I highly recommend Jim Roberts at Black Diamond. He designed our project to replace an old redwood…read moredeck with pavers, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Jim listened to what we wanted, and made the whole process easy. The new space looks fantastic and is so much more usable. Would definitely work with him again!

Brought them out to do our driveway with pavers. Our old concrete driveway had sunken in a bit, so…read moreit wasn't level with the garage, and had cracks in it. They sent Manuel out who turned around a design in about a week and went over the cost options with Ron (Manuel's manager) and agreed on pricing. They were not the cheapest around, but the company seemed reputable based on previous reviews. There were few confusion and scope change dealing with a sub contractor they hired but whenever I contacted Manuel and expressed my stands and concerns, these were addressed promptly and properly. Our driveway looks great now!

We tried to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Matt with the intent of gauging whether we…read moreshould engage his full design service. We ran into some difficulties at the start due to a last-minute cancellation by Matt and some unresponsiveness through email. When we voiced our concerns, Matt really stepped up to ensure our concerns were met. He immediately refunded us for the cost of the service, and he offered to meet with us at no cost. We ended up taking a 30 minute video chat with him, and Matt was super helpful in explaining various options. When we realized that his typical project scope was a bit bigger than what we wanted to spend, Matt was very gracious in connecting us with other contractors and designers. Despite the early hiccups, we got the sense that Matt is a genuine guy who is more interested in doing the right thing rather than making quick buck. We really appreciate his thoughtfulness, and we will definitely consider engaging with his services again in the future!

I signed up for a consultation with Matt and got immense value and inspiration from our meeting. I…read morehighly recommend Water and Earth!

After interviewing several landscaping design firms, we chose to engage Taylor at Applewood for our…read morefront and backyard landscaping project. From the very first phone call, we could tell he knew his craft. He spent generous time listening to our wish list and understanding our vision, explaining the design/build timeline, and answering every "what if" we threw his way. We also loved his design work in his portfolio of course. Shortly after we engaged Taylor, he was on site taking detailed measurements, photos, and even drone shots of our entire front and backyard. He flagged any potential sloping issues, suggested realistic solutions, and connected us to his trusted referral that could further help us. Any time we had follow up questions, he made himself available and responded quickly - no hard sell, just clear information. Although we weren't able to go forward with the full project due to unexpected yard and budget constraints, Taylor handled the change with total professionalism and never made us feel pressured. The insight we gained from his preliminary work was helpful and will be very useful for when we decide to continue with the project in the future. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely easy-to-work-with design partner, we'd highly recommend giving Taylor at Applewood a call.

Taylor did an awesome Job designing my front and back yard! In my opinion he is the best designer…read morethere is! Give him a try you'll be happy you did.

We hired John and his team at H&J Landscaping for a complete backyard renovation and couldn't be…read morehappier with how it turned out. The project included a paver patio, grass installation, concrete stepping stones with pebble borders, flower beds with irrigation, tree planting, a retaining wall and landscape lighting throughout. John really knows his stuff and has been doing this for over 30 years so it shows. He made sure everything was done right including adding weed blockers, bark mulch and even gopher wires under the planting areas so we won't have problems down the road. The price was very competitive compared to other quotes we got and the quality of work is outstanding. Yee was great with communication and always responded to our questions quickly which made the whole process easy. The crew worked hard every day, cleaned up after themselves and finished the project on time. Our backyard went from a bare mess to the best looking yard on our street and neighbors have already asked us who did the work. Highly recommend H&J Landscaping for any landscaping or hardscaping project. We will definitely be using them again for our front yard!

I've been putting off a project for my front yard for years and I finally found the right person to…read moredo the job perfectly, John! They went above and beyond with the work they did, and made my front yard look immaculate!!!! I had a concrete walkway installed with a nice wooden overhang and pea gravel installed. I couldn't have asked for a better job! These guys are the ones to go to if you need your landscaping and concrete walkways done properly.

Tina has a great love for plants and it permeates her designs. She did a complete overhaul of both…read moremy front and back yards. From careful measuring, hardscaping and plant selection, Tina planned something for me that was drought tolerant, without a water guzzling lawn and very very pretty. She made sure to understand what kind of colors I wanted in the garden, finding plants that provide interest in each season. Tina did a great job and I highly recommend her.

Excellent service and value for garden design and installation. Tina was great to work with in…read moreselecting drought tolerant plants for our front yard. She also reworked the existing irrigation system and fixed a lot of broken items for us. Her instal crew was very professional and we love the results!

