We hired Tyler to design and install new landscaping in our back yard after building and ADU, and…read moreupgrade the front yard. We were very happy with all aspects of the project, both the design and the installation. Tyler communicated with us daily, his designer Juliana was very easy to work with, and Anselmo and the crew did excellent work especially on the new paving in the back yard.

We recently hired Tyler for landscaping work at our home. He was professional, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the project. He and his crew worked hard and were committed to making sure the job was completed. We especially appreciated his communication and willingness to address questions along the way. We are enjoying the improvements to our yard and appreciate all of the effort that went into the project!

I recently hired Steve Turner of Black Diamond for a comprehensive outdoor project that included…read morepavers, planting, and irrigation. They managed every aspect of the project with a high standard of quality and strict attention to detail. Design Expertise: The team was incredibly thoughtful during the planning phase. Their design insights optimized the layout of the hardscape and plants, resulting in a highly cohesive and functional outdoor space. Quality & Speed: The workmanship on the pavers is outstanding, with precise cuts and proper grading. The irrigation and landscaping were integrated seamlessly. In addition to the high quality, the team worked efficiently and completed the project as scheduled. Thoroughness & Cleanup: They were meticulous from start to finish. Once the work was completed, they performed a timely and thorough cleanup, leaving the entire property spotless. Reasonable Pricing: The pricing was highly competitive and fair, offering excellent value for the level of professionalism and quality delivered. I highly recommend Black Diamond for any detailed hardscape and landscaping projects.

Our Project Design Specialist was outstanding! He was knowledgeable, respectful, helpful, and…read moredependable. He had good suggestions and excellent follow-through. Best of all, he came to oversee the project every day the workers were here, and sometimes even more. Steve Turner handled an unexpected circumstance responsibly, easily added a change order we requested, and made sure that everything was completed to our satisfaction. Highly recommended. Services Demolition, Driveway installation, Paver installation, Retaining walls

I scheduled an appointment with GCSF for an on-site estimate. About 10 minutes after the scheduled…read moreappointment time, I received a call from the office saying the estimator had arrived, spoken with the residents, and then left. The problem was that I had been waiting at the correct location the entire time. Before the appointment, I had both verbally and in writing asked them to make sure they did **not** go to a different address in another town. The receptionist confirmed that the estimator had gone to the wrong address and assured me he would come to the correct one. Unfortunately, after waiting another hour, I never heard from the estimator or the office. My attempts to call the office also went unanswered. At that point, it became clear that no one was coming and no one was going to let me know. Mistakes happen, but what disappointed me most was the lack of communication and professionalism. GCSF wasted more than 90 minutes of my time and couldn't extend the courtesy of a simple phone call or update. Based on this experience, I can't recommend them.

This is to answer back Stephany S, the business employer…read more It's unfortunate that we only received a response from your team after we publicly raised our concerns through a Yelp review. For months, we called and followed up multiple times regarding the issues with the irrigation and the condition of the work, and we were repeatedly ignored. You were aware of who we were despite the Yelp review being under a different name because we were the ones consistently reaching out with no acknowledgment. Regarding the irrigation issue: the damage wouldn't have occurred if your crew had properly capped the existing irrigation before installing the pavers. The fact that you had to redo a section later at no charge doesn't negate that the issue was caused by your team's oversight in the first place. Had you taken responsibility and communicated with us when we initially reached out, we wouldn't have had to resort to a public complaint. It's disappointing that it took a Yelp review to get any kind of acknowledgment.

Will and his team at Sequoia did a fantastic job on our front and back yard in San Carlos, CA. I…read moreparticularly like how they partner with you on design, mocking up plans of your space at a fraction of the cost of a landscape architect and then delivering the work quickly thereafter. While I love all the work they did, I was particularly impressed with their artificial grass installation. They did a flawless job installing, to the point where you would have no idea where the seam is between the 2 large pieces of grass they installed. Very impressive work. our project was done in less than 2 weeks which was also surprising. Couldn't recommend these guys more.

