Carol and Mark did a fabulous job with our landscaping makeover. They were instrumental in designing a fresh and beautiful look for our front and backyard. We love our new flowers, plants, and grass. We have a new effective and water saving irrigation system. They were both eager to please and responded to all of our questions and requests in a timely manner. We highly recommend the Berglund landscaping team. read more

The exterior of our home had just been updated and I was searching for a landscape designer who would create a front yard that would be fresh and contemporary. I knew the look I wanted, but had no idea what that entailed or how it could be accomplished. I searched reviews and found Carol and Mark of Berglund Landscapes. They arrived for our appointment and while Mark efficiently measured the area, it amazed me that Carol could conceptualize a perfect look for the area so quickly, with colors that blended beautifully with our home. We felt their estimate was fair and reflected the amount of work involved. Carol is lovely, a joy to work with and was quite patient with me, a novice gardener. Mark, with his team, worked tirelessly and did a wonderful job creating Carol's vision. We felt we were in good hands and trusted them, my husband and I could not have asked for a better experience. read more

Carol and Mark are great landscapers and truly terrific people! They genuinely care and love what they do, and it shows up in the quality of their work. Carol was really sweet and wanted to make sure that we had a garden that we could enjoy for years to come. Mark and his team were amazing, worked extremely hard, with great attention to detail, and demonstrated great care and respect for our space. Mark even generously shared helpful tips and advice on other related issues on our yard, which will save us trouble in the future. The process happens fast! So I recommend that you have your vision in mind, and to also enjoy the process. We're happy with how things turned out! read more

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It's really too bad they are leaving the business today. They did a really nice job on my yard a few months ago and came with great ideas that worked out very well. read more

Carol and Mark are awesome. They did the landscape at both my house and my boyfriend's house. Mine was a smaller project where they replaced courtyard plants and redid planters. It looks fabulous! At my boyfriend's house they did a HUGE job!! He has a large lot which they completely cleared and put in 7000 feet of irrigation, new sod, French drains, new plants and a lovely pathway around the yard. They did both front and back. It is a miraculous transformation and has added so much value. It has now been a couple of months and they come back to make sure everything is doing well and the watering is going as programmed etc. They have given us instructions on how to care for everything. A few of the new plants didn't make it and they were all replaced. Carol and Mark really care about the work! They are kind, hard working, thorough and knowledgeable. It has been a pleasure working with them both. I would recommend them highly!!!! read more

Incredible Work!!! I cannot express how happy I am with the work done by Carol, Mark and their team. From day one they were attentive, detail oriented and timely. We used Carol and Mark to redo the landscaping in our front and backyards, every time I drive up to my house I am blown away with the transformation. The ideas presented were spot on with what I had in mind and their extensive experience and knowledge was evident throughout. There was a lot of work done which could have easily been overwhelming for me, but I was given regular updates and often the work was completed ahead of schedule! Everything is perfect and I look forward to enjoying their work at my home for a very long time! read more

Carol Berglund Designs - Backyard - Interior Design Near Me

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I don't write a lot of reviews but wanted to share the excellent experience we had with Carol and her husband Mark. Our front yard was tired and overgrown. Carol and Mark did an excellent job replacing our plants and lawn with a refreshed look along with lighting. The results exceeded our expectations. Carol and Mark have an eye for plant materials, they are dedicated to client service and satisfaction and they have a great crew that kept things clean and organized through the process. I can't say enough and the best is they are local in Huntington Beach (though they do service all of Orange County). Please give them a shot if you need landscape work to be done. read more

My front landscape was a tired 19 years old, and it showed! Carol and Mark worked wonders with the landscape which ultimately woke up my tired hardscape. Their professionalism, experience, knowledge and suggestions were a breath of fresh air, and I absolutely LOVE'd working with them. Carol, Mark and their entire crew are hardworking and respectful of your property. They are very personable and take pride in the beautiful work that they complete! As they should. From the beginning; the meeting, written quote, a tour of their personal landscape (very helpful), demo, irrigation, landscape lighting and planting, it was seamless. I will always call on Carol & Mark for any and all landscape needs. read more

