We had a great experience with Linda, owner at Sunrise Garden Design. She patiently listened to our…read moredreams and desires, and helped us land on a backyard design that was practical and beautiful. She clearly communicated her expertise and when our questions drifted to the actual execution of the work, she would always say "that is for the contractor to decide". While some may think this response abrupt or uncaring, Linda is clear in what she does (design) and does not do (installation). We did end up tweaking some design elements to lower installation cost but overall followed her plan. Even when we asked for different plants after her main design was completed, she helped us out at no additional cost. It was a good learning experience for us and we are happy with the final result. Thanks Linda for your great service!

My husband and I are so happy we enlisted the services of Sunrise Garden Design and had the…read morewonderful opportunity to work with its owner Linda. Linda's design process from beginning to end is extremely effective! It involved friendly communication and relationship-building to ensure we provided her with our plant interests and overall desired garden outcome that helped her with designing our front yard. Linda's expertise in plant knowledge and garden design resulted in a drafted plan that was very detailed and informative. In addition, Linda's contractor referrals helped to seamlessly complete the project process. About six years ago, we had our front yard transitioned from lawn to drought-tolerant plants, but it hadn't been thriving. With Linda's help, we were able to keep the healthier plants and incorporate their place in the yard into Linda's plan. We appreciated that as well as her suggestion to transplant many of the existing plants that didn't really fit the front yard's plan to the backyard area where they can still be enjoyed. Linda's gardening love and enthusiasm is infectious! With our newly completed front yard and improved backyard, I'm looking forward to increasing my own gardening skills and enjoying the therapeutic benefits it can provide.

Ve and his team performed an outstanding transformation on my tiny back yard…read more Well priced, prompt, fast, efficient, thorough, receptive, communicative, respectful, hard working and experienced. One of my biggest concerns was without access to the back yard, all materials would have to be transported through my living room. I do not have a back gate. Ve taped up the flooring and off they went. Not a spot of damage. The pic I have attached was my attempt to retape after day 2. They did a better job. The transformation was completed in 3 half days. I'm thrilled. Highly recommend!

Great job, Works efficiently and finished my front yard this week. I described and showed him my…read moreidea and did exactly what I wanted.

We recently used BBP Pavers and highly recommend them! We had decided to hire the BBP demo team to…read moreremove our pool and then met with BBP Pavers to discuss the backyard design and pavers. Gabriel created a backyard design rendering that was spot on to what we were looking for (we previously met with a different designer from another company and their design was not as good). The installation of the hardscape went smoothly and faster than we expected. Gabriel and his team are professional, responsive and easy to work with. They have relationships with other professionals (pergola installers, landscapers), which helped bring the backyard design to life.

Gilberto and his team are top notch! My wife did extensive research for someone to do our backyard…read morefor a month and instantly she knew that Gilberto and his team were the ones to make our backyard dreams come true. From the initial meeting until the very end, he showed so much care in the process, was very straightforward and transparent and most importantly honest. He was very clear with expectations on what we wanted and what could or could not happen, not once did we feel like he was just trying to make a buck off of us. His team was extremely punctual and worked hard and we are so impressed how quickly they were able to redo our entire backyard. We hang out in our backyard more than our house now lol - 1000% use them again in a heartbeat.

The Oakplant team are the best gardeners I have ever hired. EVER…read more Started when promised, finished when promised and came in on budget. Masters of irrigation. Dream team for design and plant choices. And, they won't sell you something you do not need. They are so good and so attentive to the plants, irrigation, layout and all things gardening. I added their monthly maintenance to make sure the garden continues to stun as time goes by. Goodbye to the blow-and-mow team. That is no longer considered gardening in my book. Oakplant Landscaping will not disappoint!

I hired Felipe and his crew as subcontractors for a large landscaping project in the City of…read morePiedmont. They performed exceptionally well and delivered high-quality workmanship throughout the project. The team was professional, efficient, and reliable from start to finish. I appreciate their hard work and dedication--keep up the excellent work

I worked with Chris on a new design for my front yard. He was a pleasure to work with, very…read moreknowledgeable, and would recommend him for anyone that requires landscape design and plant expertise. Thanks Chris!

