We had a great experience with Alex and team redoing our backyard in Corte Madera. We had the…read morebackyard repaved, new grass put in, removed two trees, and a 3-foot fence put up. Alex was really communicative from the beginning of the project, through the entire quoting process, and was onsite frequently checking in during the project. Their team was transparent about pricing for any additional services that popped up as the project was going on, and they finished in a very timeline manner. (We were quoted 4-6 weeks for the project and I believe it took 4.) We love the results of our new backyard! It looks amazing, and I am able to relax knowing my kids have a fenced in area to play in.

Lucio came through in my time of need! Highly recommend Alex and his team!…read more From my first outreach, Alex was quick to respond. He explained everything in detail and was absolutely flexible with all of our needs. He kept us informed throughout our journey so we knew what to expect at each step. He made sure we were taken care of all the way to project completion. Services were reasonably priced, especially with all of the work required to make our landscaping beautiful. If you're looking to beautify your property, make sure to reach out to Lucio Landscape Construction. You won't regret it.

7 years later and we finally decided to continue with more upgrades in the backyard. Mind you the…read morepavers and turf were still in great condition. This time around we worked with Jason who was awesome. Jason and his team did an incredible job with our backyard and matching the same pavers we had from 7 years ago. We ripped out quite a bit more this time and his team kept things on time and Jason is just on top of it plain and simple. We removed an old shed and trampoline, old garden boxes and had to get new retaining walls built, run electrical and plumbing for a hot tub and we got this done in less than 3 weeks once his crew started. He also had some great suggestions for an outdoor kitchen we we added and is very transparent on pricing. The pricing btw actually came in at a very reasonable price too. Highly recommend. Included some before and after pics

These folks did a great job for us. The finished product is beautiful…read more The only issue is that it took longer than anticipated. Even with our change order we expected full days work and more people working on the job. All in all, it was worth the wait. Very beautiful.

We hired Roberto and his team to build a small concrete wall to support a small staircase in the…read morefront of our house. We got three estimates and Roberto's estimate was the most reasonable and he was able to do the job in the short timeframe I needed. The team showed up as promised and did a great job! The wall was built in one day and would have been finished in one day if the weather was better. In South San Francisco the weather was very damp and cold due to heavy fog so the concrete did not dry as fast as it could have. They returned the next day to finish off the job. We are very happy with the results. Even better it was finished in time for our painting crew to include the new wall in the ongoing project to paint the exterior of our house. So we are very happy with the job done by the team at Design & Solutions Landscape. We highly recommend them.

From the owner: Are you tired of searching for a reliable and professional landscape contractor San Rafael CA? Look…read moreno further! Design & Solutions Landscape Contractor is here to help. Our company is fully licensed and insured, and we provide exelent customer service and landscape instalaltion to residential and comercial clients in Marin County and the Bay area.

Outstanding experience, outstanding result. My wife and I are really happy with the new driveways…read moreinstalled by the System Pavers crew. The front of our house looks fantastic and we're getting lots of compliments from neighbors and people walking by. We solicited bids from multiple contractors, ranging from our longtime general contractor (who "had a guy who does pavers") to other paver specialists. Here's why we went with System Pavers and why we can recommend them to other homeowners: --Communication and responsiveness: From the start, our sales consultant, Kelly Casper, was easy to work with. He offered helpful suggestions, explained their process clearly, and responded promptly (sometimes immediately) to any question via text or email. That same level of clear communication and responsiveness carried through with our project manager, Oscar Maciel, who is a consummate professional. --Knowledge and skill: Our project wasn't simple and we had a lot of decisions to make and challenges to solve during the process. For example, our two driveways are at slightly different levels, which required careful consideration with leveling and drainage. We also deliberated about whether we wanted a single or double border. I'm a very hands-on client and asked lots of questions. Oscar troubleshooted everything with me, explained all my options, and we came up with the right approach. When we changed our minds mid-project about the height of the divider wall between driveways, Oscar worked with Yobel, the construction lead, to make the changes without disruption. I think this is the #1 reason I'm glad I chose System Pavers, because I'm not sure I would have the same confidence in a general contractor or budget pavers contractor. --Quality and commitment: Yobel and his team worked diligently and I watched their progress from demolition and excavation to adding the base layers. They did everything well and worked over the weekends to catch up after some delays with the availability of the stone we chose. Overall, a positive experience from start to finish.

