We have been talking about redoing our yard for years now and finally decided to go for it. We called Living Green Designs after seeing several outdoor areas they did for friends. They did an amazing job and my whole house looks so much better! I love my new stone wall and beautiful pavers and the plants all look amazing. Zach had several great ideas for improving our original design once we got started. The project turned out fantastic! I would definitely recommend this company and would use them again if I ever had another outdoor space to update. read more

Highly recommend Living Green Designs. The team took in our ideas and maximized and respected our budget. The project started with a blank slate on a fixer property, and I worked with Gary and Kayla on 3 design concept rounds. They were very accommodating to my schedule during site visits and came prepared. Once scope was locked, I worked with Zach and the amazing crew during the build phase that took about a month. The crew worked extremely hard and quickly, and always cleaned up after each day. Zach came on site frequently to supervise the progress. Things that stood out was that I felt like a part of their family. When a pergola got delivered and I needed help unloading, Zach had the crew over to help. When I needed help picking the right pergola dimensions, Zach came over to help provide guidance. Our yard is a moderate size, but every inch is now maximized and easy to maintain now. We sat outside for the first time, and just again impressed with the quality of work and how much this improves the usage and flow of our house. Thank you Living Green Design team! read more

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I had Living Green Designs redo my home landscaping a few years ago and they did an outstanding job. They recently came back to replace my sprinkler timer and do some maintenance, all in about an hour! Zach is the best... thorough, explains everything, and very personable. I definitely will continue using their services. read more

We hired Living Green to work with us on a redesign our back & front yards. From the initial design consultation through to completion, they were responsive, creative, punctual, efficient, and meticulous. Zach listened carefully to our ideas and offered smart design solutions. The quality of the workmanship was top notch and the team left everything tidy. We couldn't be happier and would confidently recommend Zach and the whole LGD team to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy landscaper. read more

My small Patio was destroyed by fire and since my patio is very small I had some challenges with my own design and layout to make it more functional . I contacted Living Green for creating a design for me. Once the first design was completed I met with Zach Steeber and he added additional good suggestion to the design. I decided to do the whole project from design to building my patio with Zach. Everyone at Living Green Designs was professional , friendly and knowledgeable .During the construction I added my front walk way which was a bit damaged by the fire to the project and they did a fantastic job. They delivered an amazing outside patio/ living space for me. I highly recommend them . read more

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Our project took over 2 years from planning to completion. A lot of the delay and frustration was due to our city requirements, permitting, city staff, etc. Most designers and contractors would have given up. But we had Gary and Zach and Kayla from Living Green Designs and they complied with everything that was needed over and over again. There was never a delay on their part. Gary and Zach are knowledgeable professionals at the highest level. We were so very lucky to have found them. Our finished backyard and side yards are wonderful, clean, usable, beautiful spaces that we will enjoy for the rest of our lives. Zach's crew worked for months jackhammering through old concrete, natural stone rock layers and hard clay dirt making retaining walls, drainage systems and finishing the walls and patio surfaces beautifully. We have lived here for 39 years and never went outside. Now, we are outside everyday and having the time of our lives decorating and using our newfound beautiful spaces. read more

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We worked with Living Green Design for an extensive remodel of our front and backyard. We worked with Gary for the design and drafting of the plans, then Zach and his crew for the actual construction. The overall process went smoothly and on schedule. It was great to have Zach come on site at least once or twice a week to make sure everything was going smoothly. He would check in frequently to ensure that we were on the same page. read more

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We had just moved into a home that had a newly remodeled interior, but we needed someone to design our front and back yards. Zach and his team were fantastic. The project began with a phone consultation to get a sense for our design preferences, gauge the scope of work, and provide rough pricing estimates. From there, Zach and Gary came for several in-person meetings and worked with us to customize a landscape design plan. Zach was incredibly knowledgeable when addressing our questions and concerns. He always kept our budget in mind. The actual work involved: Front and back yard Demo Clean-up of old vegetation and dirt Irrigation installation Planting of 3 citrus trees and about 40 drought-tolerant plants Back yard Patio: pouring concrete to level out our old patio, then installing new tile on top 70-foot vinyl fence Patio bistro lights Zach was on site multiple times a week as work was being performed. All of his team members were respectful of our property, putting their trash in appropriate bins and even taking our trash cans in on trash day. Best of all, work was completed ahead of schedule! We were so impressed with the work and professionalism that we've hired them to help with the landscape maintenance as well. Would highly recommend. read more