We loved working with Chris on our new front yard landscaping project! He was brought on the…read moreproject by our landscaper, and we are really glad he was on board. He was very patient in taking the time to understand our vision, and putting his expertise at work to manifest it. Before our initial meeting, we had gone to the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, and took pictures of all the plants we liked and would love to see in our landscape (RBG is a great place to start as they grow all local, native and drought tolerant plants). He was very generous with his time, coming back for a couple more meetings to make sure all was perfect. He was here to place all the plants in the yard when the time came to do so. And thanks to his guidance we have a beautiful yard we look forward to enjoying for many years to come!

Oscar Landscaping is fantastic! I interviewed a few landscaping companies before choosing Oscar,…read moreand from the very beginning, he stood out. He was quick to respond, his pricing was very reasonable, and he truly gives every project his all. Oscar is an excellent communicator and kept me informed about design decisions, materials, products, and scheduling throughout the entire process. What I appreciated most was how open he was to my ideas. He really listened to what I envisioned and worked with me to make it a reality rather than trying to steer me toward something else. I've had Oscar back several times since the original project, and he is always happy to help--even with the smaller jobs. He's reliable, hardworking, easy to work with, and takes pride in what he does. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oscar Landscaping, and I'll definitely be calling him again for future projects!

Luxury Results With a Personal Touch 5 Stars…read moreWe had such a wonderful experience working with Oscar Landscaping! Oscar and his team built our pool deck from high-end travertine, and the results are absolutely stunning. Every single detail -- from the layout and leveling to the finishing touches -- was done with such care and precision. After interviewing 8 or 9 landscaping companies, we chose Oscar. What really stood out to us was his professionalism, he gave us a detailed proposal a few hours after our meeting! His bid came in right in line with most of the contractors we interviewed and he included the services of a professional designer at no additional cost. He listened to what we wanted, offered great suggestions, and made sure everything was perfect. Oscar is very personable, kind and intelligent. Communications with him was excellent, he responds to texts within minutes. His crew was hardworking and respectful. Our backyard has been completely transformed -- the travertine looks beautiful and feels like a luxury resort. The custom lighting is spectacular! We've already received so many compliments from friends and family. I can't recommend Oscar Landscaping enough if you're looking for someone who truly takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional results. Update: A few months after the project completion Oscar and his team came back to fill in some sand between the travertine tiles that had been displaced. They were very responsive when we called.

We hired Ricardo to help with a remodel of the pavers in our backyard and worked closely with Pat,…read morethe project manager. They were both wonderful to work with from start to finish - very communicative, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire project. Most importantly, the work speaks for itself. Everything turned out beautifully and we absolutely love our new backyard. We're so happy with the finished result and would definitely recommend Ricardo, Pat, and their team!

We purchased a home with a huge backyard and so much potential -- but it was completely overgrown,…read moreand it was hard to envision what could truly be done with the space. From the moment I reached out to Pat, we connected right away. He is incredibly knowledgeable about landscape design, layout, and all things plants. He really helped us see what was possible. Pat then introduced us to Ricardo, who is the expert in hardscape, mechanical work, and overall execution. Ricardo and his team worked tirelessly to demo our backyard. Once it was cleared, we finally saw how much usable space we truly had -- and we even uncovered a view! We were so pleased with the entire process -- from design to execution -- and absolutely love the end result. Working with Pat and Ricardo was seamless, professional, and collaborative. We're already looking forward to having them transform our front yard next. We highly recommend Universal Pavers for anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space!

