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    I had been searching for someone to do my patio in front of my townhouse. It was incredibly hard to find a quality contractor who would do a small job (and not charge for a big job!). Some companies wanted to do the hardscape only, others just plants. After meeting several landscapers and paver companies, I chose Danny and Smart Landscape, in part because they would take care of EVERYTHING from start to finish--concrete and tree removal, paver installation, irrigation, plants, painting, and lighting. Their price wasn't the lowest (or the highest), but I feel I got a lot of value for the money. Danny was kind and very professional throughout the job. He included in the project price my meeting with one of their designers, who made recommendations and helped me visualize what I wanted, and also helped with the selection of plants. Q--the project manager--was wonderful to work with, as well as the guys on the crew. I couldn't be happier with the result! I finally have the space I've been wanting for years, but didn't know how to get there. Smart Landscape made it happen!

    Ben H.

    We were introduced to Danny from Smart Landscape through our designer, Jack Sellinger. We evaluated a few other companies, but were confident Smart Landscape would produce the quality implementation we wanted. And they sure did! They quoted price was also reasonable compared to other options we solicited. Our project was a fairly large full front & back yard rebuild, and Danny estimated 8-10 weeks to complete - with a full time team that is focused on one project from start to finish. I think the final project took 9 weeks, and indeed the crew lead by foreman Daniel was at our property every day, full time, until the project was completed (this is a huge advantage over other companies who often jump around from project to project and you never quite know how things are proceeding). Daniel and his guys were phenomenal, with serious attention to detail and craftsmanship. They seemed very experienced in all matters of construction. They worked hard every day - even on some extremely hot days - to bring our design vision to reality. There were a few bumps with respect to project management that required my involvement to keep things on track. But I generally prefer being involved and keeping an eye on complex projects like this anyways (something I'd advise any homeowner to do for any non-trivial remodeling). There were also many micro decisions to be made, but I was able to easily discuss with Daniel and keep things moving forward. We had a few change orders on the project (mostly reflecting an expansion of scope that we requested), and each of them were very reasonable in cost (if anything, lower than I expected). Danny is extremely honorable and trustworthy, and you can rest easy that if you sign with them, they will not try to take advantage of you. It's been several weeks since implementation was completed, and aside from a small drainage issue with the patio cover that Danny resolved promptly, there have been no maintenance issues and everything has held up well. Even with lots of rain, the drainage is working flawlessly (very different from what we had before), as is irrigation and lighting. We're extremely happy with how everything turned out, and are already using our new front and back yards every day. In my experience most contractors can be difficult to work with in various ways - especially with attention to detail and timing - but Smart Landscape really exceeded my expectations and delivered a high quality implementation, exactly on time and on budget.

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    Meg B.

    We just finished a project with Danny's Smart Landscape in San Diego. The project turned out great. Danny's crew was exceptional, hard-working, punctual, respectful of our property and our privacy, and very attentive to aesthetic details. Any problem we had was worked out quickly and appropriately. We are very happy with the outcome and the value of the project. We paid considerably less for our backyard project than the bids offered by other reputable landscape contractors.

    Finished product!
    Mark G.

    I cannot say enough about Danny and Smart Landscaping. The pictures of the completed project speak for themselves. Danny and his crew were exceptional. The project was started on time and finished ahead of schedule and the finished product was amazing. The before pictures are a couple years old but the hill was starting to crumble and the plants were struggling. Smart Landscape came in and put in new retaining walls with a terraced walkway our children can now use, new plants and a raised sitting area. The plans were above and beyond what we could have imagined and Danny was able to bring it to life. We were so pleased with the finished product but even more pleased with the professionalism that Danny and his crew showed us throughout the project. I cannot recommend Smart Landscaping enough!

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    Ryan L.

    Can't recommend Smart Landscape enough. We had the same team led by Danny mentioned in Jasmine's detailed yelp review and I concur with her review. They were efficient and thorough and produced great results. Jack was also our designer and provided great suggestions to our initial design ideas. Thank you Smart Landscape!

    Bocce court
    Julie T.