Zach and his crew performed a complete do-over of my relatively small front yard facing a walk street. They heard my wishes, including my limited budget and desire for a seating area and privacy screening at the street. They promptly provided a detailed drawing of a plan within my budget that met all of my needs. The work was done swftly and cleanly, ending with a beautiful and functional yard. I am delighted with the work of Living Green Designs and plan to use them again in other areas of my property. read more

Our plans changed drastically with the discovery of shallow utility lines running through our property. What could have been a total disaster in less capable hands became a stunning focal point. Living Green Designs repurposed an existing bench adding silver sheens in planters with built-in drains and lights, flawlessly matching the tile and concrete work to the rest of the patio. They also completely redid the existing plantings and added a small water feature. All this completed on time without busting our budget. Throughout the whole process, Zach was an excellent communicator and his crew was courteous and professional. Needless to say, we are very pleased with the results and would not hesitate to use their services again. read more

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We had a good experience with Living Green Designs and the design of our new front yard. We really enjoyed working with Gary at the onset of the project, he is very communicative and an all around nice guy. The project came out exactly as we envisioned once we were presented with the plans. Zach and his team did a great job, stayed on task and were extremely neat. We appreciated the extra effort Zach put in with some final touches to make the project complete. We are really pleased with our updated new look! read more

Zach did an excellent job planning our landscape project, communicating with us every step of the way, and creating a beautiful oasis that we will really enjoy! His crew is professional, skilled and reliable, following very detail with care and precision. The team anticipated power, water, gas line needs, built retaining walls where needed, coordinated all inspections, and met projected timelines (even with our multiple changes and add-ons to the project). We couldn't be happier with our new back yard! read more

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SCOPE OF PROJECT all landscape, hard and soft 10 weeks WHAT I ESPECIALLY APPRECIATED * Appreciate the total package of design, construction, maintenance * They listened. * Creative ideas to enhance my design direction * Zach and Gary interfaced with the city to acquire necessary permits * Sensed Gary and Zach truly cared about my project, its quality, and that I was happy with the end result. I am thrilled and so many compliments from guests, too. * Everyone who worked on my project was courteous and thoughtful * During construction I felt I was the total focus of LDG's world; no one ever seemed to be in a rush or impatient. * Prompt responses to my needs and questions * I never lost any sleep with this project * I'm now living in a resort! EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE * No project delays * I was kept informed without asking of what would be happening today, tomorrow, next week * Zach was on site daily with few exceptions and he frequently work in the trenches with his crews * Everyone on the team was so kind to my doggies, who demanded some attention each time they were here * post-construction follow up Definitely would use them again. Highly recommend. read more

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After a major remodel of our house in Palos Verdes, my wife and I were ready to landscape our gardens. Finding the right vendor, however, was not easy. I eventually contacted a trusted friend who had recently had his own landscaping transformed, and he strongly recommended Living Green Designs. It turned out to be one of the best recommendations I can remember. After a few minutes on the phone with Zach, I knew we had found a creative, competitive, professional company we could put our faith in. From that moment, our experience was flawless, from start to finish. From a design perspective, Zach was able to take our broad vision and turn it into a tangible plan, which captured everything we had dreamed of and more. His ideas and solutions took our concept to the next level. The design process is clear and defined, visual and mathematical at the same time. From layout and structure to hardscape and softscape to trees and plants, his detailed plans enabled us to make informed choices and decisions quickly and easily, and visualize the physical project for the first time. His guidance along the way was enlightening, translating our vision onto the page. He was a breath of fresh air. From the start, the numbers were explained clearly in a way that was simple to understand and made us comfortable to move forward with confidence. When Living Green Designs began the landscaping it was incredibly smooth and efficient. I was concerned that our timetable was too aggressive, but we were given a clear schedule and they were ahead every step of the way. Our landscaping crew was smart, courteous, professional and trustworthy. They were there when they said they would be, every single time. Their work is meticulous and, frankly, beautiful. Zach was somehow seemingly always present or close by, providing up to the minute updates and solving problems with ease with a smile. In the end, they turned those early plans, filled with excitement and optimism, into a reality that we could not be happier with. Ahead of schedule and on budget. If you are looking for a landscaping solution, trust me; look no further than Living Green Designs. This is my ever first review of a vendor but I was compelled to spread the word. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Zach and his wonderful company to you, just as I would to my closest friends. The experience and the results are first class, and they also offer very reasonable maintenance to ensure the gardens will continue to look the way they were intended.. I can only thank Zach and his crew for making our dreams a reality through the gardens our family will cherish for years to come. read more

