Dan, the owner, is incredibly talented, patient, and kind. He spent hours helping us refine our ideas and improve the design, essentially eliminating the need for a separate landscape designer. He never made us feel rushed or pressured. After meeting with several high-pressure landscaping companies, working with Dan was a breath of fresh air. Once the project started, we met Hector, the foreman, along with Tito and Marcos. They are hardworking, genuine people who clearly enjoy what they do. Over the two-week project they removed heavy roots, took down a large tree, prepared the ground, installed plants, created a beautiful rock garden, added a sprinkler system and lighting, and repaired and painted the fences. Our backyard was transformed from a messy "jungle" into a neat, beautiful oasis. One thing that really stood out: after the job was technically finished, Dan and his crew came back early the next morning to reposition two 300-plus-pound rocks so everything was exactly how we wanted it. Thank you, Dan, Hector, Tito, and Marcos. read more

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This review for DB landscaping is long overdue. They remodeled our backyard - which included soft landscaping, flagstone, concrete, a fountain, a pool equipment enclosure, and lighting. We already had a design and they made that design a reality. Daniel and his team go above and beyond for their clients. And, that isn't always easy when you're dealing with a client like us. We would change things up at the last second and his team never made us feel bad about that. They did everything they could to make us happy and satisfied. And they stand behind their work. They came back to add extra plants for us and even moved trees if we weren't completely happy with their exact placement. Also, their flagstone work was simply amazing! We would absolutely without hesitation hire DB landscaping again. read more

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I am very impressed!! After my last horrific experience with another landscape company, I am very pleased with the services that I have received from Daniel and crew. From start to finish Daniel has been so professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. My backyard is absolutely gorgeous!! I wish that I found DB Landscape Co. Sooner. Their customer service and skill is outstanding! I will definitely be referring this company to everyone! Thank read more

We interviewed 8 contractors (maybe more?!?) and stopped looking after we met Daniel. In addition to being a genuinely nice guy, we were impressed with his integrity and beautiful portfolio. We wanted to include a space on our property for our trailer to look more like a hangout spot than an eyesore. We had rough ideas and sketches but not professional drawings. Daniel and his team listened, came up with a few great ideas and we ended up implementing their design changes. This is the benefit of working with someone who 1) has tons of experience 2) is genuinely passionate about design and landscape 3) has a small tight crew that works very well together as a team. We were surprised by how quickly they worked and how much we loved the end result. When all was said and done we were actually sad to see them go. In 8 years of remodeling our old house, I have never said that about anyone. I highly recommend DB landscaping and am hiring them again to do a smaller project on the side yard. read more

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Since having our yard in Carlsbad completely re-landscaped by DBlandscape to be drought tolerant with a few areas of decomposed granite about five years ago, we are having a moderate amount of difficulty. The yard is great at growing weeds all over the place, even popping up through the DG areas. We have also had a number of irrigation leaks. We understand drip irrigation can be easily damaged when working on the yard. One big issue for us was when we approached them to setup regular maintenance, DBlandscape really did not want to do this work, even though their website claims they do landscape maintenance. This type of yard does require ongoing maintenance. We have had various different people work on the yard, however none seem willing keep up with removing weeds. You either have to do this by hand by the root, or dig up the area with a hoe with is risky due to all the buried drip line and loosens up DG areas. To be fair, Dan was responsive when we determined the original irrigation installed by his crew was without back flow prevention to the valves which sit below the backyard. He did get it fixed at no cost to us. In general, the yard looked really lovely when it was originally completed. Now, over 50% of our drought tolerant plants have died or are dying. Dan told us, we have keep a very close eye on how to water (duration for different zones). That really did not help us know how to set things. It seems the zones are setup with mixed needs. So we are either overwatering something or under watering other things. With the health of many plants suffering. It should not be a science experiment to determine how to setup the watering. We are searching for landscape help yet again from somebody who can help us manage our relatively small yard. NOTE: under the name, it says San Francisco. We live in Carlsbad. read more

DB Landscaping was originally referred to us by a friend that was very satisfied. Our landscape designer also spoke very glowingly of their work. I did check some other landscapers but felt the most comfortable with Daniel and his pricing was very competitive. Our project involved complete demolition of the prior landscaping and installation of boulders, irrigation, lighting and various types of plants based on space and light conditions. The work was done flawlessly and is now the envy of the neighborhood. Their were a couple of follow-up items after the job was completed and Daniel promptly sent someone over the next day to fix. DB Landscaping takes tremendous pride in their work and strives for perfection. Could now be happier with how this project turned out. read more

I was looking for a company to redo my front and back yard. A friend of mine highly recommended DB Landscape Co, so I gave them a call. I am so pleased with the work Dan and his team did. Our landscape before consisted of drab looking plants that were being over watered with a very poor irrigation system. We now have a stunning array of drought tolerant plants mixed with different types of stone and veggie gardens, with a state of the art irrigation system. Colorful, low maintenance, and low water use were the key features we were looking for. DB Landscape Co. came through on all fronts! Thanks again to the whole team!! We highly recommend them. Thanks for everything. read more

