TLDR; Fred's work is exceptional, professional and friendly. He helped us build our dream backyard. We were looking to redo our backyard and we're searching for someone to design it in our vision. We met with a couple landscale designers and after speaking to Fred we decided to go with him and it was a great decision. Fred came to our house and measured everything. He asked us what we wanted and took notes. After a couple weeks we met with Fred again where he presented us 3 different designs. They were very detailed and had a video view of what the yard would look like. Bring able to see it before it's built is super helpful. We made a few modifications, but overall with he was able to take the concept of what we wanted into a really nice design. Fred drew all the plans required for HOA approval and it we got it without issues. The builder had the plans to spec with everything well measured and did not have any issues whatsoever when building it. Fred also met with us at the nursery to help pick out plants and gave us some great recommendations. If you're looking for landscape design, go with Fred. read more

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Fred did an amazing job designing our landscaping and pool. He was very patient, knowledgeable and was easy to work with throughout the whole process. Our final product turned out great. I would highly recommend. read more

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Fred was our landscape designer for our patio renovation. This was our first ever renovation of any kind and he was so easy to work with. He was highly communicative and had recommendations for everything and promptly answered every question we had. He guided us through picking materials, layouts for the pavers, and even the plants that we wound up buying for the patio. I would highly recommend him. The completed renovation looks beautiful. read more

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We couldn't be happier that we discovered Fred at Scancelli Landscapes. We've landscaped multiple yards now and will be going to Fred on any future landscaping projects. We came to Fred with our vision and our budget. He was friendly, responsive and listened to what we wanted. Since he only does design work (as opposed to design-build/contractor) there was no pressure to do add-ons or upgrades. Fred listened and gave suggestions but if it didn't work for us then he would just adjust the design to fit. Fred visited our house so we could explain in detail what we were thinking. We did multiple iterations, of which he created 3D designs to help us better visualize how it would look. Once we had the general concept down, he then went with us to the nursery to pick out our plants. Once the plants were finalized, he then created a final iteration showcasing the layout along with the plants we had chosen! Then he sent us the drawings in digital format and dropped off hard copies for submittal to our HOA. We were very excited and satisfied with Fred's communication and ability to put our vision into an actual design. At this point we thought his work was done, but he wasn't done - far from it! After approval of the design by the HOA, Fred recommended multiple contractors that he had worked with in the past so that we could bid the work out and find the right one for us. Throughout the bidding process, Fred kept in touch with us and asked how the process was coming along and if his referrals were working out. We did go with one of his referrals, and the work was completed about as perfectly as we could expect. Fred even came out to meet with the contractor and make sure that they understood his designs. In our mind Fred's work was done a long time ago but he still wanted to see it through to the end. Once the work was done Fred came out one last time to see the finished job. We've left other positive reviews for contractors in the past but our experience with Fred left us in awe. Thank you, Fred, for making a generally stressful experience become a positive and enjoyable one. We appreciate how easy it was to share our vision, your excellent communication and perhaps most of all your going above and beyond to make sure we were happy! read more

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Hiring Scancelli Landscapes was the best thing we could have done to start our backyard remodel and we are positively thrilled with our experience from start to finish. Our goal was to add a pickleball court while still maintaining the lushness and beauty of our backyard, and it was important to us to have a 3-D video of the design to help us visualize the finished project. Working with Fred was incredibly easy and we feel like he really over-delivers value. It really is mind boggling how he was able to listen to all our desires, create videos of our exact backyard redone, allow us to make changes multiple times, and then incorporate everything into detailed plans that we can use to hire a contractor and complete the remodel. He was a fraction of the cost of the two other landscape designers we interviewed and gave us so much more than they were offering. We really appreciated Fred's knowledge of plants and the fact that he was willing to meet us at a nursery to show us live versions of the options he wanted our opinions on. He also brought up so many details for us to consider in our hardscape design and really helped us iron out the details. It's comforting to feel like nothing has been forgotten. Fred was so accommodating and patient with us, and we believe that because we chose well in the design phase of our project, there's a really good chance the rest of it will go smoothly. And an excellent chance we will end up with a finished remodel that we love. We really can't recommend Scancelli Landscapes enough and wish we could find professionals of Fred's caliber in other areas of our lives. Thank you so much, Fred! read more