They did a great job with our backyard remodel. Zach and his team always arrived when they said they would, and took the time to explain to us different ideas. After we went through a few different design meetings, they were quick to get started and finished the job on time. His crew was on task, kept things as tidy as possible, and now our yard looks amazing. They chose great plants and even repositioned some of the plants in our front yard so the front & back coordinate in a beautiful way. We now use them for our maintenance and are satisfied with this service as well. read more

Zach and Living Green Design did such a fantastic job on our backyard last year we decided to have them redesign our front yard landscape. We were looking for less water use, no mowing, drought tolerant plants and use of pavers to give our front yard a whole new look. Zach's design was fantastic and more than met our expectations. As with our backyard, Zach worked with us as we addressed design iterations and costs. His crew was efficient, on time and cleaned up every day. We are extremely happy with the result. read more

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We had our front and back yards completely redesigned. Our goal was to reduce the amount of grass and make our backyard a place to entertain since our house is so small. Gary and team nailed it! Gorgeous work and done on time. We've kept Living Green Designs on for our bi-weekly maintenance. Plants are happy and thriving and it looks just as good as when it was first installed! read more

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Highly recommend Living Green Designs! The entire process was easy and smooth from the design through construction. Any hiccup we encountered was handled quickly and stress free. Communication was always prompt, straight forward, and easy! Zach's team was always very respectful of our home, worked hard, and cleaned up nicely everyday. As far as construction projects go, this was by far the most smooth and on time project I've been through! read more

Gary came up with a design that my wife and I were very pleased with. Zach was very hands on throughout the construction process, he made suggestions at various stages of our project. We experienced heavy rain during our construction, but the work continued. Zach is very knowledgeable in regards to plants and scrubs. Overall a great experience! read more

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We have a typical North Redondo back yard that is long and narrow. Gary came in with all sorts of great ideas and we spent a lot of time designing to get it right. It was worth every minute as we just completed construction and are thrilled! The work was meticulous, the workers never got in our way and were receptive to our needs, the supply channel challenges were there but work did not start until Zach was sure all materials were available. Any questions we had were answered to our satisfaction and any problems we saw were corrected without complaint. Would I recommend? Yes. Use again? Yes. We're already bidding another project! read more

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Highly recommend Living Green Designs. Gary and Zach were really good with my detail oriented husband! They and their crew also transformed our backyard into what seems like an outdoor room/extension of our home. My husband likes to grill and our new BBQ island is ready for some get togethers. We got rid of our overgrown tropical forests of plants for something more organized and low maintenance. I'm so happy with the backyard. read more

My backyard was a hodge podge of outdated and decrepit features added to the home over the years. There was a fireplace smack in the center that was broken, mysterious gas/water lines running under and over the ground, iron fences that were badly corroded, a jacuzzi that was closed and turned into an ugly planter or sorts... the area needed a serious update. Nothing extravagant, I mainly wanted to clean up and make the area be more functional for my family. All the companies I found through ND and personal recommendations had a pretty high budget threshold - $100K or higher so that made the search difficult. I also sometimes felt snubbed for not offering that much money to work with them. Anyway, my selection criteria was: 1) Offer design service 2) Be able to handle both hardscape and landscape 3) On-site construction staff be employed by company vs. independent/3rd party contractors - I wanted to make sure the workers were properly vetted by the company for security/liability reasons 4) Accommodate smaller budget (under $100K) 5) Have proper license and insurance I found Living Green Designs on this platform of all places, and am glad I decided to work with them. The company is led by two guys - Gary handles the design and Zach owns the execution. They were a pleasure to work with - Gary helped me to come up with a plan and Zach was on-site pretty much every day and completed everything close to schedule. I've had both good and bad experiences with contractors, and these guys are definitely one of the best. I felt like I received the full value of what I paid for, not that remorseful feeling I sometimes get when I feel like I overpaid for under-par service. read more