We used DB Landscape to redo two patio areas. I was very impressed by the care and attention Daniel gave to every detail. He helped us choose the material we used, displaying enormous patience as we debated different options and changed our minds several times. When his guys actually came and poured a concrete patio area, Daniel ensured that the drainage was just right (and it held up perfectly in our recent heavy rains). His guys were polite, hard-working, and extremely attentive. I have no reservations about recommending DB Landscape. We loved their first project and hired them back for a second area. read more

We had water-wasting, colorless front and back yards where the irrigation was hardly functional. We called DB landscape Co. to give us a quote. Dan arrived on time and came up with some great ideas. They ended up installing a GORGEOUS low-water landscape that makes it so much fun to be outside! One step closer to seeing our future in this home as our water bill was nearly cut in half. These guys really know what they're doing. THANK YOU AGAIN! read more

This review is long overdue, as it is for work that Dan/DB Landscape Co. completed for us last spring. We had a pretty sizeable project, as we had our entire backyard redone. This included removing the existing grass, some trees, and lots of roots. We then had that replaced with turf, some concrete pavers, and drought tolerant landscaping. In short, everything came out beautifully and we're very happy with the work. It was a pleasure working with Dan every step of the way. He runs a pretty small operation---and I mean that in a good way. Every interaction felt very personal and Dan always had time to answer questions, go over design ideas, etc. His team also did a great job and were very professional throughout the project, which lasted about two weeks. I would add that we also made some last minute changes and Dan was always very accommodating. It was clear that our satisfaction was very important to him, even when our changes created some extra work and last-minute shuffling for him. Even after he finished the project he has always been quick to respond to text or email follow-up questions. In short, we highly recommend Dan and feel that he will give you everything that you could want for your project: A fair price, fast communication, professionalism, and an all-around friendly and knowledgeable experience. read more

Dan and his excellent crew just completed a third project for me and I could not be happier. His specialty is irrigation repair and replacement. We were looking to add low water drip systems to two rental properties as well as our personal residence. He has extensive knowledge about proper plant materials (low water) and was a great communicator offering suggestions, sending photos/text messages so we were always on the same page. His crew is on time, friendly and hard working.Very fair pricing but be prepared to wait to get on his calendar. Good people are booked up for a reason but DB Landscape Co. is worth the wait. read more

Yelp help me find these guys, and I have to say they have earned their stellar reputation. I wanted to replace all my sprinkler valves because the ones I had kept breaking, and my yard was so dry in some places that walking on the grass sounded like walking on potato chips. I was very happy with the work and professionalism. Not just of Dan, but his whole crew. Friendly and knowledgeable guys who got the work done and done well. They were always on time and quick with their work. Pricing was upfront and within reason for what I was doing. I knew I was paying for quality, so I wasn't expecting bottom dollar. But the estimate was within 10% of the others. As is always the case with work done to things invisible (buried in the ground), there were some unforeseen repairs that came to light once the dirt was removed. Dan was upfront about it and didn't take advantage of the situation. Only bit of caution I can offer, is to get on their schedule early. They're popular for good reason, but it does mean they can get backed up. Just the downside of working with professional people I suppose. read more

We just had our complete front landscape done to convert from mostly grass to a drought tolerant including low water plants, new drip irrigation, lighting by DB Landscape. Dan was exceptionally knowledgeable, honest and dedicated to insuring that we would receive a fair quote with high quality work . The work was extensive including removal of two very large birds of paradise that required two days for full removal of plant and root structure. Dan and his team of highly motivated and professional landscapers did an incredible job in converting a very damaged front yard to a beautiful new drought tolerant landscape. The improvement to our overall home was dramatic and reflects the detail in putting together this new, fresh and environmentally sound look. Dan was always committed to open communication, honesty and a strong work ethic. I would highly recommend Dan and DB Landscape to anyone looking for a high quality, fair, professional landscaper. The crew did an exceptional job of cleaning up all debris with the property looking better than ever. read more

We had DB Landscape Co. install a drip irrigation system in our yard. Dan & his crew arrived at our house on time. They were very knowledgeable on irrigation systems and their installation, as well as having knowledge on plants and their needs. Dan was very helpful and was glad to answer any questions I had. Overall, Dan and his crew were very hard working and did a great job on the installation. We are very happy with their work. read more

