They were our favorite booth at Pinterest's 38Makers. Beautiful succulent wreaths which we bought…read more Cool pots that were made of peat moss. A card was given to see their storefront in the Bay View. Since we finished 38Makers early, we decided to go. Thanks to Isaiah who was manning the store. He was so fun to talk to. He showed us the cool pieces that were being worked and talked about how the pots were made. The creativeness with the succulent was so fun to see. Had to go home with additional items. They have such an eye for the aesthetics of each piece. Can't wait to attend any holiday sales they may have.

The best event of my life was here. I worked with Tina, the…read moreowner, and her staff to hold a private event there. Not only was she and her staff incredibly helpful and accommodating, but the place was transformed for my event and just gorgeous. It's a special, romantic, and fun space. Highly recommend and I'll be forever grateful to Tina and her team!!!

Louis installed lighting in our back yard. He is a nice man and was a pleasure to work with. He…read moreoffered to come back in the evening so that we could adjust the lights in the dark--that seemed both appropriate for someone doing lighting but also a kind offer. He selected a range of lights from which I chose the options I liked best. I would work with him again.

I never write reviews-if there was an option for zero stars I would select that. We're remodeling…read moreour home and backyard. We had been pleased with Louis before work had started so when our neighbor (whom we share a fence) asked for his contact info, I passed it along. The construction on our home was delayed, due to Covid, and we could not start the landscape until our home was further along so our neighbor began her project first. We had spent $15k+ on a survey, which included markers around our property and our neighbor's properties so the city could make sure we were building in accordance with the plans/code. The old fence between our two yards was 1.5' into our yard and needed to be rebuilt on the property line (which Louis knew+the markers showed). The contractor for my house noticed Louis had taken down the survey marker that was on our neighbor's back fence, a fence Louis replaced. Louis denied taking it down and never offered an apology or to make it right. Our neighbor's new hedge now needs to be transplanted because a fence will be going in its place. Our neighbor is furious, understandably. It offset the layout of her small backyard. We talked about getting her a larger hedge.. Louis reached out to his vendor for a quote and called us "assholes" in his email, of which he then forwarded to us! Unprofessional does not even begin to describe Louis. He is an arrogant, hot head with zero personal skills. I was appalled at how he handled the situation. DO NOT HIRE HIM!!

Alexander Nurseries has been taking care of our garden from the very beginning of our home project…read more We built a custom home from the ground up. John designed the entire garden, which includes a green roof, green wall, extensive rose garden, and many other beautiful features. He integrated our rainwater and greywater systems into the irrigation plan as well. Since the original install, his professional team has taken great care of our plants, keeping them thriving at all times. They are dynamic, ready to tweak and update as needed to keep the garden vibrant. They provide special touches, like taking care of our indoor plants and providing fresh bouquets from the flowers in our yard. You can't go wrong with Alexander Nurseries, we highly recommend them!

I relied on Alexander Nurseries to keep my backyard healthy for over 2 years, often paying $250-500…read moreevery month. Unfortunately it became impossible to book regular appointments, with John frequently not responding to my messages and telling me "not to worry" about it because they'd make time for my house. Then he completely ghosted me. I'm astounded by his unprofessionalism

I am marveled that Joe Reilly and his team finished not only on time but a WEEK AND A HALF EARLY,…read moreand stayed on budget! My husband is completely type A and anal attentive - Joe was able to respond right away every time proactively. He managed to keep the areas near our neighbors clean and kept good rapport with them as well through our 3 month renovation. There were extra touches (like having the shower glass door that can fold out fully to the wall) that we didn't ask for, but I am SO grateful for. Or the fact that they knew we were expecting twins and mentioned a hot, filtered water faucet at the sink to easily warm up bottles?! (Which I've already fallen in love with for my oatmeals and teas) All the subcontractors he used were professional and I felt comfortable with them whenever I dropped by. If the subcontractors did something wrong, Joe would fix it in a nanosecond. Our house is absolutely stunning, spacious, homey and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Joe and team! * Bonus, my husband and I agreed that the young Irish foreman was quite the looker.

