We had an excellent experience working with Don and Aaron. They were incredibly responsive and took the time to truly understand our needs and concerns. We also really enjoyed working with Israel and Leo, who did an outstanding job on the backyard and landscaping. Israel consistently checked in to ensure everything was being done properly, showing great attention to detail. Leo's dedication stood out--he was out there digging a stubborn hole under the hot sun without missing a beat. Both were hardworking, reliable, and easy to collaborate with. Don and Aaron were instrumental in helping us design and transform a backyard that hadn't seen any renovations in over 40 years. Don guided us in selecting plants, and the results were beyond what we imagined. I never thought I'd have Birds of Paradise in my yard--used to joke about that goofy bird looking plant--but thanks to Don's eye, I've come to appreciate it. Originally, we were only planning to renovate the backyard, but Aaron suggested including the front yard to create a more cohesive look. We never had to worry at any point--they kept us informed every step of the way, from project start to finish. We never imagined the yard could look this good, especially with the addition of the lighting, pergolas, and the fire pit with its surrounding seating wall. The entire project was completed with meticulous care and professionalism. Both the front and back yards have now been beautifully "Alderized," and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We definitely recommend Alder. Thanks Don and the team! read more

We couldn't be more happier with the results from Alderland Pools & Landscaping! We hired them to help design our backyard and front yard project with pool, decking and hardscape, and the experience from start to finish was fantastic. Their designer, Aaron, was an absolute pleasure to work with. He truly listened to our vision and translated our ideas into a stunning, functional design that perfectly suits our lifestyle. His communication was excellent; he was professional, incredibly creative, and was very responsive to all our questions. The quality of work is outstanding, and the process was smooth and efficient. We would highly recommend Aaron and Alderland Pools & Landscaping to anyone looking to create their dream outdoor space. read more

we have been very impressed with Alderland. Don and Aaron were knowledgable, helpful, patient and responsive. I highly recommend them to explore your landscaping options. read more

Working with Don and Aaron on our dream backyard design has been an amazing experience! First of all, they were patient, understanding, communicated well, and just overall kind. They empathized with our worries and was able to help alleviate some of the stresses that we were having on some decisions. They listened to our needs and executed ideas just the way we wanted. Definitely recommend them for all your design needs. Very reliable. read more

We had one of the best experiences with Don and his team. They are very responsive (return the call quickly), professional (work is done to the very fine detail), and knowledgeable (gave a lot of good suggestions); and amazingly helped to stay in budget with our pool project. We highly recommend them, and happy to be the reference. read more

What a seamless communication and design process! Aaron was very responsive and calming as we entered into phases of uncertain design decisions; he and Don guided us and met our needs with his expertise and knowledge. We are just entering the next phase of determining our installation team and will give the team very careful consideration. They are wonderful to work with. Thanks to Don and Aaron for their creative efforts. read more

"I cannot thank Don and team enough for my paradise of a back yard. I have no vision so I trusted Don's advice and my yard is even better than I could have imagined. We had a rough winter and these guys worked nonstop. Nothing kept them from working. The biggest compliment I received from friends was that my yard looks like a resort. Alderland is so awesome that I even recommended to my mom and her yard looks amazing too! read more

Do businesses really ghost clients? I suppose that in this post-Covid era, they do. I really felt a connection with Don and his excellent design partner. They spent hours at my house drawing up plans (in real time!) and making us feel that they were our partners. We paid $3K UPFRONT for their time and plans. We were owed another hour of their time to fine-tune. We never had this opportunity. We first met in July 2021. We received the first draft of our design in late July '21. Respecting Don's busy schedule, I said I would call back in late November. I called, texted and emailed at least 20 times since then and have never received a response. 11 months later...no response at all. I truly hope that Don and his partners are okay. I wish they had simply said, "I don't want to take on your project". I have heard worse from service providers during Covid. It's the ghosting that bothers me. I did not expect such unprofessional behavior. read more

Don and his team have done an amazing job on my entire landscape overhaul. I added all new pavers and updated the wooden deck area to and existing deck, removed an old outdated hot tub and turned that area into another deck area, resurfaced an existing pool, and redid the entire front landscaping. Their work is exceptional. They respond quickly to any questions/concerns/requests I had. Everyday when they left for the day, they clean up and left my yard neat and tidy. I highly recommend the Adler Group for any project big or small. read more

Don and his team did a phenomenal job. Don really has an artistic design eye for projects and designed our project after coming to visit once. We had our existing pool and spa redone, added a 34' water slide and large waterfall. He also has a talented team worki by with him. read more

Unfortunately, we would not be able to recommend the Alder Group. Don is nice, but there is absolutely no follow up! He is very responsive in the design phase or at least until all of that fee is collected, and then he will ghosts you. Lots of excuses for the slow responses, and ultimately no response at all. Don doesn't return phone calls or emails. Promised to deliver a reconfiguration of items discussed within a week. That was ten weeks ago. After several emails and no responses, we have decided not to consider the Alder Group for our project. read more

My yard as never looked better. Walked me through care and how to maintain the plants. It's very empowering to be able to change your landscape and this company comes highly recommended by my entire neighborhood. read more

I was sitting out in my yard thinking how much I didn't want to write a review for Alder Group. This is simply because I've been enjoying my yard so much, I have been reluctant to come inside to my computer We stumbled upon Don Vivatson's website on-line and loved his portfolio. However, we do not have the incredible property or sweeping vistas that appear in his photos. We live in a suburban ranch house with a small, fully fenced yard and an existing overly large pool. When Don met with us, he encouraged us to envision our yard as a private courtyard or oasis. We discussed the experience of drinking a cup of coffee or sipping wine in a beautiful Napa-style courtyard - intimate and tranquil - and I was sold. All I can say is, Don delivered. His vision was perfect. He allowed us to be involved in the creative process as much we wanted, but took care of all the details as needed. Artistically and practically, he knew when to guide us. I discouraged some of his design elements early on because I was worried about our limited space. However, Don took the time to walk me thru his thinking and suggested creative solutions to my concerns. I'm so thrilled I listened to him. Don envisioned more from our yard than I ever could see. Due to the size of our yard, the backdrop is every bit as important as the structures. Don approached our yard with a landscaper's eye. It is gorgeous. (He also spent an entire afternoon teaching me about the care of each type of plant because I'm interested in learning.) Everything turned out beyond our expectations. I still can't believe this is our yard. read more