Had a really messy backyard and lawn situation. Needed someone to come in and take care of super tall weeds, long grass and make our backyard presentable but at a reasonable cost. Luis came and was able to give me a quote and they were able to finish the work within 3 days on a sunny day. They even went as far as to clean up the big cardboard boxes sitting in the backyard even if it wasn't their responsibility. Most definitely will be looking into regular service now to keep our yard/front yard looking nice and manicured. They had a lot of attention to detail and left the place looking great! Very happy! read more

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I have relied on Gardella Gardening since 2017. Their work is consistently excellent. They are incredibly reliable, and their prices are very competitive. They maintain gardens at multiple rental properties. They always communicate their service days in advance. When I need extra services, they are quick to help. I enthusiastically recommend their services. read more

Highly recommend! They have been doing monthly maintenance on my house in Oakland for many years now (after going through quite a few other companies that simply were not doing a reliable job). The yard always looks great, the team always comes exactly when they say they will, and the price is quite good. I've had him do some larger jobs in the yard from time to time, and always felt they turned out very well. With Luis, the yard is something I simply don't ever have to worry about. read more

I've had Gardella Gardening working for me for the last 5 years and after having some of the worst experiences in the past, I've been very happy with their service. They send an e-mail ahead of time to let you know when they're coming and they always do a good quality job for me. A few times when I've had a request for them to do something, they are responsive and follow through. Also, Luis, who owns this business will come out to check on his workers to make sure they are doing their job correctly, which let's you know if there's a problem, he'll come out personally to make sure it gets done right. Their price is very fair and reasonable too. Highly recommend. read more

Luis and his team have done an exceptional job with my lawns and "clean-ups" over the years with different homes. One aspect that particularly impresses me is their ability to blend creativity with practicality. The work they propose not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of my gardens/yards but also considers factors like sustainability and maintenance. It's evident that they understand the balance between creating a stunning landscape and ensuring its long-term viability. 100% recommend! read more

Luis and his crew have come twice a month for three years to help trim and nurture my garden. His crew is terrific. They are so very hard working. They routinely come even in poor weather. I am happy to work with Luis and the crew. Elizabeth Cole read more

Ive been working with Luis and his crew for several years now and have been very happy with their services and is very reliable! My property has great curb appeal! read more

I was looking for a regular maintenance service for my elderly father and I thought this business looked like a good fit from the website description. My father handled the in-person interview by himself and requested a quote. Later, my father reported the quote to me. I was SHOCKED at the amount! $850/month for a small yard with little landscaping and no lawn! This quote is at least 4 to 5 times what I would have imagined based on the "cadillac" service I receive for my much larger yard in a different Bay Area city. I am very glad that my father quickly recognized the excessive quote and turned down the offer. Would every elderly person looking for help be able to do so? It feels wrong to me that such an unjustifiable quote was provided and that is why I am providing a one-star review. read more

Requested a quote and also gave them what my budget looks like (which is a hefty penny along with some wiggle room). Customer service and politeness is not their strongest trait I see: I received from the owner - " Luid P. Owner Subject: RE: Message from Nik R. for Gardella Gardening "We are not interested on that right now, we are very busy. Luis" I am not going to apologize for not boss ballin' and can't drop a couple G'sfor a spruce up of our backyard, but there is a way to go about politely declining or even saying "At this time we are completely booked for the season, thank you for your interest." Sheesh. Sincerely, Still Salty - at least I said "Sincerely". :p read more

We don't have the biggest or most complex lawn, but what we did have was an overgrown mess of wild plants and weeds, Coast Live Oak trees that drop mountains of leaves everywhere and no green thumbs whatsoever. I contacted Gardella Gardening, Luis & Ibis set up a schedule for regular maintenance and our lawn looks neat, tidy and beautiful! The crew is super efficient and gets every last oak leaf, even off the roof, and thoughtfully trims the plants and sea grass. We are still so happy with Gardella and the amazing work they do! Consistently excellent! read more

My yard doesn't have any super intricate landscaping or a particularly big lawn, but I'm still not great with maintaining it. I contacted Luis and Ibis and they came out and gave me an estimate right away; the initial service, which was for mowing, weeding, and tree and bush trimming, got everything looking neat and tidy, and it was easy to set up recurring maintenance once a month. The crew is professional, efficient, and fast; they got everything looking so good so quickly. read more

