Manuel and True Magic Landscaping just finished our backyard remodel. We worked with a landscape designer (Plant Stars) who recommended True Magic for our front yard a few years ago, and we had such a great experience that we didn't really entertain going with someone else for the backyard. Project included new long retaining wall, new patio with aluminum pergola, small basketball court, turf, irrigation and planting. Manuel was easy to communicate for updates/adjustments, and his crew were kind and easy to work with. We love the final product even more than we hoped to. Recommend without reservation. read more

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Manuel and his team helped me with some work in my front yard. He was responsive and quick, and his team showed up on time, were super polite, and left my yard much better than they found it. I really appreciate the care, concern, and professionalism showed by True Magic Landscaping. read more

Manuel and his team did a great job! He was very responsive via text and listened to our requests along the way. His team showed up every day, were polite and kept the place tidy. Relatively speaking, work on the project progressed quickly. We had soil removed, the driveway was widened, a new concrete knee wall and sidewall were poured, a hand rail going up our front steps was constructed, some wood trim work was repaired and low voltage lighting was fixed. Manuel's team did a great job matching the new concrete walls to the existing 100 year old concrete. I would definitely hire Manuel again. read more

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Manuel and his team at True Magic worked with Nao of Element Garden Design and transformed our "meh" yards (front and back) into something very pleasant and welcoming to entertaining. They were also sensitive to the needs of our handicapped daughter and worked with the city on proper permits. The team that built the deck (TimberTek) were AMAZINGLY attentive to quality work. Thanks SO much True Magic read more

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As a fellow contractor myself, our team is extremely picky with the companies we decide that will do work for us. We researched many companies in our area and came upon True Magic Landscaping. I spoke with Manuel and Marissa and immediately felt a good connection. We met up with them, and they both explained the process very thoroughly and on top of that, their pricing was very reasonable for all the requests we had. Once the job was finished, the result was far beyond my expectations! 10/10 would recommend them for any future projects. I have already shared their contact with family and friends. read more

Manuel and his crew at True Magic Landscaping executed a beautiful and major outdoor remodel for us which included both hard and softscaping: demolition, pavers, steps, retaining wall, plants, lawn, irrigation, brick staining, lighting and more. They partnered with Nao from Element Garden Design (who did the plans) to totally transform our outdoor space. Manuel is kind and an excellent and prompt communicator. Things were always addressed quickly. The crew members are positive and hard working, and very courteous to always clean up after themselves. When rains caused substantial delays, they found a way to get more crew members involved and even worked on some Sundays to help us get our project completed as close to schedule as possible. We are thrilled with the results -- before/after photos are attached! Highly recommend. read more

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Manuel and his team deliver EXCEPTIONAL quality and truly transformed our backyard into a beautiful, serene space. We first met Manuel through a landscape designer who recommended True Magic because of their reliability and capabilities. Our project was a full overhaul: removing grass, laying drainage and irrigation throughout, laying the driveway, installing garden beds & raised veggie beds, pavers to create a patio, and all the plants, installing market lights and pathway lighting. When our project hit the inevitable snags (supply chain issues mostly), Manuel managed the team and the us expertly, bringing in the right staff on the right days, and helping us find alternative materials. The final result has given us so much joy. When we are out in the front yard, neighbors often remark how nice the job is, and I recently had a neighbor ask me for Manuel's info. When we started our project, I knew nothing about landscaping. Luckily, I didn't need to because we hired True Magic. I am so glad we did. read more

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We had to replace our back deck and it was a complicated project on a steep hillside. True Magic Landscaping was the perfect fit for our needs. They were exceptionally professional, highly adaptive and very experienced. This project included advanced excavation, retaining walls, drainage, foundation, electrical, plumbing and quality redwood construction. It was all done with great care to detail and quality, I would contract them again for anything. read more

