Scarlett Landscape & Design isn't a company--we've decided they're family…read more We met Jeremy Scarlett in 2021 when he turned our blank Santa Barbara backyard into a living postcard: a beautiful string light lined fire-pit, next to a picturesque outdoor dining experience and completed with 4 raised garden beds, and plant selection to great that the neighbors asked for the blueprint. Two years later, a quick front of the house refresh became a master class in precision--same crew, same pride, zero corners cut. Fast-forward to 2025: a different contractor just punched a pool-shaped hole through our paradise. One call to Jeremy and the Scarlett crew showed up like superheroes in sun hats. They surveyed the pool demo and made sure that our paradise will return to its former glory, if not, even better. What sets Scarlett apart? One crew owns your job from demo to final bloom. They know our Frenchie, Madeline by name name, and which succulents sulk in afternoon sun. They treat our soil like it's their own inheritance. Jeremy himself still walks every jobsite, pencil behind ear, asking, "Will this make you smile in five years?" The answer is always yes. If you're tired of landscapers who vanish after the invoice, hire Scarlett. They don't just install beauty--they protect it, perfect it, and hand you the hose with a grin. Five stars aren't enough. We're already saving for the next excuse to call them back. -- David, Alexandra & Madeline The Frenchie, Santa Barbara, CA

Scarlett's Landscaping did a great job on my back patio. Living in a condo, I have a small patio…read morearea that lacked privacy, functionality and character. It had an ugly view of a retaining wall, drainage gutter, and parking lot. It also had a beautiful tree that was leaning and had a fence awkwardly placed around its trunk. When heavy rains, felled this tree and ripped out the fence, it was time to finally address this disastrous area. I met with owner Jeremy and landscape designer Jason to help reimagine my patio. They addressed my concerns and wishlist and came up with a great design. The work crew, led by Ray, was outstanding. Every one of the guys on the crew, Javier,Chris, Dewey, Juan, Andy, Frank and Rolando were professional, courteous and respectful to us, my neighbors, and mindful of the HOA rules. Their work ethic and work product were outstanding. The old cracked concrete was replaced with beautiful pavers and upgraded drainage. A Hoff Solitions privacy screen with class a fire rated Timber-Tech planks was placed in front of the concrete block retaining wall and is fully removable if needed. I have more functional seating with a garden wall that allows for some plantings and doubles as extra seating. My Zen boulder fountain was set in ground with accent lighting. A covered pergola was added to define a nice outdoor seating area. A beautiful and functional barbecue surround was built to create a built-in look for my barbecue cart and the surround also provides privacy from the parking area.Landscaping and irrigation were also added along my fence. Because of the increased functionality of the space, it feels larger. My back patio is so much more enjoyable and charming now and I couldn't be any happier with the final outcome. These pictures really do not do justice to this beautiful space. Scarlett's Landscaping may not be the least expensive, but they provided great communication, work ethic, workmanship, management of details such as all permits and inspections, follow-up post completion, and most of all, peace of mind that my project was in the right hands. I had a great experience working with them and I highly recommend them. Here are some before and after pictures.

Jose is a gentleman. He's fair with his pricing, and knows his trade. I originally just hired him…read moreto do the artificial turf and extend the patio. After discussion and the fact that one of the large trees was cracking the cmu wall I got a quote to remove all of the trees and plants (except the roses). After accomplishing that I got more ideas with the clean slate and decided to paint the wall and add a vinyl fence topper for privacy. I am very pleased with the end result. After this project I hired Jose and his crew to do more work at another property. I would highly recommend him.

When I met José, I could tell right away how dedicated and thorough he would be. He asked great…read morequestions and I was especially impressed when he suggested installing a thick weed barrier under our existing gravel to keep weeds down. Everyone else we had spoken with had tried to talk us out of weed barrier because it's a hassle to install. He also was able to understand my vision very well and is knowledgeable about all of the drought tolerant plants we wanted, including asking about different colors and varieties rather than making assumptions and getting the wrong thing for us. José even suggested that they mix a small amount of concrete with our decomposed granite around our raised beds so that we wouldn't have weeds coming up around the beds. It looks great and will save us so much time and work! José was extremely responsive and his estimate was comprehensive and well thought-out. He showed up when he said he would and did great work. I was so impressed with the attention to detail of José and his crew. When they were done, they cleaned up to the point that it was cleaner when they left than when they arrived. One example of how thorough José and his crew were is that they installed some artificial turf, and after installing it, they brought a special brush/roller tool to make the turf stand up properly. José's prices were not low, but they were fair, especially for the immaculate job he did! I will post pictures once the plants grow in a little bit more!

Well, here I am more than a decade out from Brendon East's first job at our house in late 2013. He…read morejust completed his fourth project here and, so I figure it's time for an update. Honestly, Brendon and his crew are so easy to work with and are so bent on customer satisfaction, we couldn't imagine working with anyone else. Our latest project was initiated by the desire to make our house more fire-resistant. With the guidance of Brendon and landscape architect Brian Brodersen, we tore out many plants next to the house, got rid of all the bark, and put in fire-resistant plants like agaves, succulents, and Lomandra longifolia 'Platinum Beauty,' a beautiful low maintenance grass considered fire-wise. With plant knowledge, your fire-resistant & drought tolerant landscape doesn't have to be all succulents and cactus. We no longer have any grass to mow/fertilize/water, and we happen to find our grassless landscape more interesting to look at. The gravel is not only fire-safe, but gives a much more polished, finished look, and we elected to have weed-cloth installed beneath the gravel. Please check out the photos below. Since the new plants are so tiny, I've included pictures of older plantings, too.

