Alex was very professional to work with, quick to respond, and clearly knows his stuff. We used his…read moredesigner and they walked us through all the details to build our dream yard. Because of time conflict, we ultimately went with another company but we would've easily gone with 101 Landscape just from our initial experience with them.

My husband and I moved into our home a little over a year ago and knew from the beginning that we…read morewanted to expand our driveway and eventually redo both the front and backyard. After looking around online, we found 101 Landscape and reached out. Alex got back to us quickly and came by to check out the space and talk through what we had in mind. We ended up doing a full refresh across the driveway, front, side, and backyard. In the front, we replaced the concrete driveway with pavers, added a grass lawn, and included a decorative planting area. Along the side and in the backyard, we replaced all the concrete with pavers, added more grass, and created another mulched planting area for low-maintenance landscaping. Since it was such a big project, we spent a lot of time in the design phase to make sure we'd be happy with the long-term results. Alex was very patient and flexible with us throughout the process. Once we gave the green light, the crew started pretty quickly and finished in about 3 weeks, which was impressive given all the demolition, hardscaping, and softscaping involved. The quality of the work really shows (see photos) and they even pressure washed the front and back upon completion. Cost-wise, it was definitely an investment, but we feel like we got great value for the quality and scope of the work. We're really happy with how everything turned out and can't wait to enjoy our new outdoor spaces. Would definitely recommend 101 Landscape to anyone looking for a full outdoor upgrade!

I just completed a job with Landscape Solutions in Los Gatos and wanted to share my experience with…read moreanyone who might be looking for a landscape company. Our project was a small yard with a combination of hard surface and the installation of artificial turf for our dogs. I was surprised how good it looks and the dogs seem to enjoy it as much as real grass. I interviewed a few companies and chose Landscape Solutions based on how easy they were to talk to and how transparent they were with their process including design and billing. The entire job went very smoothly. I changed a few things after we started, and they were upfront about how that would impact the time to completion and the cost. In both cases their estimates were accurate. Their pricing was competitive and given the quality of the finish product and the ease of working with them I found it to be very reasonable. The guys they had doing the work were very professional, polite, and easy to work with. They cleaned up after each days work and returned the next morning right on time. I appreciated that they were very respectful of my time and my home. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I have already recommended them to a friend who may need work done in the future. They are a 5 star contractor. I highly recommend them. I'll attach a before and 2 afters. 1 day and 1 night. They did an amazing job with the lighting and the drip system as well.

Scott responded very quickly to my request for bids on a backyard landscaping project. His quote…read morewas competitive and he had some great ideas on my initial concept. His team was great to work with, on time and did a fantastic job. I am very happy with the end result. I would work with Landscape Solutions again for any other projects.

We are very happy with the complete landscaping of our backyard. Opulands transformed a dead area…read moreof our backyard into an oasis for my family. Almost everything you see in the picture was done by Opulands and although the plants have not grown to cover the ground, lattice and arbor, I'm confident it will be a little slice of heaven in 1-2 years. I wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future.

Steven from Opulands oversaw our backyard remodel project and did a great job at that. He and his…read morecrew worked with us through all the steps of the project. It had several phases and included various elements including pavers, a deck, plants, lawn, irrigation, spouts, electric and lights. We are very happy with the result and with the professionalism of Steven and his crew. Big attention to detail to deliver what we had planned without surprises.

Ten years ago, Bob and his crew worked on our front yard. It…read morewas always my plan to write a review a few years after the work to give consumers a better idea of the quality of Bob's work. I'm happy to say, we continue to be happy with the work he did back then. To this day, I recall how the crew was courteous and on time. Each day the crew cleaned up after their workday. Bob even came twice afterwards to reset a timer and replant one plant. The quality of his materials has held up to the test of time. I can see how other yards have weatherized and changed whereas our materials have fared better. His choice of lighting was excellent and well placed.. We had a separate landscape designer who chose some plants that couldn't survive with the wildlife appetites in our area, but that was not part of Bob's responsibility. He simply executed the plan, which he did well. In retrospect, I should have checked for his input in that area. I would definitely use his services again!

