Peter just finished with a large "small yard" project for us. He and his wife Amy (New Leaf Garden Designs) worked with us to design a complete makeover with hard-scaping, stonework, irrigation, lighting, and even a fountain we picked out and he installed. Amy designed the layout and the plants and shrubs, and they were both very patient with our waffling back and forth on what we wanted as we learned more. Also, we delayed work by over a year so we could replace our falling down garage first, and they didn't miss a beat picking up the project again. Peter and Amy have been very professional and easy to communicate with, knowledgeable, and flexible about meeting with us evenings or weekends to accommodate our needs. We love how it looks and can't wait until the plantings start to fill in. We are so excited about growing vegetables in our raised bed (which is in the sun and replacing a big concrete patio full of cracks). yay! read more

I refuse to start a new year without a yearly professional trim and upgrade from these guys. One or two visits a year and I'll have beautiful delicious fruit all year round and my whole garden.. front and back will be looking on point for 2020!! Thank you Peter! read more

He seems like he does great work. But we signed a contract with him and got into the first phase of designing a plant pallet, and then he simply isn't replying to phone or emails anymore. I he's busy, but really. read more

Called Peter For a consult 10/16 for front yard landscaping after reading satisfied reviews. He told me he was very busy but would be available in Feb 2017. Ok with me .........I paid him 115.00 for him to work on some ideas. After Feb came and went, several calls emails to his business, asking JUST REFUND MY MONEY FOR NO SERVICE he agreed to refund my 115.00. I work hard for my money, Peter. Again, NO refund , NO call , No email. Nothing ... Peter I'm waiting for my money back... you know my address. Can't recommend you or your business. Lyn T. Pleasanton read more

I agree with Dontthink y. I contacted Peter twice for site analysis appointment to start our gardening project in our new home. I requested him to go ahead to schedule the appointment but I haven't heard from him since then. If a company cannot follow up an initial contact, what else can you expect when an actual work starts ? I'm also surprised to know that this company is listed as Bay-Friendly Qualified Landscape Professional. read more

Peter was such a pleasure to partner with. We weren't really sure of the design and he was able to provide such valuable input and suggestions. The plants he picked out were perfect. His crew were respectful and they got the job done in a timely manner. Peter has come back multiple times to ensure that we are happy customers. Can't wait to do the front yard now! read more

Dynamic Designs had an ad on Craigslist that offered "garden coaching" in addition to other landscaping services. Having just bought a house on a huge landscaped lot, with a DIY budget, I was immediately interested and called Peter. I was feeling kind of overwhelmed and intimidated by the tasks at hand. We connected, and he's been helping me by providing useful training, advice, insight and experience. He event bought tools and supplies for me at the irrigation shop. With Peter's help, my gardening skills and knowledge are broadening, and I feel like my garden is moving in the direction I'd like it to be. I'm was intimidated about pruning trees, and Peter's been particularly helpful in teaching me technique and aesthetics of this skill. I am finding that he's a good listener and is willing to scale things to your needs/budget. Recently Peter and his crew did some more extensive work on my place (flagstones, mulching and new plantings) and I am satisfied with the results. Everything was done as agreed. I intend to continue working with Dynamic Designs and would recommend them to others. read more

Peter came to my house and was polite courteous and full of information on how to upgrade the landscaping in my yard. After receiving some helpful suggestions from him, his crew, lead by David, transformed areas that needed transformed for a very reasonable price. Their attention to detail, a strong work ethic and leaving the grounds as they found it after extensive work was a pleasure to have happen. I would not hesitate to use Peter and the work crew headed by David again. Remembering that landscaping to be done right can't be done on the cheap, found value for the dollars spent and enjoyment for wife and me that will last many years. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs landscaping done at a reasonable price. read more

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Only semi-reilable, in my experience. I contacted Peter after reading several positive Yelp reviews. Sadly, I was disappointed with this company. I first contacted him in the late summer with a list of things I was interested in having done, including some minor repairs to the existing irrigation system. He showed up, took a look at things, and made repairs to the sprinkler system after a couple of visits. Some of the additional work that I wanted done was a large job, and he said that he would not be able to do anything for the next several weeks because of other commitments. This was perfectly acceptable to me, as there was no rush to get things done right away and since I knew that it would be a large (and probably fairly expensive) job to do right. Weeks passed. After hearing nothing from him for six weeks, I sent him a emails to remind him that he had said he would get more information to me about costs, plans for expanding the irrigation system, etc. There was no response. I called him and left voice mails. There was no response. Finally, several weeks after he said he would be able to start work (for which no bid/proposal/plans had ever been drawn up), I assumed that he wasn't interested in the work or my money. I sent him a final email reluctantly saying that I would find someone who did want the job, to which I never received an acknowledgement or response. If you can get him to actually work with you or talk with you, he is obviously a knowledgable guy. I, however, wasn't able to get him to do anything more than make minor repairs to an existing sprinkler system, even though a larger job that would have given him a lot more money was available to him. I'd give him a B for the work he did (because he spent time testing things but had to come back more than once to make repairs instead of trying to do it all in one subsequent visit), and an F for everything after that. read more