We are so pleased with the design/landscape services we have received from Carol Berglund Landscape services. They helped us with three separate projects over a three-year span and each job was spot on from start to finish. They are prompt, they communicate, they are professional, they hire good workers that are friendly, clean, & respectful. They buy quality plants that have been healthy since they planted them. We wouldn't do a job without them. read more

Carol, Mark and team are awesome! Professional, easy and honest. They came over for a consult, they asked what I was looking for and took initiative from there. I have little kids, work a lot and don't have much time to tend to a yard. They were realistic with what my options were for long term maintenance. Additionally, Carol specifically chose plants that were in consideration of my young children. She wanted to ensure that the plants attracted butterflies, hummingbirds and were fragrant. The results are absolutely lovey and we couldn't be more pleased! read more

Carol and Mark really helped us create our own retreat. They were very responsive and Carol really listened to what we wanted. We told her we wanted easy maintenance, free flowing, and like a park. We wanted to keep our butterflies and birds. They are returning and we just love the end result. Thank you read more

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This is an update on the work Carol and Mark did on our backyard in September of 2022. The plantings are really filling in and the hardscape is holding up perfectly. We are very happy with the design and highly recommend Carol and Mark for your landscaping needs. read more

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Carol and Mark Burgland are amazing people - true artists, hard working, extremely efficient, very knowledgeable about plants in our area, irrigation, lighting, and landscaping. They are both caring, considerate, kind, honest, personable, straightforward, and dedicated to excellence. From the moment we met Carol over the phone we knew that we liked her for her knowledge and considerate attitude. A previous potential contact had asked for deposits of over $1,000 for consultation, plans and designs before work was even begun. Carol, on the other hand, came to our home within a few days of contacting her, assessed our job, took time to listen carefully to our ideas and to look at photos we had saved, walked and talked the area with us, and charged nothing for the consultation. She invited us to her home to see samples of some plant groupings to see various options ( and to give advice even if we didn't choose to go with her services). She sincerely wanted us to choose the right plants for our yard and to not end up with an overgrown and wild yard as many have experienced when moving to drought tolerant yards. During the work Mark was the on site person who supervised a great, hardworking crew each day, ensuring that all tasks were done correctly. We can not recommend Carol and Mark highly enough. We were so fortunate to find them and we can't say enough good things about them! read more

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I originally was going to have only my front planter beds redone. After she told me what she was going to do and the price, I decided to have her do both the front and back yards I then hired her husband Mark to redo the sprinkler system for the front and back yards and lay new sod for my front yard. He also had the edges to my flower bed changed, which really improved how my backyard looked. Carol has a 90 day guarantee, that she will replace any plant that dies. I waited until the 90 days elapsed to write my review as I wanted to see if she stood by her word. She did and more. I get so many compliments on my landscaping. They are great and honest people and it's my pleasure to write this review. read more

We didn't know how we wanted to design our front yard. After seeing Carol's house and her ideas we were very confident in their design and excited to see the outcome. Carol, mark, Juan and the rest of the team were all great to work with and we appreciate their expertise. We love our front yard. read more

For many years, my small front yard has been an eyesore. Nothing grew, except for the lovely lush weeds and my nearly 20 year old Strawberry Tree. When the tree died recently, I decided it's time look for a professional who could do what other landscape designers have not. I called several designers, including several that are associated with large, well-known nurseries (still waiting for callbacks), Carol called back the same afternoon and even apologized for the delay. After explaining by dilemma, Carol seemed genuinely interested in helping and was even willing to commute to my region even though it was out of her normal service area. Carol and Mark made an appointment to view the location very quickly, and when the time came, they surveyed the yard and attentively listened my goals (minimal maintenance and attracting hummingbirds and butterflies) and tree replacement. Withing minutes, Mark had determined how to alter the sprinklers to keep the landscaping alive and Carol seemed to know what to plant and where. Later that evening, I had an estimate in my email. They were ready to squeeze my job in between some other clients, but I delayed due my schedule. The work started a week later and was expected to take 3 days. The team arrived right on time and began immediately. The work ethic of the crew was incredible, constant focus on getting the job done. The work was actually finished in TWO days and they even planted a larger tree than they normally would to provide us more shade. After completion, Carol responded back and gave watering and maintenance recommendations and reiterated the 3 month warranty on the plants. I could not be happy with the entire crew. It's like working with a long-time neighbor, not a contractor. read more

