We had such a wonderful experience with Aloha ʻĀina Landscaping. We highly recommend them! My family and I met with Stu to purchase several plants from their nursery, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. Stu was incredibly generous with his time, knowledge, and care. He didn't just sell us plants -- he educated us. He walked us through exactly how to help them thrive in their new environment, from soil considerations to watering patterns to sunlight needs. You can immediately tell he genuinely cares about both the plants and the people taking them home. As someone who values stewardship of the land, I deeply appreciated how intentional and thoughtful he was in explaining how to properly care for the plants so they can flourish. And he even let my son and another family purchasing plants there pet his baby sheep. His team was equally impressive. Every team member who assisted us was kind, patient, and eager to help. They carefully loaded the plants into our vehicle and made sure everything was secure. It felt less like a transaction and more like being welcomed into a community of people who truly love what they do. If you're looking for expertise, integrity, and genuine aloha in the landscaping and nursery space, Aloha ʻĀina Landscaping is the real deal. We're grateful and will absolutely be back. read more

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My home needed a landscaping refresh badly. We loved the work Nainoa and his crew did, we ended up getting a putting green, a rock wall, and our whole back yard area, side area, and front yard done. They were quick, efficient and more than fair on pricing. Our home has been transformed into an oasis. We are so grateful for this project and couldn't imagine our home being this beautiful. The cost was more than fair and was exactly what they estimated. We love Aloha Aina! read more

Bruddah do a horrible job here at Mala Grove in Waipahu. Not doing any work. Leave the rubbish. If you want a mow and blow landscaping company than this is it. SHITTY. I've been watching how they work for more than 2 months and it ain't getting any better. Next email is going to be to my leasing office. All I see is long breaks and chilling by people's doors. very unprofessional. read more

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I first met Stu Rinehart in 2017 when we did a major landscaping project that involved repaving walkways, replacing old fencing, adding new fencing and gates, as well as some lawn and shrubbery work. One of the things left undone was replacing a high maintenance, always thirsty backyard lawn. I let the Oahu drought of 2022 take it out. In early 2023 I took bids to replace it, add topsoil and compost to gardens, and some minor touch-up to previous, 5-year-old work. By far, Aloha Aina Landscaping's proposal was the most comprehensive, detailed, and best cost value, fitting exactly what I wanted to do -- roll El Toro sod in place of what was there, and fill in gardens with a mixture of top soil and clean compost, to which Stu added some beautiful mulch. When work started I was very impressed how project manager Nainoa and and team lead Patrick conducted the work. Patrick and his team were efficient, effective, and a joy to work with, going above and beyond, despite the bad weather at end. After 8 weeks of growth and cutting, they came back to level the sod's peaks and valleys with a sand/compost mix, which rapidly grew back in. They assured any work debris or spilled dirt was cleaned up each day, pressure washing sidewalks and the driveway at completion. Our back yard is again a source of pride, two paws up from our pup. I am very grateful to the wonderful folks at Aloha Aina Landscaping. read more

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This is an updated review from January 2023. It has been 9 months since drains and turf were installed and we have had time to see if drains worked after heavy rains. The great news is: the drains held up and we haven't experienced flooding or pooling in our backyard since installation-we did not have to bring out the sump pump once to redirect accumulated water! What a relief as we dealt with this nightmare for so long and went through multiple contractors until we felt like we found the best solution with Aloha'Aina. Thank you Stu for brainstorming and coming up with the best idea to solve our drainage problem. Plus he is always a phone call away if we have questions or need advice. His crew was great too and any issues that came up along the way were quickly resolved. We feel like they stand by their work and ultimately want their customers to be happy. We can finally enjoy our patio and the dogs love running on their new turf too! We would recommend Aloha'Aina landscaping and hire them again for future work. read more

Aloha 'Aina Landscaping - Before & After - Landscaping Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

Just wanted to acknowledge and share positive feedback for Dan the operations manager and Dionel the foreman on my recent landscaping job. It was a pleasure working with them. I appreciated their flexibility in trying to achieve the best design of my view of what I had in mind. Also Dan was flexible in finding the plants I wanted to use even though their nursery did not have all the plants that I wanted . They reached out to other outlets to get some of the plants. Dionel was very positive and brought ten years of experience to the job. I appreciated his can do attitude and his desire to share what he knew and create something special. Now its up to me to take care of the plants and assist them to survive. read more