Nightmear is not over. We hired gardener put weedscreen over the yeard, now the weedscreen…read morecompletely block the breath of the yead. All of the plant have mold on them. The only mistake source was Kathryn Mathewson. if she didn't suggest to change the composite, we would haven't had so much weeds, we wouldn't need weed screen and we ouldn't have the mold problem. I cannot express how angrey I am with the terrible quality work Kathryn has done for us!

Kathryn Mathewson and Secret Gardens Contributions to My Garden…read more Kathryn Mathewson and her company, Secret Gardens, has been working with me on my family's one acre garden for over ten years. Kathryn's many years of experience and education helps her quickly see problems and solutions. She has excellent artistic and ecological insight with deep plant knowledge. My family is always learning from her. Because of her special skills our garden is like no other. We started with a Master Plan and then took small steps to implement her plan. The first steps would take years to make an impact so we started with planting perimeter plants, preserving large trees, planting needed and unique trees, and improving our soil to make it biologically rich and healthy. We love our front garden waterfall/stream/pond garden with its two patios, native meadow, and unique paths. It is like nothing in any picture book! Kathryn has excellent long term vision to bring nature into my family's life. She is constantly educating us and everyone who works in our garden. She finds quality contractors and plantsmen to help build our vision and manages their work. Over the years I often have thought I could do something without her advice. This has led to mistakes which she graciously turns into a positive. Because of these mistakes I have learned to discuss all garden details with her and as well as many interior and architectural details. Interior and building topics she addresses and designs are: elevation improvements, window sizes, door location and designs, natural light in rooms, room designs to improve garden views out of every window, garden details which are harmonious with the house details, and appropriate craftsmen for each project. Our garden has been on garden tours and is used by local school children for their nature classes. On these occasions Kathryn educates the visitors and is an excellent and knowledgeable speaker. My family is honored to have had Kathryn come into our lives and help us improve our home and garden. I have attached some pictures which show the quality of her contribution to us.

My rule of thumb is to get 3 quotes and pick the middle. I also tend to believe that projects can…read moredouble in time and cost. Juan and Outertainments asked about our budget and then stuck to it (the only of the 3). Juan was very genuine in his feedback when we were getting our initial quote. Unlike other quotes where it was "yes" to everything (inevitably blowing the budget away), he helped us understand the value of some choices over others (e.g. cement vs pavers). Since this type of project was unfamiliar to us and we weren't certain on details beyond some high level things, he was able to take our suggestions and help us understand the final results. He was also flexible with giving us a few quotes as well as understanding what aspects could be split out to future projects. Abel (the foreman) and his crew came out and were PHENOMENAL. They were thorough and professional. They went above and beyond regularly. I joked with him on the last day that I'll be seeing him soon when we're ready for the front yard to be updated. I can't recommend them highly enough.

We had a strange issue. The contractor who installed the outdoor bbq we did not like and wanted to…read morechange it. Juan came up and helped us understand the problems and what is the best options. He did not wish to upsell and gave enough time to explain everything. Juan came up with an honest estimate and options for granite. He was upfront with the granite selection and was open to reusing our existing doors, warmer, sink, and lights. They were removed and replaced with pavers. The final product is incredible; we get so many reviews from whoever comes to our backyard. They not only completed it in the scheduled time but also did an excellent clean-up after the job. Overall, Juan and his crew did fantastic work. I have already started letting everyone know about your work in my neighborhood.

This business is totally unprofessional. Alan has not completed the work I have paid him for and…read moreinstead won't answer calls, texts or emails. Going to take him to small claims court if this doesn't get resolved this week

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Divino Arc exceeded our expectations from start to finish. As a small business, they brought an…read moreunparalleled level of care and attention. They truly listened to our ideas instead of pushing their own vision, and then built on them with suggestions that significantly improved both the functionality and the overall aesthetic of our space. What impressed us most was their ability to balance design vision with execution. Every recommendation had a purpose -- better flow, storage, lighting, and visual cohesion. The end result feels completely aligned with how we actually live as a family with young children. We're now two months post-renovation, and not only are we still thrilled, but there's still nothing we would change. We highly recommend Divino Arc.

We did a home renovation recently and had the privilege of working with Nir and Tal from the Divino…read moreArc team. They helped us design several spaces in our new home, including our kitchen and 3 bathrooms. When we first started working with them, we already had a basic layout proposed by our architect. However, Nir and Tal convinced us to switch to a different layout that was much more functional and had better flow, by turning our island and relocating the kitchen table. We are extremely pleased that we went with their suggestion, the end result is much better than our initial plan would have been. They also had great communication with us throughout the entire project, taking into account our feedback to come up with a great design together. They have great relationships with the vendors that they work with - they were able to help us secure good pricing and also help us troubleshoot and resolve minor issues from the vendors. Overall, great experience working with their team and would happily work with them again in the future!