Professionalism and Integrity. Five stars are simply not enough for Mark and Carol. My wife and I are so happy we went with these good folks and for a lot of reasons. I have always loved the tropics and converting my back yard into a tropical paradise has been a goal of mine for many years. We had several conversations with Carol before making a decision. With her diverse background into tropical plants and vegetation throughout the world, we felt that we could trust her to make wise decisions. We were not disappointed. First, for me to do business with anyone, they have to be good communicators. With today's technology (cell phones, texting, email, etc.) there is simply no excuse to be otherwise. Mark and Carol were always quick to get back with answers to questions we might have as well as keeping us informed as to what to expect next and exactly when during the entire project. They both get an A+ for communications. Mark was excellent in keeping me informed as to what was needed and when. I had no idea how involved a professional landscaping project is. There is much work to be done and following the proper order of things is so important. He was on top of things at all times and his crew was a pleasure to watch. It all started with planning. From there they prepared the soil and went right into the irrigation and sprinkler system. I had some low areas in my yard where there was no runoff. Mark's answer to that was building two French Drains. I had no idea what that meant but now I do and they have completely solved the problem. Once Mark's job was near completion, that is when Carol took over with her expertise and artistry. Amazing! Plants kept arriving. Palms, ferns, and so many others that I can't remember all their names. Plants from all over the world. Carol knew exactly where she wanted each individual plant and the crew followed her direction to a tee. The end result far exceeded my wildest expectations. For my wife and me, it is a dream come true. And all of this is surrounding our new koi pond and pavers. We are already enjoying our new tropical paradise and it is still winter ! Again, five stars are all I am allowed to award here. Wish there were more. I can only say I highly recommend Mark and Carol and wish to thank them for a job very well done ! I will attach a few photos but keep in mind this is right after completion. As beautiful as it already is, I know that in the months ahead things will start to grow and fill in. We live in eager anticipation of watching it all unfold before our eyes. Danny and Kathy Santa Ana read more

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Carol and Mark were so great to work with. We just finished a project at my house that involved taking out 50+ year old growth (sad to see, but roots were causing problems), replacing driveways, completely redoing our sprinkler system and replanting. I didn't know what I needed or wanted as far as the plants went, I just knew what was here had to be dealt with. Carol's creative mind took care of the rest. The biggest thing for me was that Mark and his crew were kind and polite. Each day they would clean up after themselves, putting everything back in place the best they could and blowing off the driveways and sidewalks. It means so much to me these days to find kind people to work with. I'm extremely happy with the outcome and know that if I need anything in the future, they'll happily come out here and help me. read more

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I can't say enough about how happy I am with the landscape work that Carol and Mark recently completed on my home. From the first time I met with them I knew that they possessed the experience and expertise needed for my project, and that that they would be very easy to work with. Carol and Mark did not disappoint! They helped me with the design and renovating of my front and back yard and the before and after is remarkable. They removed and replaced plants, removed and replaced sod, installed irrigation, lighting and a fountain, added decorative rocks throughout the property and provided guidance on hardscaping changes. They show up each day on time and on schedule and their hardworking team pays attention to every detail. Mark and Carol follow up to make sure everything went as planned and is to your liking. They are super easy to work with, kind, and truly invested in your project from start to finish. I highly recommend Carol Berglund Landscaping for your next landscaping project! read more

Carol is amazing! I was having such a hard time getting responses and quotes from landscapers - my outdoor space is a patio behind a townhouse I recently purchased, I assumed many thought the work was too small or not worth their time. I was feeling very frustrated. When I reached out to Carol, she was quick to respond to my inquiry and scheduled a free consultation to look at my space. She gave me multiple options based on my budget and preferences. We ended up having her team install drainage, which the concrete patio was missing, and then adding some planters with succulents and flowering bushes to brighten up the space and make it feel like an outdoor garden. Carol is professional, prompt, and does great work. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

