We had a wonderful experience working with Dave and his team on our backyard renovation. Throughout…read morethe design process, his team worked with us closely to understand our design needs, taking feedback and modifying where needed. He stuck to his timeline, despite some minor material delays, and always went above and beyond to check in on how we were feeling about the progress. What we most appreciated was how Dave and his team understood that our yard would be completed over a few phases and helped us to prioritize the work in a way that would not interfere with future plans. His team of workers left our yard neat and tidy each day and went the extra mile to ensure there was minimal disruption to us and our neighbors. Highly recommend for any landscaping needs.

Baxter Landscaping was easy to work with and i keep getting compliments on the quality of the work…read morethey did. They came in on time and have come back to fix minor problems thar came up afterwards. They created a plant pallete using plants that were deer resistant and effective for the area they were planted in, then tore our and redid all of our landcaping including a redo of the irrigation system, and fixed our hardscaping. Highly recommend.

Hard to call them gardeners as the worker who showed up did not appear knowledgeable of differences…read morebetween our plants and weeds, so trimmed indiscriminately. Additionally, I'm not sure what deal this worker has with the people we spoke to on the phone, but he tried to negotiate a side deal to cut out his employer. It was an awkward position to be put in.

Major pruning on a plum tree, required because of fence replacement. Crew took care of it quickly…read moreand professionally. Price was very reasonable!

Thank you, Stones Landscaping Inc., for making our backyard vision a reality!…read more Not only are we extremely happy with the outcome of our project, but it was also a pleasure working with their entire team. We were able to work closely with both the office staff and the crew throughout the project, and they were always willing to answer our questions and make sure our preferences were addressed. It's clear that the entire company takes great pride in what they do, and that pride definitely shows in the quality of their work and their communication with customers. We truly appreciate all of their hard work and would highly recommend Stones Landscaping Inc. to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space!

We recently completed a large-scale backyard renovation with Stones Landscaping, and are quite…read morepleased with the results. This involved pouring over 1,500 sq. ft. of concrete, a large retaining wall, a patio deck, a new lawn, and a playground area. Here were some of the highlights of my experience: - Design Guidance: I relied heavily on Baltazar's experience and keen sense of design. His elegant hardscaping solution for the pool transition zones exceeded my expectations and tied the yard together perfectly. - The grading and drainage were very well done. Despite heavy rains, there was zero pooling; the rain gutters were routed directly into pipes beneath the concrete for a clean, streamlined look. - Smart Home Integration: All landscape lighting and irrigation were hooked up to smart-home enabled controllers for total automation and convenience. - The office staff was very responsive, addressing any concerns or follow-up questions usually within a single business day. Props to Gladys and Dahlia! Highly recommended!

Yovani and crew did an excellent job and very happy with their work. I will have them back soon…read morefor the next project.

Yovani and his crew did an amazing job planting our trees and clearing away some used soil. They…read morewere polite, professional and left our yard perfectly clean.

I've worked with Daniel a few times now, but I want to write about the first time he worked on our…read morebackyard last summer. We just moved into a new space and the backyard was really out of control and we didn't know where to start. When I say out of control, I mean it all looked like one big bush, you couldn't tell where one plant began and ended. Daniel came in to the rescue and finessed his way through the shrubs to unveil the plants beneath. We had a garden again. I want to point out that there are two ways you can cut, aggressively or thoughtfully. Daniel cuts thoughtfully, tracing through each branch and each vine to ensure the best outcome for every plant. Lastly, I want to mention how easy it was talking with Daniel. He gave us advice on how to maintain the garden, was gracious with his time, and there was no up-selling or pressure. Also, he only uses organic products such as neem oil to help protect freshly cut branches. I highly recommend working with Daniel if you want someone who will not only do a great job, but will work on each plant as its own specialist, only cutting what's needed and pruning at the optimal time for each plant in your garden. If this all sounds good to you, give him a call, see your garden transform and have your flowers blossom like never before.

