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!

I called Abundant Life when my hardscape contractor didn't complete the drip system on my front…read moreyard. Ralph was very nice to send Mike the next day. I was so impressed on how Mike worked on it. I decided to have my backyard drip system done too. Ralph is a very honest person. I highly recommend the great duo....Ralph and Mike.

Abundant Life Landscape was fast and did a very good job with the irrigation installation and…read morerepairs.

I recently relocated from Loa Angeles to San Diego and purchased a home with a front and side yard…read morewhich needed to achieve a level of harmony as it was very disjointed. I chose a Mediterranean / Ojai resort theme. From start to finish, the team at Green Dreams was A+++ service. From the design, planing and installation phases, the team showed a sense of pride in their work and it definitely showed in the end result. The project ran smoothly and on time blendimg a mix of soft and hardscaping techniques. Ryan, Steve, Anthony and Louis were readily available and and easy to communicate with throughout. Highly recommend Green Dreams Landscaping!

Green Dreams was the best decision we could have made for our front yard project! After meeting…read morewith several companies, their team stood out--and they delivered above and beyond. I am so thankful for the entire team: Ryan, Anthony, Luis, Steve, Obemar, and Santiago--they were all amazing! Ryan had great ideas and worked with me to bring our vision to life while staying closer to our budget. He was always quick to respond and supported me even when I needed to make changes along the way. Anthony was always available to answer my questions and great at troubleshooting in a timely manner--even coming by after the project was completed to help with an issue in our patio caused by a different company. He also returned again to help adjust the irrigation schedule, which I truly appreciated! Luis is the kind of person you want on your project every day--kind (the nicest person), hardworking, and incredibly detail-oriented. Thanks to him, my fence turned out beautifully. I'm also grateful for Steve, who helped me visualize everything on paper so I could feel at ease before we started. His plant choices and placement were spot-on, and I really appreciated the extra effort he put in! Obemar and Santiago worked tirelessly under the hot sun, and thanks to their dedication, the project was completed on time. They were so kind as well--we even received a bag full of lemons one day! This review is a little long, but they all deserve a shoutout. I honestly feel like I got more than I was expecting, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

After searching for a contractor that was reliable and reasonably priced, we came across Cal South…read more Mike and his team built our retaining wall exactly how we envisioned it back in 2024. We then hired them to completely demo and remodel our front and back yard a year later. We provided the plan and Mike added some ideas through his experience to make our vision come to life. He stayed flexible during the whole process and maintained communication so we were always in the loop! Mike prides himself on the quality of his work and it shows. Work completed by CalSouth: - complete demo - retaining wall - all form work and concrete pours - dg, rock, flagstone, sod, and mulch install - installed post for sail shades - planted plants we provided - irrigation for our lawn and raised beds We would recommend CalSouth to anyone that has landscaping needs!

I have been remodeling all of my outdoor spaces with pavers, retaining walls and concrete. The work…read moreis always great. Mike is easy to work with and the price is right. I've done 3 projects so far and have a few more and will go back to them for the work.

I just want to say Natural Aspect Gardenscaping did an amazing job transforming my front yard from…read morea water wasting lawn to a low maintenance low water desert landscape with exotic succlents and cacti. Even a beautiful dry river bed to help with drainage runoff during the wet rainy season. I can't recommend them enough they did an absolutely amazing job at an unbeatable price, and everything was put on a micro drip irrigation system with timer making it virtually no maintenance for me! They even set up all of the accent lighting in the front yard, so it not only looks great during the day time but also when the sun goes down a truly professional job at a great price!

Natural Aspect Gardenscape just completed our makeover for the front yard. All the bermuda grass…read morewas removed, and replaced with California native drought-tolerant plants and a drip irrigation system to conserve water. We specifically asked for plants that support bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Weed-blocking mulch was used to replace the grass. The plants were installed with chicken wire to discourage gophers. A slab walkway was installed on a base of decomposed granite. They also installed a new vinyl gate to replace the old wooden gate. They did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price! The owner, Travis Smith, has a great eye for design. We are so very pleased with our new front yard and we would highly recommend them to anyone. (two years later) We were having some trouble with the drip irrigation, plants were starting to die off. Travis was working on our neighbor's new backyard landscape, and he noticed our problem. He came over and asked if he could help. He found the problem was some of the wiring had been disturbed by someone I had hired to maintain the front yard. Several of the irrigation lines had also been damaged. He took the time to repair everything, check that the system was working properly, and even replaced one of the plants. All of this at no charge! Fantastic!

*Highly recommend and would hire again* Had a water leak repaired on our irrigation. Great work…read moreand communication , he even checked in that night to when the water needed to be turned back on (after time allowed for the repairs to dry). He was going to come back to turn the water back on but my husband was able to. Really easy to work with.

Villanuevas Landscape does a great job! Andres stopped by to discuss the project and provided a…read morevery competitive quote. We wanted to remove the mulched area, install turf, get the irrigatiom system back up and running, remove shrubs and trees, fill the remaining retaining wall slope with ice plant, and paint the retaining wall. They were able to complete the project in 3 days and were very clean throughout the process. Their work and speed is very impressive. Andres did not try to sell me on anything, which I really appreciated. He offered opinions when asked, but was not pushy about expanding the project. He was very honest and communicated very well. I will definitely reach out to Andres and his team for any future projects.