We just had the best experience working with Carol and Mark on our front yard. We needed help after a semi disastrous so-called landscape job, and Carol and Mark responded to our pleas almost the same day that we reached out. They were amazing. After scoping out our yard and talking to us Carol seemed to intuitively know what we needed and after the holiday break they arrived on time and finished the redesign, demoed and replaced the irrigation system, removed the sad plants and bushes, rearranged everything with all the plants we love and put in the lighting system that Mark designed. We were involved in every step of this process and we trusted them completely. A shout out for their crew too as they are so professional and knowledgeable. The project took 3 days and now we have a very lovely, low maintenance, hummingbird and butterfly front yard that is perfect for us. We look out the front windows all of the time and at night it's just gorgeous. We are grateful. Next project...back yard. read more

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We have just moved to the area and pretty sure our yard was never taken care of by the previous owners. So redoing our yard, adding sprinklers, new plants was something we wanted to do. We walk our neighborhood often and came across some of Carol Berglund Landscapes teams work and were so impressed. They redid our yard, removed all weeds abs roots, lay new sod, added and updated our sprinkler system and add plants. I will say I never new how good our house could look. The most amazing people to work with, professional, kind, and just extremely hard workers. If you are looking for quality work and attention to detail I highly recommend going with them. read more

THANK YOU, Carol and Mark! Hours before we were leaving on vacation, we discovered the timer on our landscape sprinkler system was malfunctioning. Carol Berglund Landscapes to the rescue! One phone call, one text, and 2 hours later, we were back in business - and on a SUNDAY! The service was excellent, and the price was more than fair. In fact, I was so impressed, I asked them to provide an estimate for more work at a later date. Need help, call Carol - you won't be disappointed! read more

I needed a yard clean up for my daughter's 8th grade graduation party. I found Carol and Mark's company on Yelp because of their very good reviews. I had asked for several quotes from other landscape companies but upon speaking to Carol over the phone, I knew right away that she's the one who can help me with my patio project. Carol and Mark are very professional, honest, very responsive and mindful to all of my needs and have helped in every way they can to make the process smooth and easier for me. I have a front and back patios with lots and lots of overgrown succulents and an overgrown tree. Carol, Mark and their crew did an awesome job cleaning up both areas, trimming and reviving my plants in a timely manner and were done right. The small river rocks that they have installed in my side yard walkway and beautifully placed around plants instantly gave my space a relaxed and more inviting feel. I love love these river rocks that Carol recommended to install as they are much easier to walk on compared to the bigger rocks that I used to have in my yard. Carol also made gorgeous new succulent arrangements in several pots and beautiful blue hydrangeas in big pots to freshen up my patios. Thank you so much Carol and Mark for your great service and for all your help. You have transformed my space into something that I wouldn't be able to do myself. What a difference it has made! Looking forward to working with you again in the future. read more

Carol and her husband were fantastic! They came by our house and after a few days of discussion we had a plan. Our landscaping went from drab to fab in a day. Their team was very professional and efficient. We are incredibly happy with how everything turned out and would use them again on another project. read more

We had a great experience with Carol and Mark! They listened to what we wanted and provided us with great input and recommendations on plants and flowers. They were also very patient with our project and were flexible on the timing - as soon as we were ready, they had their crew come in and completed our front and back yards in just a few days. read more

We could not be happier with our decision to entrust our backyard to Carol, Mark and their team. They were professional, they LISTENED, and -- when prompted -- they were not shy about suggestions (that's what we are paying them for, right?!). I emailed an estimate request on a Monday morning and Carol and Mark were in our backyard that evening. They were generous with their time, patiently answering our laundry list of questions without any pressure to sign. My primary concern was drainage in our backyard and they made a couple suggestions that very night, no matter what decision we made! They provided an estimate within 24 hours and continued to promptly respond to questions via email during our decision-making process. They started the job on time, and completed the job within budget and early. There was someone at the house almost everyday and they worked through the weekend. We always felt like they were working on OUR job, as opposed to working on just another landscape job. Most important to us, we felt looked out for and taken care of where it comes to our yard. They even made a recommendation for our rain gutters and handled getting the work done on our behalf. We couldn't be happier with the end result. The fact that they are also lovely people is just a bonus. Thank you Carol Berglund Landscapes!!! read more