Manuel's team was hired to work on a large landscaping project including gabion retaining walls, flagstone and dry riverbed paths, path lighting and planting. The team was always pleasant and was flexible in accommodating the homeowner's preferencse (like the exact spacing of side path flagstones) and ad hoc additional projects (such as repairing/reinforcing an existing rock wall). They were easy to connect with onsite or via text and the work kept to budget. They take time to get the job done correctly and to the specs of the homeowner. They also worked well with our landscape architect. A great experience and we would recommend them. We have gotten lots of compliments on our yard. read more

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I can't recommend Manuel and his team highly enough. They did a fantastic job hardscaping and planting our front yard at a very reasonable price and in a timely manner. Communication with Manuel is easy and any adjustments to the job or minor corrections were dealt with immediately. He even took care of a couple of small things that were beyond the scope of work. Don't hesitate to bring True Magic Landscaping on board for your own outdoor project! read more

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I hired Manuel and his team on the recommendation of my landscape designer, and it was a good decision. He's a good communicator and it was easy to get exactly what I wanted to complete my design. I had the team plant a couple dozen trees (36" and 24" boxes) and bushes, and install drip lines. Their planting was exactly where I wanted it, at the right depth, and I appreciated how carefully they laid fabric to prevent tracking mud onto my hardscape. Later I hired them to do a second round of bushes because they were a good pick the first time. read more

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Manuel and his crew at True Magic Landscaping did all the planting, irrigation and low-voltage lighting for our large landscaping project which included our whole property. They were easy to work with and worked very well with our landscape architect, the hardscaping contractor and other subcontractors. All the work was done very professionally and we couldn't be more pleased with the result. read more

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Manuel has a solid team of skilled landscapers to tackle all layers of a project; from planting, hardscape, irrigation and lighting he gets it done! I especially appreciate that he is a great listener and follows through with tasks and at the end of the process exceeds expectations. Thank you Manuel! read more

I can't recommend Manuel and his team enough. They renovated our entire front and backyard. They put us first by never settling for anything other than what we wanted for our project. They are also experts in their craft and did an exceptional job. We continue to hire them for more work and will continue to do so. read more

Manuel made himself available through the duration of the project. Stayed within estimated budget. His team is very professional and accommodating. Finished project within given timeline as well. Highly recommend read more

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Due to the age of our property (43 years), we decided to re-landscape the entire property, including replacing an old redwood deck with a new TimberTech deck; adding a new stone patio; removing all existing plants and grass and replacing them with drought tolerant plants; and replacing a large retaining wall that ran along the back and one side of the property. Due to the new city ordinances regarding retaining walls, this latter project became a major challenge, but Manuel and his crew were up to the task. They also collaborated with a landscape designer around the re-planting component of the project. From the beginning planning stages to the end of the project, Manuel worked closely with us to ensure that both the new retaining wall and the deck and patio were perfectly complimentary and met all the city codes. Their pricing was reasonable given the size and complexity of the project. The True Magic Landscaping team were exceptional in that they daily cleaned up the areas in which they had been working; were always on time and worked throughout the entire day; and were pleasant and cordial to both my wife and myself. It is now one year later, and with all the new plants and trees blooming, the entire yard is stunning! My wife and I strongly recommend Manuel Godinez and True Magic Landscaping. They are true professionals! read more

Ours was a four month project, completely relandscaping a front and backyard, with paver paths, gravel paths, varieties of ground cover, wood chip application, custom made corten steel planter beds, and a large amount of planing to fruit trees and bushed, succulents and ground cover. Manuel and his crew are top quality, well-trained, courteous professionals. They were always very thorough and skillful in their work, with good taste and attention to detail. Manuel's communication is clear, consistent and prompt. He was always very patient and eager to satisfy all the little changes and questions that came up along the way. His contract detailed all of the work ahead of time, and what it would cost. Any changes or additional requests I made along the way were detailed in writing and added to the invoices. Billing occurred every two weeks, according to the amount of each item that had so far been completed. We are very happy with the job, and will use True Magic for our ongoing landscape maintenance. read more

