I can't say enough about Gwen and her incredible team. From start the start she was very open and…read moretransparent about costs and communicative throughout. I loved everything about her design and I loved that she had her own crew to do the install. The crew was great and was super organized. I sit and admire my front yard everyday. I love it so much!

Gwen and her team did a FANTASTIC job in our yard. We wanted to re-do major sections and she did…read morean excellent job of melding the new with the old. We are getting a lot of joy from our new yard! Gwen was great about listening to what we do and do not like and communicating throughout the project. We not only needed to re-do sections of sod and plantings, but we also had a drainage problem they fixed and added a better pathway to the backyard. All the irrigation and new lighting is great! Her team was also solid with communication and cleaned up at the end of each day. It's a small but mighty group..... be patient and get on her schedule..... it's well worth it! Then get on her schedule for seasonal maintenance. Just a high performing, outstanding team! Thanks team!

We hired Forever Green Cali to put in a backyard for our house which is a new build. We got their…read morename from our neighbor who had nothing but good things to say about their experience. After working with Firas and his team I am absolutely giving them a five star review and only wish I could give more stars. Firas is super collaborative and really helped me clarify the rudimentary design I had in my head. Gina, their landscape designer, and Lilies, who made that landscape design a reality, were both a joy to work with. We interacted with multiple people on this team and it was clear that client satisfaction was a priority. We just finished our project and we love our new backyard. Also wanted to add that Firas did wonders with our budget and I have already recommended them to a family member.

Forever Green Cali is definitely a great company to work with…read more I highly recommend them. Their pricing was very competitive, and the team members were professional and courteous throughout the entire process. The quote was thorough and clearly explained the materials being used, as well as the process they would follow to complete the work. They completed both sides of my duplex in just one day. Afterward, they took the time to show me what needed to be done to properly maintain the drainage system and keep it working efficiently. Additionally, I requested a four-year warranty. They had no problem accommodating my request and adjusted their contractual terms accordingly. Adriene

Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on…read morebudget! I highly recommend!

Steve and Awaken Landscapes did an awesome job transforming our very labor-intensive front yard…read moreinto a beautiful xeriscape oasis. We had few ideas on what we wanted, but several ideas about what we did not want. Raquel (Solea Landscapes) listened carefully and designed a beautiful yard, complete with 3D renderings so we could really envision her ideas in our space. They worked with us, even inviting us to shop with them for pots and plants. Steve and Awaken Landscapes did an amazing job in executing her design. Jose and his crew were quick, efficient, and cheerful. They responded positively to our every request, and they kept the job site clean and neat, even with all the mud from February's downpours. Our new front yard is everything I hoped for: beautiful, unique, low on water usage, and easy to maintain. The end result is the talk of the neighborhood. The first night that the accent lights lit up our new yard brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Steve, Raquel, and all the great folks at Awaken Landscapes.

I had a great experience working with Alex and his crew. Alex is knowledgeable and trustworthy and…read moreprovided great customer service--and at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend HF Gardening Services for your landscaping projects.

In the spring, my property had heavy weeds front, back and side yard. Alex and the team cleared…read morethem all, trimmed my shrubs and small trees expertly, then laid a weed pre emergent and covered all with a thick layer of bark. They evened it out perfectly. Then they sanded the deck, replaced a sagging board and sealed the deck.. It looks new! He removed a large woody rosemary shrub and suggested adding boulders to the new bare spot. Well worth his estimate. Alex's communication is clear, friendly and business-like. I highly recommend HF Gardening.

Small job treated with the care of a big job. I had Justin quote on replacing two saplings with a…read moredwarf blood orange and a dwarf fuji apple, sealing the fences, and taking my small narrow side yard and laying in a walkway for garbage can access with a narrow planting bed for future passion fruit vines. Justin made some suggestions, and his crew executed perfectly We went with concrete for easier and safer access, benderboard instead of blocks because of the narrow yard. Simple, cleanly done, bed is edged to contain the soil, trees are well seated and fertilized, irrigation updated for the new plantings, weed cloth under the gravel. Concrete has a nice brushed finish for traction in the wet, tree is staked, can't wait to see them bloom. It's the nice little details that make a quality job. Every day the site was cleaned as if they hadn't been there, they worked quickly and carefully even in the narrow areas. I'm very happy with the job and execution, and highly recommend them.