When we started thinking about landscaping our backyard, I kind of freaked out about how to even get started and how hard this was going to be getting contractors and bids. Somehow I stumbled upon Fred's Yelp page and the path forward seemed to be clearer. Working with Fred was very easy. He came out to our house a few times- consult, measuring, and final plans delivered: he explained the possible options for materials and asked us what our must haves/ likes to haves were. He also took us to a local nursery to pick our plants. I didn't know what to expect after that but was blown away by the 3d video he provided us, it brought the whole Plan to life and got us super excited. He made a few adjustments but within a month we had our final designs and we were off to go find a contractor to fulfill on the plan. We got our designs started in January and our yard was done by April. I would highly recommend fred for landscape designs! read more

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Fred was a partner in creating our backyard landscape in all aspects. He really took the time to understand what we were looking for, factoring in two large dogs, the maintenance that we were able to provide etc. Fred went down to the nursery and spent time discussing all our plants/trees selections and his recommendations. You've been provided us a beautiful rendering video. Of what it will look like -- and he nailed it. Fred is highly professional, caring, and extraordinarily knowledgeable. Five stars and a "no question!" highest recommendation read more

Fred's been amazing to work with!!! A plethora of valuable information making the design cohesive and stunning!!! Couldn't be happier with the results!!! Thank you Fred for being amazing and making the process easy and straight forward. You brought our vision to life! read more

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Fred is an amazing landscape designer. He is easy to work with and comes up with brilliant designs. He designed our dream backyard with fire pit with 2 wall waterfall around it, dining table with fountain going down the middle, patio cover and bbq and pizza oven. We get countless compliments on the backyard. would very highly recommend Scancelli Designs and Fred. read more

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We could not be happier with the amazing design from Fred and Scancelli Landscapes that totally transformed the landscaping of our 40-yr-old front and backyard into a resort where we will spend countless hours entertaining. Fred was recommended to us through Nextdoor. He came out and spent time looking at our crude sketches, talking with us about what we wanted, and making recommendations for about 60 minutes. He was very pleasant, easy to talk with, and extremely knowledgeable about his craft. Once we made the deposit, he came out a second time to take measurements. Within a week, he had produced two computer generated versions of our design that blew us away!! (and they ended up being 85% of what we ultimately went with) After incorporating our comments into the second draft, he met us at a nursery where we discussed and picked out the plants we would be using. He then produced the final design drawings for bid along with the animation. Coupled with one of his recommended contractors (Newland Landscape), his design came to life less than a year later. We highly recommend Fred and Scancelli Landscapes! read more

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It's been a pleasure working with Fred - reliable, punctual, and friendly. He showed a genuine interest in our project and advised us on a variety of design options for both our backyard and front yard, depending on what our budgets were. We particularly liked the 3D modeling to help us visualize what the backyard could look like with the proposed design -- for both daytime and nighttime views. Project plan is now in our hands with measurements and plant types -- we can't wait to have our contractor put everything into reality, but we'll have to wait a bit for the crazy COVID-19 prices to go down before we start. We also had him consult for my parents. read more

We recently did a complete landscape renovation and the absolute best decision we made was enlisting the help of Fred from Scancelli Landscape Designs. It took some time to get the initial appointment with Fred, but he was so worth the wait! Fred is professional and easy to work with. He helped us discover what We envisioned as our perfect back yard paradise. Fred provided us with not one but two complete and fully implementable designs along with videos which was vital for us to "see" the possibilities. The final design plans were incredibly detailed which made it easy for us to send out to contractors. Fred also helped my husband and I when it came to ideas for materials. He would reply to my many emails with very thoughtful responses and shared his opinions which we valued. I know our end result benefitted greatly from his input! I really felt that Fred wanted the best for our design and he stayed in touch after his job was done to see it completed In my opinion if you are taking on a landscape project you should absolutely try to work with Fred! We love our new yard and it never would have been possible without him! read more

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I would highly recommend Fred for all your landscape/hardscape design needs. His knowledge when it comes to all the rules and regulations set forth by the HOAs is impressive. He was easy to work with, very understanding and did a great job listening and being able to execute a design based on what I told him I wanted. read more

This review is long overdue. Fred is amazing to work with and I'm very happy with his design for my front and backyard. Reliable and reasonable price. I would recommend Fred to anyone. read more

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I am so thankful for Fred and the work he did for us. He has incredible vision, and the 3D models really helped us visualize the transformation of our yard. We had a great time at the nursery selecting the plants while relying on his knowledge. All of the plants her recommended have thrived in our yard. Fred will be my first call for any future landscape projects! read more