I found True Magic Landscaping very good at installing a design by Caroline Acquistapace's Landful Design Firm. He executed her plans faithfully. The garden is now well established. True Magic has also provided excellent follow-up services to repair fountain pumps and irrigation lines to ensure summer watering schedules. The garden is thriving because of the thoughtful design by Landful and True Magic's faithful execution! Susan read more

I had Manuel and his crew put in a drain behind a wall that allowed water to seep through for years. Since his crew installed the new drainage there has been no more water coming out under or through the wall. He and his crew were totally professional, communicated well, showed up on schedule, did what they promised and kept the site clean when they left for the day. I completely happy with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone needing landscape work. read more

I recently had significant work done in my front and backyard. The front yard needed significant grading and leveling, metal work, fencing, along with irrigation, grass and various plantings, including ~ 25 trees and bushes. Everything was graded, leveled, irrigated and planted to perfection. I have had gardeners, neighbors and pedestrians passing by taking pictures of the landscaping as well as complimenting me constantly. Since the project, I've asked Manuel and team to come back several times for additional mulch, wood work and whatever I need, and he has taken care of every detail, down to the nail head. I only wish everyone was as professional, positive and enjoyable to work with. I really cannot say enough good things. I have had many contractors work on various projects, and I've never had such positive experiences. They are truly one of a kind. read more

Manuel and his team delivered exceptional quality and transformed our front yard from a lackluster, weedy hill, to a beautiful space we can be proud of. We first met Manuel through a landscape designer who recommended True Magic because of their reliability and capabilities. Our project involved removing most of the existing plants (although we saved and moved 4, which have done beautifully after their careful relocation), adding all the new plants we selected, installing 3 boulders or varying size/weight, and placing pavers for a new walkway. They also added irrigation throughout and fixed our existing irrigation in the backyard. They followed the landscape designer's plans, but added their own creativity when they had to create a new strip between the sidewalk and road with a mix of old pavers we had, integrated with new ones to match the new walkway. The work was beautiful, but we also really appreciated the small touches, like sending one of his guys out to water the new plants over the weekend, since the install hadn't been completely finished on a Friday. I would hire True Magic again in an instant! read more

Manuel just completed the installation of our backyard. It looks wonderful and we had a great experience with him. The project was completed ahead of schedule and the communication about all the contract and all the details was very easy to understand. I will be having these guys do my maintenance and hopefully one day my frontyard as well. read more

True Magic Landscaping, located in Pinole, installed an extensive French drain system around the two uphill sides of our Orinda house. It works great! This is the first winter that we did not have to stay home during major storms to keep the downstairs dry. The trench had to be nearly 8 ft deep, and was in soft shale, a difficult trenching operation. The work area was restricted, preventing use of heavy duty trenching equipment, so it had to be hand dug. (All three bidders contacted said the same thing; that it had to be hand dug with a jackhammer. I also tried it myself and confirmed it!) The system also handles the roof water through a separate pipe system. I highly recommend True Magic for good work at a fair price. Manuel Godinez was a pleasure to work with as he encountered several challenges and could handle them. There were no cost surprises. His contact info is (510) 829 6433 or at truemagiclandscaping.com . read more

Manuel and team were great to work with, and did a very high quality job for both our backyard stairs and retaining wall. I have already recommend True Magic to a few neighbors (which is how we heard of Manuel), and am planning to hire them again for the next round of work. read more

I just had my backyard completely redone by Manuel and his awesome team. Truly they are magical! Simply wonderful. Great work! And, since I was very budget minded, Manuel was amazing at figuring out how to get everything done reasonably. I have now hired True Magic to tend my yard every month. As soon as I am able, I will have him complete the front and side yard too! read more

I just had my backyard completely redone by Manuel and his awesome team. Truly they are magical! Simply wonderful! Great work! And, since I was very budget minded, Manuel was amazing at figuring out how to get everything done reasonably. I have now hired True Magic to tend my yard every month. As soon as I am able, I will have him complete the front and side yard too! read more