Zach and team did an outstanding job completely transforming our back yard this year. It was a long project, involving quite a bit of demo to take out a large in-ground pool and overgrown planters which hadn't been maintained in decades, and building up a great new entertainment and play space for our growing family. Through the whole process living green has been responsive, cheerful, happy to work through evolutions in the design (as we realized more fully what we were working with) and we couldn't be happier with the final product. My only appreciable lesson learned on the project (our first major remodel) was to make sure to exercise the detailed design phase and/or be explicit in the points of the design that you have clear intentions for. We had a couple minor go-backs during construction due to some crossed wires on aspects of our BBQ/Fire-pit design which could have been avoided with a little more conversation up front, but that being said, everything worked out fine in the end. Along the way, I appreciate that Zach was able to offer general design suggestions that made us re-evaluate our initial rough ideas in a very positive manner. read more

Zach and team were a joy to work with on our backyard and front yard re-do Spring '21. Zach worked with us personally during the design phase, and was a strong listener, but also added value with his own ideas and experience with small yards. While COVID and holidays meant that the actual work started later than we wanted, once the crew was on site, they worked consistently and diligently to complete the project. Zach was present periodically to check work and supervise his team. He is a stand-up guy who is creative, solves problems and wants customers to be happy. His employees seem to respect him and have been with the company a long time. I recommend Living Green Designs without hesitation. read more

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Zach and Gary did a wonderful job on our backyard ... especially with the limited space that we have. We now have a fantastic outdoor living area that we can enjoy all year long! Lots of attention to detail. They are true professionals and great to work with. I highly recommend them for any landscaping design and construction! read more

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I called Living Green Designs on the basis of a few very positive reviews on Yelp. Our front garden was installed about ten years ago, using native California and Mediterranean plants for a low-water-use garden. Some plants have died or not thrived, while some are overgrown---it needed refreshing. I spoke to Gary on the phone and explained briefly what I needed. The first thing he said to me was, "How much is your budget?" That seemed a little premature, since he hadn't even seen the property, but I told him about how much the original design and installation had cost. I made an appointment to have him come to my house. i asked him if he was familiar with using native California plants, and he said, very dismissively, "We work with all the plants." (But he didn't seem to know about or recognize some of the California natives in my garden; he appeared to think a native California iris (not then in bloom) was a weed. Gary was supposed to get back to me with at least a preliminary estimate, but never did. Not too surprising, I guess. He didn't even leave a business card. Probably needless to say, I won't call Living Green Designs again. read more

I LOVE my new backyard SO much!!! My old backyard was a mixture of overgrown plants plopped all over, thick ugly grass with all kinds of biting insects no matter what I applied, a cracked patio slab, a 30-year-old yard that was in bad need of a makeover. ZACH AND LIVING GREEN DESIGNS TO THE RESCUE! From the beginning of the design appointments, Zach was patient with all our changes and brought in so much expertise with hardscape and landscape ideas. We learned a lot about all kinds of different plants and his ideas and vision to beautify our yard was spot on! He gave us so many options on plants, concrete tile, our beautiful fire pit, stepping stones, lighting and so much more. We have beautiful Japanese maple trees and a black pine tree in a large gorgeous Swedish planter outlined by the most beautifully curved tile design from one side of the yard to the other. Zach's friendly and professional crew showed up every day in the extreme heat and worked tirelessly to complete our awesome yard. I was impressed the way they swept up and left the yard clean almost every day. Zach was very responsive to all our questions and would show up frequently to address the many issues that come up with a construction job. He is an amazing hands-on contractor and my husband and I HIGHLY recommend Zach and Living Green Designs. We were so happy with our own yard that we moved forward with redoing my son's huge backyard, which finished in time for his small backyard wedding last month. read more

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We had our front and backyard completed overhauled by LGD. We initially met up with Gary and Zach, and told them what we envisioned, and the team made it come to life. They made numerous suggestions and recommendations by using detailed landscape blueprint. Their employees were always punctual, professional and immaculate, ensuring that the areas were cleaned up at the end of each workday. The project was completed on time and it exceeded our expectations. We still use LGD for our gardening and landscaping needs on a monthly basis. read more