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Fred is simply wonderful. He was able to take my ideas and bring them to life. He really listened well to what I wanted. He also had great ideas when I wasn't sure what I wanted. He was professional, always on time, responsive, and very patient. We had to go back and forth on details and I changed my mind a few times and he just made the changes without any issue. He considered the plantings based on the sun/ water needs. His prices are very reasonable. He has a lot of experience with design and plants and it shows in his work. He is friendly and easy to work with. I can't recommend him enough. I am so excited to see our new yard design come to life! read more

I could not have been more impressed with Fred Velijanian and his team. I told them we wanted to relaxing space and wanted plants that brought in butterfly's and hummingbirds. The quality of the work, the raised gardens the way the plants worked together and how the yard looked 5-years later. I could honestly say that I would use him at each of my properties. read more

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Let me just start by saying that Fred is great!!! I got Fred's connect via a referral from a friend when we were looking for a designer to help us with the landscape design for our new home. I reached out to him and he was very responsive and we met at the property which was still under construction at the time. I explained to him the initial plan we had and what we wanted to do and how we wanted to use the space. He shared pictures of the landscapes he had designed and asked me to send him some pictures of what we liked online and in a few weeks he came up with 2 designs for us to review. He sent us the virtual rendering of the 2 designs within a few weeks. Once we reviewed the designs we met with Fred again and picked elements that we liked from the 2 designs for the final design. He also spent 4-5 hours with us at a local nursery to help us pick all the plants for our space which was especially helpful since we didn't know much about plants. Next we spend a few days choosing the hardscape tiles and Fred was also very helpful with that selection process and he recommended stores to visit. By this time we had moved in and he came to our house and spent a good amount of time with us helping us narrowing down what will work with our home and the design. Once we had decided on the material we would use he made a final design and generated all the detailed plans that we would need for the city and HOA approvals. Fred also recommended a few contractors that he has worked with in the past and who he thought would be good to execute the design. He also helped us submit the plans for the HOA approval and later helped the contractor with the city approvals when the city needed additional information/documents. We are very happy with Fred, he is very knowledgeable and a great designer. He has a lot of experience and points out potential pitfalls and design elements that can become a problem either from an implementation point of view or from a city/HOA approval standpoint. He is a very nice person and super easy to work with. He listens to your ideas and concerns and addresses them in a very timely manner. I found his prices also very reasonable and he is just very good at what he does. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a landscape designer. read more

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A big shoutout to Fred at Scancelli Landscapes for a fantastic design for our backyard remodel. We had a 30 year old yard with numerous queen palms and tired old flagstone. Fred created a chic, modern space with comfortable areas for dining, cooking, and relaxing. The change was absolutely dramatic. He was very easy to work with, always good humored, returning phone calls and emails promptly. He listened patiently to what we wanted and made suggestions to refine the design. His 3D videos helped immeasurably to actually visualize what the project would ultimately look like. We had a party recently for the neighborhood and the yard got rave reviews. Thank you, Fred! read more

Really enjoyed working with Fred. He listened carefully to what we were after and put a beautiful design together which we were able to view via a rendering on the computer. He helped us pick out the plants and trees which appealed to us, as well as which met the requirements of the HOA. In fact, he made sure that everything in the plan, even to the height of the pilasters, met those HOA guidelines and requirements; this avoided untold headaches and revisions! I would definitely use him again should I need a new landscape plan. read more

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Fred has been wonderful in our complete project, very knowledgeable about all aspects including Hardscaping softscape, plants and even local contractor and HOA rules We would highly recommend him for any projects you may have in mind read more

Fred is the absolute best! He was so professional, and he really listened to what we wanted. His design is not just beautiful, but also very practical. He was able to transform our front and back yard into extensions of our home where we now spend more time than ever. We cannot recommend Fred enough! read more

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Fred of Scancelli Landscapes was a great help with our back yard redesign! He was so nice to work with, easy to talk to and really listened to all our ideas. He was attentive to our needs and able to sort our fumbling explanations of what we wanted into a coherent vision that we love. Fred provided several beautiful designs, together with 3D videos, that made it easy for us to finalize the design and have exactly the backyard we wanted. His detailed blueprints helped us to obtain bids, get approval from our HOA, and in the end to communicate effectively with the contractor and workers on the job. Fred helped with the selection of pavers and other materials, and spent several hours at a local nursery helping us pick plants and trees for each area of the yard. He is so knowledgable about plants and provided information and care instructions on each of our choices. We could not be happier with our completed yard project! It provides the combination of a comfortable space for relaxation, casual outdoor dining and formal entertaining that we had hoped to have. I highly recommend Fred for your design project, you will not be disappointed! read more