We met Susan from Creative Exteriors Landscape Design when we were enjoying the Walnut Creek Garden…read moreTour a few years ago. She was very friendly and engaging when we met her and we subsequently saw a few of the gardens she had designed while on the tour. When we finally made the decision to update our front and back yards from grass to drought tolerant plant, we met with Susan to discuss what we were looking for. I wanted to have a "desert-scape" look, with a gravel mulch or base, in the front yard and my wife, Mary, wanted a colorful backyard filled with all the color and all of the flowers that we could plant! We were also adding a large 15' x 20' covered patio area to our existing covered patio area and adding additional aggregate patio under the new covered area. We also wanted to add a circular brick patio and fire pit to the back yard in an area that was currently lawn. Susan definitely understood the assignment and went right to work! She took photos of the existing front and back yards and produced a beautiful plan that met both of our desires. We tweaked a few things along the way and Susan helped us make our dream backyard a reality. She recommended a couple of landscape companies to bid on the job and we chose, Steve Gardell of Gardelle Construction to do the job. They were great to work with. Their entire team was amazing! Susan remained in contact during the construction and actually was onsite the day that the plants were delivered to make sure they were placed correctly. When we had concerns a few weeks later about a few of the plant choices we had made, she cheerfully guided us in replacing three or four plants with new varieties that she and my wife picked out. It's been a few months now since everything was finished and we could not be happier! I'm attaching some before and after pics for your review. All of the pictures that have lawn/grass in them are the before picks. If you're contemplating a landscape project, we could not recommend Suan any higher. Please contact her. You will not be sorry!

Confessions of a design snob: those strong opinions extend to garden and landscape design. So, in…read more2005, when we had enough of the juniper and pyracantha dominating the landscape of the original ranch home we had purchased a few years earlier, we started searching for a landscape designer. Of course, landscape architects and designers abound in our neck of the woods. Most were uninspiring. Many offered a "signature" design that they rubber-stamped upon every garden. As if gardens can be purchased off-the-rack. I can't quite recall how we found Susan, but I am so glad we did! She was collaborative, listened carefully to the vision of my land plan, and introduced a sophisticated plant palette that not only worked with my preferences but also the unique conditions of our property. The plant palette flowered and peaked throughout the seasons, introducing visual variety all year long. She helped us select a landscape contractor, showed up at important milestones to ensure that our collective vision was implemented, and helped me spend our limited budget wisely (we acquired a few 15-gallon trees, splurged on key 5-gallon anchor shrubs and 1-gallons; but saved money by purchases dozens upon dozens of 4-inch plants that I installed myself ... after after work, in the dark, with a headlamp on). The prior property owners never installed drainage and therefore caused the soil to be a sodden, stinky, clay-ey mess devoid of nutrients. So the new plants took a few years to establish. Five years later, the garden was drop-dead gorgeous and extraordinary - not only to behold but to enjoy. More importantly, Susan and I had such a fantastic time working together that we've kept in touch for the past 14(!) years ... and adapted the garden (through "garden refreshes") as our needs changed. Our continued collaboration allowed us to enjoy the garden as it evolved from the pristine weekend destination of a gardening enthusiast to a relaxed outdoor space that accommodates family gatherings, a play structure, games, and soccer nets. I have and will continue to recommend Susan to any one who will listen!

We had a great experience NAB Construction! Our pickleball court had broken concrete on one end,…read moreand was too short on the other. NAB removed all the bad concrete and replaced it with pavers, and on the other side of the court, they added 5 feet of concrete where we had lawn, as well as adding to our existing retaining wall. After the pavers were installed, I noticed something not to my preference with the paver layout. I contacted Nick, our site manager from NAB, and he was very responsive, and arranged for Nate (the company president) to come out right away and discuss the matter, which was resolved that same day to my complete satisfaction. Nick also was happy to arrange for a few other small tasks related to bricks and concrete on our property to be taken care of, and they were - at no added cost. NAB construction was not the lowest bid we got for this work, but I have learned the hard way that going with the lowest price is not always a great idea, and I am glad I went with NAB for this project. I'm very satisfied with the results of this project, and would not hesitate to recommend NAB construction to others.

Nate and his team at NAB totally rebuilt the front stairs of our house, and put in some extra…read morelinear drainage that connected to our French drain system. It ended up being a decent size job, with a fair amount of digging for the drains and demo of the old stairs, took a couple weeks to complete the job. Nate was a pleasure to work with, responsive, had great ideas about how to tackle the job, and his pricing was totally fair. Most importantly, as you can see from the pictures, they did excellent work. Finally, they stood behind their work, a few cracks showed up maybe 6 months after the job (100% not their fault, we deal with a driveway that shifts a ton from the weight of a steep slope we are on) and they repaired the cracks no questions asked and free of charge. I know he does jobs much larger than this but he never made our job feel insignificant or unimportant, and followed through like a true pro. I'd use him or recommend him again, no question.