After a few years of having Joe and his crews come out to our house with great results, the last…read moreproject--a full kitchen remodel--showed us he's decided to cut a lot of corners and has basically given up on supervision of his crews. In the past, we've had a great crew for other projects and we saw Joe around almost every day while the work was going on. We felt like he kept the quality of the work at a high level. With our kitchen remodel, Joe seemed nowhere to be found. We had to constantly monitor the crew, correcting blatant sloppiness of the work. As an example, we had to have a painter out 5 times to paint one wall before we finally got it correct. The electrical (done by Kevin, Joe's brother) was passed off to one of his workers. While we did a walk-through on what we needed before the wiring started, none of the information we gave Kevin was passed on to the guy actually doing the work. We had to repeat ourselves constantly to the the man doing the work. Once he had the right info, he did the work adequately, but there was still a lot of re-doing of work throughout the project that should have been common sense: Re-centering a dining room light; placing can lights in kitchen so they're not blocked by cabinets (!!); having to tell them to wire a light already installed in the backyard to the switches in the kitchen (had to tell them 7 times before it happened). The highlight of the whole electrical experience was texting Kevin about an item, then receiving a text (that he obviously thought he was sending to his worker) stating what a "f***ing pain" I was being for asking when he would do something--since he'd stated it would happen two days prior. Other basics had to be repeatedly followed-up on like sealing the front door they installed; getting the door stained and sealed correctly (still never got them to stain around the door knob correctly as they stained around the old lock hardware instead of the new stuff we bought. Was never sure why they didn't stain and seal the door BEFORE the hardware was installed to begin with.); trim around cabinets being installed straight; finishing panels on cabinets being cut straight and without jagged edges; installing cabinet door and drawer handles straight (!!); installing baseboards with some sealant and making them straight with the flooring. During the painting of the entire house interior, they STAPLED floor paper to the hardwood floors. It was 3 months before we think we got the final staple out of the floors. While the floors aren't new, they're not in horrible shape and we weren't replacing them. Staple holes are not an attractive addition to the decor. The painters also re-painted our deck (the one Joe built for us in 2010). Unfortunately, they only scraped the deck, but never power-washed it. The amount of debris and dust from the kitchen remodel on the deck was a lot. After they painted the deck, I had to clean out screws, nails, drywall bits and other debris from between the boards--all of it with sloppy deck paint on it. When I complained, their response was to put another coat on the deck. Less than 6 months later, a good deal of the paint is pealing up since there wasn't a clean base to adhere to. In addition to the painting, we requested Joe replace some boards that were rotting on the deck, as well as closing the back of the stairs for a soon-to-arrive puppy. (We realize this rotting happens living out by the ocean in the Outer Sunset--this is not a reflection of his 2010 build this long afterwards.) He said the boards were fine. Within 3 months after the project, we had to have someone come out to replace the very same boards as they were disintegrating, along with several stair boards. That was an addition $1,300 we had to pay for that. Several of the boards that he installed to close up the stairs are cracked and loose only 6 months later. Again, quality of work was never checked on by him. I think if it had, this type of thing wouldn't happen. I put the review to two stars because the past projects with Joe were great. This one, however, makes us unable to call him again for any project. It's unfortunate. We felt like we were in good hands going into the kitchen remodel. Afterwards, we just hope everything stays together.

We've had a great experience with JML Landscapes. Our yard is relatively large and sloped, and we…read morestarted with what was essentially a blank, weed-filled canvas. We wanted to create an outdoor space that truly felt like an extension of our home, and JML absolutely brought that vision to life. We initially chose JML because of the beautiful landscapes featured on their website, and from the very beginning of the design phase, the team was incredibly attentive to our goals and the overall feel we wanted the yard to have. They were collaborative, thoughtful, and helped guide us through the process while still making sure the final design reflected our vision. The installation went very smoothly, and the install crew was incredibly professional, skilled, and detail-oriented. They were always willing to take the time to explain different aspects of the project, including the irrigation and lighting systems, which we really appreciated. They were also very accommodating of new requests and responsive to any questions or concerns along the way. The end result exceeded our expectations, and we're so happy with how the space turned out. Our photos don't quite do it justice yet since many of the plants are still young and we still have a few additional projects planned, but we're incredibly excited to continue enjoying and growing into the space for years to come.

