We've used Glenn at Black Mountain Landscape initially for our front courtyard but were so pleased…read morewith the results that we had him just recently design and help with supplying the plants for the backyard as well. He has contacts with local area contractors that can also dig the holes and do the planting if that is also what you need. But most important is that without a great landscape design, you are left to struggles on your own. Black Mountain Landscape came to our rescue and it was well worth it.

We needed a landscape designer to help us redo our entire yard--front, back, and sides. After…read moreinterviewing 3 designers, we picked Glenn. We liked that Glenn had a plain-English written agreement, that his fee would cover 3 meetings and up to 3 versions of his design, that he would come back to place the plants, and then again to do a final walk-through. As icing on the cake, Glenn's agreement also included referrals to several reliable landscape contractors for installation and maintenance. We described the landscape style that we wanted, and Glenn turned our concept into a detailed design, including choices for plants, boulders, and stones. With installation just completed, Glenn's design has turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. We couldn't be happier.

If I could give Janet and her team more than 5 stars, I would. She is THE BEST contractor of any…read morekind I've every worked with. What makes her so great? 1. She has knowledge in multiple areas that make her well equipped to address the project holistically rather than just address part of it. We had a project that required knowledge in drainage, grading, plants, and cement work. She was able to meet our needs for all of them flawlessly. 2. Her communication is clear, timely, and thorough. Throughout the entire project I always knew what to expect from her team, what they needed from me and when, and how much/when the payments were due. 3. She is very reasonably priced, especially given her combination of skills and the quality of her team members. We learned they have all been working together for 20+ years and it shows in their efficiency and quality of work. Our experience with her was so great that we have already reached out to ask her to work on another project for us.

Janet is amazing!! Even if people are not planning to start yardwork during the COVID crisis, I'm…read moretaking a moment to leave this here for people to see in the future. All the positive reviews of Janet are spot on - she is so easy to work with and brilliant and artistic. It takes a few months to get to the top of her work queue, but she is super organized, and has excellent work process. Her crew is also great. We wanted more drought resistant plants that still looked beautiful and not like weeds, to replace our lawn. She sat down with us, showed us a ton of pictures of plants so we could say: love, hate, indifferent. And she really got to understand our taste. The project is now finished (just in time for San Diego to shut down) and we are getting constant compliments from our neighbors. It's just so beautiful and more environmentally friendly. If you're thinking of using Janet, it's an absolute no-brainer - she is so lovely and was flexible even when we decided to make tweaks mid process.

We had a great experience working with Frank! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when…read moredesigning our yard and guiding us on which types of plants would work well with our climate, soil, etc. He even came back after the install to help me with some watering questions and to ensure everything looked good. I highly recommend working with Frank and will be calling him with any future needs!

Frank was excellent to work with! He came out to the house to take a look at things in person and…read moreoffer up tips right away. He's very transparent and honest all around, and gave us a few good options to get started. In our experience, he was very open to feedback, and had quick turnaround times between revisions, offering several revisions from the get go and delivering on time. He has a lot of knowledge of landscape and what works well in San Diego County climates, so if you're brand new to all of this, like we are, it's helpful to have an experienced veteran in the space guide you through things. He's very polite and a true gentleman!

My husband and I were looking for a landscaping contractor and we are so glad we stumbled across…read moreBeyond Remodeling! We had the pleasure to work with Beyond Remodeling and their fantastic project managers, Ariel and Omri to create our beautiful backyard! From the consult to the final walk through, their work and communication were consistent and incredible. They listened to what we wanted and also gave us advice on what would look good. We got excellent value for what we paid for. We requested the river rocks in our walkway, the 3-hole putting green, new pavers for entertainment, and a pergola for shade. They did an amazing job and I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or renovate their backyard or front yard! Thanks again to all the foremen who worked on our yard and the project managers Ariel & Omri!

I must share my fantastic experience with this company! Art Pimentel responded quickly to my…read moreemergency call about my leaking toilet. He was very responsive, caring, efficient, and thorough! Did I mention he was also clean and detailed? I recommend him and his company for any of your home repair or remodeling needs!

Sunny Builders Group are pros... and personable. I needed a 100' retaining wall, adjacent concrete…read morecurb, and a decomposed granite driveway. I am an architect, and I could immediately tell that Sharon knew the technical aspects so I just stood back and watched him deliver. His superintendent Manny and crew got to work immediately and were finished in 2 weeks. Good job guys!

We hired this company for a custom fence, and while the initial build had some issues the way they…read morehandled the issue completely changed my impression. After I contacted the owner and spoke with Sharon, they took full responsibility and redid the entire fence from the ground up. The new build is exactly what we were hoping for: high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product that really elevates our property. Custom work doesn't always go perfectly the first time, but what matters is how a company responds--and they absolutely stood behind their work and made it right. That level of integrity and follow-through is hard to find. I would confidently recommend them based on the final result and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

Our yard is completely transformed and looks amazing! Designs 4 U is incredible from start to…read morefinish. Even before construction began, their back office called just to welcome us to the family and ensure we had everything we needed. What really made the experience for us was how the project managers Adaya and Roni were both incredibly warm, personable, and genuinely great people to work with. When Adaya (who sold us the job) had to go out of town, the transition to Roni was completely seamless while Adaya still stayed in the loop remotely. It proved how stellar the whole team really is. The crew finished the work in just a few quick days and was so helpful. They were also deeply respectful regarding noise and clean-up, which we really appreciated with a newborn at home. We'll absolutely use them again!

If you hire Designs 4 You (Y N Professional Builders Inc. - Lic #1061836), prepare to act as your…read moreown project manager. Our contracted 70-day bathroom remodel dragged on for 127 days. I was forced to personally source and order core components like our medicine cabinet and faucet because the company failed to track or order them. More concerning are the regulatory issues. The project failed its first city inspection due to a mechanical code violation (venting exhaust straight into the attic). Furthermore, the contractor under-reported our $24,331 contract to the City of Imperial Beach on the permit valuation as only $3,786.75 (an 84% discrepancy). We have fulfilled 100% of our financial obligations to close out the contract, but an active investigation has been requested with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB Complaint #S F 2025016199) regarding their permit reporting and management practices. Proceed with extreme caution.

My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

Smart Landscape completely redid our yard from the ground up last year. We now have our own slice…read moreof paradise and are so happy with the quality of the work. They are dependable, honest, and very good people; we trusted them completely with our project. Everyone always comments how much they love our yard!

We recently hired Lusso Design & Build for a backyard renovation project including building a new…read morestaircase and fence, sanding and re-staining a large two-story Ipe wood deck, replacing redwood railings on deck with steel-cable ones. They did seriously beautiful work on everything - this is old-school quality craftsmanship, they did careful and meticulous work from start to finish. Dor managed our project and he was incredibly professional, respectful, and kept me updated regularly. This project with Lusso Design was easily the best experience I've had with a contractor - yes, it can be a positive experience! Their bid came in higher than their competitors, but in my experience you get what you pay for... the quality of their work and their professionalism were worth that price. We are very happy with everything they did for us. When we have another project in the future, Lusso Design and Build will be the first call.

I recently hired Lusso Design and Build for our kitchen and bathroom remodel, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. Dor and his team did an outstanding job from start to finish. The entire process was professional, organized and stress-free. Dor was committed to delivering high quality work. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a home renovation.