Ten Stars! We just completed a major renovation of our…read morebackyard with SouthBay Landscape and Design, and we could not be more pleased. Our new backyard is gorgeous, and the details of our experience tell the story. We worked closely with Danny, the on-site supervisor, who is a top-notch professional. He knows his plants and hardscape, pays attention to every detail, and manages his crew with great efficiency. The crew worked as hard as any I've ever seen, and they did everything--digging out enormous tree roots, setting flagstone for our patio, installing irrigation and lighting, moving boulders--you name it. They showed up every day and even worked several Saturdays to get the job finished on time and before we had to travel. These guys were terrific, and I can't thank them enough for the tremendous effort they put into both the demolition and the complete recreation of our backyard. Marcus, the office manager, was also great to work with. He took us out to select our patio stone, river rock, and boulders, and was patient and generous with his time as we made decisions throughout the project. If you need a concern or question answered quickly, call the office: they respond right away! As we watched the project progress over the weeks, my husband and I often commented to each other on the quality of the work and the care being taken with every part of the job. We are grateful to every one of the men who worked in our yard and deeply appreciate their hard work, skill, and professionalism. I recommend SouthBay Landscape and Design enthusiastically and without reservation. They do top-quality work, and they were a pleasure to have at our home. One additional note: we also used the landscape designer they recommended, Dawn, and she was excellent. We are thrilled with the beautiful backyard they all helped create.

I'd like to give a shout out to Sammy and his helper for their excellent work last week planting…read moreand mulching my front yard as well as checking and adjusting the sprinkler system. Not only did they work tirelessly with stellar results but they are friendly, easy to talk to and downright nice. This is not the first time I've enlisted the help of Southbay Design & Landscaping and once again they did not disappoint. I'd also like to acknowledge Marcus who works in the front office for working with me on the estimating and scheduling of the work. To everyone involved, well done!

We recently hired Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape to redesign our outdoor space with a new…read morepaver patio, synthetic lawn, and a retaining wall, and the experience has been exceptional from start to finish. Nicholas Melchor was our primary point of contact and project lead, and he was incredible to work with. Right from the initial design and proposal stage, Nicholas took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, walked us through every material option, and established transparent, realistic timelines. The execution was flawless: * Efficiency & Cleanliness: The demo phase was completed rapidly with minimal disruption, and the site was kept clean and safe throughout. * Craftsmanship: The hardscaping, paver layout, and turf installation are top-tier. The attention to leveling, grading, and clean edge transitions really shows in the finished product. * Communication: Nicholas kept us updated at every single milestone--from material deliveries to billing and schedule checkpoints. No surprises, no delays. * If you are planning an outdoor living or hardscaping project, hire Black Diamond and ask for Nicholas. Highly recommended and great value!

We are so lucky to have Gasim and Mario of Black Diamond Paving Company as our project manager and…read moresite leader on our frontyard&driveway project. From the beginning, Gasim was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about bringing our vision to life. He patiently guided us through the design process, helped us choose the right materials and colors, and always made sure every detail was handled properly. His communication and commitment made us feel confident throughout the entire project, and he often came up with inspiring ideas and creative solutions. Gasim also persuaded the best foreman, Mario, to take on our project despite an already packed schedule. Mario and his crew did an outstanding job with the installation. They were professional, hardworking, and respectful, and they paid great attention to detail. The quality of their craftsmanship was excellent! Not only did many neighbors stop by to give compliments, but our mailman also told us that the quality of the paving is undoubtedly the best in his entire service area. The whole experience was amazing and the final result is incredible. Our outdoor space looks beautiful. Gasim and Mario together are a dream team! They really directed their efforts toward capturing everything we wanted in our project. And whenever unexpected challenges arose, they always tried their best to overcome the difficulties. We truly appreciate Gasim, Mario, and the entire Black Diamond team for their dedication to their work. We highly recommend the Gasim and Mario team at Black Diamond to anyone looking for reliable professionals who deliver quality results.

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.