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We interviewed a number of landscape contractors to help us turn our dismal townhouse backyard into our vision of an inviting tropical rock garden. Our yard is on a golf course, so we wanted something that would add visual interest to complement the expanse of golf green in the background. From our first contact, Stuart was responsive, interested in our ideas, accommodating to our aesthetic and budgetary needs, and a person whose passion for his work was evident. After meeting with him a couple of times, it was clear that Aloha Aina was our top choice. We are so grateful to have found them. Stuart's team is very professional, incredibly hard working, knowledgeable, and neat. They have great attention to detail. Working on a yard right on a golf course presents logistical issues. They managed these challenges so well, that our property manager is excited to refer them to other homeowners. Stuart worked with us in selecting the most appropriate plant material for the different areas of the garden, walking us through his beautiful farm and explaining the pros and cons of the different choices. He is very patient; I ask lots of questions! Ultimately, Aloha Aina delivered a finished project that we will enjoy for years to come. We could not be more satisfied with our lovely new garden. The photos don't do it justice! Thank you Stu, and your whole amazing team. We are grateful. read more

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I wouldn't say that this company is terrible, but I wouldn't say it was excellent either.l I'm unsure if I would recommend this company either. I worked with Stuart for a quote back in February 2021, since this was a contractor referral. I had to follow up a few times for the numbers, and then once I signed I had to follow up to schedule too. Odd. Once they started it was ok. One of the guys had asked my husband if they could dump dirt behind our fence instead of walking it another100 feet to their truck and being nice, my husband said ok. He didn't know that I had signed a contract with Stuart to haul away the dirt. After I contacted Stuart - they said my husband had agreed. So there was no refund or recalculation of my original contract even though my husband was being considerate. Disappointing. After the job was finished - there wasn't even a walk through to "wrap up" and ask if all things were as we had talked about. The crew just left. The next contact I received was just for payment of balance. No thank you for your business etc etc. - nothing. Overall - I am disappointed with this business who prides "Aloha" because it was not a company that "cared." Being in this similar industry - I felt there was a lack of professionalism. I would proceed with caution. The final work was ok to good. Unfortunately all these other experiences bought down their rating to just average/slightly below average. I would say that if you do work with these guys - there is no need to have Aloha spirit and be kind, because they lack it. Local businesses just aren't the same anymore. read more

This company doesn't do a thorough job, I had a point where the whole side yard of my property was so overgrown that thier own sprinkler technician couldn't walk through to do an assessment. I had to call several times to have them come back to complete services and more often than not the return visit was still incomplete. My house is on a 7000 square food lot and most of it is developed by a huge house, my yard is tiny and my side yard are even smaller, my house should have been no problem to complete. I would not recommend their services to anyone. I gave them two stars instead of one because they finally gave me one month free when I finally stopped being apathetic and left. read more

Workers are ok but billing is poor! I received a bill with no breakdown of cost of supplies and cost for labor. I called and was told the price wa correct. I strongly disagree! Very sad that before was fair and excellent Look at ur clock when they arrive and leave!! Sad service read more

I hired Aloha Aina for a job to remove our corn plants, ti leaves and lots of weeds. Then place blue rock on the perimeter. They arrived early and the crew were very cordial and ready to work. They chopped and pulled out the plants and weeds so fast. They finished the job so timely! I was very happy with the result. And, they cleaned up the area after they were done, which is so exemplary to me as I don't think a lot of businesses do this anymore. I would definitely recommend Aloha Aina Landscape. read more

Stu and his crew helped us transform our ugly backyard into a beautiful landscape! Stu has expert knowledge about the types of plants and how to design their placements to achieve a beautiful result! read more

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We are extremely pleased with the work Aloha Aina provided for our backyard! Stuart was very responsive and knowledgeable when he first walked us through our project. It was also a plus that he acknowledged and understood our design vision and invited my wife over to the nursery to select what plants would make it into our yard. The crew that worked on our yard was also great - very punctual, accommodating, polite, efficient in their work, and always cleaned up after themselves. We truly can't wait for our plants to grow in and for us to be outside to enjoy our new yard! read more

