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4.7 (31 reviews)
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I used Genesis Landscapes for a front yard transformation. I decided to remove my grass and create an eco friendly space where nature could thrive. With that being said, I also wanted it to look nice. I wanted it to be friendly, not feral. What an amazing job!! They made me feel comfortable from the design to completion. They did the job right the first time and didn't pull that "hidden cost" crap that a lot of l contractors do. They are on the higher end of the pay scale but you get what you pay for and I got an amazing yard . I can't wait to see what it looks like when the everything grows out

We had a very positive experience working with Genesis Landscapes. Morgan helped take our rough ideas of what we wanted and translated them into a beautiful front yard. The install went smoothly, and we are already getting compliments from our neighbors on the new yard. The detailed instructions provided by Morgan give us confidence that we will be able to maintain the plants as they mature. Thanks Morgan and Jose for the excellent work!

After - Waterwise landscaping mixing cedar and stone.  House seems bigger and more modern.
Marissa V.

We had a fantastic experience with Morgan and her team at Genesis Landscapes. Our landscaping was not waterwise. There were many overgrown bushes that made our yards and house look smaller and dated. We also had several areas in the back where the soil was not graded properly. Morgan came up with beautiful designs for both our front and back yards incorporating our preferences and beautiful native CA plants. We were very pleased with all of her selections. Jose and the crew were extremely nice and efficient. Our project was a big one and they had it done on time! Our yard was spotless and everything was done perfectly. We have already received multiple positive comments from friends and family. Morgan provided us with detailed instructions on the (minimal) care each plant requires as well as a detailed watering schedule for our smart irrigation controller. Her receipts are formatted with all of the information needed for the River Friendly lawn removal rebate offered by the City of Sacramento. I would definitely recommend Genesis Landscapes to anyone looking to save water and promote native plants!

Lori R.

Perfect, start to finish! Morgan is wonderful. She listened to my likes/dislikes, sussed out my style and delivered a design that was exactly what I'd imagined, but couldn't have begun to produce. And her team was so professional, arriving on time, quietly going about their work and leaving the yard clean and tidy. Everything happened as expected with no surprises, no change orders, and I'm really, really happy with the final results! Can't wait for it all to grow in.

Before - this space was unusable, muddy with poor drainage
MK A.

Loved working with Morgan and the team at Genesis Landscapes. We moved into a new home and the backyard needed some love. Morgan listened to how we hoped to use the space and offered solutions to meet those needs. I appreciated her depth of knowledge of CA native plants and was really happy with all of her plant selections. Also appreciated the very detailed plant care and watering instructions. We added a last minute scope change of installing pea gravel in the area by the house and she was able to accommodate it without adding any additional days to the installation schedule. We're thrilled with the work and look forward to working with Genesis on our front lawn in the future.

New plantings and bark.
L F.

Meant to post these pictures before but am finally getting around to it. We had the agaves planted, our seating areas (rock) and edging done first (last review from summer 2022) and then had the rest of the plantings, stepping stones, finished setting up drip irrigation and bark done in early fall 2022. This allowed us to manage our budget as well as accommodate a remodel we were doing at the same time (part of the yard was used for keeping materials and tools). We are absolutely loving our backyard though we haven't been able to spend as much time there recently with all the rain we've been getting. Still, we were enjoying being on our patio while having coffee in the mornings well into December, and also being able to have a fire to keep off the chill in the evenings in late fall and early winter. We love being in the backyard now whenever we can.

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Phillip C.

Morgan and the rest of the folks at Genesis are ROCK STARS! They helped us get rid of our grass in the front and back and turn our yard into an ever-changing oasis last year. I was a pain-in-the-butt and they were kind, patient and so very knowledgeable. They were ridiculously fast and efficient completing our project in about 3 days! I cannot say enough awesome stuff about Morgan and Genesis. Give them a go for sure...you won't be disappointed!

We've been wanting a makeover of our front yard since buying the house. Genesis Landscapes did a great job on the project. Morgan was very detailed in all aspects of the work and communicated thoroughly to ensure her and I were on the same page. I do not have a knack for plants or landscaping and left it all to Morgan to determine what would work for our yard. There was a minor hiccup with a flex pipe and drainage that was not the fault of Genesis. Jose was able to come up with a creative solution to fix the issue. Genesis Landscapes was a pleasure to work with and would recommend them for your next landscaping needs.

weeds. weeds. more weeds. weeds to the left. weeds to the right.