Mario, Darin, and the whole team were awesome! The design was great, the work was efficient and…read moremeticulously done, and the team was friendly and trustworthy. My family and I are really enjoying the newly designed front and back yards. Our neighbors were also impressed and will be working with this team for their landscaping. Highly recommend!

We tried to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Matt with the intent of gauging whether we…read moreshould engage his full design service. We ran into some difficulties at the start due to a last-minute cancellation by Matt and some unresponsiveness through email. When we voiced our concerns, Matt really stepped up to ensure our concerns were met. He immediately refunded us for the cost of the service, and he offered to meet with us at no cost. We ended up taking a 30 minute video chat with him, and Matt was super helpful in explaining various options. When we realized that his typical project scope was a bit bigger than what we wanted to spend, Matt was very gracious in connecting us with other contractors and designers. Despite the early hiccups, we got the sense that Matt is a genuine guy who is more interested in doing the right thing rather than making quick buck. We really appreciate his thoughtfulness, and we will definitely consider engaging with his services again in the future!

We did a 75 minute Virtual Design consultation with Matt at Water and Earth earlier this year. Our…read morebackyard project wasn't quite large enough in size or scope for his full in-person design services. The virtual call was perfect for our project, we provided Matt with pictures of the backyard space as well as a video walkthrough. He took this information as well as our preferences for how we envisioned the space to be used to come up with a 2D design. He also recommended materials and local contractors. We contacted one of the contractors a few weeks later and finished the project with them in about 2 months. I highly recommend the Virtual Consultation for smaller projects with Matt. His feedback for our questions and experience with similar projects were very beneficial to starting this backyard project for us.

My wife and I worked with Karen on a landscape design project in early 2022. We engaged her for…read moreconsultation around what types of plants, trees and shrubs to include across our front and back yard spaces. We had specific goals around creating a landscape with colorful, drought tolerant, California-native options and Karen knocked it out of the park. Here is what we appreciated most about Karen: - She actively listened to our needs and responded with a wealth of ideas that she helped focus down with our input - She was well organized and highly responsive, using Houzz, Plant Master and documents to guide discussions. - She thoughtfully pushed our thinking and was detail-oriented as we moved from concept stage to making requests of our gardener and nurseries Lastly, we were very pleased with the range of packages/pricing she offered since we only needed consultation vs. end-to-end landscaping support. We highly recommend her!

We did a major landscaping/gardening project that felt daunting but thanks to Karen Hunt and San…read moreCarlos Garden Works we are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and how easy it was! Karen is extraordinary at what she does. She handled every detail and was so fun to work with! She helped us choose all the planting, helped with design, helped coordinate with my gardener (with whom I haven't had great communication with) for planting and drip systems, and was a terrific partner. She was quick and efficient and knowledgeable and joyful about the work. She was always accessible and very quick to respond. I was dreading doing this project but Karen made it a family event that we all enjoyed. I'm so proud of how my backyard looks now and would work with Karen every time and recommend her very highly.

We have worked with several designers over the years and Ashley is by far the best. We had been…read moreworking with another landscaping design firm who could not get our planting plan correct so they brought in Ashley to help them. It is not an understatement to say she saved the project. Ashley created an amazing planting and lighting plan for us. She was also of great help around other landscaping design aspects as well. She listens, understands, is efficient and is on top of things. If you are looking for planting or lighting design, you will thank me for this review if you contact Ashley.

From the owner: Little Pink Door Gardens delights in helping Bay Area homeowners create outdoor spaces that give…read morethem more opportunities to enjoy their front and backyards with their families and friends. The goal is always to tread lightly on the environment, minimize water use, and introduce colors and textures that reflect the homeowners personalities. If you want to pull into your driveway everyday and feel excited to be home again, call me. I work mostly work on the peninsula in the area between Millbrae and San Jose.