We had worked with two other landscape designers before finding Earth Element Designs, but the…read moreothers just couldn't seem to find designs that worked for us. Jack came over to look at our (then) all-dirt side yard, and after talking to us for about 5 minutes, he picked up a stick and started tracing lines in the dirt and throwing out ideas. We knew immediately that he was the right guy. Twenty minutes later, we had a pretty good initial design roughed out. It looked great when completed, and has become more beautiful as the plants have grown in. After that success, we asked Jack to redesign our front yard, which is now gorgeous: we love the design, and we have gotten many compliments from neighbors and guests. Jack has a special gift for visualizing a cohesive design, taking into account the surroundings, dominant features, viewpoints, etc., and then placing structures, trees, shrubs, ground cover, lighting, etc. , and putting it together so everything "works". He asked us what we wanted (low-water, use some existing plants, living areas, seating, cost concerns, etc.) , and came up with a detailed plan, including suggested plants and lighting, that he went over with us. He suggested a nice variety of interesting, low-water flowering plants and succulents. In some cases he was able to use cuttings from our existing plants, which helped to tie the yard together as well as to control costs. He was never bothered when we had questions about things, or with changes; working with Jack was an enjoyable and collaborative process. He is extremely knowledgeable about horticulture, landscape construction and maintenance, of course, but his creativity and attention to detail are what make him really special. We also liked that he came by during construction to check up and make little tweaks to "fine-tune" the project. We are really glad to have discovered Earth Element Designs.

Jack was recommended by my landscape company to come up with a design for my front and back yards…read more My goal was to maximize the amount of usable space and Jack followed through. He came up with a new design for the landscape, hardscape, fencing, and pergola. He had his own ideas but was receptive to changes if needed. I am very pleased with the end result and will strongly recommend Jack for future projects.

I hired John Kensla from Infinity Sky Landscaping to overhaul my backyard, which was a disjointed…read moremix of artificial turf patches, random grass areas, and a retaining wall with no coherent theme. John guided us through a clear three-phase process: 1. First, he did a thorough site assessment and gathered our input. 2. Then he presented three design options and iterated based on our feedback and budget constraints. 3. Finally, he delivered a detailed digital plan that included a full plant list and phased implementation. John was straightforward and professional throughout, open to multiple rounds of feedback, and helped us choose plants suited for our area. He also connected us with reliable contractors and even showed up on-site to ensure the work matched his design. In short, he delivered exactly what was promised: a cohesive backyard design with a professional approach.

Dream‑backyard design with a pro who truly listens…read more After a disappointing "free consult" elsewhere (they didn't listen and handed us a generic, cookie‑cutter layout), we reached out to John at Infinite Sky Landscape Design--and the difference was night and day. From the first message, John was easy to work with and extremely responsive, and the whole experience felt collaborative. What stood out most was how well he listened. John took the time to understand our vision and made sure our ideas were incorporated into the design. His three‑step process was a game changer--it clearly set expectations for each meeting and kept everything efficient and stress‑free. The final design? We absolutely love it! It reflects our style and feels unique to our space. We can't wait to make it a reality and create our dream backyard. If you want a designer who values your input and delivers something truly special, John and Infinite Sky Landscape Design are the way to go.

So happy with all the hard work Jack and his crew did! We originally called to replace our back…read morepatio with concrete but they were also able to do stucco work as well. Things went so fast and any subs Jack used were very respectful and communicative. Worth every cent!

We sorely needed new pavement for our front driveway and garage. It was all the original stuff from…read moreback when the property was built in the late 1970s. Powerhouse wasn't the first company we called, nor were they the cheapest -- but we got an immediate sense from the owner Jack when he did the initial walkthrough and bid that we would be in good hands if we went with them to replace both the driveway and garage flooring. I think it is the up-front and transparent manner in which Jack approaches his business. He let us know up front all potential pitfalls, gave us a wealth of information about types of concrete, and even told us up-front that our original choice of Pavers had the potential to cost us more in the long run. Well-informed, we decided to go with stamped concrete with rebar, and within a week the jackhammers were knocking all the old stuff out. His workers were friendly, efficient and finished in a week. We are extremely happy with the end result, the customer service rendered, and value we received for the product. Our neighbors can't stop raving about the end result, and we are incredibly happy as well!

He did a no show no call on us. When he had came to give us a quote he said he would give it to us…read morethe next day & once I messaged him a couple days after he still took a couple days to send the quote. He wasted our time, extremely unprofessional & inconsiderate. Always has excuses.

Highly recommend Frank & Angel! Our project was fairly small: removing an old concrete patio and…read morereplacing it with pavers and turf for our new puppy. We gathered four quotes from top-rated landscaping companies on Yelp, and Helix Dreamscapes came in with the best price. People often warn against choosing the lowest bid, but we're so glad we did. They started just a few days after we signed the agreement and finished everything in only four days. I think the results speak for themselves!