TLDR; My project suffered from poor planning, inadequate oversight, and unacceptable workmanship. I…read morewould advise others -- especially first-time homeowners -- to proceed with caution and consider other contractors. It took me over a year to emotionally recover from the trauma of working with this business as a first major renovation project. --- Long story below As a first major home improvement project (front yard and driveway remodel), I hired a separate professional designer, had 3D renderings made, selected materials in advance, and clearly communicated the desired aesthetic and expected quality to all bidding contractors. Justin's Professional Landscaping had strong early reviews and was responsive at first. I agreed to a contract requiring over 25% upfront payment (which I now regret). Key issues I experienced: - Repeated requests for payment before corresponding work was completed - An uncomfortable incident where the foreman (Justin's father) came to my home on an off-day claiming he hadn't been paid, despite my having already paid Justin. - Poor daily cleanup, resulting in my HOA issuing a notice - Minimal on-site supervision by Justin - Workmanship issues (photos available), including: A unleveled wall that started leaning forward shortly after installation, uneven capstones and a section creating a tripping hazard, poorly graded and uneven pavers, joint sand not installed promptly, and walkway that was not correctly aligned with my front door. By the time these issues surfaced, I had paid about 90% of the project cost, yet the work was incomplete and did not meet reasonable expectations. A revised scope was attempted for the wall only (against my better judgment), but supervision and execution problems continued. After observing additional mistakes, poor practices and lack of control over the crew, I terminated the contract.

Matt and his foreman, Victor, were fantastic to work with. They transformed our backyard and helped…read morerenovated our front lawn. Both projects were completed in a timely manner, and we love our new space! Their service, reliability, and expertise met all of my expectations.

We hired Living Elements to completely transform our backyard. And it looks amazing. They were…read moreeasy to work with and were flexible. Carlos even met with us after hours and on a weekend to work around our schedules. They worked with me on pricing for extra items that came up during the process so we didn't feel over charged. I highly recommend using them as we had a very positive experience.

Many thanks to Bruno and Paolo and their wonderful crew for the beautiful job completed in my back…read moreyard. I've never had any landscaping done before and had a very small budget, so wasn't certain of what to expect. A neighbor highly recommended Black Diamond, and I had some trepidations because I didn't know how to decide exactly what to have done. But Sean did a fantastic job of guiding me through what were my top priorities as well as pitfalls to avoid. There were a couple of small hiccups - for example, some materials were not delivered on time by subcontractors - but Bruno and the crew kept me up to date on what was happening, cheerfully, respectfully and professionally, and any concerns I had were addressed promptly. I would definitely recommend Black Diamond - and especially Sean, Bruno and Paolo, who made it all come together for me.

Set up an estimate for 10 am today. Texted them twice (well before and after 10 am) and no…read moreresponse. No show is really no stars for me however I had to put at least one to submit my review.

Carol came to our house twice to go over our landscaping ideas and drew out a large plan for our…read morebackyard and had it all drawn on her laptop as well. We were very impressed and it was very well and professionally done. She was very nice and friendly and listened to our ideas as well and integrated our ideas into her design, so she actually listened to what we desired into our backyard design. Highly recommend!

Very impressive dealing with Carol on plans for landscaping of my backyard. It is so sad that she…read morehas passed away.

Mike at Stuteville Landscaping truly went above and beyond. We were in the early stages of looking…read morefor a landscaper and had a lot of questions, and he took the time to walk us through everything during a weekend phone call. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to talk to. What really stood out was how generous he was with his time--he never made us feel rushed and answered every question thoroughly. That level of service and care is hard to find, and we were honestly amazed. Highly recommend reaching out to him.

From the first call to the finished project, Mike and Eric with their team provided an exceptional…read moreexperience. We hired them to replace an old, failing wooden retaining wall with a new cinderblock one and we couldn't be happier with the results. I spoke to Mike first and he was very helpful and informative and patiently answered all my questions. He and his team kept this responsiveness and quality experience throughout the whole project. This company is also very honest. They accidentally underquoted me for the project, but they honored their original price without hesitation. They also demonstrated flexibility by working with me on scheduling and adapting to our needs. I had a question about our sprinkler system after they finished and they got back to me with an answer right away. Not only do I think the new retaining wall looks fantastic, but even my gardener, who sees a lot of this type of work, was impressed. He commented that he could tell Stuteville Landscaping took their time, didn't skip any steps, and performed high-quality work. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled landscaping company, look no further than Stuteville Landscaping. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend them!

Totally impressed with this company. They are great designers who care about creating a beautiful…read moreenvironment while respecting the ecology of our area. Our new backyard has CA natives and plants that are drought tolerant, edible, and medicinal. Our new lawn is also drought tolerant and everything has submerged soaker hoses rather than raised sprinkler heads. They built beautiful raised planter beds and a trellis for blackberries. Beyond that, they are the hardest working crew I've ever met, and just plain good people. They go above and beyond.

From the owner: Natural Drainage, Greywater Systems, Rainwater Catchment Systems, Drought-tolerant Plantings,…read moreCalifornia Native Plants, Edible Gardens, Permeable Hardscapes, Low Maintenance Landscapes Please note we are NOT a Mow and Blow Maintenance Company