Judy is a joy to work with! She's knowledgable, friendly, flexible, and a caring person…read more She and her crew have done my monthly Fine Gardening for over two years now, and the garden has really bounced back! She's especially skilled at her aesthetic pruning of Japanese Maples. Mine look beautiful, and are very happy. Judy brings the design and horticultural knowledge--that true care of gardens--that are far beyond typical mow and blow. Organic products and green solutions, which I value, are part of the service. Her foreman, Jesus, is great to work with... helpful, positive and very accommodating of the additional pruning, irrigation work and adjustments that a small garden like mine needs. Just give her a call. I'm glad I did!

I am a huge and enthusiastic fan of Judy's Gardens & Design…read more Landscape designer Judy Maier generated and executed for me an aesthetically pleasing, thoughtfully imaginative, and economically practical re-design plan for front, side and rear yard spaces of my Old Palo Alto home. Judy's landscape design--faithful to but not confined by my 80-year-old home's Cape Cod architectural style--delivered an enormous breath of fresh air to the property as well as reducing water consumption needs. Two impressive examples of Judy's magic were her (1) locating and reserving for me a raft of huge hard-to-find camellias and (2) artfully pruning and trimming two sizable flowering trees, contributing to the transformation of the front yard. Her capable crew expertly and expeditiously implemented Judy's designs. I'm using Judy for landscape projects on rental units I own.

We had a great experience working with RB Landscaping. After shopping around, they were the only…read moreones who said they would be able to complete a curved Saltillo/ Terracotta path. We hashed out the details with Nate over email. Our area was 8.5 feet by 21.5 feet and involved digging out the subgrade, setting concrete and rebar, tiles (including a curved path), and gravel. We set the construction date for February 19th which lasted until February 25th. Jesus, the foreman, was great at communicating the steps required for the build. He would often check in to make sure that we got the end product we desired and was receptive to feedback for the design. With their workmanship guarantee, we have nothing to worry about. Overall, the process was smooth and hassle free. We would be happy to recommend them to others for their landscaping needs.

Got a few bids and there's was the most reasonable and most knowledgeable…read more We had a channel drain installed in front of our garage and they were able to finish the project in 2 days and within 3 weeks of our request. Great turnaround time!! Price was reasonable and they didn't try to force us to spend more than we needed to. Jesus and his team made sure my husband and I were involved in every step of the process. He explained his concerns and what they were going to do to try to fix it. He even came back after the project was done the next day to make sure it was installed correctly and he checked the drainage multiple times with a hose. It has yet to be battle tested by the weather but I'm happy with how it turned out! We are even considering them for another project.

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!

I am writing this review on behalf of Little Apples Learning Center.  We hired Ricardo and his team…read moreto install turf and make improvements to our playground. From the beginning, Ricardo was very professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with.He was always quick to answer questions and willing to work with us as our needs evolved during the project. Like many construction projects, there were a few hiccups along the way and the timeline ended up being longer than originally planned. Some adjustments and corrections were needed during the process. However, Ricardo remained very responsive and willing to come back, discuss solutions, and work through the issues with us. What I appreciated most was his willingness to brainstorm creative solutions to meet our needs while still being mindful of budget. That flexibility and commitment to making things right made a big difference. In the end, we appreciate Ricardo's professionalism and his efforts to help us create a safer and improved playground space for our students.

I recently hired Precision Paving for a large landscape project involving a new driveway, pavers,…read moreand stucco work. Overall, I am happy with the quality of the service. The Pros: Quality & Design: The final result of the pavers looks great. I really appreciated their suggestion to match the family room stairs to the paver style--it looks much more cohesive now. Expertise: They identified a water drainage issue near my garage side door and provided a proper solution to fix it. Hardworking Crew: The workers were very diligent and worked quickly once they were on-site. Commitment to Deadlines: Even though there were some planning issues, the team actually worked through the weekend to catch up so they didn't delay my other projects. The Cons: Project Planning: The work did not start according to the originally planned timeline. While they made an effort to catch up, the initial scheduling was a bit off. Post-Project Cleanup: After the job was done, some leftover stucco and pavers were left in my front yard. I had to call them back to pick the materials up later. Summary: They are a hardworking team that cares about the final product and customer satisfaction. I would recommend them.

