Louro and Johnson Landscaping does very professional work. They are fairly priced for their…read moreimaginative design and care for their Landscaping. They are happy to make site visits as needed and their crews are respectful and on time. We would recommend them to anyone who needs quality Landscape work.

We used this landscape company at the suggestion of our contractors…read more Their initial bid was very competitively proved so we assumed that all the following prices would be ok. Unfortunately not the case for us. The charges for labor were higher than expedited. We didn't know this until we asked for a bid for plant removal. It was 5x higher than the people we used. When I asked Jason about this, he said it was higher bc they didn't know how much labor would be needed. Hmm. Wait isn't that what I am relying on you to provide? Accurate fair estimates. Plantings were basic and without attention to detail. Example: we wanted to expedite a climbing ficus for our back wall. They used 1 gallons and didn't orient the stakes towards the wall. Won't use again.

We hired WPC for a complete backyard redo, including tearing out the previous owner's failed…read moreattempt at growing grapes with a complex garden system. We needed a pool/massive hot tub, full yard decking, lighting, solar system, and some unanticipated yard redesign. They handled every detail regarding each project along the way including the painful permit and inspection requirements. They never buckled and dined us, even when there was some opportunity for design changes, surprise yard changes, painting areas not even in the contract. There was never a haggle or conversation other than, don't worry, we will take care of it. I never heard about it again. Now the projects are complete, they are still following up and coming by to make sure of our happiness. It was such a positive experience, especially because we travel a lot, and we're gone for stretches of time - but not once had to worry. They always kept their word every step of a multi month long job, to where I never worried once about them delivering the next step, or even had to follow up with them. I can't recommend them enough, and tell all my friends about finally having a great experience from a service provider, that was wrought with heavy potential stress points. I am more than a happy customer, I am a fan!!!!

Our pool is a piece of art. Dave and his coworkers know how to build beautiful pools. Our backyard…read moreis a place to relax or a place to workout in. Highly recommended.

C & H Gardens and Construction built my backyard 400 square foot patio, the steps leading from the…read morestreet to my side patios. C & H Gardens and Hardscape did a magnificent Job. The landscaping is still to come, but I'm posting pictures of the handsome stairs. I researched four different companies and went with C&H because Kacen's bid was reasonable and his Can Do attitude was so positive. The end result was perfect. I am so happy that I hired C&H Gardens and Hardscape. Thank you, Kacen! -Jim O'Connell (property owner)

Kacen and his team pulled up our existing lawn, his design turned it into beautiful low…read moremaintenance, water wise front yard that exceeded our expectations. Kacen and his team arrived for work early everyday, worked in the rain, made sure our yard was clean at the end of each day. The entire transformation took 4 days. We received several proposals, C & H proposal was very reasonable and gave us the most for the price that we were able to have our driveway and side walks acid stained. Kacen returned on day 5 to make sure we were 100% satisfied. I have been in contact with Kacen since the project was completed, he is quick to reply and be available to assist. We are extremely satisfied.

This company is AMAZING! They were a subcontractor on a $50K project, prime being Swim Spas. We had…read morea leak issue, emailed Swim Spas, copied Nature Design, for remediation. Swim Spas replied...bottom line, too bad, so sad, not our problem. Nature Designs saw the response and IMMEDIATELY jumped into action! They came, they worked for an entire week and resolved our issues. It's no surprise they have been operating successfully for over four decades! THIS COMPANY IS THE BEST!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 12 STARS OUT OF TEN! The Sears