Luis and crew just completed a job for me. They took out three small trees, a large hedge row, a grass lawn, and lots of smaller plants and weeds. They built a new path out of pavers and planted Dymondia in between the pavers. They backfilled the grass area with dirt and spread mulch all in preparation for a friend of mine who did the plantings. They were courteous and did a very good job. They were able to meet my short timeframe and even worked in the rain to get the job done on time. I had one issue where they left old fabric under pavers I had asked them to remove in the boulevard but they came out quickly to remove the fabric, put the pavers back and replant the Dymondia. No dispute, just good service. They were reasonably priced, easy to work with and did very good work. As with all work, it is helpful to spell out everything you want in detail. Luis doesn't speak much English, but his wife Ibis does. She showed up at the initial visit and she does all of the email communication. I'm very pleased with the outcome. I would definitely hire them again. read more

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I have tried 2-3 gardening services (not satisfied with their work) before finding Gardella Gardening. They are very nice people, responsible, reliable, and knowledgeable about gardening. They have consistently come every 2 weeks for over 2 years (I think). They can do so many things - from trimming trees, seeding my lawn, putting weed barrier, and repairing sprinklers. So happy for them. They have done such a great job that even a neighbor asked me who does my gardening and also signed up with Gardella. read more

Gardella has been working for us for a number of years now! Quick and always do a great job, and extra tasks too if we need them, like tree trimming! read more

They have been our landscaper and gardener for many years. They are reliable and keep the garden flourishing. I don't have time to think about our garden. I just want to enjoy a happy clean and peaceful garden during my moments off of work. I'm very happy with their service. read more

I recently injured myself and set up an initial appointment with this compnany to have basic landscaping done. About 2 hours before the appointment, they called and cancelled saying they had other work to do. They didn't offer any follow up time, just said they couldn't make it, said goodbye, and hung up. They have a nice website with their services and testimonials. Problem with testimonials is you don't ever see the negative reviews. From my experience, Gardella Gardening lacks punctuality and reliabilty, so you won't see any testimonials from me. read more

From the very beginning of my conversations with them they were unprofessional. When I gave them a call for the first time (and second time) there was a child screaming in the background for most of the conversation. The person on the other side of the line did not seem interested in talking and came off a little rude. I had scheduled for them to check out the property but forgot to mention that I would not be there, which is my mistake. I ended up taking 10 minutes of their time because they were waiting for me at the property in which I never showed up to. After noticing this miscommunication I texted them to apologize and ask to possibly reschedule the showing. After telling me that they "don't work that way" my response was left on read in an attempt to reschedule. I then sent another "?" To get a response and they said "no, we are very busy. Sorry!" To which I told them we can reschedule when they aren't. Again, left on read. After sending yet another "?" They finally tell me "sorry, but we are not interested." This conversation made me feel like a childish high schooler. Some of the most unprofessional people I have dealt with. read more

To start with, I respect punctuality and reliability. I needed some help in cleaning up my garden, making it look nicer than what it was. Gardella Gardening was here on time, did the job right, cleaned and hauled what needed to be taken away, aannnnd the price at least for me was right on the spot.... Thank you!! read more

We have been using Luis and his crew for over 5 years now. Cannot ask for better service! They can do just about anything! Gardening, mulch, sprinkler repair and wow they are accommodating with their schedule! I would not hesitate to contact them! Great people, very responsive. Ibis is great to work with and gets everything scheduled and is great with communication! read more

great company, great people, reliable and carefull, attentive, good work on the garden. Never had to second guess my choice in all these 7 years Outstanding Thanks Luis+Ibis and crew read more

Luis and his team have been doing yard work for us for several years. They are reasonable, very fast, and do a great job. Communication with Ibis is great as well - they always give me a heads-up when they're coming and have been very responsive with any special requests, changes, etc. This past year we did some major relandscaping and had a lapse in service during the transition. Luis and his team have been back at it for a couple of months now and we couldn't be happier. I highly recommend them! read more

Ibis, Luis and the crew have been working for and with us for several years, maintaining our rather steep hillside native garden and relieving us of the job! They are reliable, efficient, courteous and communicate extremely well. We have had several groups through the years, but none come close to their professionalism. We recommend them to all who inquire about gardening services. Catherine and Barry Berkeley read more