D Garcia Landscaping completed a large fence project for us and we are extremely happy with the…read moreresults! This was a technically challenging project involving a steep hill and very mature redwood roots. Standout qualities of this company are: 1. Ease of quoting process Before coming out in person, they were able to give us a ballpark price based on dimensions, fence type, and site images. This allowed me to decide whether to move forward and I thought this was really respectful of my time. Then, Dago, the owner, came for the site visit and to discuss details. 2. No bait and switch In ironing out the details, there was some miscommunication about whether staining was included. Dago was able to meet us halfway with the price increase. This honest business style continued throughout the project and no change orders or unexpected price increases happened. 3. Detail oriented Throughout the project, we discussed details such as fence posts placement relative to tree roots, post height, etc. Dago was both available in person and by email via his assistant Maria. It was also nice to have responses confirmed in writing so that things were clear and there would be no bait and switch. 4. Personality Dago is a really nice person and I enjoy speaking with his about his geriatric dogs, etc. This also helped me not feel anxious about the project, because I felt that I could trust him. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range, another was around $12K, and an outlier was above $20K. Dago's price was the lowest quote (with minute differences in material) and we are very glad we went with him!

Dago, Maria, and the crew were very easy to work with. Prices were reasonable and communication…read morewas very straight forward. They added over 600 sqare feet of pavers in addition to some mulch work. I would recommend them to people looking to updated their backyard.

Miguel is simply the best! Extremely responsive, fair pricing, and most of all great work. The crew…read moreled by Rolando have transformed my front yard and backyard, including replacing my retaining wall with concrete and amazing lighting. Next projects will be fencing and pavers. Truly first class team.

We had Miguel and his team do a complete rehaul of our backyard, and we could not be happier with…read morethe results. From start to finish, Miguel was incredibly responsive and communicative. He brought us samples to choose from, explained everything clearly, and made the whole process surprisingly easy. His crew was respectful, kind, and clearly skilled at what they do. The final amount we paid matched exactly what he quoted us (with a little extra only for additions we chose along the way, which were always communicated in advance-- no surprises). Our backyard has been completely transformed into a space we'll use every single day. They installed a new deck, retaining wall, turf, drainage systems, a new fence and gates, planters, irrigation, pathway, and planted beautiful new plants and trees throughout the yard. We actually found them here on Yelp, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical of all the glowing reviews-- but they absolutely lived up to the hype. I would hire Miguel and his team again in a heartbeat and recommend them to anyone looking for backyard or landscaping work.

Kevin responded promptly after I left a message. He came to the house the next day. I showed him…read morethat I needed. I asked Kevin to clean up our front, side, and back yards. They were overgrown with weeds and some dead leaves from the rainy season. Also, the bushes needed trimming. He scheduled to do it only a few days later. His crew of 4 arrived on time and worked hard. The results were transformative. I am planning to have them do regular maintenance. Thanks Kevin!

I had Tom at Kevin's work with me to build the front gate in the pictures below and the paver path…read morethat runs along the fence along with the patio outside our ADU. Tom manages the landscaping business at Kevin's and came highly recommended. I received quotes from several landscapers in the area, and Tom's quote was very reasonable. He did a great job getting us scheduled quickly, and the team he brought, managed by Jamie, was efficient and skilled. Jamie kept me updated on everything going on with the job and texted me anytime there were questions. I'd definitely work with them again. If you're looking for landscaping / light building, these are your guys.

Great service. Nice people and good communication. Contacted them on Yelp and the next day they…read morewere available.

Ecopacha did great work to complete our retaining walls. Their team work is excellent. Each worker…read moreseems to have his own rule and skills to complete one big project. They were neat and well organized. I would recommend EcoPacha and would ask more projects in future.

I needed help with my mom's yards. Maybe a little trim, maybe not... Maybe it needed more water, or…read moreshould it be less? The thing is, I had no idea how to keep her gardens nice. Zip. Zero. (Heck, I had managed to kill a potato vine in my yard.) Called a few possible gardeners and asked Claudio to come by and give me an estimate. Claudio came by when promised, gave me advice for free, and then cleaned it up for an extremely reasonable fee. It looks so happy now! I also very much appreciated how he did not try to sell me on more work, Quite the opposite! It was as if he knew how Mom liked her garden to look. Best of all, he clued-in on the hard work she'd put into bordering the beds with river rocks and made sure those looked great, too. It's like having an excellent, thoughtful neighbor who is a gardening and landscape pro. Give Claudio a call!