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This was our second home using Fred Scancelli for our landscape planning. His service, knowledge and expertise are beyond words. He delivered our plans in a timely fashion and was able to make changes quickly including going from a succulent wall to a 10 foot water feature within a day. Fred meets with his clients prior to his drawing plans at a nursery to discuss and select the plants that meet with your approval while keeping within your HOA parameters. His knowledge of horticulture is amazing! This is not a job for Fred; it is a calling. read more

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We decided to completely gut our backyard and we needed help with the redesign. Fred came highly recommended from my brother in law and we are so happy we enlisted his help. He was extremely professional, polite, prompt, and accommodating with our schedules. He was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the design, giving us the pros and cons of different plants, materials, and layout. He even met us at the nursery to help us pick out the correct plants and succulents for our space. He provided a video animation of our final plans (which we made several edits to during the whole process) in addition to receiving a blueprint which really helped us visualize everything together. If you are in need of landscape design, do yourself a favor and contact Fred! read more

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We discovered Fred after we saw the work he did for a family member. We were impressed with the tools and the knowledge Fred had with all aspects of the design. After listening to our basic request he put together two 3D models and we were able to combine ideas from both to come up with the perfect yard. The finished product looked exactly as he presented. Next project will be our front yard. Can't say enough about how satisfied we are with Fred's design skills. read more

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Fred was very patient and professional in understanding our desires for a low maintenance, drought tolerant yard. He really knows his stuff. We went to a nursery for several hours and picked out plants together that we felt comfortable with. The result was a combination of his advice and my strong feelings. It's been a year and it looks great. We get many compliments too. read more

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I interviewed several landscape designers before deciding to contract with Scancelli Designs. I was influenced by Fred's professionalism, design portfolio and his willingness to patiently listen to our wants and needs. Fred put together an amazing 3D video that detailed his preliminary design ideas. Seeing your design presented this way made it so much easier to make decisions. From hardscape design to plant selection Fred was a pleasure to work with. I never had the feeling that he was pushing his own design agenda but was actively listening and working toward our preferences. Fred has my unequivocal recommendation. His plans were instrumental in being able to effectively bid my project and his fees are more than reasonable. read more

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Glowing review long overdue. Fred was very attentive and designed our backyard with our requests and budget in mind. The end result was a thoughtful yard with unique elements that was specific to our needs. All friends who have seen our yard loved his design! Quick to respond and turnover designs. Highly recommend read more

We hired Fred to reimagine our front and back yards. We wanted more usable space to lounge in the back, so we could enjoy the beautiful weather and views. Fred was patient with us and listened to what we wanted (and what we thought we wanted but eventually decided against). He came up with a couple designs, fully 3-D rendered so we could envision his plans. We picked what we liked from each and he came back with a plan that we absolutely love. We spend as much time as possible in the back yard now, whereas before we hardly ever used it. He created a really nice front yard as well, gated off from the street with low-maintenance and drought-resistant plantings. He helped us choose plants that are not poisonous to our dog, which we also appreciated. We love our new yard! Thank you Fred! read more

Fred is amazing and easy to work with. Fred is very knowledgeable in all aspects of his work, and respects your requests but also will gently remind you of what can and cannot be done. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. read more

We came across Fred and Scancelli Designs after reading some of his reviews and looking over his work and checking out his 3D videos on You Tube and we are glad we did. Every good job must first come with a good plan and let me just say that Fred came thru with flying colors. He was always very pleasant to deal with, was prompt and on time (which is very important to me and seems to be a thing of the past) and he absolutely nailed our design layout. We could not be happier. He was also very patient and detail oriented and took the time to listen to all of our ideas and incorporate them into the design. He even took the time to meet us at the nursery and discuss the different plants and what would work best in certain areas. We highly recommend Fred and will always recommend him to anyone looking for a good landscape designer. He makes designing a yard fun and exciting. You will be so happy you made the call. Thanks Fred !! read more

