It's spring of 2020 in the middle of a pandemic. Our 28 year old drip irrigation system has baked…read morein the sun over the years & been patched multiple times. Our big water bill clues us in that we have a leak. Although we're finally allowed to have outdoor gardening services again, of course everyone is swamped and few are specialized in repairing irrigation systems. The irrigation supply store Watersavers in San Rafael recommended David Melendez of Marin Landscape Service so we gave him a call. What a great recommendation! I can't say enough about how professional, courteous, knowledgeable and supportive David is. Unlike a competing irrigation professional I talked with in Fairfax, he came out without charging a fee to assess the problem and then scheduled a prompt follow-on visit to repair the system. Our controller was shot and we needed a replacement controller of approximately the same size that could be placed in the same location. David listened to our needs and found a programmable controller with more capabilities than the one we had that allows me to control the irrigation with an app on my phone. I love not having to go out to the controller and sit on the ground to have to change the settings. Even better, our irrigation controller is now updated to a more water saving technology that adjusts the watering automatically by taking into account the local weather, including higher or lower temperatures and rain in the forecast. In addition to replacing our ancient controller, David repaired 2 of our valves that also had problems and patiently stepped through how to program the controller while I filmed his lesson on my phone. He also recommended how long to water during the current season. You can't go wrong with David Melendez at Marin Landscape Service for your irrigation system repairs. (The added bonus is that he's a super nice person with a great sense of humor!)

We just completed an entire front yard re-work. David and his crew did an amazing job. They…read morecleared, prepped, installed fabric, plants and irrigation. I was very impressed. Good communication, cleaned up every day, attentive to detail getting it just right. I couldn't recommend them more.

I have used Greene Tom landscaping a few times and once to fix a Rockwall and they did a great…read morejob. Work been were so nice and Tom the owner was so helpful design wise and expertise. I could not have chosen a better landscape service and I'm really happy. I found them.. How found them was my neighbor referred them to me and I'm grateful! So I'm passing on my recommendation to the public because I was very happy with them.

Tim came out to our place recently to meet with my older parents and was absolutely phenomenal…read more Every idea was terrific and creative. He's thoughtful and extremely talented. To find someone who cares this much about the work is rare. Don't hesitate- he's the best. Pics to come !

Tim helped me with a seemingly simple handy-man project, yet it wasn't simple to me at all! I…read moreneeded a very heavy mirror hung but didn't know how to hang such a large piece without damaging the wall in the process. Tim showed me how to use a level, a stud finder, and how to measure so that the mirror was even. It turned out great and now I know how to hang not only a heavy mirror, but also other framed pictures and pieces if I ever decide to do a gallery wall. Tim's speciality is landscaping but he's also fantastic at odd jobs around the home. It's great to know that I can call on Tim if I need help with anything from hanging xmas lights to repairing something that's broken or worn. If you aren't very good at DIY around the house, definitely give Tim Shaw a call. And if you're interested, I'm sure he'd be happy to show you what he's doing so you can learn a thing or two like I did! I highly recommend Tim's work.

Joe responded to my request for help with my flooding creek immediately! He is knowledgeable,…read morepolite, hardworking and fair. I unequivocally give Joe my highest recommendation!!

Joe is a pro! We've hired him for a couple of projects now - one concrete driveway and shed demo…read morewith bobcat and the most recent was installing driveway pavers. Came out beautiful! He is an excellent communicator - he let's you know all the options to work within your budget and REALLY listens to your goals/needs for the project. Joe and team are super efficient - got what others said would take 3 to 4 days done in a day. Highly recommend.

We had what looked like a river running along the side yard of our property after the heavy winter…read morerains. I spoke to some other landscapers who didn't quite get what the problem was and wanted to devise ways to shuttle the water into the street. Shannon Leach was the only one who figured out that it was actually a winter spring that was the source of the water. He and his partner, Tyler, installed new effective drains and built beautiful water retention basins out of stone in order to contain the water. This was just what was needed. I can't wait to see how it does next winter.

We have engaged Shannon Leach of Gemini Landscaping Services for two different projects at our…read morehome, and have been delighted both times. In light of California's increasing drought, we decided to take advantage of the company's "Lawn Gone" service and had them remove our back lawn and replace it with an extended brick patio. Shannon had creative ideas on how to design the project, and handled all the labor. The area looks great, and instead of a water-thirsty lawn, we now have a courtyard with a fountain and a garden area. Shannon also created a rock sculpture which we didn't request or pay for, but which has given my wife endless delight to see how those rocks are balanced on each other. Now he has built professional-looking garden beds in our front yard so we can begin growing vegetables there. Our next project is to have Shannon remove our entire front turf and replace it with drought-tolerant plantscaping and mulch. Shannon is honest, creative, hardworking and reasonably priced. What more could you ask? We highly recommend him!

I have had 3 projects in my yard executed by RSC landscape. Each project was executed very…read moreprofessionally. The design advice and then execution of each project was excellent. Consulting with the staff on the best way to execute each project was very helpful and I am really satisfied with each end result. I highly recommend this team for any landscaping/yard design project.

Everyone who works at RSC is knowledgeable, kind, and hard-working. They will give you advice if…read moreyou want it, but they won't pressure you, and if you change your mind about something they can accommodate. And my family now has a gorgeous yard (they photos do not do it justice).

While I appreciate all the positive reviews, I had an experience similar to that of one reviewer…read morewho gave a poor rating. I had a project lined up, and Ed discussed his rate and the time he would arrive. He seemed to be very knowledgeable. I called and texted him the day before the appointment, but he never responded. On the day of the appointment, I waited for him, but there was no call or show. Three hours later, I reached out for an explanation. He finally replied by text, stating that his truck was having trouble and that he was also feeling sick. As a result, I had to go with a different contractor for my project. Buyers, beware!

Ed is simply the best! We built an ADU in our backyard, and Ed oversaw construction from start to…read morefinish with the perfect blend of listening to all our hopes and dreams, while adding his own expertise and knowledge to make it even better. Ed is beyond thorough. He keeps in constant communication, sends you photos and texts, and checks in all the time to show how everything is going. He really goes the extra mile. Everyone he hired to work with him on the project was also really nice and so hard working. A great team of people. Our ADU is gorgeous! We can't thank Ed enough. He is kind, honest, professional, hard working and super friendly and easy to work with. Hire him now! You won't regret it!

Bruce did a great job updating our irrigation system at a very reasonable price! He took time to…read morehelp me understand different components and options for our system, giving useful tips on maintenance and types of issues we may encounter with our specific setup. He knows his stuff! Thanks Bruce!

We had a emergency with our irrigation system and called a dozen places late at night. Bruce was…read morethe only who answered and guided us through patching up the problem temporarily and he came out next day to fix the issue. He was very knowledgeable and very thorough with his work. He also had a great attitude even though we called at the hour that we did. Highly recommend his services for and of your irrigation system needs!