I called DB Landscape because of their excellent Yelp reviews and their expertise in irrigation. I was fed up with my outrageous water bills and wanted an entire irrigation system overhaul (I had some areas that were literally swampy with water and others that were burned-out). Dan and Alex did an amazing job of auditing my entire system (600+ heads over almost an acre in Carmel Valley) and coming up with some key recommendations. I ended up having them implement everything. If you have an older irrigation system, you absolutely must have Dan and his team audit your system. He found several leaks, massive overpressure, and lack of check valves in my system. All things that waste tons of water. In the process of this project, I got to know Dan very well. He is extremely smart about all things landscaping and irrigation, and is a down to earth, great guy. I was so impressed that I brought him on to do a major landscape renovation of my entire yard and take over the weekly maintenance. I couldn't be happier with the work DB Landscape has done for me. I trust them with my entire yard. Dan also has several other contractors he referred us to that we have used (hardscaping, lawn treatment) and are extremely happy with. He runs in a good crowd of high-end service providers. You can trust his recommendations. I highly recommend Dan and his team, they are absolutely top-notch! read more

Dan and his crew installed irrigation, grass, plants and trees throughout my entire back yard. Dan was a true pro throughout the process and completed the job in a timley fashion. He answered ALL my questions and gave toughtful recommendations to my unique backyard (Dan is actually still answering my multitude of questions long after his job was done and my landscape continues to develop:) You will immediately recognize Dans passion for landscaping by the time and energy he puts into his work. I highly recommend Dan of DB Landscape and he deserves 5 stars!! read more

My husband and I could not be happier with Dan and his team! Dan responded quickly and came out for an estimate within a few days of my initial inquiry. He kept us posted regularly on the schedule and when we could expect the work to be completed. The project is now complete and Dan took the time to come back over and walk me through everything that was done. We were so impressed we'll be hiring them to come back again for another round of landscaping upgrades and to help with our regular maintenance. Thanks, Dan! - Jenna & Robert read more

These guys can't get any better! I found them when I first purchased my house in Solana Beach. They were actually the only company that replied promptly to my inquiry into their services! I am so glad they did! Dan and his crew are amazing - they are so nice and the work they do is impeccable. I first had them pull and replace a bunch of landscape for me. They were at my house for 3 days straight and Dan's suggestions on everything were spot on. They worked until they completed the job and I was quite honestly shocked at how reasonable the prices are. They also take care of my yard every two weeks and I receive compliments all the time on how beautiful it is! If I ever have any requests or needs they respond immediately. Dan also is super helpful with my old irrigation system that constantly needs fixing. His crew is outstanding too - they are so nice, efficient and exceedingly detail oriented. My favorite day of the week is when they come for the bi-weekly maintanence because everything looks so fantastic when they leave. I recommend them to anyone! read more

Dan Barton and his crew were spot on in analyzing our existing irrigation system and installing a new, far more efficient system. Could not be more pleased with the work they did. Dan was able to locate some "live" wires for two sprinkler controllers that we thought had been broken and we were using a battery powered "Node" for these controllers. All eleven zones are now managed by our Rachio 2nd Gen timer. read more

You can not find a better landscaping company. My husband and I (who are unapologetically meticulous and have very high standards) needed assistance with a full backyard makeover. We sought him out after my sister raved about his renovation of her backyard. Dan put us right at ease. He knows his stuff, and he offered ideas and solutions according to what WE wanted. It was obvious that Dan listens to his clients and makes recommendations based on our soil/sun/shade/slopes/desire of maintenance. He recommended great plants, that still look outstanding. We get so many compliments on our backyard! Dan and his crew are experts, and put their hearts and hard work into making beautiful spaces. I highly recommend DB Landscape Co! read more

Awesome workmanship and communication. I am a licensed general contractor and am very glad to have hired Dan and his crew to do a complete removal and new installation of growies and irrigation. Our house was built in 1974, and needed a new appearance, we hired a landscape architect to provide plans. Dan was not the least expensive price. But the low bidder did not have insurance. I am not sure who would hire an unlicensed contractor, but take this warning, if they don't have insurance and something goes wrong, you will pay dearly. Dan and his crew are great communicators, and extremely dog friendly. We authorized some extra work and again they were very fair on the pricing. Dan is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. These guys are not huge, and I had to wait a couple of weeks for a break in their schedule, but it was worth is. Call these guys they do a great job and your dog will love them read more

I called DB Landscape because of their excellent Yelp reviews as my sprinkler system was not working properly. Dan was very flexible and met me at my home the next day. He quickly found the issue and had it fixed within minutes. He informed me about my system and how to make proper adjustments. It was obvious he had a wealth of knowledge on home irrigation and plants. I will definitely be calling Dan on any future lanscaping need or project. Thanks Dan!! :) read more

Dan from DB Landscape helped us with our irrigation for both the back and front yard. We have a hill in the backyard which we have planted with drought resistant plants and trees. Dan was very professional and had very creative suggestions/solutions. He is quite knowledgeable. HIghly recommend this company for all your landscaping needs. read more

Dan and his crew were extremely professional and did exactly what they promised. I couldn't be happier with the process and the finished project. He took my vision and made it happen. He has even come been back to replace plants, fix a broken sprinkler (that I broke), and just check on how everything is doing. I can't recommend them enough. read more