We recently had Carol and Mark landscape our home. What an amazing job they did! It involved taking out old growth, putting in new sprinklers, new grass, some concrete work and all new plants in both the front and backyard. I wasn't too sure what I wanted, but Carol took close note of my likes and dislikes and came up with some wonderful ideas. And their crew was amazing! They were very courteous, cleaned up at the end of each day and were very attentive to details. Carol and Mark kept us up-to-date as to what would be done each day and came by frequently to check on the process of the job. When we had any questions, they were quick to answer them. We live on a corner and we have gotten many compliments from our neighbors on how beautiful our yard looks. If you're looking for a landscaper, I would highly recommend using Carol Berglund Landscapes. We are very pleased with what they did for us. Thank you Carol and Mark! Jack & Diane Huntington Beach read more

I loved working with Carol to landscape my yard after removing my lawn. I now have a Mediterranean garden that is attracting butterflies and humming birds. Every neighbor that walks by comments on how beautiful it is. I highly recommend her company. read more

Contacted Carol Sunday evening regarding my small front yard. She responded to my email within 30 minutes and we set up an appointment for the following morning. After viewing my yard, we discussed options and I was told I would hear sometime the following day. True to her word I had a bid within 24 hours. I agreed to the bid and this morning Mark and his crew arrived at 0800 and they completed my beautiful by noon. I am over the moon with the work that was completed. read more

Carol Berglund Designs - My beautiful new front yard! - Interior Design Near Me

It started with a note on our door: "You have the ugliest yard in the neighborhood. DO SOMETHING!" Between my husband and I both being in grad school, the extremely wet winter, and me helping caregive for sick family members the last couple of years, our yard was the least of my concerns. My brother lovingly referred to it as "The Shire," since the rolling mounds of Korean grass gave it an otherworldly appeal (though one more suited to orcs rather than hobbits). The weeds came up to my waist, and the worse the growth become, the more hopeless the cleanup seemed. Our situation was bleak, and our former landscaper (current neighbor), who had cut corners like some people cut coupons, was the prime suspect for the nasty note. Our landlord (my mother-in-law) found Carol on Yelp, and was pleased with the reviews and her portfolio. She came out for a consultation on a Saturday, and by Sunday her husband's crew was out removing the jungle that had made its home in our front and back yards. Friday came the plants, and today they finished laying the sod, installing the sprinkler system, and set us up with a landscaper to maintain our new yard. Carol is an artist. She has a phenomenal eye for colors, and her knowledge of plants is apparent in the way she pairs different kinds of bushes and flowers. I wanted to make sure we had California-friendly plants, and she delivered not only butterfly plants and flowers to attract hummingbirds, but rosemary! I even used some when I cooked dinner to celebrate our new yard. Her husband's crew was efficient and ruthless with the weeds, and laid the sod quickly and cleanly. Friendly, fast service. I am so grateful for the work of this team. I cannot wait to see how our yard evolves as the plants grow in. Just in time for summer! read more

The Carol Berglund Landscaping team did a GREAT JOB making our property LOOK like a MILLION bucks! They are a PLEASURE to work with.

So far, 5* Carol & her husband responded immediately aa well as easy to work with. Prices within the middle range which is OK. They seem to know what your needs are and are anxious to please. We have hired them for installation & maintenance for a good size property in Newport Beach. Hopefully we will be a great fit. Will continue to review & expect a continued 5* rating. I feel very comfortable with them and their honesty. Dr. S Kuperhand 5*++ Carol & team finished an outstanding job. For time 5* For professionalism 5* For installation, maintenance 5* I am lucky to have found this wonderful couple who have not only done an outstanding job with consideration, care and an eye for what is needed along with a continuing desire to please as well as complete honesty. They have more than finished in a timely manner, and I am confident that they will follow up on any problems (I don't expect to have any). I live in Newport Beach and am so enjoying my property. The crew also deserves a rave review. Do not hesitate to use this wonderful team and thank you so much from our lovely grounds. Dr. S Kuperhand read more

