get the majority of the things I wanted within the budget! The team was professional, courteous, and efficient! I can't believe how quickly they were able to finish the project, and they left the space neat and clean. I appreciate the flexibility when I wanted things moved or changed (even while the project was happening). I appreciate Markus' availability to review the work and his desire to make sure I was happy with the final results. If you are looking for a landscaping company to help you design your outdoor living space, and then bring it to life, Liaison Landscapes is your place!

Ive had Liaison landscapes do both my back and side yard. In both instances they exceeding my…read moreexpectations and delivered on outstanding quality and a beautiful design. Markus, Brent and Chrissy were prompt, professional and helped guide us to achieve a great result with budget as an important consideration. The execution teams on both projects we punctual, polite, efficient and very hard working. Transparent and thoughtful, you will have a great project experience with Liason landscapes.

We tried to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Matt with the intent of gauging whether we…read moreshould engage his full design service. We ran into some difficulties at the start due to a last-minute cancellation by Matt and some unresponsiveness through email. When we voiced our concerns, Matt really stepped up to ensure our concerns were met. He immediately refunded us for the cost of the service, and he offered to meet with us at no cost. We ended up taking a 30 minute video chat with him, and Matt was super helpful in explaining various options. When we realized that his typical project scope was a bit bigger than what we wanted to spend, Matt was very gracious in connecting us with other contractors and designers. Despite the early hiccups, we got the sense that Matt is a genuine guy who is more interested in doing the right thing rather than making quick buck. We really appreciate his thoughtfulness, and we will definitely consider engaging with his services again in the future!

We did a 75 minute Virtual Design consultation with Matt at Water and Earth earlier this year. Our…read morebackyard project wasn't quite large enough in size or scope for his full in-person design services. The virtual call was perfect for our project, we provided Matt with pictures of the backyard space as well as a video walkthrough. He took this information as well as our preferences for how we envisioned the space to be used to come up with a 2D design. He also recommended materials and local contractors. We contacted one of the contractors a few weeks later and finished the project with them in about 2 months. I highly recommend the Virtual Consultation for smaller projects with Matt. His feedback for our questions and experience with similar projects were very beneficial to starting this backyard project for us.

My wife and I worked with Karen on a landscape design project in early 2022. We engaged her for…read moreconsultation around what types of plants, trees and shrubs to include across our front and back yard spaces. We had specific goals around creating a landscape with colorful, drought tolerant, California-native options and Karen knocked it out of the park. Here is what we appreciated most about Karen: - She actively listened to our needs and responded with a wealth of ideas that she helped focus down with our input - She was well organized and highly responsive, using Houzz, Plant Master and documents to guide discussions. - She thoughtfully pushed our thinking and was detail-oriented as we moved from concept stage to making requests of our gardener and nurseries Lastly, we were very pleased with the range of packages/pricing she offered since we only needed consultation vs. end-to-end landscaping support. We highly recommend her!

We did a major landscaping/gardening project that felt daunting but thanks to Karen Hunt and San…read moreCarlos Garden Works we are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and how easy it was! Karen is extraordinary at what she does. She handled every detail and was so fun to work with! She helped us choose all the planting, helped with design, helped coordinate with my gardener (with whom I haven't had great communication with) for planting and drip systems, and was a terrific partner. She was quick and efficient and knowledgeable and joyful about the work. She was always accessible and very quick to respond. I was dreading doing this project but Karen made it a family event that we all enjoyed. I'm so proud of how my backyard looks now and would work with Karen every time and recommend her very highly.

Will and his team at Sequoia did a fantastic job on our front and back yard in San Carlos, CA. I…read moreparticularly like how they partner with you on design, mocking up plans of your space at a fraction of the cost of a landscape architect and then delivering the work quickly thereafter. While I love all the work they did, I was particularly impressed with their artificial grass installation. They did a flawless job installing, to the point where you would have no idea where the seam is between the 2 large pieces of grass they installed. Very impressive work. our project was done in less than 2 weeks which was also surprising. Couldn't recommend these guys more.

Mario, Darin, and the whole team were awesome! The design was great, the work was efficient and…read moremeticulously done, and the team was friendly and trustworthy. My family and I are really enjoying the newly designed front and back yards. Our neighbors were also impressed and will be working with this team for their landscaping. Highly recommend!

We have worked with several designers over the years and Ashley is by far the best. We had been…read moreworking with another landscaping design firm who could not get our planting plan correct so they brought in Ashley to help them. It is not an understatement to say she saved the project. Ashley created an amazing planting and lighting plan for us. She was also of great help around other landscaping design aspects as well. She listens, understands, is efficient and is on top of things. If you are looking for planting or lighting design, you will thank me for this review if you contact Ashley.

From the owner: Little Pink Door Gardens delights in helping Bay Area homeowners create outdoor spaces that give…read morethem more opportunities to enjoy their front and backyards with their families and friends. The goal is always to tread lightly on the environment, minimize water use, and introduce colors and textures that reflect the homeowners personalities. If you want to pull into your driveway everyday and feel excited to be home again, call me. I work mostly work on the peninsula in the area between Millbrae and San Jose.