I had Christian out for a small project and he was great! They do both bigger and smaller projects…read morewhich is super helpful. If you have any sort of lawn or landscaping that needs to be maintained, would highly recommend :-).

If your looking for the best in town, your in the right place. Dependable, honest, kind, and trust…read moreworthy of what your expectations are vs what you get. Really, I would 100% recommend them to any family and/or friend. Looking forward to using their services in a regular basis! -Amy

Super happy with the outcome of our backyard! Brent was great to work with and came up with create…read moreideas to make our backyard more comfortable/aesthetically pleasing than we anticipated (lights on steps, etc.). We are very happy with the work that was done and will definitely reach out again when we have more project requests!

I am utterly confused as to why anyone who has actually worked with Brent would give him a 5 star…read morereview, but I see that almost every positive review is 4+ years old, so maybe something was different back then in how the company was run. Working with him has made me concerned about working with any contractors in the future as my fiance and I are pretty new to home ownership and updates. For one thing, Brent's communication is ATROCIOUS. Every single step of the way. You will always have to hunt him down if you discuss anything. Huge red flag. For another thing, he was COMPLETELY disrespectful of the budget we told him. He smiled and nodded and then proceeded to give us a plan 4-5 times what we asked for. Brent totally botched one corner of our yard, and did not have the competence to fix it, or willingness to look into it further or hire a subcontractor. He has just stopped communicating with us even though as of July 31st of this year he texted us that he would be coming over to look at it again. He does not take responsibility for any of this of course- it is the manufacturer's fault or our fault because our budget was so small (still tens of thousands of dollars) that he was barely willing to take a job like this and he let us know it. After we paid him, of course. His design work is nothing you should pay this kind of money for. We are looking into our rights and options now. I would caution anyone against working with him.

We bought a new construction home with dirt in both the front and back yards and hired Rivers…read moreLandscape to do the work. They did an excellent job. The team was very communicative, and two years later our backyard still looks fantastic. They were helpful, attentive, and detail-oriented. They listened to our ideas, made thoughtful recommendations when we needed guidance, and offered options when we weren't sure (for example, which pebbles to use, sourcing grass or materials). The whole process was smooth, and we would gladly recommend them to a friend or hire them again. Our backyard turned out exactly as we had envisioned, and we're very happy we chose Rivers.

I would give them 10 stars if I could. From the estimate to the finished project you cannot go…read morewrong. Gabriel and the rest of his team are absolutly amazing. Shout out to Gus who supervised both the projects we had done. Many of the team are family which is nice and ensures a quality well supervised product. We had Rivers do both a complete front yard project as well as an outdoor kitchen. We did these projects several years apart but the team integrated the styles and looks like we had It all done together. They are great about turning your very vague ideas into a reality. They think of things you would have never considered and suggest them along the way. This is not an "upsell" because as long as they are not major design changes they include them in the original bid. If you don't use Rivers you won't be using the best. I can't say enough good things about them.

I can't recommend Maxwell, Colton, Matthew and team enough. After receiving an incredibly high…read morequote from another company on our retaining wall build, I reached out to Max to see if he could beat it. Not only did he give us a much more reasonable price, but the quality and professionalism was incredible. I've never had a team all come introduce themselves on day 1 of a project. They were courteous, on time every day, cleaned up afterwards and our wall is beautiful, structurally sound and added a ton of usable space to our yard. They are our new go-to for future projects.

Excellent service! Leveled dirt, moved a tree to make space for play space for play house. Max was…read morealways attentive to the safety needs and did not cut corners. The team was courteous and always on time. Max surpassed expected time of completion. I highly recommend his work.

Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back!…read more If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too!

Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban…read morebackyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon!

I'm not one to leave a 5 star review but in the case of SD Outdoor Scapes, they went above and…read morebeyond our expectations and for that reason they get 5 stars from us. Santiago the owner was so very patient with all of our design changes. They crew made sure that at the end of everyday the tools and equipment was put away and the areas were swept up. I can't say enough good things about Santiago and his crew. I would definitely recommend them for any size of landscape project that you might have.

We hired SD Outdoor Scapes to remove plants and bushes, redesign our sprinkler system and plant…read moresucculents. He used his laptop to show us a design and we could make changes. Very happy with the whole process. He kept us informed as the project progressed and were delighted with the results!

Cam is hands on, professional and just a good guy. He works harder than anyone I've dealt with and…read morehe's HONEST. Just a good human. Highly recommend.

I live in La Jolla and Cam and crew came out my area and did an amazing job. Cam brought his…read moreknowledge to refine the design I had in mind and seamlessly incorporated my ideas with his practical approach. Being an older La Jolla home that has been through several updates of different styles over the years, there were multiple mini projects to accomplish. The work they did included extensive vine and root removal, brick work, extending a retaining wall, building a fence, rock-scaping, sod laying, irrigation work, and planting a variety of plants including privacy bushes, small plants, succulents, and a fruit tree. The Bilt by Cam crew did such a nice job and finished quickly.