I wish there were more stars to give Carol, Mark and their wonderful crew, including Todd who did an AMAZING job on our hardscape and driveway! Carol was able to breathe life into our vision for the outside of our home. Carol's talent goes FAR beyond her extensive horticultural and landscaping knowledge; she has a keen eye for design, scale and style. She looked at the "big picture" of what we wanted and chose beautiful plants that highlight our architecture without overwhelming it, creating a warm and welcoming front yard that we will enjoy for many years to come. We can't stop going outside to look at it! PLUS the job was done on schedule and budget. Thank you for making us fall in love with our house again, Carol, Mark, Todd and crew! Now let's do the back yard! read more

Carol, Mark and their crew are beyond amazing! From the moment I met Carol and Mark I felt a connection and knew they would give me the yard I wanted and needed. They are great communicators and really listened to what I wanted. They had great suggestions that they thought would go nicely in my yard. Carol is very warm, kind and personable. It was a lot of fun working with her. She has great eye and chose beautiful plants and placed them to really complement each other. Mark and his guys were very respectful, hardworking and clean. They always showed up when they were suppose to and kept me up to date on the progress. When they would leave for the day they would always clean up any trash and dirt from my driveway and walkways. My yard is beautiful and I find myself looking out the windows or wandering around just admiring it more then I should! I have had so many compliments from the neighbors and from many of the regulars who take their daily walks on my street. Carol and Mark truly gave me back the pride I should have felt being a homeowner! read more

I spoke with this company about a sprinkler issue that I was having. They were quick to respond and very courteous. Unfortunately for me they were busy and we couldn't come up with a time that worked for each of us. Needless to say, the communication was fantastic and they even followed up a few days later to make sure I was able to get the problem solved. I wouldn't hesitate to use them for their services. Great response time and fantastic communication. read more

We chose Carol Berglund Landscapes for our backyard re-landscaping project after reading her exceptional reviews. In a nutshell, we had the same experience as her prior customers. We are so happy with how the yard looks and thoroughly enjoyed the process of working with Carol and Mark. They truly listened to what we wanted, and treated the job as though it was their own yard. Besides being very friendly and personable, they are both so knowledgeable, organized, and efficient, and we had easy, open communication throughout the process. Despite being busy with other jobs, they squeezed us in and completed the work over 4 consecutive days, and always cleaned up before leaving. I would highly recommend Carol Berglund Landscapes! read more

Carol and Mark truly transformed our front yard. You can see from the project photos others have posted that their work is excellent. But what the photos may not show you is how much they care about creating and executing a design that fits you and your home. They are on your side and will help guide and realize your vision for your landscape. Carol and Mark are a blast to work with and their team was great. I just can't say enough. read more

We are adding another 5 star rating for Carol Berglund's Landscape. They did our front and back yard. Had to remove 5 trees and 3 large, large bushes. Also put in a new sprinkler system and amended our dirt with organic soil. We wanted yards that did not need a lot of attention but gave us color. They achieved that for us. We are now using the gardener they recommended and so happy with him. Our yards are now care free. We have been in our home for 40 plus years and have had numerous maintenance people, gardeners, plumbers, etc. etc. Carol and Mark are the cream of the crop! Their team is prompt, hard working, clean and friendly and always on time. Project was finished as promised. Mark even surprised us with attention to a mess that had gathered in our side yard. Carol let us know that he is a "neat freak". He put gravel in empty spaces and pulled weeds around our pool equipment, no charge and not asked to do so. Thank you again Mark. Not only are they a business we engaged, but a lovely couple that we now consider good friends. read more

Whether you are an avid gardener or prefer to enjoy the outdoors nestled on a lounge chair with a glass of wine, Carol Berglund Landscapes will provide beautiful lawns and gardens that you will love and be proud of for years. You can count on Carol Berglund Landscapes for: * Well-planned designs * Artistic, yet practical plant selection * Fast, efficient yard preparation and planting * Follow-up care instructions for plants and beds read more