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!

This project was a nightmare! From our project manager to the supervisor, to the contractor who…read moreinitially installed our pavers. By the way, I also go by Len! We do not understand all these five star reviews; although, I would say that, after my original project manager explained about reviews, I have an idea. They came down and spoke to us one time; all the other times, we were not here and they refused to call back. We definitely would not recommend. Eventually, they sent Gilberto to redo the job. He was excellent! In addition, Chavalah was extremely helpful. We had friends waiting to hear about our project; I would not use.

This will be my second review of this company. I just had Pazmany Brothers "refresh" my pavers…read more They started by power washing the area and then filled in with new polymeric sand. After a week or so, I had them seal the pavers on the driveway and my porch. Julian was the one to start and finish this project. He was communicative and kept me up to date on his progress. Always had a smile on his face and displayed a true desire to do a good job. Very pleased with Pazmany Brothers and I'm sure you will be too!

We couldn't be happier with the work done by Pazmany Landscaping. Huge shout out and thank you to…read moreMindy who was our project manager. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their team was professional, creative, and incredibly detail-oriented. They designed and built a beautiful custom patio that completely transformed our backyard into a space we actually use and enjoy every day. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the finished result feels both high-end and welcoming. A big thank you to Wayne for managing the Patio Project so well from design to completion We also needed to design drainage along with the Pergola project. Wayne and his team came up with a smart, effective solution that helped the project/pergola design and also the entire yard while keeping everything looking clean and seamless. Even after heavy rain, there's no standing water -- it's such a relief. The planting design was another highlight. Mindy helped us select plants that complement the patio perfectly and thrive in our climate. Their creativity and design ideas truly elevated the entire space beyond what we originally imagined. The crew was hardworking, respectful, and kept the job site tidy throughout the process. Communication was clear, timelines were met, and the project stayed on track. If you're in the Bay Area and looking for a landscaping company that combines thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and practical solutions, I highly recommend Pazmany Landscaping. Our outdoor space now feels like a true extension of our home!

Although we weren't able to use Hills for our project, having collected about a dozen quotes for…read morethe same work I would consider Hills in the future. Their pricing was competitive and their contracting / estimates are clear and transparent (some estimates are very vague, leaving the homeowner at risk of work not being done as envisioned / for the contracted price). Regardless of which contractor you select, make sure the measurements for your project /quote are accurate.

Overall great experience working with the team at Hills Landscaping. They were friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Hills to anyone looking for landscaping type services.

We were referred to Julie Orr by some neighbors of ours whom had worked with her in the past…read more Working with Julie was great -- she was quick to respond and helped us transform our yard into a beautiful hang out space for our family and friends to enjoy. Julie was fun to collaborate with, receptive to feedback, and she offered creative solutions as the design evolved over time. During the construction phase she visited multiple times to check that things were running smoothly. Selecting the plant material was also a lot of fun. Together we carefully curated a list of plants that not only met our low water desires, but also complimented the style of our home down to the color palette. Overall the entire project from start to finish took about ten months and were pleased with the final result as we wanted something relatively simple but updated, fresh, and modern. We are still getting compliments from neighbors as they pass by! We recommend Julie!

Julie was recommended to me by my mother and my sister. As I really liked the yard transformations…read moredone at their houses, I also scheduled time with Julie and I am very glad I did. Julie created a wonderful design to completely redo my front yard and driveway. Julie worked with me to understand what elements I knew I wanted and helped complete the vision by providing insight and guidance on the details for which I was clueless. To see the final result is amazing. The designs on paper and photos do not do justice to seeing it in real life. The transformation from a gopher riddled lawn, tired brick flower beds with peeling paint and out of control geraniums to a beautifully clean paver patio and walkways and driveway, new lawn, wonderful assorted plants, trees, accent lighting with a smart phone app, and an irrigation system that adjusts watering based on temperature and weather (it checks the local forecast) is truly wonderful. I would not hesitate to work with Julie again.