Exceptional Retaining Wall Project by JML Landscapes…read moreTransforming Outdoor Spaces with Professionalism and Craftsmanship I couldn't be happier with our recent retaining wall project completed by JML Landscapes. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team demonstrated professionalism, excellence in execution, and genuine care for our property. The project began with a thorough assessment of our sloping backyard, where their knowledgeable staff suggested creative solutions to maximize space and stability. They listened closely to our ideas, offered options to choose from, and delivered an excellent design plan that reflected our preferences. The installation process was smooth --JML's crew arrived on time each day, kept the workspace tidy, and communicated clearly about the schedule and progress. I was impressed by their craftsmanship, which resulted in a stunning and sturdy retaining wall that has completely transformed our outdoor space. The finished project exceeded my expectations, and I've received countless compliments from neighbors, family and friends. If you're considering any landscaping work--especially a retaining wall--I wholeheartedly recommend JML Landscapes. Their expertise, excellent communication, and dedication to customer satisfaction make them stand out in the industry. Thank you, JML, for turning our yard into a safe and beautiful space!

D.Zelen Dan Zelen is an amazing designer of gardens and has…read moresuperb insight into what a client needs in creating an outdoor space . His talent for interiors are amazing . He has such a compassionate interest into fulfilling the perfect living home for his clients . Colour should be added to his middle name as he has a learned flair for the full spectrum . Any design you can describe he will magically create for you . Viva Sullivan Vivasullivan.com

This store is a hidden gem in the Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco, and this becomes apparent…read morethe moment you walk through the door. Dan has transformed this unique space into a beautiful home decor shop, allowing him to showcase and share his passion for interior/garden design and local artists/products. Some of my favorite products that you'll find in d.zelen are the gold hand grenade oil candles and the Scents of San Francisco candles. The collection of antiques and furniture that Dan brings in to his store never cease to capture my attention, nor does his energetic and friendly personality.

Highly recommend Hien Landscaping if you're looking to renovate, improve or beautify your outdoor…read morespace! Hien is professional, friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy. He and his crew took on a month long project to completely renovate our backyard. Our backyard was atrocious to begin with as all the fencing was dilapidated and the rest of the space was covered in a jungle of weeds. We also had lots of random garbage back there from previous construction projects. Hien transformed our backyard into a private oasis, which is so important to have during this pandemic. When Hien initially came over to assess our land and listen to our ideas of what we wanted the backyard to look like, he understood right away. He also gave us great recommendations and we agreed to do things as he suggested. Shortly after, he gave us a proposal/quote, which we accepted. Hien's crew was on time or early every single morning for an entire month. They even worked on a Saturday. They respected our property and always cleaned up every day after their work. Most days, they even stayed later, working more than 8 hours. All of the contractors had their own special skills and each contributed so much hard work to our project. So much work was done on our backyard including removing all the vegetation and grub, removing an old metal cover that was connected to the house, replacing the entire perimeter with new fencing, installing a divider and gate between the two sections of our backyard, installing a faux wood deck, installing artificial turf, and building 3 retaining walls to level out a steep downhill into 3 sections. It was a huge undertaking and we could instantly see the progress of the transformation each day. There were also very specific things we requested and Hien followed through on everything that we wanted. This included using an antimicrobial/non-carinogenic infill for the turf (especially important to be safe for children and dogs), installing chicken wire under all the land so that gophers cant dig up the garden (we have tons of gophers), and installing geotextile material to keep the weeds from growing. Our goal was to have a low maintenance and kid friendly backyard and it was achieved. In the end, we love our new backyard so much. We have gotten so many compliments. It's a complete makeover and we are so excited to have this beautiful usable space that also adds value to our home. Hien even helped us fix our broken garage door all by himself. Hien knows so much about landscaping but he's also well versed in home construction. He is a jack of all trades! Hien Landscape is the best thing that happened to our house. Thank you Hien for everything!

Although it's unusual that I'm the first review, it's not surprising because Hien is not high tech…read morelike others. However, his work speaks volumes for his effectiveness. Hien changed my unusably steep backyard into a great patio space. Hien can convert an idea into a great space. I met Hien with a vision and he took it from there. He worked out the details and was easy to adapt as the space worked itself out and I beter saw what I wanted it to turn out to. Hien's team is very detail oriented, and does not cut corners. His work is very professional and aesthetically conscious.

Will and the team did a fantastic job on our back garden. it included levelling, circular stone…read morework, step, patio. His understanding of what we wanted and workmanship was excellent. Lovely team, reliable and trustworth. Better result than I could've imagined have imagined, would highly recommend

Pleasure to work with and really excellent at their craft. Worked with me for all my needs and…read morewants. Well worth the time and money.