We hired Nature Designs Landscaping for what was supposed to be a $100K+ backyard project…read more Unfortunately, what we got instead was a series of mistakes. Here are just the highlights: 1. Paid $6,800 for a 3D design we never actually received. 2. Bids were vague and non-itemized, making cost-cutting impossible - here's your bid that came in $200,000 over your budget with 29 items you wanted but we wont tell you what each item costs...so good luck trimming it... 3. Stepping stone installation didn't match the plans, dismissed with an exact quote from the owner Steve "we are not designing rockets here." 4. A 50' Keystone retaining wall was built 2 feet in the wrong place, costing us 100 sq ft of yard. 5. Patio trellis cover post was moved incorrectly, and workers inexplicably cut off decorative beam tails. 6. Unlicensed electrical work caused two of our home's fuses to blow; I had to fix the spa wiring myself. 7. Crew buried a sewer cleanout under dirt and a paver until I caught it. 8. Bobcat damaged stamped concrete walkway; denied until I showed Ring video proof. 9. Cable rail gate were poorly built and had to be replaced by another company. 10. Workers painted woodwork with random wrong "brown" paint on two different occasions using two different variants of "brown" without even asking us if we had some left over correct brown paint. 11. BBQ tile and window sill tiling had to be redone multiple times because instructions weren't followed. 12. Crew secretly severed our Cat6 security/gate/internet cable, spliced it with the wrong wire, taped it, stuffed it into a conduit, and buried it -- never telling us. 13. "Pass-through window" was a $12 DIY-quality screen that couldn't be removed, opened, or repaired. Each of these issues is explained in detail below for anyone who wants to understand the full scope of how this project went wrong: ________________________________________ Detailed Issues 1. $6,800 design fee The only 3D plan presented was a $250K-$300K design -- nearly 3x our budget. We never received a usable 3D plan reflecting what we settled on. 2. Non-itemized bids Nature Designs does not provide detailed, itemized bids. This meant we had no way of knowing how to reduce costs intelligently. We were left hacking items off blindly, never knowing what impact it had on the final number. To trim the budget even more, we allowed the workers to use the restroom facilities inside our home to avoid paying for a porta-potty for 4 months. However, we are unsure if we even received a credit for the porta-potty. 3. Stepping stones Plans showed 15 pairs; 18 were installed. When questioned, the owner brushed it off with "we are not designing rockets here", so it's not that exact. 4. Retaining wall A 50' Keystone wall was installed two feet closer to the house than designed, costing us ~100 sq ft of usable yard. The owner admitted his project manager sometimes makes changes "without even telling him." 5. Trellis We approved moving a patio deck trellis post 8". Instead, it was moved too far and redone incorrectly. Workers also inexplicably cut off decorative beam tails, permanently ruining symmetry. No fix was offered. 6. Unlicensed electrical They performed electrical work without a licensed electrician. I had to troubleshoot and fix it myself. 7. Sewer cleanout Crew uncovered a sewer cleanout, then buried it under dirt and a paver the next day. Only when I showed photo proof did they admit the mistake and cut an access hole in a paver above the cleanout location. 8. Bobcat damage Their bobcat damaged a stamped concrete walkway. The project manager denied responsibility until I showed Ring camera footage. 9. Cable rail fence/gate They drilled cable holes unevenly and without a template causing delays while they patched the holes. We had to hire a fencing company to replace the gate. 10. Paint mismatch Instead of asking us for the correct paint, the crew twice bought random "brown" paints and applied them -- all mismatched. 11. Tile work The BBQ edges and window sill tile had to be redone multiple times because the tiler ignored instructions. 12. Cat6 cable cover-up One worker (several weeks into the project) severed a Cat6 cable that controlled security, gate, and internet causing multiple unexplained connection issues for weeks. Instead of repairing it properly, they spliced, taped it, stuffed it into a conduit, and buried it -- never saying a word. * Electrical tape around a severed Cat6 line is not a recognized or code-compliant repair, particularly for outdoor use where waterproof connections are required. * The fact that this splice was concealed suggests intent to cover up the damage rather than properly address it. * The CSLB considers concealment of damage and substandard work as grounds for disciplinary action. 13. Pass-through window We asked for a pass-through window. What we got was a $12 DIY-quality screen shoved in a track. It couldn't be removed, cleaned, repaired, or opened.

An amazingly talented and passionate landscape architect. She is trustworthy, dependable and…read moreextremely hardworking. Melissa is professional and a true pleasure to work with. I would recommend her to anyone looking to make their space special and beautiful. She has the vision!

Aside from being a knowledgeable designer, Melissa is just an all around great person to work with…read more It's obvious that she cares about her work and is willing to put in the time to make sure things are done right. I would definitely recommend working with her!

We had the pleasure of working with Susana through an introduction from our landscape contractor,…read moreQuetzal Landscapes. She was very knowledgeable and helped us conceptualize both our hardscape design and plant selections. We highly recommend Susana to anyone considering a landscape remodel!

I was lucky enough to be referred to Susanna Pagan Landscape Designs this year. Susanna is…read moreextremely unique in that she has great technical skills from her graphic design background along with great sense of architecture/art style. She was able to couple her sense of design with her horticulture knowledge of all flora for different styles along with what plants work well/look good together even factoring in what season they bloom. Susanna handled the whole project from plant selection, light fixtures, pottery, fountain, etc...I also relied her to select furniture for the new garden. Susanna completely transformed my La Jolla backyard/garden to something that was well beyond my expectations and my garden has now become the focal point of my home. Ryan - La Jolla, CA 10/26/2013

Affordable, efficient, and quality!…read more Tino took care of two phases of my front and back yard hardscaping project. Both times he's communicative, patient, and very reliable. His quality of work is top notch and he doesn't take shortcuts. The project scope includes paving the driveway and side yard, converting lawns to rock gardens, installing artificial turf, building a seating wall, and he also threw in a water fountain and fire pit free of labor charge! Both times they showed up on time every day, cleaned up after work every day, had a portable toilet set up on site so they don't have to go inside the house. Super professional and courteous. I am a picky shopper and I got more than 5 quotes before deciding to go with D&S Pavers. It's the best decision ever. Not only they were significantly cheaper than those bigger companies that spend $$$ on marketing, their quality of work is impressive. I will definitely recommend Tino and his crew for any landscaping or paving projects. They definitely know what they were doing :)

I had scheduled this company to pour concrete in the front of a new construction project. We agreed…read moreupon price and they were scheduled to start on Thursday. They never showed up! Didn't answer calls! Didn't answer texts! This is completely unprofessional. Take your business elsewhere.