She is a terrible designer and presents generic plans that anyone can find on the Internet as her…read moreown. There is zero effort, originality, or effort put into the work. And on top of that she charges premium prices. You are better off using Google, AI, or anything else for free. Your result will be the same as if you paid hundreds or thousands of dollars to this useless designer.

I have worked with Kim on two medium size projects. She is very easy to work, upfront and…read moreextremely fast! Kim did an amazing job at incorporating my style with her expertise/good design practices to elevate my space at a very reasonable cost. My advice: collect pictures of what you like and don't like. It really helps with making the process go faster. Good luck!

Another very happy customer of South Bay Design and Landscaping…read more We had South Bay out to do a full demolition of the existing "landscaping" from when we bought our house and the installation of an entirely new plan from our landscape designer (check out Dawn Engel- she's great!), which included a patio space, a pergola, driveway extensions, hogwire fence, raised planter beds, and a side gate added to our existing fence. These guys do not mess around. Demolition went insanely quickly, and our property was kept neat and tidy the entire time. We never once saw dirt tracked anywhere by the crew, which we can't say the same for any of the other contractors we've worked with (and we're actually quite happy with some of them!), and which becomes even more insane to think about when you consider the nature of landscaping work. Installation went as smoothly as South Bay possibly could have made it. Any time we ran into the occasional hiccup, as happens with all nontrivial projects, Matt, Danny, and Marcus offered thoughtful suggestions and made sure to confirm exactly what we wanted before proceeding. (We had either or both of Matt and Danny on-site most days of our project, and interacted with Marcus via email.) We were delayed a smidge by some heavy rain, but the crew worked through all but the worst of it (talking "if you step in that mud, you're going to lose a boot" type of rain). Partway through the install, we discovered that the previous landscapers had managed to make the L-shaped pathway leading from our driveway to our front door square with nothing- which wasn't easily noticed until we had the planter beds in and hogwire fence line chalked out. (South Bay had laid those out properly square to the driveway and house, as per our plan.) Matt, Danny, and crew were thankfully able to accommodate our request to fix our pathway up by picking up each segment and pushing the out-of-square part over by 4-6 inches; this added about a week of extra time to our project, mostly due to the fact that not all of the pavers could be reused, and that the pavers had actually been discontinued (!). The guys worked around this by sourcing very similar pavers in a different size, and basically cutting and grinding them to match our existing pavers. Post-install, the only way you'd know there are two different pavers in our pathway is if you'd seen it being taken apart and rebuilt. Plants, irrigation, and lighting all went in straightforwardly after the hardscaping work was finished, and Danny gave us a complete walkthrough of all our new outdoor systems. It's been about a week since our project was completed; the plants are all thriving, and we're still ecstatic about our new yards (and so are our neighbors!). In short: we had a fantastic experience working with South Bay Design and Landscaping for our landscaping project. They take pride in doing a quality job, and it shows in everything from demolition to day-to-day jobsite management to the finished project. If you're looking for landscapers, these are your guys. (Special thanks to Matt and Danny for graciously handling my incessant "are you sure you didn't forget about such-and-such little detail?" questions and never once forgetting about any of the details, and also to Sergio for spending basically an entire Saturday morning troubleshooting what ultimately turned out to be a manufacturing issue with our pergola.)

We recently worked with Southbay Landscaping and Design for a backyard upgrade, and they completely…read moretransformed our yard into a beautiful, relaxing oasis that we love spending time in. The team was incredibly reliable, highly communicative, and deeply detail-oriented throughout the entire project. Their craftsmanship is top-tier, and the high-quality work truly speaks for itself. They are so experienced that their partnership and suggestions enhanced the overall product and turned our outdoor space into the perfect peaceful retreat. We could not be happier with the results! Huge thanks to Matt, Danny and the team.