Mice chewed the sprinkler wires and we did not know where to start. My husband called in the morning and Peter came in the afternoon. He spent over an hour but needed parts so finished the work on another day. The previous install was not done correctly and now is better than we even expected. The quote and final cost were quite reasonable. Hubby so happy and relieved to find a knowledgeable and skilled contractor helping him with the problems. Will contact him soon for more landscape projects that have been on hold. read more

I consulted with Peter regarding a redo of our front yard and some additional planting in the backyard. Peter is extremely knowledgeable about irrigation, lighting, and plants and provided us with really helpful advice on how to make the most of what we had to work with. Peter is extremely trustworthy and does not upsell. I'd highly recommend his services. read more

There's a lot of uncertainty about drip systems, so you worry you are open to be taken to the cleaners. Peter and his company did excellent work finding the problems with our watering system. The work was well explained, the time needed was accurate and the result was great. Peter also surveyed our yard and set the timers all up according to the plants' needs. His knowledge of watering systems and plants themselves are extensive and he is very friendly and goes the extra distance to explain things. I would use his services again. Very recommended. read more

A very honest man. Have him come out and check out the problem. He won't try to sell you anything and will just give you the facts.

Peter Rosen - the brains and muscle behind Dynamic Designs is talented, accommodating and very reasonable. We've had him out here for jobs ranging from pruning to adding an outdoor faucet (and corresponding plumbing). He's personable, smart, and does a great job. We've worked with Peter for two years and recommend him without hesitation. You will be very pleased with his work (and the costs too!). read more

Peter and his crew did a wonderful job on our front yard, installing a state-of-the-art sprinkler system, new sod and beautiful planting beds. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. In fact, we'll be getting a bid for the back yard next spring! read more

Finally, in Peter we found a guy who knows what he is talking about, does what he says and promises, and isn't gouging his customers. Knowledge, performance, and reasonable pricing are hallmarks of Peter's business model. I have used him on a number of landscaping projects all of which he and his crew completed with great attention to detail, making sure they took all the necessary and appropriate steps to complete the jobs to look good on completion and to assure the work would last well into the future. In addition to the work Peter performed he is generous with his advice, knowledge and recommendations to improve the functionality and appearance of your landscaping from decorative lawns and gardens, to sustainable fruit and vegetable gardens, and even management of rustic open natural landscapes with mature trees. Talking to Peter about your ideas and his will always be worthwhile. I recommend him without hesitation. read more

Peter was very helpful in both of his service calls to our new Castro Valley home. Our new house has a sprinkler system and we could not figure out how to make it work at first; the sellers were not reachable. Peter first swung by and supplied a replacement key for our control box, free of charge. When I then noticed that some of our sprinklers were not working, he came back and fixed a broken connection for only $25! He also listed some recommended improvements, all of which were at reasonable prices. Sometimes he is busy but he does respond eventually-he is a good person to use for these projects around the house. read more

It's been over four years since Peter Rosen completed the overhaul of my front and back yards, taking out the useless lawns, thirsty, unsuitable plants, revitalizing the dirt with good soil, putting in a California native Mediterranean-climate garden, with bee, butterfly and other insect-loving plants that the two of us chose, as well as a new solar drip watering system and a thick mulch to discourage weeds I was just now outside on this mid July day, looking at the various types of bees feeding on my common milkweed, wishing more honey bees were here as in the past, thinking about the Anna's hummingbird outside my breakfast nook window this morning, sipping the salvia and mini fuchsias and not allowing any other hummers to touch down. My four varieties of variously sized and colored Manzanitas are spectacular. Ceanothus and douglas Iris bloomed heavily and spectacularly this spring. The yarrow, buckwheat, penstemon, mimulus, and lavender are starting to lose vibrancy, but have done their part to add color and insect snacks to the various shades of greenery we planted. I requested a few non-natives, like purple-leafed smoke tree and gaudy orange "Lion's Tail" that are standouts right now, as well as my two plantings of drought-tolerant unusual 'oak leaf' hydrangea, which is becoming my new all-time favorite, because the one that gets a lot of sun has brilliant rust-colored huge oak-shaped leaves, while the one in the shade has dark green huge oak leaves, and right now, both are loaded with long white hydrangea blooms. Really attractive! This and last year, I picked up great low water plant bargains at the Eden Garden Club Plant Sale, and I called on Peter's men to plant them for me, and they did! I am so glad I had Peter Rosen help design and plant my native garden four years ago. It was pricey, but is so much better-looking today than those in the surrounding neighborhood who chose cheaper solutions. Each year, I have either caught him driving by to see how my garden looks or I've called him to bring in a bit more mulch, or exchange an "unhappy" plant with a different one. Now, I have only one wish--that a female Monarch butterfly would find her way to my garden and drop off a few eggs. I did have one Monarch come a couple years ago, but a close examination of my photo showed the telltale oval black spot on each of his hind wings, signifying that he was male. read more