    Smart Landscape did a fabulous job with our difficult backyard. We're on a canyon hillside in North Park. Our vision was to transform a steep slope into flat usable spaces. It was a big construction project with retaining walls, a Trex deck, tons of stairs, gas and electrical and plumbing work, plants and irrigation, lighting, underground drainage, and even a bocce court. They provided a detailed estimate from the start and always answered our calls/emails promptly, which puts them miles ahead of most competitors. Once they broke ground, the crew worked nonstop until the project was complete. Of course we ran into issues along the way, like some misestimated concrete work and a problem with the gas grill hookup -- but that's not surprising for this size of project. What's important is that any issues got resolved because Danny (owner), Q (project manager), Horacio (foreman), and Morganne (landscape designer) were always professional and responsive. Danny worked with us line by line to help the project fit our budget. Q kept us updated nearly every day via a group text with photos. Horacio and crew were talented builders who not only worked hard and kept the site orderly, but also invented some brilliant solutions on the fly. The project has been complete for nearly a year (since spring 2021) and we continue to be impressed with the work quality, the drainage during heavy rain, and how much we love our new backyard. They also stand by their work and came over recently to fix a lighting circuit that stopped working. We got tons of value for a fair price and highly recommend Smart Landscape.

    **BEFORE** Our neglected backyard
    Nick R.

    Smart Landscape finished our backyard in January 2021 and we absolutely love what they did!  We needed a full renovation. Danny, the owner, came out to meet with us and assess what needed to be done. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He then put us in contact with Morganne, one of the landscape designers they work with. Morganne is awesome!  Even after she finished the design, she came by a few times to see how the project was progressing.  Based on the design plans, Danny provided us with an itemized estimate and timeline. And because we went with Smart Landscape, they reimbursed us half of Morganne's design fee.  What's great is that Danny also hired Morganne to come out when it was time to order plants.  She is definitely an expert when it comes to choosing plants and where to place them. Throughout, Smart Landscape proved to be an honest and professional company.  At the start, Q, our project manager, walked us through the breakdown of costs, explaining everything in detail and even offered suggestions on where we could cut costs. During the project, any changes we made or features we added were noted and Q would quickly send us an updated contract to review.  We appreciated this because there was never any confusion and most importantly there were no hidden costs in the end.  Payments were always made after a substantial amount of work was done and receipts were promptly emailed. Communication was excellent!  Q is very reliable and responded to our texts/emails in a timely manner. He visited often to oversee the project and if we had a question or concern he would come over quickly to address it. Q would let us know when it was time to choose colors/materials and he provided us with samples and enough time to decide. He did a great job planning because at no point was the crew ever waiting for materials to arrive. Q is very easy to work with and his managing of the entire scope of the project was outstanding! The crew, led by Horacio, did an exceptional job! They were highly skilled, hardworking, and the quality of their work was top notch.  We appreciated that the team was assigned to our project full time.  Aside from one rainy day, they arrived on time every day and worked efficiently.  Horacio was an expert in all aspects of landscaping.  He was meticulous and always made sure everything was perfect. On top of that, Horacio was very friendly and we enjoyed seeing him every day.  We could tell that Horacio and Q have a great working relationship, always communicating to ensure everything ran smoothly. Post construction, they still ensured customer satisfaction.  We had one plant that didn't end up surviving and they replaced it. Also, there were a couple of minor things that needed to be fixed and they came out and resolved them quickly.  Smart Landscape really aims to satisfy their customers. In the end, the whole team executed everything as scheduled and we couldn't be happier with the results! Q, Horacio, Morganne and Danny are our dream team and we will definitely be contacting Smart Landscape again for our front yard!

    After
    Lisa R.

    Smart Landscape took our sad looking front yard and transformed it into an oasis. These pictures speak for themselves. Danny Vu and his crew were so professional, and so courteous. His foreman, Jose, did an amazing job with his team. Everyone showed up on time, worked hard throughout the day, and finished our project in record time. Not one thing was damaged, and our finished front yard exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you, Danny!

    Backyard at night
    Taylor H.

    I spoke with about 5 companies before selecting Smart Landscape to do my backyard. They are extremely in demand, so it took a few months for them to be available. It was definitely worth the wait. From start to finish the manager Q and the workers Jesus and Christian were extremely hard working. They showed up every day at 8 am and got the job done as fast as possible. In addition, they listened to my concerns and made changes late in the process that I requested. I can be a bit of a perfectionist and they didn't get annoyed by all my minor suggestions. I have worked with a lot of contractors in the past and this was my best experience I have ever had. In addition the finished product came out great. I get a ton of compliments from friends, family and neighbors.