Stewart and his team did an amazing job! They delivered everything we asked for. The consultation was great. Stewart himself came out and listened to our concerns and needs. Stewart gave his professional opinion which in the end saved us thousands of dollars. His team was efficient and able to get the job done in a timely matter. They turned our overgrown chaotic yard into one of elegance and sophistication. It was refreshing to see a business be that's trying to be cost effective instead of just taking our money because that's what we WANTED but not what we NEEDED. I really would like to give Aloha Aina a five star rating but the communication between client and business could use some improvement. We requested a project during the holidays. Stewart had planned to start and finish the project right after Christmas but New Years came and went and still no start. Understandably it's the holidays so that didn't bother too much. Once the project was completed I had reached out to Stewart for continued maintenance and was told a quote would be made but never received anything. We ended up deciding to just maintain the yard ourselves. Other than that our yard is beautiful and exactly how we envisioned it. read more

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Excellent selection of plants! Beautiful location and very well organized! Stew and his wife Kate were very helpful & true professionals! Our family picked up a couple of citrus trees like lemon, tangerine, ginger and avocado trees that were already fruiting/flowering! Great option if you were thinking about preparing especially during this quarantine! Happy to support local business and farmers! read more

Aloha 'Aina Landscaping - Landscaping Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

Stuart was the first landscape professional to provide a working solution our flooding problem in our backyard. He immediately pointed out flaws in previous company's work. Once contracted, the guys worked quickly and the final product is working great! We haven't had any water intrusion in to our house in years. Thank you for saving us from dealing with rainwater in our home every winter! read more

I am a former employee at aloha aina and although im not there anymore, i just wanted to say that this company focuses and puts their energy into satisfying the customers needs to the best of their abilities. Just want to give a VERY BIG SHOUTOUT to the most dedicated workers of this company that really give it their all. Gary Juan Daniel Brandon Jr. Rafeeno June Kabaugus Stu is dedicated and awesome as well. Always upbeat, reasonable, and reliable. read more

I saw the company truck on the side of the road after spilling gravel from the bed of the truck. The worker moved some stuff around the bed to stop the spill and swept a little of the gravel that piled up. After seeing the extent of the spill, about 500' or so, I called the company. I left a voice message because it was the right thing to do... Hopefully they would go back and clean up the spill. If the spill gets cleaned up, I'll change my review... But after reading some of the other reviews I'm guessing it won't get cleaned and drivers may end up kicking up the gravel and possibly damage theirs or others vehicles In March, the owner responded to my review... That's a start. Then started to justify that the company was not working that day. Take ownership of your company, your personnel, and the actions that takes place. Even if the company was not working that day, personnel that uses a company vehicle for personal use should be held accountable. My observations was not a mistake. I got the name of the company straight from the vehicle that made the mess. The mess was cleaned up by residents. read more

After interviewing several landscaping companies, hired Aloha Aina for a home landscaping and wall construction project. The scope of the project was quite large and consisted of masonry work, removal of 20+ year old palms (and other plants), landscape design, installation of landscaping, irrigation and lighting. My decision was made based on Stuart's knowledge of landscaping design, plant materials, full-service capabilities and commitment to his clientele. Masonry work required the demolition and replacement of an existing CMU wall that was failing. The crew that did the work did an excellent job and the wall looks great. The landscaping portion of the project required the removal of over 30 Areca palms that were 20+ years old. Areca palms are extremely aggressive plants with extensive root systems, so it took a lot of work to remove these palms. After the Areca palms were removed, the area required soil prep, irrigation installation/repair and installation of new landscaping plant material. Over 100 individual plants were installed, and Stu created a design incorporating color, height and depth transforming my yard into an impressive area that now feels like a resort. As part of the scope, they also installed 2 large above ground planter boxes with micro irrigation allowing us to have a very productive garden. We now have tons of fresh lettuce, green onion, peppers, and cilantro right outside our kitchen door. It's been 2 months since the completion of the job. The plants have all settled in and are thriving. Dan was the project manager assigned to my project. He was on top of everything, answered all my questions and kept my informed all along the way. The crew was consistently on time, very courteous, cleaned up every day and communicated well. Thank you Stu, Dan and the rest of the crew for a great job. read more