Update: we no longer work with Daniel. Although his work is of high quality, we ultimately could…read morenot see eye to eye. Most of my previous review is still accurate, but I don't think he is easy to work with or particularly kind. Daniel has a very specific issue with dog waste, and we have a dog - though he has been touchy about other subjects as well. We talked about this matter prior to signing the contract and agreed that we would clean up after our dog before he arrived. This later turned into a nightmare, as we ended up stressing more over whether or not the yard was completely poop free than we did about caring for our plants and garden. One day, he arrived on a day that we had taken pains to clean up prior to his arrival. Unbeknownst to us, our dog had "gone" outside MINUTES before his arrival, and Daniel blundered foot first into fresh doodoo lying in plain sight on the brickwork. He went ballistic, raising his voice and swearing at me, threatening to tear up the contract and lecturing me for this minor transgression. At that point, we apologized and promised to be more careful about cleaning up after our pet prior to his arrival. It was fine for a while, until a second incident many months later. On that other occasion, Daniel arrived on a day when we were not expecting him and had not cleaned up prior to his visit. I later noticed his arrival on the doorbell camera history logs, though I was away for work at the time he showed up. He had taken one look at our backyard and left without saying anything or contacting me in any way. I called him to explain that we didn't know he would be coming that day and to apologize for the presence of excrement in the yard. Daniel berated me over the phone and finally said, and I quote, "I don't want to play with you guys anymore." That was the end of our use of his services. In conclusion, you can work with Daniel at your own risk. I feel compelled to withdraw my recommendation based on the interactions that I have had with him, but I remain impressed, at least, with the quality of his work. The mental energy expended on this business relationship does not seem worth it to me in hindsight, and it's probably for the best that we parted ways.

Patty is Fabulous to work with as a designer and landscape professional. She was able to see the…read morespace we had created and understand how to envision our plant needs while we were still under construction. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful all throughout the process and was very easy to work with on our project. Will add some final pics once we plant this weekend, but below are a few from the work in progress.

We hired Patty to design our landscaping for the front, back and side yards here in Saratoga, and…read moreto source 90% of the plants. From the start she was great! She listens and makes excellent suggestions on plants and placement, and is very open to your wants and needs. We were looking for California native and drought resistant plants that might provide flowers throughout the year, and half a year in things are going along VERY well. I would absolutely recommend Patty to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, detail oriented, extremely capable landscape designer. Bonus: She is an extremely nice person!

Jillian did a beautiful redesign of our small front yard garden, installing a sweet walkway with…read morelava rocks bordered by moss rock. She's great at picking out plants, and very knowledgeable. She's also just fun to be with and work with. I love the fact that she talked me out of using a pre-emergent in our garden after I'd let it get weedy. Instead of using toxins to keep the weed seeds from sprouting, she used newspaper covered with fresh dirt, mulch and a little horse manure -- and it worked beautifully. Big, big recommendation for Jillian and her partner. You can see some photos of her handiwork at http://barbarafalconernewhall.com/2013/08/22/my-garden-in-summer-but-is-it-really-mine/ Also, at http://barbarafalconernewhall.com/2013/05/09/in-the-garden-look-what-happened-in-my-front-yard-when-i-wasnt-looking/

We are thrilled with our patio and garden! Thank you to Ken Foster for your care with our plans for…read morethe garden, and to Jillian for making it all work. Milo and Andre were wonderful. Milo is a great manager and also an excellent communicator, and worked with care and a keen design eye.

Esteban did a great job with my mom's yard as I stated in my original review, however after asking…read morehim 3 times for an estimate for maintenance, he couldn't make it happen.

I highly recommend Esteban's landscaping business. From the moment I contacted him he was…read moreresponsive and accommodating. Their customer service was excellent, they definitely exceeded my expectations , I was completely impressed with their professionalism and the quality of their work.

Top notch nursery. Best plant stock…read more Best knowledge. Best practices for healthy plants for your home and for our larger ecosystems. Hidden gem of Santa Cruz.

I am a professional landscape designer in the Santa Cruz area for 10 years. My first stop is to…read moreCentral Coast Wilds because they are committed to California native plants, the tools I use most in my design and installation services. I often choose drought tolerant choices from Central Coast Wilds, so that I do not even have to install irrigation systems, saving the client money and hassle. If they don't have what I need, or there is a big special order, they custom grow the species I need. Central Coast also offers sod choices with drought tolerance and resistance, so I can really do one-stop plant shopping for my design clients. I know where the plants come from. CCW services designers like me and clients, but helps to preserve the natural heritage of the central coast's varied and spectacular biota.

Golden and his assistant Andrew installed a rainwater catchment system connecting all of my gutters…read moreand providing the ability to water my garden this summer. The work was done professionally and efficiently and the design was very well thought out. My tank has started filling up already and I'm excited to have water this summer! I highly recommend Golden - he is easy to work with, is very responsive and guarantees his work. I would definitely hire him again.

I was truly pissed when a Santa Cruz landscaper flaked out on me after 2 months, but happily found…read moreLove's Gardens. Golden Love provided a clear and complete proposal for our new yard on the West Side, expert recommendations, and prompt and friendly service with impeccable attention to detail. Working with him was a pleasure, and the work was top quality, including hardscape, fruit trees, plants and drainage - all within budget. Golden gave fresh meaning to the old adage, "Every cloud has a silver lining." If you want a garden you'll love, I highly recommend Golden and his team.