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    Danny, Q and their crew did an amazing job working with us throughout the design to completion process to create a very beautiful and usable front and back yard. They were very responsive and reasonable with any issues that came up here and there (nothing big) and resolved them to our complete satisfaction. They are not the cheapest landscaping company but we believe the pricing to be fair given the quality work. We now love spending as much time in our backyard as possible. Really feels like a resort when the lights are on at night. Thank you Smart Landscape San Diego!

    Covered patio

    We are absolutely thrilled with the job the Smart Landscape team did for us! Our whole backyard was completely transformed, and we have been enjoying it everyday since they finished the project. We have been remodeling our house since we moved in two years ago and were saving the backyard as the last big project. The work Smart did really made everything finally come together! We've been getting tons of compliments and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Our project included three different custom shade structures (a covered patio with T&G and metal roof, a wood pergola and a metal framed shade sail structure - we face west and get a lot of sun year round), turf, decomposed granite, a hog wire fence, pavers, electrical, landscape lighting, drainage and planting areas. We've worked with 5 or 6 different contractors over the past couple years during our remodel and Smart's attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout the project was impressive. Communication with our project manager, Q, foreman, Daniel, and landscape designer, Ryan, was excellent. They worked with us every step of the way to make sure any changes or issues were discussed, our expectations were met, and we stayed on budget. The team was also flexible and collaborated well with an outside masonry wall and concrete contractor that we ended up using for part of our project (more as a favor to the neighbor who we were splitting the wall cost with than anything else). We thought that might cause an issue with Smart, but Danny, Q and the team were very understanding of the situation. The other contractor wanted to do our patio and walkways and Smart even came out a number of times to verify the shade structure footing placements with him, just to make sure everything was ready and in the right spot for when they started building. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the job Smart did!

    New Front Driveway, retaining wall, fence, and landscaping

    Danny has assembled a great team. Q was our project manager, and he was very responsive to our questions and needs. Horacio managed the team on-site and exercised a lot of patience with us on a day-to-day basis. It's amazing the breadth of skill the team has. Once our project started, the team was there everyday, as long as weather allowed. Time to finish the job was well estimated, and the price-to-value of the bid was well worth it.

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    Modern Yardz Landscaping San Diego

    4.9
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    4.6
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    Designs 4 You Remodeling

    Designs 4 You Remodeling

    4.6
    (196 reviews)

    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!

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    Green Dreams Landscape Design + Build

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    4.7
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    If you're looking for a landscape team that combines incredible vision with flawless execution, I…read morecan't recommend Hedge Fun Landscape and Green Dreams Design + Build highly enough. Steve Grosch at Hedge Fun Landscape created a design that completely transformed our property. His creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring our ideas to life exceeded every expectation. From the very beginning, it was clear he had a vision that balanced beauty, functionality, and long-term value. Once the design was complete, Green Dreams Design + Build brought it to life with absolute precision. Their team worked incredibly efficiently, stayed on schedule, and finished the project remarkably quickly without sacrificing quality. The craftsmanship is truly impeccable--every detail reflects pride in their work. A special shoutout to Ryan, the owner of Green Dreams, and Anthony, the project manager. They are a dynamic duo who communicate exceptionally well, keep everything organized, and genuinely care about delivering an outstanding final product. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. It's rare to find a design team and construction team that complement each other so perfectly. Steve's vision paired with Ryan and Anthony's execution resulted in a finished landscape that exceeded anything we imagined. Five stars isn't enough. I would recommend Hedge Fun Landscape and Green Dreams Design + Build to anyone looking for a beautiful, high-quality outdoor transformation

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    Garden Rhythms

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    4.9
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    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.

    Yelp review (5 stars) but I would give 11 stars if I could…read more Steve McDearmon, owner and operator of Garden Rhythms, exceeded our expectations. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly thorough. The new landscape--with lush plantings, an improved irrigation system, and beautiful boulders--looks fantastic and has completely transformed our yard. Steve was on-site with his crew every day, ensuring every plant was placed precisely and the boulders were within a 1/16 inch of perfection. He has an amazing eye for creating a soft, rhythmic feel in the landscape. The crew arrived on time, paid close attention to detail, and left the work area spotless each day. Communication was excellent--clear estimates, thoughtful design ideas, and prompt updates. It's clear they take pride in their craftsmanship. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space.

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