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.

Great place to find rare or hard to find plants that are drought tolerant and interesting…read more Friendly and helpful staff which makes all the difference!

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.

My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

Smart Landscape completely redid our yard from the ground up last year. We now have our own slice…read moreof paradise and are so happy with the quality of the work. They are dependable, honest, and very good people; we trusted them completely with our project. Everyone always comments how much they love our yard!

We had a great experience working with Frank! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when…read moredesigning our yard and guiding us on which types of plants would work well with our climate, soil, etc. He even came back after the install to help me with some watering questions and to ensure everything looked good. I highly recommend working with Frank and will be calling him with any future needs!

Frank was excellent to work with! He came out to the house to take a look at things in person and…read moreoffer up tips right away. He's very transparent and honest all around, and gave us a few good options to get started. In our experience, he was very open to feedback, and had quick turnaround times between revisions, offering several revisions from the get go and delivering on time. He has a lot of knowledge of landscape and what works well in San Diego County climates, so if you're brand new to all of this, like we are, it's helpful to have an experienced veteran in the space guide you through things. He's very polite and a true gentleman!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. SD3D did an amazing job on our complete front and…read morebackyard hardscape remodel. We installed a french drain behind our retaining wall, driveway paver installation, the crew built and installed stairs in two parts of the yard, stucco work and final planting and mulch of our entire property. Matt, Elisabeth, Jake and Ishmael and the entire working crew were professional, transparent and communicative on every level. Our in-person consultations and design confirmation schedule were very helpful from week to week. The work timeline was on schedule. The main crew; Ishmael, Jorge and Carlos were professional, hard working and punctual. Everything was properly managed, including the demo, removal of yard waste and final clean up. Thank you!

This project was expertly managed from start to finish. Matt and Wade brainstormed with me and my…read morehusband and kept tweaking the plans until we were all happy. As issues came up (permit delays, grumpy neighbor, too tall chair ordered on my part), they helped us navigate it all and offered support even when they didn't need to The subcontractors they used to dig, build a large retaining wall, install turf, build the patio, install the pergola, and lay lots and lots of rocks were wonderful--nice, patient, and hard-working. The whole team even took an old playhouse and redesigned it safely for our kids on the hill. Matt's design, attention to detail, and the time he took with our project was above and beyond. He answered every call and text quickly. I couldn't have asked for more. I've already recommended SD3D to all of my neighbors, and recommend them for small or large projects.

I hired Richard and his crew to come out and do some minor excavating in my backyard for some…read moredrainage due to the high rise in flooding I was getting and from there it has turned into a full backyard remodeling!!! The quality of the work has been outstanding and the look is still in progress but it is coming together beautifully! His pricing was a bit much but we'll worth the work and quality you'd expect to pay for the work being done in a professional and timely manner! I'd highly recommend him for anyone looking to change the look of their yard for the better! He's full of different ideas and can make the image you imagine become a vision you can see and love. Thank you Richard and to all your guys, thank you! Pictures to come soon!

My project is still in progress but it's going so great I thought I would post a review while I was…read morethinking about it. Ultimately I started looking for a landscaper a couple months ago for my house which had a basic yard and not much else. I wasn't too sure where to start. I was lucky to find Richard and Clear Water Landscapes. I started out by getting a relatively small job - outdoor drain - bid. I got it bid by several companies. Richard seemed the most honest and upfront about the cost and materials used for the drain. The small project went great so I had Richard bid my full front yard and boy is it turning out great. It's not even 100 percent finished yet and I am getting so many compliments on the yard from the layout to the lighting! I feel the price was really fair for the services and materials offered. You definitely get what you pay for with Clear Water Landscapes! Again, the pictures show the work looks amazing. I will post more pictures once the work is 100 percent finished.

My husband and I were looking for a landscaping contractor and we are so glad we stumbled across…read moreBeyond Remodeling! We had the pleasure to work with Beyond Remodeling and their fantastic project managers, Ariel and Omri to create our beautiful backyard! From the consult to the final walk through, their work and communication were consistent and incredible. They listened to what we wanted and also gave us advice on what would look good. We got excellent value for what we paid for. We requested the river rocks in our walkway, the 3-hole putting green, new pavers for entertainment, and a pergola for shade. They did an amazing job and I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or renovate their backyard or front yard! Thanks again to all the foremen who worked on our yard and the project managers Ariel & Omri!

I must share my fantastic experience with this company! Art Pimentel responded quickly to my…read moreemergency call about my leaking toilet. He was very responsive, caring, efficient, and thorough! Did I mention he was also clean and detailed? I recommend him and his company for any of your home repair or remodeling needs!

If I could give Janet and her team more than 5 stars, I would. She is THE BEST contractor of any…read morekind I've every worked with. What makes her so great? 1. She has knowledge in multiple areas that make her well equipped to address the project holistically rather than just address part of it. We had a project that required knowledge in drainage, grading, plants, and cement work. She was able to meet our needs for all of them flawlessly. 2. Her communication is clear, timely, and thorough. Throughout the entire project I always knew what to expect from her team, what they needed from me and when, and how much/when the payments were due. 3. She is very reasonably priced, especially given her combination of skills and the quality of her team members. We learned they have all been working together for 20+ years and it shows in their efficiency and quality of work. Our experience with her was so great that we have already reached out to ask her to work on another project for us.

Janet is amazing!! Even if people are not planning to start yardwork during the COVID crisis, I'm…read moretaking a moment to leave this here for people to see in the future. All the positive reviews of Janet are spot on - she is so easy to work with and brilliant and artistic. It takes a few months to get to the top of her work queue, but she is super organized, and has excellent work process. Her crew is also great. We wanted more drought resistant plants that still looked beautiful and not like weeds, to replace our lawn. She sat down with us, showed us a ton of pictures of plants so we could say: love, hate, indifferent. And she really got to understand our taste. The project is now finished (just in time for San Diego to shut down) and we are getting constant compliments from our neighbors. It's just so beautiful and more environmentally friendly. If you're thinking of using Janet, it's an absolute no-brainer - she is so lovely and was flexible even when we decided to make tweaks mid process.