Short review: Expensive, but worth it. Warranty, stellar customer service, and craftsmanship…read moreunmatched. Easy to work with and super communicative. Quick turnaround. Our backyard project was complete in under 3 weeks! Long review: We had the pleasure of working with Design Consultant, D'Andre and Project Manager, Ryan. These two guys restored my trust in the construction and customer service industry as several past experiences with other companies left me scarred and afraid to do business with anyone. I started an inquiry on Yelp at 6am and was scheduled an appointment for the same week, all before 7am without any issues. My husband took the morning off to be at the appointment so we appreciated D'Andre's punctuality. In fact, he was punctual to all subsequent appointments which spoke volumes to us, as respecting others' time is something we greatly value. He was respectful to our space, professional, and knowledgeable. He produced a 3D rendering and quote the same day and set realistic expectations. He offered various suggestions to tweak our design to fit our budget. We had reservations about turf so he stopped by on a different date to bring us samples we could see and feel to ensure we were comfortable with what we were purchasing. Additionally, he took us on a stone yard visit so we could get a real life visual representation of the pavers we were selecting. This proved to be an important step because we ended up selecting a different size, finish and determined the orientation that they would be laid in. He was always so patient with us as my husband and I didn't always agree on selections. He was super responsive and was always a text or call away -- even with welcoming a new baby into the world! Our HOA kicked our design application back 3x, which was incredibly frustrating, but D'Andre was literally there every step of the way updating things promptly to ensure our project wouldn't be stalled. Once we obtained HOA approval, a pre construction walkthrough was scheduled with our Project Manager, Ryan. I met with Ryan and D'Andre for the walkthrough where we confirmed the design plan. Ryan was very personable, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He happily answered all my questions and set the construction timeline expectations. He encouraged me to do a quick walkthrough each night and let him know if there was anything off so he could address it immediately. He was very communicative and sent me daily progress pictures and/or videos with thorough updates. One of the biggest things that stood out to me about Ryan -- and I deeply respect him for it-- is that I sent a photo of the turf and asked about seam visibility early in the project and he DID NOT gaslight me at all! Rather, he reassured me that after the project was complete it would look better and he was right. He was very responsive and was always a text or call away. He even provided us with measurements and made recommendations on where we could get rocks from to fill our walkways and back wall. His team also did a good job with keeping the job site clean. A few other things came up, but they were quickly resolved with minimal impact on the construction timeline. We did have to incur some extra costs; however, they absorbed some of it and also paid to have our retaining wall bench go one row higher, which we initially had to cut out our budget. So that was a wonderful surprise! All in all, our experience was great and their process is so seamless and easy. I would not hesitate to do business with them again! We love our new modern/minimalist backyard and are already enjoying the space!

We engaged Marion for a series of 3 different fences around our home, planting of 2 20 foot oak…read moretrees, irrigation and mulch. All of the work was performed when scheduled, crew was prompt, courteous, professional;, and best of all experienced. When there was a questions, they asked and all of the work was completed to our specifications. It looks amazing especially the metal fence and the trees. Check out the images-I highly recommend Marion and his crew. Thanks for a great looking yard!

I highly recommend this professional, knowledgeable and excellent value for your money company…read more Marion is refreshingly old school. He's current in ALL materials and his design is amazing. So easy and stress free to work with. Do yourself a huge favor and contact Marion . Leave your project in the hands of truly professional with decades of experience Marion.

We moved to our new house a few months ago and had a good amount of apprehension submitting our…read moreplans to the HOA approval committee - you hear the horror stories often. After interviewing three designers, we chose Ian and I'm happy to report that our plans were approved within 48 hours of sending them to the board. One neighbor, who used to serve on that committee, said "these are the most detailed plans I've ever seen". Ian's attention to detail had to have been a major factor in their decision-making process. What we liked about Ian was: he was able to easily and quickly share examples of other designs he had created; he told us that his fee would include revisions, he wouldn't nickel-and-dime us; and he has established relationships with many/all contractors that we'll need to complete the work. I'll update this review as we go through the process...we're only at the approval stage now. We need to have a good portion of the backyard demo'd before the work can begin. But so far, so good. Ian has delivered what was advertised.

