TLDR; My project suffered from poor planning, inadequate oversight, and unacceptable workmanship. I…read morewould advise others -- especially first-time homeowners -- to proceed with caution and consider other contractors. It took me over a year to emotionally recover from the trauma of working with this business as a first major renovation project. --- Long story below As a first major home improvement project (front yard and driveway remodel), I hired a separate professional designer, had 3D renderings made, selected materials in advance, and clearly communicated the desired aesthetic and expected quality to all bidding contractors. Justin's Professional Landscaping had strong early reviews and was responsive at first. I agreed to a contract requiring over 25% upfront payment (which I now regret). Key issues I experienced: - Repeated requests for payment before corresponding work was completed - An uncomfortable incident where the foreman (Justin's father) came to my home on an off-day claiming he hadn't been paid, despite my having already paid Justin. - Poor daily cleanup, resulting in my HOA issuing a notice - Minimal on-site supervision by Justin - Workmanship issues (photos available), including: A unleveled wall that started leaning forward shortly after installation, uneven capstones and a section creating a tripping hazard, poorly graded and uneven pavers, joint sand not installed promptly, and walkway that was not correctly aligned with my front door. By the time these issues surfaced, I had paid about 90% of the project cost, yet the work was incomplete and did not meet reasonable expectations. A revised scope was attempted for the wall only (against my better judgment), but supervision and execution problems continued. After observing additional mistakes, poor practices and lack of control over the crew, I terminated the contract.

Small job treated with the care of a big job. I had Justin quote on replacing two saplings with a…read moredwarf blood orange and a dwarf fuji apple, sealing the fences, and taking my small narrow side yard and laying in a walkway for garbage can access with a narrow planting bed for future passion fruit vines. Justin made some suggestions, and his crew executed perfectly We went with concrete for easier and safer access, benderboard instead of blocks because of the narrow yard. Simple, cleanly done, bed is edged to contain the soil, trees are well seated and fertilized, irrigation updated for the new plantings, weed cloth under the gravel. Concrete has a nice brushed finish for traction in the wet, tree is staked, can't wait to see them bloom. It's the nice little details that make a quality job. Every day the site was cleaned as if they hadn't been there, they worked quickly and carefully even in the narrow areas. I'm very happy with the job and execution, and highly recommend them.

Thank you, Black Diamond! Wow! What exquisite work!…read moreNeighbors and dog-walkers are still complimenting on our driveway and walkway! To begin, contractor, John Fruin met us to provide one of two bids for our project. He was the second we interviewed. Despite our plans to go with the first bid, he quickly won us over with his level of expertise and easy, no-pressure demeanor. He had clever ideas we had never considered. Long story short- he won us ten times over! And, the bid was dramatically lower than the other. Dramatically! We also loved the payment plan with no interest! Now... about the crew! AMAZING group of such dedicated, hard-working young, strong men we have ever seen! Our project was estimated at a little less than 2 weeks. And, guess what? It took 3 1/2 days!!! Unbelievable! The crew under foreman, Ulises worked so diligently and with such attention to detail. They arrived promptly early AM and left just before 6 PM. They impressed us and the neighbors in their last hour of work, power washing the project before their return the next day which included the street. Clean-up was quite impressive! And, the work was expertly executed! Each had their role and there was so much respect and encouragement between them all! Such a happy crew! Of course, we will continue to recommend them to anyone we know and have already referred to a few of those dog-walkers we never knew before!

Wow!!! I'm am amazed and in awe at the beautiful landscaping job that Matt, Sergio and their team…read morehave created. Everyone worked tirelessly and meticulously to create such an appealing backdrop for my new pool. Both Matt and Sergio were instrumental in keeping the project on schedule and updating me on what was going on and happening next. Everything from the rock, pavers, turf, irrigation and plants look absolutely stunning. I can't wait to show off their work to my family and friends! I highly recommend giving Matt a call for your landscaping needs!

Robert and his team did a fantastic job on our walkway. It was originally just dirt and pavers, and…read moreI was nervous about it being uneven and unsafe but Robert came to the rescue. He had a clear vision for transforming it into a clean, durable concrete path and walked me through several great options. He was responsive, professional, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. His knowledge of landscaping really shows in the quality of his work. I highly recommend True Nature for both small and large projects. We'll definitely be using Robert and his team again for our backyard. Thank you, Robert and crew!

Quick and friendly service in a great value. I would 100% recommend this company. My Service…read morerequested was taken care of very timely and efficiently I intend on using them again for my future irrigation and landscape needs.