Claudio and his assistant were Incredibly fast, efficient and thorough, worked magic and turned the…read morefront and back yard from an overgrown nightmare to a perfectly coiffed and lovely garden. Dependable, excellent communication and early for both the estimate and work. Kind and friendly with our dog, and overall a wonderful experience and job well done!

New Bloom Gardening has worked on several projects at my home in Berkeley. I have used this…read morecompany for several large projects like designing and building a 50 foot concrete walkway, as well as construction of a wooden gate and rebuilding a retaining wall, and installing exterior hand rails. I have been more than satisfied with the quality of the work and the schedule. The final cost of all projects was within the original estimate. I appreciate the responsiveness and the cooperative attitude that this company has shown. I intend to use them again.

I rarely give five stars but Francisco and his crew deserve it…read more He has been working on my yards for over a year now and he has helped transform this overgrown weedy place into a useful and well-used part of the property now. Francisco respects my eccentric requests and has been very helpful with his suggestions. I trust his opinion and am so dang happy with his results in my yards.

4 stars for quality work. 0 stars for ethical business…read morepractices I hired Melvin and George from La Económica Landscaping after receiving a written estimate from their coordinator, Cindy, for work that included: * Garden clean-up & hauling - $1,375 * Mulch + small brick installation (combined) - $650 Total: $2,025 And a recurring monthly maintenance fee at $200 The crew did a nice job with the clean-up. Their labor and craftsmanship were good. However, the way this business operates is extremely concerning. Even though the scope was clearly defined both verbally and in writing, the owner later tried to change the terms of the estimate, claiming parts of the agreed-upon work were "mistakenly included." Throughout the process, there were multiple "gotcha" moments, surprise clarifications, shifting explanations, and attempts to downplay what was originally promised. Despite the written estimate explicitly listing a "mulch + small brick installation (combined)", the brick installation was never completed. When I followed up, they claimed it had been a "mistake" in the estimate and refused to honor that part of the agreement. Communication became defensive, taunting, and unprofessional, and rather than resolve the situation collaboratively, the owner sent a $300 refund before we had even reached an agreement, then canceled my ongoing maintenance service altogether. It's disappointing, because the work quality itself was solid. But their business ethics and communication practices are sketchy. They seem more focused on short-term profit than building long-term relationships or standing by their written commitments. They told me the brick feature would enhance the look of my garden. I guess I'll never find out. If you decide to hire them, make sure every detail is documented and signed. Otherwise, expect last-minute changes and confusion about what you actually paid for.

My yard and surrounding areas needed a mulch refresh. I reached out to Landscaping La Economica…read moreabout a week ago to see what it would take to clean things up. They were great. Quick turnaround, excellent value, and great results. Definitely recommend.

Our experience with Farallon has been outstanding from the start. Unlike many home-service…read morecontractors, Matthew has been responsive and professional at every turn. We had the initial garden installation work done two years ago, and it included planting the front yard and installing a new irrigation system. But what has impressed us even more than our original experience has been Matthew's incredible service ever since. This has included replacing plants that did not take at no charge and most recently, responding in under an hour (and showing up at our house within another hour) when a portion of pipe broke off connecting the irrigation system to a pipe leading to the house. Despite having done the original work over two years ago, and the issue having more to do with the pre-existing pipes than with the work done by Farallon, Matthew capped the pipe on the spot, and was back within a week to completely rebuild the connection with new brass fittings that he would not take any money for. This level of service is simply not something we've experienced with any other home-service contractors in thirty years of home ownership (which included a major remodel, and many, many small projects and maintenance over the years). Cannot recommend Farallon highly enough!

Farallon's garden looks okay albeit over-planted and over-irrigated, resulting in continuous waste…read moreof water. After talking to one of their employees who were arrogantly opinionated on the subject, we decided to stay away from them. This company has to learn how to be humble first before anything else. Disappointing!