Ian Hall and his team at Hall Landscape Design were fantastic! Ian was a very good listener,…read morequickly drafting an accurate layout based on our input. He put us in touch with very knowledgeable contractors and was always very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend! ~ Christine

Stephan Gregoire is a lovely guy to work with! He transformed our back yard from a dull assortment…read moreof shrubs into a beautifully arrayed pollinator-friendly native plant garden. Working with him was a wonderful experience from start to finish. His shared his design ideas to us in an impressive package of pictures and information about suggested plants, which helped us understand what they would look like when full grown, and when they would all bloom. In addition to being knowledgeable about native plants, soil amendment and "smart" irrigation, we found him to be a great collaborator: listening to our "hopes and dreams" for our garden, and willing to adjust his design to suit our tastes, or to explain why something else might work even better for us. We highly recommend his very fairly-priced services to anyone wanting beautiful landscaping that supports our pollinators!

Last spring we were looking to buy a place in Marin. We found a condo that had an exclusive use…read moreeasement and Stephan with Natives for Life had done a garden in front. We fell in love with the garden and it was one of the main reasons we bought the place. Fast forward to now, he just finished planting native wild flowers in another part of our property as well as installing a large planter and several plants, herb gardens, in a concrete area of our property. We are so happy with Stephan's work. We share his passion for native plants and his sustainable approach. The irrigation he set up for us was sophisticated but easy to manage. He provided detailed information on everything he planted. A couple of plants ended up not seeming happy in their new spots and he was eager to switch them out so we could have plants that would be thrive in our microclimate. The initial garden was set up in part for privacy and that has been so valued as we now have natural privacy from neighbors on one side, but it looks very beautiful and all the neighbors admire our gardens. It has truly increased the value of the property. Highly recommend Stephan and Natives for Life.

We hired Jose and his crew to install a channel drain and pavers to our driveway. We are so pleased…read morewith their work. They did a fantastic job, were reasonably priced and really friendly to work with. Our driveway looks beautiful! I highly recommend them. I will hire them again for any landscaping projects.

Needed yard cleared of downed trees, overgrown grass and shrubbery,…read moreEvery step of the process went smoothly and professionally. From meeting for the estimate, to setting up the time to begin the work. Fairly priced. Work completed and yard was left in a cleaned state. Greatly Recommend J&R Landscaping & Construction. Already considering them for more projects.

I've had the pleasure of working with Monarch Gardens for the past 10 years. They first designed my…read morefront garden, which exceeded my expectations. Carolyn and Dave completely understood my esthetics, and selected plants that matched it beautifully. I get so many compliments from neighbors to this day. Several years later, I was ready to tackle my backyard, and they delivered an absolutely wonderful space. This included some hardscaping and lighting as well as the planting, and we absolutely love it. I continue to work with the team on my garden maintenance and they are terrific. I highly recommend Monarch Gardens.

Carolyn and Dave Anderson have always been our first choice in landscape designers and gardeners…read morethroughout our many years of moving and establishing new and varied gardens. we have always relied upon Carolyn's sophisticated eye in choosing color palettes as well as livable designs that provide beauty and comfort regarding our outdoor living needs. Both she and Dave have always been accommodating and generous in their willingness to listen and to provide incomparable service. Their crew is just wonderful!

Nao at Element Garden Design was GREAT! - his ideas with the help of True Magic Landscaping…read moretransformed our tiny - not very usable - backyard into an entertainment oasis! - then, we went for the front yard and got rid of a tangled mess of lawn and have wonderful water-saving plants - see pictures ALSO - I should mention that he adeptly navigated our approval with the city as we made changes to enhance the mobility/safety of exit (Ramps) for our disabled daughter!

Almost a year ago, Naosuke transformed our yard. We couldn't be more thrilled! Not only did he find…read moreus beautiful, sustainable plants at great prices, but his design expertise was truly outstanding. He recommended leveling our garden bed, which had a significant slope of nearly 2 feet end-to-end. It turned out to be the best decision we've made in a long time since now our yard is actually usable. We've just finished a wonderful spring season enjoying the plants he suggested, and our yard is a dream come true.