Ian Hall and his team at Hall Landscape Design were fantastic! Ian was a very good listener,…read morequickly drafting an accurate layout based on our input. He put us in touch with very knowledgeable contractors and was always very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend! ~ Christine

We're almost finished working with Ian. He's drawn up our final plans for our 2.3 acre Napa lot…read morewhich was completely neglected and filled with weeds and rocks. He's now helping us decide on which installer to use. We've found Ian to be very easy to work with. A good listener. His original design was right on, great design, and we made very few tweaks. He did not nickel and dime us. He never made us feel uncomfortable asking questions or making revisions. He also understood we are budget conscious and never made us feel uncomfortable with wanting to do certain things on a budget - he totally got it. Great listener. He followed up when he was supposed to, very timely, very respectful. He was very easy to work with, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Will post pics at some point once we finish everything! We feel lucky to have found him.

I HIGHLY recommend Owen and his team at Keystone Landscaping!! They did an incredible job…read moredesigning (thank you Kelly Crandell!) and landscaping both my front and backyard. I was working with a separate pool contractor at the same time, and they coordinated around that seamlessly. They were efficient, professional, and impressively clean throughout the entire process. Jose, the foreman, was fantastic to work with. He communicated clearly, was extremely kind, and made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The work turned out beautifully and am getting compliments from friends and neighbors. If you are planning to get to landscape your yard, do yourself a favor and have Owen and his team at Keystone Yards do it for you!!

Owen and his team were absolutely INCREDIBLE. I truly can't put into words how fantastic of a job…read morethey did. From their demeanor and professionalism to the actual execution of the work, it all exceeded our expectations. Our project involved a LOT of elements, including having to level ground, move pre-existing fencing, removing trees, adding pavers, turf and lots of foliage. They understood our needs, vision and made it all happen to transform an unusable yard into a backyard oasis. They guided us through any challenges or decisions along their way. 10 out 10 times I trusted their suggestions and expertise. As for timeline and pace of work, they gave us a timeline from the start and stuck to it exactly, moving even quicker. They are hard workers and will do whatever tit takes to get the job done. Most importantly, they LISTEN to you and communicate extremely well. We can not be more appreciative of their work and will absolutely be using Keystone for all other home projects moving forward.

Our small community just contracted with A-2-Z for weekly maintenance in January and we're very…read morehappy. They treat us like a priority and are very responsive. After a year with a different (and inefficient) company, we can already see a difference in our lawns and shrubs. Our crew manager tours every week and makes a point of talking to residents about things she notices that can be improved/enhanced. We highly recommend!

Had been looking for a good landscaping company and came across A2Z landscaping met with Zack the…read moreowner told him my vision and him and his amazing team took it to the next level very happy with the final result. I would highly recommend this company

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.

I can't say enough about Gwen and her incredible team. From start the start she was very open and…read moretransparent about costs and communicative throughout. I loved everything about her design and I loved that she had her own crew to do the install. The crew was great and was super organized. I sit and admire my front yard everyday. I love it so much!

Gwen and her team did a FANTASTIC job in our yard. We wanted to re-do major sections and she did…read morean excellent job of melding the new with the old. We are getting a lot of joy from our new yard! Gwen was great about listening to what we do and do not like and communicating throughout the project. We not only needed to re-do sections of sod and plantings, but we also had a drainage problem they fixed and added a better pathway to the backyard. All the irrigation and new lighting is great! Her team was also solid with communication and cleaned up at the end of each day. It's a small but mighty group..... be patient and get on her schedule..... it's well worth it! Then get on her schedule for seasonal maintenance. Just a high performing, outstanding team! Thanks team!

Great service, nice folks. Highly recommend Rock Landscaping. I've used them at two houses and to…read moremove plants between them. Wonderful service.

Deyvis is thorough, efficient, and very knowledgeable. He quickly provided us a competitive…read moreestimate for sprinkler pipe repair. He was able to complete the work in timely manner and worked around our busy schedules to accommodate the repairs. He also gave us advice on future projects and maintenance to make sure we got the best results. Will definitely use Rock Landscaping in future projects!

Contacted them. Response was assuming and dismissive stating they only work on projects that will…read morecost between $80k to $300k. I've got close to a mill but I'm not going to spend most of it on outdoor landscape design and install. Main guy only apparently has a permaculture certificate per the website. Plenty of other landscape companies who went through the full AA coursework from Merritt + similar experience + a better attitude.

We love Oscito. Our new landscaped hill project was as painfree as they get and we can't wait for…read moreour awesome "plant palette" to grow in! Thanks Ben, Francisco, Luiz, Michelle and everyone else that worked so hard on our project.