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!

Tyler from Hallmark Fine Gardens immediately made us feel confident in his company. He took our…read morerough idea and developed it into a real plan, it was more than we could have imagined. His crew was amazing, making our wild yard into a space we will be proud to entertain in. Because of the team the process was seamless, and when they were finished our yard was clean and beautiful. We highly recommend Tyler and Hallmark Fine gardens to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable Team who only do quality work. If you want something done right put your trust in Tyler and Hallmark Fine Gardens

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.

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.

I'm really happy with the work Sequoia and the team did. They installed new pavers, dog turf, and a…read morededicated area for my dogs to run and play. They also completed all the landscaping, planting, lighting, and irrigation. Mario, the landscape designer, did a great job helping me through the process of selecting materials, refining the design, and working through all the details. He was very patient and attentive throughout the project. I couldn't be happier with the results and the overall experience. Thank you!

Working with Tyler on the design for my front yard was productive and fruitful from start to…read morefinish. He recommended a variety of plants that fit the layout of my yard and were deer-proof and drought-tolerant. His horticultural expertise is extensive, and he was responsive and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly and without hesitation.

I've long wanted to replace my front lawn with low maintenance plants but didn't have a vision…read moreother than incorporating a dry creek. I also had a pretty skimpy budget and needed to comply with the water company's rebate requirements. Tyler created a plan that filled every wish. His finished site plan reflects his extensive plant knowledge and a very fine eye for detail. He is well acquainted with the water rebate program and was able to answer questions thereof. I also used his service to purchase and deliver plants, and have him onsite to place the materials. This service alone is worth every penny; he moved plants and boulders around to the best aesthetic. After everything was complete, he came back for some fine-tuning and recommendations for my gardener. To save money I had my gardener do the installation but really wish I'd had the budget for a more extensive job done by one of Tyler's more experienced contractors. But I'm very happy with the result and recommend Tyler without hesitation. He's also a really nice guy and so easy to work with!

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.

We had Vision To Completion come up with a redesign of our backyard and frontyard, including…read morehardscape, softscape, planting, lighting, etc. They did a great job and were very patient with our requests for revisions. They also helped us find a contractor to do the work. They also installed motorized screens on our existing California room and did great work. High quality install and exactly what we wanted for the space. Kris, Yaniv and Achva are great to work with!

We engaged Vision To Completion to design and install a backyard pergola. We had the pleasure of…read moreworking with Kris throughout the process. Kris was incredibly professional and great to work with. Vision To Completion created beautiful designs for our review and the implementation process went smoothly. We're looking forward to enjoying time in our backyard with our beautiful louvered pergola! Thank you Kris and the Vision To Completion Team!

We did a complete redo of our backyard. It was ugly, falling apart, and not a safe place to walk…read morearound, so we never used it. Juliana's vision is that your backyard should be an extension of your home, another room. Working with Juliana was wonderful. She listened to our ideas and came up with an initial plan that we tweaked a couple times until we had a final design . It is now a space we are drawn to and use often. It truly is an extension of our home. Juliana and Mauricio (who she works with on the hardscape) did a wonderful job in transforming our yard. Communication with her was excellent. She stayed on budget and the only work order changes were a result of our wanting something different from the original plans. She has a great knowledge of plants and design. I would highly recommend her.

Charged $250 just to come to our house and have a conversation. This was not revealed before we…read morehad the conversation, we got the bill after. We did not proceed with developing plans, but the verbal estimate to get the work done was going to be $70-100K. We will be spending $30-50K with a different landscaper. So my perception is that Terra Rubina is very expensive. For the $250 bill, I tried to pay by Venmo. Venmo required last 4 digits of phone number in order to process the payment. I emailed asking for the last 4 digits of their phone number and did not hear back, so I didn't pay. Two weeks later I received a very rude and confrontational email hounding me for payment and threatening a late fee. I have seen back yards done by Terra Rubina. They are beautiful. If you want high quality work, and don't mind being bullied, and you're willing to pay a steep price, then maybe Terra Rubina is for you. They're not for me.

We had an amazing experience working design and build landscapes with Daniel ! From the very…read morebeginning, he truly listened to our ideas and vision, and brought it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. His creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. Daniel designed a beautiful and functional outdoor space for us that includes everything we hoped for--natural landscaping, a stream and waterfall, seating areas, and so much more. What impressed us the most was his patience and flexibility--he was willing to make revisions until we were completely satisfied. If you're looking for someone with talent, integrity, and a great eye for design, I highly recommend daniel.

This review is to the entire team who worked on our project…read more We want to thank you all at Design and Build Landscape for such a great job helping us bring our backyard Patio vision to life. Design and Build Landscape workers with Daniel were great to work with and definitely the best team collaboration we have worked with in years. We look forward to working with you in the future for our next landscape project. Again, thank you all.