DO NOT USE Chris Bargain Lawn Care! During the week of 7/7, he mismanaged all aspects of our…read morelandscaping project, leading us to lose over $5,000 due to improper application of synthetic turf, failure to remove old turf and decomposed granite from our yard, putting a nail through our sprinkler line, and placing sticky sand all over our pavers requiring additional cleanup. Chris was informed about the removal of turf, roots, and DG four days prior to completion, but did not respond. I had over 100 text and phone calls with his subcontractor - Boots Construction, who was rarely present and did not address the issues. One time, he left to give a quote for another job instead of staying at our house. Chris guaranteed Boots would always be on site. I spent over 25 hours supervising and fixing problems with the entire project. Chris assured me of Boots' expertise, which proved false. Despite receiving payments, Boots has not paid his crew. Chris was sent numerous pictures and text, but did not resolve any of these problems. In fact, he stated he would be unable to provide any assistance or reimbursement of any kind.... Not even a penny. * Paver problems: Boots didn't take the right samples or measurements, so the pavers were mismatched and cut poorly. The sand was applied badly, and they didn't install root barriers as promised. * Fire pit and walkway issues: The fire pit area was uneven and needed to be redone. * Mulch mess: The crew piled mulch against the plants, even though they were told not to. We had to redo all the mulch installations around 150 plants. * Crew's behavior: The crew left trash all over our yard, including pizza boxes and water bottles we purchased for lunch. Chris stated on the 6th day our yard would be left in a pristine state and the opposite happened. They even left loose razor blades that were a hazard to our dogs! * Turf troubles: Turf and DG were removed with no disposal plan, leaving our gate unusable and driveway blocked until we paid 1-800-Got-Junk for removal. Chris did not respond when contacted. The turf showed visible nail spots, uneven seams, improper cuts, and house flashing and two sprinkler lines were damaged requiring another contractor for repairs. Boots used only a third of the specified infill amount. * Root removal problems: The roots weren't removed to the agreed depth, which could cause future issues. We had to buy materials to finish the root barrier installation. * Contract and payment concerns: Chris required a 25% upfront payment on 7/2, exceeding California's legal 10% downpayment limit, citing the need for pre-July 4th material purchases. However, receipts show no materials were bought until 7/11. Chris mismanaged the job and failed to respond to calls on Thursday and Friday. Despite our contract with him, he took no direct responsibility and communicated only about payments from Monday to Saturday. The subcontractor did not handle the turf professionally, contrary to Chris's assurances. Both Chris and Boots Construction are not licensed contractors according to the California State License Board. I would give a negative star rating if possible.

Chris's team did an amazing job ive hired them multiple times for everything from basic grass work…read moreto complete clean ups after large rain messed up my backyard. They are always on time and keep you updated as things progress. I will continue to hire them especially because they have never gouged me on pricing. I had multiple quotes for the larger job I had and he came in as the best price and best schedule. Overall 5-5 great team.

We hired Fredrickson Landscape strictly for design work on our Altadena / Eaton Canyon property,…read moreand they exceeded every expectation. Ben brought a perfect blend of creativity and practicality to the project. He helped us work through ideas for bark vs. rock swale areas, oak-friendly deck details, plant massing, River Wattle spacing, fencing and gate options, and even long-term maintenance considerations. The design is beautiful, functional, and perfectly aligned with the modern-Mediterranean feel of our home. Although the installation was done by another contractor, the clarity of Ben's drawings and notes made their job significantly easier -- everything was laid out so cleanly that there was almost no guesswork during the build. If you want a landscape designer who is thorough, communicative, and genuinely invested in making your space both stunning and practical, I highly recommend Fredrickson Landscape. The design alone made a huge impact on the final outcome of our yard.

Ben is total standup guy, everything from his enthusiasm in designing your dreamscape, to ensuring…read morethe job is completed with the highest standards across the board, he's numero uno in my book. He'll even go beyond the scope of the job and provide wisdom and recommendations for ideas on how to furnish or decorate the landscape once the job's complete. His crew is very knowledgeable and hardworking and happily accommodated a few tweaks requested throughout the project. The end result was a job well done, worth every penny spent. The only tip for others I'll mention is to get on his schedule sooner than later because it can be booked out a couple months (which is only a testament to how sought after his company's services are!). Ben is total standup guy, everything from his enthusiasm in designing your dreamscape, to ensuring the job is completed with the highest standards across the board, he's numero uno in my book. He'll even go beyond the scope of the job and provide wisdom and recommendations for ideas on how to furnish or decorate the landscape once the job's complete. His crew is very knowledgeable and hardworking and happily accommodated a few tweaks requested throughout the project. The end result was a job well done, worth every penny spent. The only tip for others I'll mention is to get on his schedule sooner than later because it can be booked out a couple months (which is only a testament to how sought after his company's services are!).