A recent update. I've once again seen M&R staff throwing their trash behind our property. This…read moreincludes plastic water bottles. I've posted a photo in this review update... Also yesterday, for no reason, they cut a small tree down behind our house, that we planted there four years ago. M&R were not authorized to do this. They will now need to replace that tree they removed or reimburse us for the cost. At the same time, they refuse to remove burned trees on association property, left over from a brush fire in 2006. The way they "manage" the slopes surrounding our property is by weed-wacking the entire slope, all the way down to the ground. Then rather than raking up and dispose of the weeds, they just leave the debris on the hillside, so that it seeds the hill with more weeds. It also leaves dead weed material surrounding our house to blow around during Santa Ana winds and to become fuel for fires. I frequently have had to go behind our house to remove tumbleweeds and other debris, which they should've removed. That is after-all what they are being paid for. Sadly, I cannot recommend M&R to anyone, but especially not for large developments or HOA's.

These guys do the landscaping for our community in Porter Ranch and the workers are always very…read morenice and approachable. I had some issues with surrounding plants in the common area of my property and actually spoke to the owner, Ron and asked him if they can clean up some of the overlapping landscape. He was very nice about it and the next day sent a few guys over to clean up what I asked. Ron and his guys are so responsive, very pleasant to deal with, and easy going. Really appreciate their attention to detail and how friendly they are towards the residents here. They do such a great job with keeping our community looking great. We are lucky to have them serve our community. Thanks Ron!

It was always a dream of ours to own a pool. After having gotten quotes and design ideas from a few…read moredifferent pool contractors and construction outfits, we were left feeling as if our dream would never be fully realized. None of the mockups we were shown looked aesthetically-pleasing or felt like they were "us." All that changed when we contacted Swink's Creations. From the moment we met Mark, he seemed to understand what we were after, taking into consideration our needs (handicap-accessible) and specific desires (baja shelf, water feature, free-form pool shape). Chris helped us choose tile, rock and concrete that would best compliment our existing backyard and porch, and Blaise was instrumental in making sure everything was to our specifications, from the placement of handrails to depth of the shelf, and bringing things to code in terms of updating gates and fences. Cesar was our point of contact throughout the process, and he kept us updated every step of the way, so we never had to wonder where we were at in the project. Any questions we had were answered promptly. The team operated quickly and efficiently, and cleaned up after each day's work was completed. They treated our property like it was their own. Angel, Renee, Angela and everyone in the Swink's office were professional and welcoming, and we really felt taken care of. The project was started in mid-August and we were enjoying our gorgeous hot tub, pool and fire pit by Veteran's Day; at least a month ahead of schedule! We just cannot recommend Swink's Creations highly enough. Their prices are somewhat higher than most of their competitors, but the care with which they work and custom beauty they bring to their projects is worth the cost.

Swinks did a fantastic job. Every single thing went smoothly and came out better than I expected…read more Their pricing was in line with other professional landscapes I received estimates from. But swinks responsiveness and professionalism gave them the edge. They worked with me and my limited budget. If I had the ability I would have them do a heck of a lot more work around the house, they are that good. Thanks to Carl and the team at swinks for everything. What lead me to Swinks: I tried to take shortcuts to save money by using local gardeners but ended up getting the short end of the stick. The local gardener I used was one that my neighbors use for their weekly maintenance. The guy talked a long game but in the end lied and cheated. The moral of the story: Hire a professional the first time you'll end up saving money!

These guys are great! They are prompt, professional, clean and friendly. The owners, Bruce and…read moreDebbie, are great to work with and very hands on. They helped me avoid a huge mistake of planting a tree that would have ruined my yard with it's overgrowth in the next 5-10 years and created a patio cover that not only had a beautiful design, it saved me money. They weren't the cheapest of the several quotes I got, but they were by far the best. They understood my vision for a little slice of paradise in my own backyard and went above and beyond to exceed my expectations. To top it off, the work was completed on time and on budget. I have recommended them to several of my friends and will definitely use them again when I do my front yard next year.

I've been using Aqua-Flo in Moorpark for the last seven years. I shop there for several reasons,…read morebut I have to say that the main reason is the customer service, Sean, the manager, is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable guys I've ever met. They always seem to have whatever it is I need in stock, and the prices are some of the best. Whenever I get stumped on a project I'm working on, I can count on one of the guys to help me figure it out. You're doing a great job guys.

My go to for sprinkler and drip system supplies. The guys who work here and really knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, and patient. They always help me to get just what ai need to complete a project.

