Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back!…read more If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too!

Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban…read morebackyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon!

We saw a neighbors beautiful landscape remodel project that was completed by North County Pavers…read moreand called Ronnie for a quote. He was prompt in responding and came out to see how he could improve our outdoor space. We were interested in pavers, synthetic grass, lighting, and possibly irrigation. Ronni's experience showed right away as he had a vision and offered design suggestions. His price included everything and as we made small changes during the job, he was true to his quote. Once the job started, Pompeyo the foreman lead the crew and installed a beautiful makeover of our yard. I give North County Pavers, owner Ronnie, and foreman Pompeyo my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a quality paver solution!

Ronnie the owner of North County Pavers came out and listened to our ideas, shared some ideas as…read morewell which we incorporated into this successful project. He was always available for questions and calls. Pompeyo,his lead man, was on-site every day to meet and answer questions about the project progress. Excellent work by master craftsmen. Six guys showed up each day on time, work together well, and brought us a whole new driveway, walkway and courtyard. Always professional and courteous. They cleaned up the work area after each day. I would highly recommend this business.

We couldn't be happier with Garden Rhythms and the incredible work Steve did designing and…read moreinstalling our succulent landscape. Steve is an absolute artist with color, texture, form, and overall design. He has an exceptional eye for combining different succulents in a way that feels balanced, unique, and more like living art. Steve's relationships with boutique private growers allows him to source unusual, high-quality specimen plants and varieties. If you are looking for a succulent or drought-tolerant landscape, I HIGHLY recommend Garden Rhythms. Steve's artistic vision, plant knowledge, rare sourcing connections, and attention to detail made all the difference. FIVE stars without hesitation!!

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.

Cam is hands on, professional and just a good guy. He works harder than anyone I've dealt with and…read morehe's HONEST. Just a good human. Highly recommend.

I live in La Jolla and Cam and crew came out my area and did an amazing job. Cam brought his…read moreknowledge to refine the design I had in mind and seamlessly incorporated my ideas with his practical approach. Being an older La Jolla home that has been through several updates of different styles over the years, there were multiple mini projects to accomplish. The work they did included extensive vine and root removal, brick work, extending a retaining wall, building a fence, rock-scaping, sod laying, irrigation work, and planting a variety of plants including privacy bushes, small plants, succulents, and a fruit tree. The Bilt by Cam crew did such a nice job and finished quickly.

A tiny but well-curated store. I wasn't going to post, but I've had my plant for over a month now…read moreand it is by far, one of the healthiest plants I've ever bought. I came in on a whim, looking for a swiss cheese plant, and the guy working enthusiastically showed me several different sizes. I knew I wanted something small, and he had exactly what I'd hoped to find. There's a lot going on in this little space; every plant I saw was absolutely gorgeous. When I went to pay, he gave me a bunch of tips on how to care for it, and was untangling leaves while he spoke to me. I could tell he loves what he does! Overall, it was a bit pricey, but I do like supporting small businesses and I am pleased with my purchase. I will definitely return. Pros: - friendly, informative customer service - healthy plants - gorgeous ambience Cons: - parking not great - a bit pricey - not a nursery or garden anymore; just a shop

Nice small shop. Love the ambience between the water fountain and earthly soil. Very zen. Looking…read morefor cast iron plant but ended up with some nice plants instead. On top of that sergio is very knowledgeable with the plants, he really knows his things, from cat/pet safety to proper plant environment. Hes like the doctor of plantology. there is also free teaching lesson for the aftercare of plants. Highly recommended. Definitely be back for more. Hope they have the cast iron plant next time!

We love our new backyard! Modern Yardz helped us transform a bunch of dirt into a beautiful…read morebackyard that everyone says looks like a resort. We feel like we're on vacation every day spending time in our backyard! Tristan designed and oversaw our project and he was a pleasure to work with and did a fantastic job. His design was way better than what we'd been thinking, it looks so good. He was always easy to get ahold of, was really patient with the various changes we kept making, and made sure that every detail was taken care of so that we were totally happy with the end result. I also really appreciated how he always suggested cost effective options to help us stick to our budget. And to top it all off, at the end they realized we'd overpaid by $1000 and sent us a check we hadn't even asked for or realized we were due! We highly recommend Modern Yardz; I don't write a lot of reviews but Tristan and his team did such a great job that they deserved a glowing review.

We absolutely love our patio! Frank our project manager was great to work with and took really good…read morecare of us! Felix and all the guys who came everyday were all so nice and a pleasure to work with! We've gotten tons of compliments on our patio and 4k aluminum pergola! Its nice to know that we dont ever need to worry about maintenance. I would definitely recommend working with Modern Yardz!

I love coming to this place to walk round and just be amazed at the beauty and artistry here. I…read moresometimes get ideas to be creative based of what I see here or swing by to grab a plant or 2, or 3. The staff is darling and they generally have what I need. A cool place hidden in plain sight. I'll have to edit post later with photos.

I love the selection of succulents that they have. Beautiful grounds. The workers are knowledgeable…read moreand very helpful. I love Barrels and Branches. I live in East County, so drought tolerant plants are what I have to have. Beautiful succulent arrangements. Healthy plants.

I called Install It Direct to inquire about turf maintenance. I spoke with Jonathan, the…read moreOperations Manager. He explained to me that they only provide this service to clients that they have provided turf for. He then went on to refer me to two landscape companies near my home where we could purchase the infill and the broom to do the maintenance ourselves. He willingly spent about ten minutes helping me, and was so friendly and nice. When we are ready to have more landscape work done, I will definitely be calling Install It Direct.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

We had an excellent experience with Beyond Remodeling, and we couldn't be happier with the results!…read moreOmri, our project supervisor, was wonderful to work with--professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and always on top of the project. What started as a patio tile removal turned into a much bigger job than anticipated, requiring several days of jackhammering to remove the existing material. The team also removed our old turf and dug down about 7 inches to properly prepare the area for the new installation. They installed the necessary base, DG, gopher wire, and weed control, taking the time to do everything correctly. The new turf is excellent quality, and we are extremely happy with how beautiful and natural it looks. The new pavers were installed perfectly and look absolutely gorgeous! We truly appreciate the hard work, attention to detail, and professionalism of everyone at Beyond Remodeling. A special thank-you to Omri for overseeing the project and making sure everything was done right. We highly recommend Beyond Remodeling to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a team that takes pride in what they do!

Strange people. I requested for a quote on removing a wall in between the kitchen and living room…read more I sent them a photo of the wall and what we are planning to put as a divider. They replied with more questions asking if I have more other projects. I said no. It's the only project we have in mind at this time. Again, they responded with asking the same questions. It's either a dumb AI or unintelligent people!

This small business was fast and efficient. They stayed in constant contact about the progress on…read morethe project we hired them for. They are competitive in pricing (remember materials are costing a lot more these days). I would happily have them back for another big project if needed.

Nate and his team were great to work with. Nate is extremely professional and communicative about…read moreall aspects of our project. Nate is dedicated to ensuring his customers are happy and satisfied with the job his team performs. I would highly recommend to anyone needing landscaping services.