I don't write many reviews, but when I do, it's because a company really impressed me. We recently…read morehired Affordable Landscape & Design for a complete backyard renovation, a project we've been budgeting for over 10 years! Bob and his team completely transformed our old tired yard into a beautiful oasis, taking it down to the dirt--including removing the old patio and pergola. They installed new hardscaping with pavers, matching planters, a French drain system, lighting throughout, and a no-mow, drought-tolerant meadow lawn. I can't say enough great things about Bob's team. They were professional, friendly, and fast, cleaning up nightly. The quality of work was outstanding, and we highly recommend them! Thanks Bob, Mary, and Team!

This is a late review. We hired Almaden Valley Landscape for our backyard paving project. The…read moremanager, James, was very nice and responded to my emails quickly. During the onsite evaluation, Ken measured the area and explained how they would demolish the existing cracked concrete, design the slope, complete the paving, and fill the area. They also sent me pictures of the pavers and edge materials they would use to seal the border. The entire project was completed within three weeks, and Ken and his team took care of every detail. In addition, we hired them to remove old tree roots and repair the fence. All work was done with high quality. Our family has enjoyed the backyard a lot over the past few months. Big thanks to the whole team.

Really appreciate Ken and the team. I had an issue with one of the valves and they were able to…read morehelp make it right. Thanks again for everything.

If you are looking to start a backyard project, look no further than Better Landscape. This is a…read morewonderful family business led by Cecilia and Steve, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible outdoor living space they created for us. My wife and I joke that they should change their name to BEST Landscape. From the very beginning, Cecilia and Steve were incredibly friendly and patient as we developed our backyard design. We never once felt pressured; they completely avoided upselling and instead provided us with plenty of fantastic options to fit different budget ranges. Even when we requested late changes to the plan, they were always accommodating and happy to pivot. The execution was just as impressive as the planning. Their crew was exceptionally reliable--always arriving on time Monday through Saturday, and sometimes even putting in hours on Sundays to keep things moving. You can genuinely tell they take pride in the quality of their work. Every single detail, from the flawless concrete countertops and tile work in our new outdoor kitchen to the modern paver walkways, fire pit, and turf, was executed perfectly. Beyond their craftsmanship, they were incredibly respectful of our home. The crew made sure to completely clean up after themselves at the end of every single workday. The entire project was truly a joy to work on with them. Thank you, Cecilia, Steve, and the entire Better Landscape team! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to transform their yard.

Outstanding landscape contractor. Just completed a major backyard renovation. Steve and his crews…read morewere awesome from day one through completion weeks later. The entire project, which involved demolition of an old brick patio and overgrown planting, addition of new paver patio, retaining wall, water feature, cut stone path, lighting and of course new planting, was all ON budget and ON time. Daily check-ins and great advice was provided along the way. Highly recommend.