I contacted Living Green Designs during my house remodel in 2016, for a new look for my backyard and outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas I had were not completely standard, and Living Green Designs was the only company I found who was willing to work with me. And work with me they did, very patiently revising a number of drafts as the form of our plan took shape, in a truly collaborative effort. I was delighted with the end result, and still am, every day, getting pleasure from both the form and the function of the new space created. After the work was done, I kept Living Green on for yard maintenance, now for many years, and have been very happy with their services in that department as well. I give them my highest recommendation. read more

Gary and Zach were helpful and knowledgeable! We used living green designs to help us imagine the potential in our backyard. Then they helped to make it come to life! They worked with us on creating a budget that we were comfortable with and were communicative throughout the projects. read more

Zach really came through at the end. We got in a bind with our plans and needed them updated. Zach was responsive and made sure he got our plans updated in time so we wouldn't miss our opportunity to get our certificate of occupancy. Lifesaver! That type of dedication to your clients is very hard to come by! Would recommend Living Gren to all. Beyond that his knowledge of code and plants is unparrlleled. Hire Zach and his team if you want someone that cares about their clients and work! read more

When we started our talks with Living Green Designs, we had very little idea about what we were going to do with our long abandoned yard. It looked like nature's experiment on how many weeds could grow in one place. We went through several design ideas, planning, discussions, more planning until we came up with "this is it". Zach is very patient and goes out of his way to understand and respond to customer needs and wants. He was able to guide us through the entire process of transforming our junk yard into a showpiece. Living Green Designs is a very reliable and professional business. We highly recommend it to anyone who has a dream and needs help realizing it! Best, S&S Rubin read more

I really appreciate Zach and his team's creativity with our project, which was turns a patch of beat-up grass in our backyard into something we could use for entertaining. In Redondo Beach, we had a very small sliver of a backyard to design. Zach came up with a creative and great-looking design. He worked with us to incorporate our ideas, including a really nice water feature. I appreciated his eye for detail when it came to selecting the right plants and stones for the work. Overall, I would would highly recommend Zach and Living Green Designs for backyard remodels and updates. read more

We have used Zach and his team twice now - to upgrade our backyard landscaping and design; and then again to redo our wood fence. On both occasions we were very pleased with the work, and they finished quicker than anticipated. Zach and his team did a great job and we will continue to use for any future projects. Very pleased with their work. read more

This is a long overdue review. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ZACH AND LIVING GREEN DESIGNS. Zach and crew provided the design and landscape construction for my Hermosa Beach backyard. We have an odd shaped lot and Zach was able to come up with an amazing design to fully utilize the space. He was also able to construct a great outdoor kitchen and a huge gas fire pit that we LOVE. He stayed on budget and completed the job from start to finish as promised (even with some rain delay since we started this project in Dec 2015). Everyone who works for him are polite, caring and have great attention to detail. We give him and his crew two thumbs up!! Thanks Zach!!! read more

We had such a great experience working with Zach at Living Green Designs. He is professional and worked with us and our budget. He has extensive knowledge of design and everything plants. We had a retaining wall with lights, sod, and all new plants added. He gave us plenty of options and steered us in the right direction. We couldn't believe the before and after pics. Awesome job!! We had 4 different quotes and picked Living Green Designs because of Zach. Highly Recommended, The Mata's (Carlos, Brooke, Cami, & Colton) read more

You will not be disappointed if you go with Living Green Designs! We knew that we wanted a new front and backyard but really did not have a design in mind. Gary was easy to work with and provided us with amazing design ideas that we would never have thought of on our own. As we changed things along the way, Gary was very patient and flexible, returning with new detailed plans at every appointment. Zach was able to put the finishing touches on the design and implemented the plan beautifully. The crew worked efficiently and masterfully, which resulted in a beautiful oasis for our family to enjoy in a reasonable amount of time. Zach and Gary were easy to communicate with. We love our new plants, tile, turf, BBQ, dining area and garden and thankful that they provide the maintenance too! read more

Zach and his team did a great job! I had to wait in "line" so to speak, but once they started it was all hands on deck and the finished work looked better than I expected. Hanging out in the renovated backyard is like being on vacation. Their experience showed in tackling design questions, soil and proper plant pairings, and the outdoor lighting. I would recommend LGD to anyone who wants their home to be like a vacation resort. read more

Zach is such a professional. I mentioned I was on a budget and needed simple landscaping plans. He went above and beyond and quoted me 1/2 the price of others that would've given 1/2 his quality and attention to detail. I highly recommend him. Sincerely, Eddie Makabi read more