We bought this new house with a fairly decent but barren lot. I knew exactly what I wanted and Peter met with us and helped us realize it. He is highly knowledgeable, open-minded, approachable, highly accountable and I could go on. I also appreciated his honest, straight forward approach. If there was a way to save money, he suggested it. The end results were absolutely amazing. My front and backyards are beautiful. I am now spending at least an hour each day sitting in the back and enjoying every minute. I recommend Peter to anyone. In fact, I indicated to him that he could have people contact me for feedback and have thus far provided two very positive references for him. read more

Wow! That's all I can say. After years of working with various contractors and landscape "experts", we finally found the missing gem. Peter and his crew are professional, conscientious and thoughtful. They transformed our whole yard from a barren desert of weeds to an oasis with fruit trees, vegetables, plants, a meadow and even a river and rock formation that my ten year old daughter calls the "Lullaby River Bed." Peter set up an irrigation system and set it up so I won't have to worry about ever watering everything myself. My wife appreciates the fact that he does not make her feel dumb when she asks her questions. This is not something to take for granted - many people in the past seem to look down on us for not knowing things they think we should know. But Peter is very patient and answers all our questions and does it in a way that we feel we learned. We heard about Peter and his company from two separate friends who have used him for a few years and we all agree that he is the best...by far! read more

Dynamic Designs did an excellent job on my landscaping and charged a very reasonable price. He helped with a lot of minor pruning for no charge and gave me suggestions on pruning tips to do it myself. When he found the work was easier than he expected, he lowered his initial quote. I will definitely reach out to this landscaper again if I need more help on my yard. read more

Peter listened to what we wanted, then proceeded to do a remarkable job in enhancing the look of our property. It is the best our yard has looked in the 17 years we have owned our home. His pricing is fair and I highly recommend him. read more

Peter was very helpful, flexible to work within budget, and knowledgeable. Came to our place and did an hour consult, listening and answering our questions and giving us good advice and suggestions about some things we could do ourselves (since we wanted to save cost). He also replaced some plumbing in prep for future projects at reasonable cost and under estimate. He'd be my first go-to for future landscaping-related projects. read more

I would highly recommend Peter Rosen. He recently transformed my small backyard, which was a true casualty of the drought plus a lot of neglect--into a lovely space our family now actually uses. His wife, Amy Griffith of New Leaf Garden Design, did the design after a lot patient consultation with me. I could not be happier with both of them. The yard looks wonderful, and will look even better once things grow a bit more. Both are extremely reliable and knowledgeable and also assisted in getting my homeowners association approval and two rebates for water efficiency. My only wish was I should have done this sooner!! read more

Dynamic Designs did an excellent job diagnosing and repairing my drip irrigation system. Peter is punctual, efficient and explains issues well. I would definitely call Dynamic Designs again for future projects. read more

Peter is great. He is a true pro. He is super knowledgeable, honest, clear and likable. His prices are very fair and become even better when you find out how efficient he is. He diagnoses the problems quickly and gets to it quickly. He is one of the best craftsmen to ever work on my house in any capacity. read more

I met with Peter to talk about replacing a large portion of lawn in my backyard and eliminating the lawn in my front. I like to grow fruits and vegetables and I really liked that Peter knew a lot about fruit trees and could recommend different varieties. Because the work was fairly intensive, Peter recommended I work with a landscape designer and recommended several people. I ended up choosing to work with his wife, Amy, after meeting with her. After I'd worked with her to finalize the designs, I asked Peter to give me a bid on the work. Once we scheduled the work, he and his crew worked quickly and professionally. As usual, there were some issues to be dealt with (e.g. one of my old fruit trees falling down when they were nearly done!) and further decisions to be made. Peter did a great job of communicating the options and incremental costs as I added on to the project. The yards are beautiful! I've had strangers tell me that the front yard was one of the few yards without lawns that they have liked because most are so boring. Both front and back yards feel very peaceful and yet are full of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, with the fruit, perennial vegetables and herbs blending in with the other plants. Everyone who comes to visit is very impressed. They are beautiful to look at AND productive! read more