I did not have a pleasant experience. Neighbors walk by and comment, "The yard looks beautiful. The…read morecontractor did a good job." I am writing this review because the casual observer does not know the struggle. The people who stop and ask for my thoughts, I respond by saying on a scale with craftsmen on one end and laborer on the other, I rate them closer to the laborer end. The contractor said he has in-house 3 teams. I got the C team. Their inexperience showed. I understand the best way to gain experience is to be hands on. But to learn, supervision and mentoring are needed. The supervision was very minimal. The owners were not on site daily. When they did appear, it was mainly to deliver supplies, take away debris, or pickup equipment. Not my job, but I assumed the role of Onsite Superintendent and Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC). If I had not, I am not sure what the project would have ended up looking like. To their credit, if something needed to be corrected or changed, they did it with no resistance. Their motto is "what makes you happy." I say their motto is "we do it nice because we do it twice." Progress was slow. The contract was signed at the beginning of December, and it was completed at the end of March. I was told at the time of the initial site visit it would take 2 weeks to complete. After the contract was signed, there was no communication for over a month. I was left in limbo wondering on the start date. Would it be before Christmas? After Christmas? Before the New Year? After New Year? Start was not until mid-January. There were many days where no work was being done. In my opinion, a month's delay could be attributed to the holidays and weather. Overall, communication was poor during construction. Days and weeks would go by with no update leaving me to wonder if they were even coming back. In the beginning, communication was adequate. But as time went by, it felt like my project was no longer a priority. To date, I have not heard from them. There has been no project completion follow up. Examples of my frustration: Gutter Downspout - They attached an underground drainage pipe to the end without cutting the angled outlet off. This made the pipe protrude out to such a degree it was a trip hazard. I brought this to the contractor's attention, and he agreed. He even provided me with a picture on his phone saying, "this is how it should be done." The sad part was the job he showed me was also performed by the same work crew on my project. They should have known better. They corrected the error with a fitting I provided, but it was sloppy work. The fitting was not straight and too low to the ground. I ended up redoing it. I connected a 2nd downspout to save myself from further disappointment. This would be a common theme during the project, doing things myself. My neighbors would see me in the yard and ask, "isn't the contractor supposed to do that?" Front Entrance Joint Sanding - The front entrance originally consisted of a concrete pad. Instead of removing the concrete pad, they laid the pavers directly on top. Ever seen a vibrator vibrating pavers laid directly on concrete? It is not a pretty sight. Those pavers were jumping! Many pavers were damaged. I was so shocked and angry; I had to lock myself in the house after witnessing the carnage. What really made me mad was prior to this incident, I spent time replacing chipped pavers they had laid with nicer looking ones. But in short order, all that was undone. They fixed the damage, but the replacement pavers they used were the ones I had previously rejected. Later, I went back through the unused pavers to pick the better-looking ones, and had the contractor redo it. Side Gate and Gravel Path - Last day of work, what could go wrong? Well, they removed and repositioned my side gate. When I realized what they were doing, I was LIVID. It was unnecessary. They should have removed the earth a few inches and backfilled with gravel to the former finished elevation. But no, they placed the gravel on top of the existing ground and decided to move the gate higher to clear the gravel path. When the weather moved in during the night, I could hear the gate banging from my bedroom. In the morning, I inspected their work. A snapped bolt, improperly installed latch, and a damaged gate stop. Once again, it is up to me to remedy their poor workmanship. To top it off, they used my neighbor's yard to store their materials. These are just some of the struggles I encountered. Did I mention the multiple times they had to pull up and put down pavers at one section? I lost count after 4 times. Plenty more follies occurred. There were many smaller issues. All those small issues add up and become a pattern of ineptitude. To end this review, let me say my dream was to step out my front door, look out at my front yard, and experience joy and happiness. Instead, what I feel is disappointment and anger.

Prem and Kevin did an outstanding job with our front yard driveway. It was a complex project…read morebecause of a steep slope. We tried to do a paper design but then decided to go with the project as it develops real time. We are so happy with the way Prem did the lights and landscaping. Setting up fountain on a steep slope is an engineering marvel and it looks amazing. Prem accommodated our constant incoming requests and provided good value for money. The work spanned more than two months and his crew were there even on Saturdays and days when it was above 100 F super hot days. There was a high degree of planning, coordination and aesthetics involved. Highly recommend them for any paving and landscaping needs as they have skilled staff who works tirelessly.

Out of everybody who came to bid on our patio project, I appreciated Rick's approach the most. He…read morewas thoughtful, took his time, and suggested some very helpful ideas. He himself comes to work on the jobs with his W2 crew, and that's rare to find. Pick Rick if you can!

Rick and his team did a very good job fixing our paver driveway. They began work the day after I…read morecontacted Rick and the price was reasonable. Very happy with the result the team was personable and professional.