I've been stewing for 2 years now, this is my therapeutic attempt to calm down over a mistake that is impossible to fix. Since I can't go back in time and tell myself " Genesis Landscapes are liars! Just say NO!" We wanted our 19x30' eyesore of a yard to finally, after 10 years, become a pebble covered low maintenance, low water using curb appealing space with 5 or so desert plants. After a 30 minute in person consultation emphasizing and repeating that we are not plant people so we need this yard to be "the lowest possible maintenance" because we don't have the inclination time or money for upkeep. Also our environmental concerns over chemical weed killer. It will be so low maintenance they said. You'll rarely have to water they said. Just weed here and there as you go they said. The price they charged was TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. It sounded insane. But, it was to solve our problem forever, and to add value to our house. So we did it. What we got was an outrageously priced HIGH maintenance heap of river rocks that roll off into the street/driveway/sidewalk and an endless supply (thanks to the newly installed drip system which uses more water than we ever have before) of prickly weeds and crab grass choking out the plants we paid for. No, the drip system does not only water the spots where the plants are, it waters the entire yard. To use more water. In California. I, myself, have since plugged several of the holes in the system not near our plants since they didn't deem it necessary on their second trip out. "Weed here and there" means to go out EVERY DAY and pull weeds by hand and spray weed killer almost everywhere yet somehow also strategically to try to avoid killing the plants we bought and the crab grass ensnaring them. Major steps were missed. They didn't kill the weeds before starting. They didn't scrape low enough into the dirt. They didn't put down a solitary centimeter of landscape fabric. When we called them a few months after they finished to complain about the weeds they specifically said normally their process is to scrape down into the dirt and spray multiple times over a 2 week period to make sure all the weeds are dead. I asked why that wasn't done in our case and they said "because you were in a rush." We NEVER said we were in a rush, we had 10 years behind this idea. What I did mention was my weed concerns before, during and after installation. They rebutted with "we don't use landscape fabric because it doesn't work." Lies. Per other professional landscaper opinions this is not the case. Every day I roll my ankle on these rocks, every day 15 new weeds assault my eyes, every day my back and hands hurt from weeding, every day I spend 5 minutes kicking said rocks back into the yard, I burn with Sisyphian rage of all that money we can never get back. It's a literal money pit. If we have any hope of battling the weeds we need to keep paying into the money pit to hire help. Could have been on a luxurious international vacation, but alas, a new crop of weeds wickedly unfurls towards the sky. And the best part is, this spring thanks to all the rain, our yard has returned to it's eyesore state, like the $10,000 never existed at all. Quite the genesis.

Kathy L.

We wanted to replace our front lawn with drought tolerant native plants and found Genesis. The owner, Morgan, was very responsive and helpful from the beginning. She came out to our house within a few short days of our initial contact and listened to what we were interested in. She had great suggestions and was very knowledgeable. We also had 2 brick columns with lights on top. One was tilted by tree roots and there was no easy way to level it. She came up with beautiful, modern lighting along the walkways and also to illuminate our big tree, which is really the focal point of the yard. We really appreciated how well Morgan kept in touch with us throughout the process and provided us with a lot of useful ideas and information. It was clear that she paid attention to our ideas and what types of plants we liked. Her partner, Jose, and his crew did an amazingly thorough and efficient job of removing lawn, brick pillars, and plants we weren't keeping, and then installing plants, irrigation and lighting. It only took 2 half days from start to finish. It was worth every penny and more for a beautiful, environmentally friendly yard that has modernized our front yard in a big way. We highly recommend them for innovative, attractive and sustainable landscaping.

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Thank you for your feedback, Michelle! It was great working with you.

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Thank you, Lyla! It was great working with you.

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Called me and asked me to quote my own project. Ridiculous way to run a business. Go elsewhere.

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Review Highlights - Genesis Landscapes

“Morgan and Jose listen to all of your needs to give you a plan that matches your budget and design needs.”

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Steve and his crew performed excellent services. I would and have already recommended them to…read moreneighbors and friends as an excellent landscape company with fair pricing. They did not skimp on quality of effort nor quality of work. Like every homeowner project the need for good communication is key to a happy outcome. Steve outshines in this area. He listened to me describe mine and my yard's individual need. I had a nightmare situation of invasive tree roots growing from under the fence from adjoining neighbors excessively thorny trees. The consequence were thorny tree shoots growing throughout my backyard and its sucker branches popping up on every 2-3 inches along the way. It eventually took over my lawn area by 25ft + in every direction. And it was growing longer! This made it impossible to walk on the lawn and enjoy without being stabbed and bloodied by long sharp thorns. I needed these tree roots traced and dug out completely all the way to the fence line before applying new landscaping. Gaspar and Henry did an excellent job of removing each one of these multiple roots by hand digging. Very laborious and yet they handled it well in the hot summer sun and doing a complete and excellent job. They did it quickly and I thank them tremendously. I had to make the hard but wise choice of not re-sodding and no longer having a lawn. Steve was very patient and guided me to the right choices of landscape material that would help me eliminate this problem from reoccurring on my yard. Steve and his crew (Gaspar and Henry) were a blessing and gave me back my yard. Thank you, sincerely. It was a great experience to work with Awaken Landscapes. I would use them again.

Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on…read morebudget! I highly recommend!

Reliable Landscaping And Design

Reliable Landscaping And Design

(32 reviews)

Initial communication via email and phone was great. Designer showed up on time and discussed plans…read morewith me for about 90 minutes. All was well and I was told I would receive an estimate in about a week. 4 weeks passed and I followed up with Nate. He said designer should have sent proposal already and would email the designer to ask why I hadn't. Never heard back. I followed up one more time and got no response. I thoroughly checked my spam folders to make sure I didn't miss anything but no such luck. Im disappointed in the experience and wasted time.

Brandon, Amanda, and their crew did a fantastic job with our backyard…read more Brandon is truly gifted when it comes to design. He worked with us very patiently and you can tell that he views every project as an opportunity to dream up something new - I.e., he doesn't just apply a cookie-cutter design to every backyard based on budget. He really cares and demonstrated that throughout the design/construction process. He does have his own unique "style" when it comes to materials and we were very impressed. Personally, I haven't found another contractor in the area who puts out a product that looks as high-quality as Brandon's does. Amanda kept everything smooth on the backend and was consistently checking in with us to make sure things were going well. We ended up splurging on some pavers and it was the best choice we could've made. They're really stunning and add such a premium look to our backyard. That along with sod, rock, mulch, some concrete for our side yard, and a really nice plant selection mostly curated by Brandon. Reliable will be our first contact for any future landscaping needs and we would recommend them to anyone in the area.

MJ's Smart Scape

MJ's Smart Scape

(11 reviews)

Y'all I'm soooo happy with the work my landscaper has done. I have to share all about it! From the…read moreinitial consultation to the finished result, every part of the experience was professional, efficient, and well executed. My yard went from "Did someone abandon this place?" to "Now we're gettin' somewhere!" in no time. They showed up when they said they would, worked hard, paid attention to detail, and completely transformed my backyard. Honestly, I keep finding excuses to look out the window just to admire it! What stood out most was their professionalism, reliability, and commitment to quality. The entire space looks clean and polished. I've been telling ALL my friends about the project and I guess now I'm telling everyone else too! Who knew I'd grow up to be this excited about my yard? I interviewed several landscapers before choosing this company, and I'm so glad I did. It's hard to find someone who combines expertise, dependability, excellent customer service, and genuine care for their clients. Oh! And he has a legit landscaping license! Which gave me some comfort that he knows what he is doing. It was important to me. One thing I really appreciated about this company is the willingness to work with my budget because I couldn't afford to do the whole project all at once. My project will be completed in stages: first demolition, then drainage, and finally concrete and hardscaping. So happy to find a company that didn't make me do it all at once and take out some crazy loan. Some of the other companies I spoke with had project minimums they needed to meet before taking on the job---meaning I couldn't brake up the project into affordable chunks. This company was flexible and worked with me to create a plan that made sense financially. The transformation has been remarkable, and the entire process was seamless and no stress. If you're looking for a landscaper who delivers outstanding work with integrity, professionalism, and care, I highly recommend Mike without hesitation. My yard has never looked better, and I'm so grateful for the clean slate they've given me. Five stars all the way!

MJ Smart Scape has done two different projects for me, and both were skillfully beautifully and…read morecompleted. The team is professional, reliable, and takes real pride in their work. Both yards looks terrific, and I'm very happy with the results. Highly recommend!

Stuteville Landscaping

Stuteville Landscaping

(61 reviews)

Mike at Stuteville Landscaping truly went above and beyond. We were in the early stages of looking…read morefor a landscaper and had a lot of questions, and he took the time to walk us through everything during a weekend phone call. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to talk to. What really stood out was how generous he was with his time--he never made us feel rushed and answered every question thoroughly. That level of service and care is hard to find, and we were honestly amazed. Highly recommend reaching out to him.

From the first call to the finished project, Mike and Eric with their team provided an exceptional…read moreexperience. We hired them to replace an old, failing wooden retaining wall with a new cinderblock one and we couldn't be happier with the results. I spoke to Mike first and he was very helpful and informative and patiently answered all my questions. He and his team kept this responsiveness and quality experience throughout the whole project. This company is also very honest. They accidentally underquoted me for the project, but they honored their original price without hesitation. They also demonstrated flexibility by working with me on scheduling and adapting to our needs. I had a question about our sprinkler system after they finished and they got back to me with an answer right away. Not only do I think the new retaining wall looks fantastic, but even my gardener, who sees a lot of this type of work, was impressed. He commented that he could tell Stuteville Landscaping took their time, didn't skip any steps, and performed high-quality work. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled landscaping company, look no further than Stuteville Landscaping. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend them!

Genesis Landscapes - landscaping - Updated October 2026

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