I decided to hire Fred for the landscaping design work for my new house, because I was afraid of finding out mistakes after the work is completed. His design turned out to be beautiful and well balanced, which I found out when my contractor finished the work. A couple of mistakes I found out were that of my contractor, not that of the designer. I must say the fee I paid him was well worth it. Ben read more

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My family enjoys outdoor living. Working with Fred, we refreshed our landscaping to add additional entertainment space, decrease water usage and expand our edible garden in a water-wise way. During Fred's initial consultation, we discussed our goals for the landscaping job and our style. Fred built on our existing curved borders to create a new look for our outdoor dining area. He provided excellent, colored CAD drawings for our contractor, Water Smart Landscapes. Fred accompanied me on fact-finding excursions for paving stones for our hardscape. This project removed about 1/2 of the grass in our backyard. Our new raised planters are overwhelming successful and we've continued incorporating edible plants as we built out the garden. Throughout the process, Fred maintained a balance between our ideas and his. He is very professional in meeting all commitments. It was a pleasure working with him and I'm happy to recommend Scancelli Landscapes. read more

I can't tell you how please we are with Scancelli's work. I am one that does a lot of research into whom I choose for any work and Fred went above and beyond our expectations. Fred sat down with me and my wife and patiently listened to all of the concepts we wanted for our courtyard and backyard. My wife and I have very different tastes and he was able to present design ideas that incorporated both of our preferences. As a matter of fact, he was able to provide several options for us to choose from and we ultimately made a blend of two of the options. Today, we have a backyard that we couldn't be more happy with and design elements that "wow's" all of our guests. It's a perfect place for the family to lounge at any time of the day, yet fully functional as an entertainer's domain. Above all of this, he came in so reasonably priced versus all of these other landscape architects, it's hard to believe. To boot, he provided all of the proper designs (2' x 3' paper copies) to submit to the association and landscaper which made the entire process extremely smooth. These are very professionally done as well with a copy for plant design and light/landcape design. Oh, I should mention that he is a specialist in plants/trees as well so a trip to the nursery is a true delight. I can't wait to see the yard when some of these plants have matured. He's a true professional and partner when it comes to getting the design you want. I can't recommend him enough. read more

We found Fred through Yelp. His Yelp reviews and Instagram speak for itself. He has been extremely pleasant to work with and very professional. His experience and attention to detail is very comforting if you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. He magically takes your ideas and preferences and brings them to life all while holding your hands. You can tell that he loves what he does and is good at it. We have no regrets utilizing Fred to get our landscape project off the ground. If we ever move and decide to go down this road again, we would not think twice about reaching out to Fred again. Highly recommend. read more

Fred is a true professional in landscape design ! He's so knowledgeable about all aspects of outdoor design. He's a wonderful listener and truly wants to know his clients desires and needs to assure satisfaction when the project is complete. Our project included design of full landscape and hardscape (front and back) A combination of trees, shrubs, perennials and succulents, as well as a blend of concrete, large patio tile and brick pavers for hardscape and an in-ground Spa/waterfall and pergola. Fred is incredibly thorough, conscientious and offers prompt and continual communication! I truly can't say enough about how smooth and worry free the experience of working with him was. I only wish I could make up another project so I could work with him again! read more

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Fred did a great job on our landscape design! His rates were reasonable and he is very knowledgable about his line of work. I really can't say enough about what a fantastic job he did and how professional his work was. read more

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Fred does great work ! I have a landscape, lighting , sprinkler company since 1965 and use Fred for all my drawings! He is great with all my costumers takes his time with them and is a very good at listening to what people want! I also know that he goes above and beyond talking with costumers after the project is complete etc. I wouldn't just hire any designer to help my company it is imperative I use someone with professional work ethic and a great communicator. His rates are also very competitive! Give him a call you won't be disappointed A.J. Franco read more

We hired Fred to redesign our front and backyard and bring a whole new look to our space, and he did EXACTLY that. Going with drought tolerant plants we thought we were going to be somewhat limited on plant choices and not have a lot of color. Boy were we wrong. Fred listened to our wants/needs and designed the space with plants that had a ton of color and the design flowed nicely from the front to backyard. His attention to detail, knowledge of plants and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure we were happy were much appreciated. He did a great job of walking us through our options at the nursery and the day of the install was onsite to ensure the landscape company stayed true to his design. I've already referred Fred to many co-workers and we would hire him again in an instant in the future. read more