We had a great experience with Stu and everyone at Aloha Aina Landscaping. Customer service was great, from the initial contact to set up an estimate to the end of the project. Stu and his staff were awesome with communication and answering whatever questions we had. After the initial visit for the estimate, Stu came to our house again to ensure we were on the same page with the project. Once the project started, the crew was punctual and very professional. We were very happy with the end result. Stu and his crew fulfilled every expectation we had regarding the design and outcome. After the project was completed, we needed minor adjustments to our sprinklers. Unlike some companies that disregard you after the job's done, Stu ensured that regardless of their other projects, someone came over to address our issues. Would definitely recommend Stu and Aloha Aina Landscaping! read more

I contacted this company through a friend referral who knows the owners. I made an appointment for an estimate. However, they no showed and I contacted them to see if anyone planned to come by and no response. Wish they were reliable so I don't have to tell my friend what happened when she asks. read more

My property is on a slope and is terraced on both sides so we knew we couldn't landscape our yard ourselves and that we needed to consult a professional. I reached out to Aloha 'Aina Landscaping through Yelp and got a response from the company president Stu right away. He came by the house in a few days and emailed me a proposal with reasonable quote. Stu was also very responsive whenever I had any questions. His team finished the job in 2 days and I got a new sprinkler system installed and patio area for BBQs. And they also gave us a Ohia plant after we requested it! I would definitely recommend this company for anyone else who needs an aesthetic update to their yard. read more

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As one who believes in the importance of giving credit when it is due, I am writing to extend our 'Ohana's heartfelt thanks for the professionalism of the Team from Aloha 'Āina that fixed and improved our sprinkler system. Our initial consultation with Doug Hunefeld was such a positive experience that we knew right away that we wanted to work with this Company. Doug's expertise in providing us with clear solutions and costs of what it would take to remedy our sprinkler issues were greatly appreciated. When the actual work was done this week, what we did not expect but was pleasantly surprised by was the aloha and dedicated customer service of employee Dominic Johnson. Dominic respectfully treated our property as if it were his own and our 'Ohana as if we were related. We found his attention to detail in communication, testing valves, testing and adjusting sprinkler heads, and even clean up most impressive. Dominic represented Aloha Āina, the Company and definition, very well and in every aspect! V. Kaawa read more

Hired them to revitalize our lawn. They recommended thatching. I decided to hire them although there $$ was one of the higher estimate. The owner spoke a great story about what our lawn would look like after thatching and compost. After the work was completed I never heard from them, so after a while and with no noticeable difference in our lawn, I texted them a few times, which they replied "wait" it will come around. I asked them what else I might need to do, be patient. They also told be that they were really busy on a state of Hawaii job. Great website, great story but unless your a big job $$$, don't expect much follow up. I would not recommend them. Follow up: I was contacted by the owner of Aloha Aina. We had a extremely constructive conversation, he was truly interested in what I had to say and what they could have done better. I originally hired them with the confidence of past performance/reviews and after our conversation I would hire them again. He also offered (no charge) to come out and do a little more work on areas that I was not happy with. This is the way a business should respond to a poor review. read more

We had our landscaping re-done and the sprinkler system is a nightmare. The sprinkler heads don't pop up, they get clogged with dirt, etc., etc. The plants are dying because of this, the lawn is brown. After several visits to fix the problems, we now need to get a sprinkler repairman in to undo their faulty sprinkler work. Stuart was not reliable either. He overpromised and underdelivered. We made several appointments to meet him at his nursery and he was a no show every time. Instead of formulating a plan, he wanted his workers to show up and start planting. I was informed there would be an additional fee if I wanted a landscape architect. Stuart led us to believe he could design the gardens. I would not recommend his company at all. read more