~ THE FRIENDLIEST SUPPLY YARD EVER ~…read more As a lady who's 5 feet tall and knows absolutely nothing about construction or landscaping materials, walking into a building supply yard alone was way outside my comfort zone, but the team at Peach Hill Soils made the experience not just easy, but actually enjoyable! I called in advance looking for a specific rock material for a landscaping project. I had no idea what it was called, but after describing it the best I could, Marcus was so kind and patient, he helped me figure out exactly what I was talking about, gave me a rough estimate on how much I'd need, and even priced it out for me over the phone. Super helpful. When I showed up in person, I was greeted with nothing but friendly smiles. Andy helped me right away and walked me over to see the material in person. Not only did he explain the differences between the options, but he even put together a small sample for me to take home. That extra step meant a lot! Placing the order later was just as easy. I called in, gave them my card info, and let them know my landscaper would be picking it up at will call - done and done. No hassle, no confusion. Whether you're a contractor or just a homeowner trying to figure things out like me, this team is awesome. They're knowledgeable, kind, and truly make you feel welcome. I'll absolutely be coming back! *TIP: If it's your first time at the location, drive all the way in past the piles of material, you'll find a small office on the right. That's where you find the staff!

After Home Depot's freight carrier cancelled my order for rocks due to vehicle restrictions on…read moreSpring Rd in Moorpark, my gardener recommended this local landscaping supply yard as an alternative. It was a great suggestion. Now I realize that Peach Hills Soils was the way to go from the beginning. What a nice place for quality soil, mulch, landscaping rocks and more. The sign is easy to see from Los Angeles Ave and their lot is all the way down past the nurseries, you'll spot the barn and their office. My rock orders were below their delivery minimums but I was able to arrange pickup. This place is noobie friendly and pro friendly. There are multiple varities of mulch that you can bag yourself. They have a nice selection of river pebbles and huge boulders. Walkable lot, well worth a visit.

We needed to harden our home which was located in the Mountain Fire area. Johnny and the crew were…read morepunctual and professional, cleaning up at the end of each day. Johnny's input into the design made sense to accomplish our goals and budget. Was able to work on slope with his varied equipment. The oversight of the project was excellent.

We moved to Newbury Park at the end of 2024 from New Mexico. When we bought our house we knew the…read morepool, decking and coping would need to be redone, but we decided to live with it for a while. When we were ready earlier this year to get the work done we did extensive extensive research online since we were new to the area and didn't know anyone. Of the 8 companies we contacted, Johnny and Hard Rock Effex stood out from the beginning. Johnny got back to us quickly after we contacted him and got us a quote quickly right after he came to our home. Some of the other companies took weeks to get back to us, if they even got back to us at all. After reviewing the quotes we got and interacting with the representatives of the other companies, it was clear Johnny and Hard Rock Effex were the company for us. We have nothing but great things to say about them. From Johnny to his foreman to all the guys who work for him, they were all such a pleasure to deal with. They were on time, kept a neat workplace, were respectful and all around lovely guys to deal with. Johnny listened to what we wanted, answered all our questions and made suggestions when he thought it was necessary. We trusted him implicitly and his suggestions were always right. The end result is our pool and backyard are absolutely beautiful! As we went through the process we started realizing we needed new landscape lighting and new gates. We asked Johnny if he could do those as well and he could. It made our lives so much easier dealing with one person/company for everything. Hard Rock Effex does high quality work and charges reasonable prices. We highly, highly recommend Hard Rock Effex and Johnny and his crew. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, and met every deadline. Every step of the way their experience, expertise, and professionalism shone through. If you want high quality work and great customer service at a reasonable price, Hard Rock Effex can't be beat.

I've been doing business, on and off, the entire time I've lived in Simi Valley. Doing business…read morewith experienced, intelligent staff, especially when I started doing business with them when I had zero landscaping/home improvement experience, has been great. Their fast and efficient delivery service really helps. I recommend these guys for building materials but also the verbal help they offer than can save you from making beginner's mistakes.

Went looking for flagstones for my DYI birdbath and got an amazing deal! Super helpful and had all…read moresorts of stones! I will definitely be coming back for further projects!

Hidden Gem in Moorpark - Support Local!…read more Stopped by Nature's Best Nursery last week and found a true hidden gem. Saul, the owner, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and took time to explain different plants and how to care for them. I found exactly what I was looking for! If you're looking for quality plants and want to support a small, local business, I highly recommend stopping by Nature's Best Nursery at the end of Moorpark road before the Norwegian grade.

Since moving here in 1993 Nature's best has been my go to nursery. Love them, there knowledge and…read moreselection.