Having no idea what to look for in a landscape designer, I asked around at work and got some…read moresuggestions but there was a universal "he's great!" for Tyler from Furuichi Landscapes. Tyler is one of the most knowledgable people I've ever met when it comes to plants. He had suggestions and answers to every question we threw his way. His communication was spot on, understood what we wanted, offered suggestions when we didn't and was super chill through the entire project. He even recommended a fantastic landscaper to boot. His fees and costs for plants were well within budget and he made sure nothing was a surprise. And if he shows up with a fruit tree, just take it. Trust us. Who knew a nectaplum was even a thing? So delicious... We could not be happier with Tyler's work. If you're looking for a designer, or just want to learn the scientific names of every plant in your backyard, Tyler is your guy. A+, 5 stars, would totally have him pick our plants again.

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.

Great Company! I wanted an electric pergola. It was…read moreexpensive but I wanted something solid and wanted to go with people who have done this a hundred times. This is them. Kris was great in explaining the process and being realistic with the cost. The one and only gripe I can come up with is that the remote looks like it's from 1986. Just shocking spending $$ and having THAT as the remote. However it's supposed to be controlled with my phone once I write this review and they send me the receiver. :)

I was seeking a design consultant. After speaking with Achva for 20 minutes, we determined that my…read moreproject isn't the right fit for what she does. She ended up referring me to, not one, but two other people who could help. Both contacted me the same day. Talk about integrity and good people. I appreciate this.

Alex was very professional to work with, quick to respond, and clearly knows his stuff. We used his…read moredesigner and they walked us through all the details to build our dream yard. Because of time conflict, we ultimately went with another company but we would've easily gone with 101 Landscape just from our initial experience with them.

I am extremely happy with the work completed by Alex and his team at 101 Landscape! From start to…read morefinish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. They showed up on time, communicated clearly throughout the project, and delivered exactly what they promised. Our outdoor space is amazing and the landscape was the perfect finishing touch. Alex and his guys are good, hardworking and ethical people. I highly recommend 101 Landscape to anyone looking for a professional landscaping company. I'm absolutely thrilled with the completed project and will use them again in the future for our front yard without a doubt!

Best landscaping we have had hands down. Luis does a fantastic job keeping our property looking its…read morebest. Don't hesitate for one moment hiring Luis and his crew. You will not be disappointed! Ian G

I contacted Luis at EarthEye to re-plant our whole front yard after hardscaping was done bc of all…read morethe 5-star reviews. All of the glowing reviews they have on here are very well deserved. The whole crew has been phenomenal from day one. Luis is very easy to work with, and his prices are fair. He helped us finalize the plant list and made great recommendations. The crew acquired and placed about 30 different plants, and hooked everything up to our new irrigation system. They showed up and finished the work when they said they would. Six months later, every single plant is healthy and thriving. Because the initial project turned out so great, we switched to EarthEye for biweekly yard maintenance also. Similarly, the crew is dependable, Luis's communication is always prompt and clear, and they do a great job every time. I can't recommend these guys enough.

Overall great experience working with the team at Hills Landscaping. They were friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Hills to anyone looking for landscaping type services.

Antonio and team turned a lack-luster backyard into a fantastic venue for children, pets, parties…read moreand more. The work was high quality and has remained the same to-this-day, 4-years later. Whenever there was an problem or issue, Antonio was highly responsive and returned to our site to address our concerns. Exceptional work, quality, and customer service!

She is a terrible designer and presents generic plans that anyone can find on the Internet as her…read moreown. There is zero effort, originality, or effort put into the work. And on top of that she charges premium prices. You are better off using Google, AI, or anything else for free. Your result will be the same as if you paid hundreds or thousands of dollars to this useless designer.

I have worked with Kim on two medium size projects. She is very easy to work, upfront and…read moreextremely fast! Kim did an amazing job at incorporating my style with her expertise/good design practices to elevate my space at a very reasonable cost. My advice: collect pictures of what you like and don't like. It really helps with making the process go faster. Good luck!

We had a great experience whith D&I Landscape, who worked on our backyard after some serious water…read moredamage. They quickly scheduled an estimate that was very detailed and the price was very reasonable. They worked on a retaining wall, drainage system, leveling,  decks, and adding cement and mulch. D&I is super organized and easy to communicate with. Right after signing the contract, they established a group chat including the designer, supervisor and project foreman, creating an easy line of communication. They also regularly updated the progress throughout the project and completed the project on time. D&I is very professional and we're very satisfied with the final results!  David K.

Exterior painting of a 3914 sq ft home including the fences around the house and statues.read more