Positive Review ~ My wife and I are very pleased and satisfied with Aloha Aina's vinyl fence installation. The project manager who was responsible for our project responded in a professional manner to all our needs and concerns. The young 3-man crew assigned to our job worked hard and diligently every day during the project. The crew chief on the job site was also helpful and knowledgeable in answering many of our questions and concerns. We were referred to Aloha Aina by a neighbor, after admiring their vinyl fence from the street and talking with them. They invited us onto their property to look at it up close and were very impressed with their workmanship and so the rest is history. We have already received many compliments of our vinyl fence from our neighbors. In closing, my wife and I who are residents of the Crest at Wailuna in Aiea would highly recommend Aloha Aina to anyone who is interested in vinyl fencing. read more

Hi! Great service by Stu, Jonel and all. Both Tom and I have cancer and can't be doing as many things as we want to, anymore. They all came to plan and do the work, as needed. Great job and customer service! Dr. Stetz read more

Aloha 'Aina Landscaping - Landscaping Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

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We've found our go to experts for yard issues! They helped us with demo and removal of a hollow tile wall, trenching for a hose bib, funneling water from downspouts into pop ups in the yard, and redoing and installing fencing and gates for our yard. Punctual, professional, and excellent quality. I highly recommend this company! read more

Wi have never wrote a negative comment on yelp however, I'm hoping this review will help others save their time and hard earned money. We contracted Aloha Aina Landscaping to recover our yard this year. Being limited on funds, we tried to do most of our landscaping ourselves but decided to call in a company for help. Stuart came out to assess our yard and came up with a quote. He assured us that by contracting with him, he would take full responsibility of restoring our yard. Our contract was for 10 weeks, 5 visits all together. They should have been coming every other week. However, some weeks they did not come and I had to call to follow up. I also asked multiple times for quotes on adding plants to our planter but received not one quote. The 10 weeks are up and our front yard looks exactly how it did before we contracted with them. I am very disappointed in the results and customer service we received. Feels like we threw all of our hard earned money down the drain. read more

Jeremy has been a great, knowledgeable landscaper to work with. I couldn't recommend him more highly! read more

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We worked with Stuart to completely redo our backyard. Stuart was very accommodating in meeting me when it was convenient for me. He provided very good idea of making our back yard beautiful. He gave us clear options and what would included in the bid. Total cost was very fair. Within one week his team: - fix problems with our existing sprinkler system in our front yard - did not realize it was leaking water! - installed new sprinkler in the backyard - plant ground cover, palms and other beautiful plants - new grass throughout the entire back yard Like other reviewers, his team was very professional, courteous and efficient. They really transformed our yard. We are extremely happy we went with Aloha Aina. read more

Great experience that my family had with Aloha Aina Landscaping. From the initial walkthrough until completion, Stuart and his workers were very professional and cordial. They did great work and turned our yard from a sore site to a beautiful usable space. As far as what work was done in 5 days: -We made a functional rock garden in the front by the driveway to fix our drainage problem as well as add some curb appeal. -We turned a slopping weed infested side yard, into a nice leveled off play area for the kids with a retaining wall. The rest is a nice patio to entertain guests. -The back and other side of the house was landscaped with some of plants that were provided by Aloha Aina as well as some Hawaiian gingers and plumeria that we bought. -Next to the garage we transformed a weed infested planting bed into a nice gravel area to put potted plants as well as a nice rock garden. Overall, great work and we got more than we expected. We highly recommend you bring your vivid ideas to Stuart and he will make it happen. read more

I contacted Stuart about getting an estimate for a lawn sprinkler system. He came out and looked at the job. As we talked he looked at the many other projects that needed to be done. They do everything; lawn sprinklers, lawn refurbishment, several rock gardens, an inside water feature, etc. a few days later he provided a pretty detailed work statement estimate which I found to be very reasonable. On the first day of construction Ambrose introduced himself as the boss and he had a lot of help. The communication with Ambrose was several times a day. He was very easy to talk to and had a lot of great recommendations. They did all the work with outstanding quality. They worked their tails off. As the first few days passed it was evident Ambrose had a LOT of talent. All his work was first class and the whole team had pride in there work. The only problem I had was because his gardens we so pretty the rest of my outside flooring looked really bad. I told Ambrose that I had seen some pictures of slate work the company had done. He showed me some other pictures that I thought were awesome. He said that I do that work. I said well I'll see you back here soon. My whole experience was positive. read more

Aloha Aina landscaping was Awesome!!! I definitely recommend this company. Messaged the company directly here on Yelp and they responded the very next day. Stu was flexible and made sure to survey our project that same week. We needed to get 10+ sprinklers done around a newly poured stamped concrete sidewalk and backfill in a few places. They were able to give us a very reasonable price and were able to start the very next week. The Aloha Aina team came with 4-5 guys and finished in 1/2 day. Great quality, speed, good price, and great customer service. 5 stars from ATN. Look forward to working with you guys on future projects. read more

I can't say thank you enough. Keolo and his crew did an amazing job! And Stu sent a second team (Dionel and his crew) who helped knock out a 4 day job in 2 days. I'm very happy with the results, from the initial consult all the way through training me on how to use the irrigation timer. See the before and after pictures! read more

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We have had a problem with storm water flowing into our garage and lanai for 20 years. FINALLY we asked friends who to call regarding this problem. I did not realize it was a Landscaping company. A contractor friend highly recommended Aloha Aina. It was also time for us to replace our degraded gutter system. Stu coordinated all the aspects needed to handle our problem. He had a multi-faceted strategy for routing water in ways I would have never thought of or had the manpower to execute. It is unbelievable how great his solution is working. I'm thrilled. His team of workers did a great job, were efficient, hard working, collaborative and courteous. Could not be happier with our results. read more

It has been over a year since we hired Stu and his crew to do our landscaping, at a cost of just over $11,000. There were 2 areas needing to be done - a big hill that was covered in weeds, and we also wanted a walkway around our house so we wouldn't continually be bringing muddy feet and paws into the house, as it rains a lot at our house. Throughout the process we never once had Stu come by to check out the work that was being done. He came by well after it was done at our request. There were several times we were told they would be coming by - and nobody showed up or called to let us know they were not coming. We would finally have to call them to find out they were not going to show up. The big hill is still beautiful. We could not be happier with the result. The walk way (which costs over $6,400) is a completely different story. We have tried to live with it for over a year and we HATE it. The pavers are too far apart to walk comfortably from step to step. The blue rock that was put in between the pavers is always getting blown up onto the pavers and is very painful if you step on one. We now have to wear slippers when we go outside to protect our feet - and our dogs avoid walking anywhere near them. Plus the pavers get very slippery and have to be power washed regularly for safety reasons. We have finally decided that we are going to have to rip the entire thing out and start over, getting new pavers and spacing them appropriately for walking, and using a different stone for the filler - possibly the jelly pebbles from Geobunga instead of blue rock - as they are smooth and easy on the feet. This was a very expensive disappointment. It would be nice if we felt we could have called Stu and spoken to him about our issues and tried to find a solution, but when everything was done - we did not feel that Stu cared about our job. Maybe we were just too small a project for his company? read more

Initial appointment set up for 8:30am, then changed to 10:30am Thursday. No show so rescheduled for the following Thursday at 10:30am, then changed to 11:00am, then to 2:30pm. Said that both of the landscapers were on the opposite side of the island & neither would be able to make it. Said that they probably were out of our price range so decided to finally decline in coming to the site to give an estimate for the job. Finally passed us onto another landscaper to complete the job. Not reliable in keeping previously set appointment times, made me sit & wait on them & calling to see if they were coming. Would have given him 1/2 a star. Very unreliable in keeping appointment times.. read more

Great, swift service. Very knowledgeable about plants and hardscape. We like that they also have a nursery with beautiful plants. Wonderful! Happy Client!!! read more

We had several companiescome to view our home landscaping needs. Stuart was the only one who was creative!We had full landscaping needs, patio pavers put in drainage issues and weeds! Well meeting with Stu at Aloha Aina Landscaping in Waimanalo to pick out plants, learn about plants and design was great! The crew was excellent. We had a few changes during the process and they were on top of it! Showed up as scheduled, listened to our needs and cleaned up afterwards! We love our new yard. I would reccommend Aloha Aina Landscape. Stu is very knowledgable and his crew works very hard to make sure you like your finished landscaping. Mahalo Stu! read more