Brendon and his crew with Channel Islands Landscape Design are amazing! I originally called Brendon…read moreto get an estimate and some ideas for what to do with a dangerous and leaking former koi pond that we inherited when we bought our home. He came over, talked us through options and gave us his honest opinions on how to make the space functional and safe for our family. He had great ideas on how to reuse some of the same hardscape materials while landscaping with native and drought tolerant plants. Once the project started, his crew worked efficiently and quickly to get the multi-day project finished. They were all super respectful of our space, and Brendon kept us updated and worked with us on the design. His crew also identified two major leaks, repaired those and even helped manage and correct our irrigation system all while helping us make cost saving choices. Our new backyard area turned out beautifully and we could not be happier with our new space!

My husband and I were looking for a reliable and affordable landscaper to upgrade our front lawn. I…read morecontacted Adrian through yelp and he was very kind and helped us through different options for our lawn. Adrian was honest and upfront from the start and through the whole process so we appreciated that! He completed the project so quickly and efficiently with his team. We couldn't be happier with the results! We love our grass and front lawn view. You definitely need to hire Viveros landscaping

Well, I thought he did a good job. I had hired these fellas for a small backyard job (removal of…read moredifficult roots) and he was in and out very quickly. However, when I had a chance to take a closer look, he actually only received the top sections of these plants. I had hired them to remove the roots... That's the part underground, not just the top part. When I brought this to his attention, he repeatedly gaslighted me and told me that the roots were just little roots and were no big deal; these were about as large as a basketball. Eventually, he agreed to come out and address the issue again, and it was resolved, but he charged me an extra $20 for gas. Phbbbbt. Would not use again.

I hired Randall Moore Landscapes to remove an old driveway and replace with pavers. Randy's…read moreattention to detail made to project come out PERFECT. He is truly an artist and has an eye for design. Each step of the process was thought out. Randy explained each step and made the front of our home stunning. I highly recommend

Randy showed up, took measurements, one communication after initial visit but never heard from him…read moreagain. Did not communicate a no bid. Odd.

Please note Luke's response is posted 18 months after mine…read more He is technically correct that we never formalized our agreement: no deposit was taken and no contract was signed. But it is inaccurate to say that the scope of the work changed significantly... the work was completed by another landscaper at the same price one month later. So I'm upgrading my review by one star but standing by my original premise -- he got a better offer and decided to blow me off.

Luke and his crew did an amazing job. His pricing was very reasonable and when they left for the…read moreday everything was clean. We couldn't believe he got the project done in 2 days! We were very impressed and would highly recommend them for your landscaping needs.

Valente and his team at Keep It Clean Landscape did an amazing job. From start to finish, Valente…read morewas professional, honest, and incredibly easy to work with. He really takes the time to understand what you want and follows through on every detail. I hired him to do a full clean out of both our front and backyard. He provided a fair, clear estimate upfront and stuck to it exactly, no surprises. The transformation was above what I expected. My yard looks better than it ever has. Valente and his crew went above and beyond. You can tell they take pride in their work. I highly recommend Keep It Clean Landscape and will definitely be using them again for future projects.

I called them with a sprinkler problem. They did text me back. They asked me a couple of questions…read moreto try to help me solve the problem. But the question didn't solve the problem. I asked him if they could come out and look at it. I never heard from him again.

Jose and his team did an incredible job transforming my yard with a brand-new irrigation system,…read morefresh grass, new pebble, and a completely updated layout -- all for an amazing price. The quality of the work far exceeded my expectations, and everything looks beautiful. What impressed me most was their responsiveness and follow-through. When raccoons started ripping up my grass and I later worried some plants looked dry (I'm not a plant person, so I wasn't sure about their life cycle), Jose picked up my call right away and even drove all the way to Ojai to check in personally. That level of dedication and care is rare and gave me total peace of mind. I can't recommend Jose and his crew enough -- they go above and beyond, deliver excellent results, and do it all at a great value.

Jose did an excellent job. The work went from design, plant selection and samples of materials to…read moreinstallation and cleanup in less than a week. We were very happy with the result of landscaping our small front yard and numerous neighbors have spontaneously complimented the work. Jose was thoughtful, creative, and easy to work with. Pricing was reasonable and fairly negotiated. Two months after installation all the new plants are thriving. This outcome is the best measure of the work.

We had the absolute best experience working with Maria and Jaime on our backyard. Their level of…read moreexpertise truly shows, but what stood out even more was how thoughtful and collaborative they were throughout the entire process. Maria is the heart of the team. She has an incredible eye and helped us select plants that not only look beautiful but actually make sense for the space. She listened carefully, guided us when we were unsure, and made the whole experience feel exciting and personal. Jaime and his team are the brains and the muscle behind it all. Every detail was considered. From placing rocks along the edge of the concrete to help everything blend naturally, to selecting the perfect pottery and plant placement, nothing felt rushed or overlooked. You can tell they take pride in their work. They walked us through each step, answered every question, and gave clear, honest recommendations. We never felt upsold or pressured. Their pricing is very reasonable, and you are truly paying for their experience, knowledge, and care. We could not be happier with the outcome and would recommend Maria and Jaime without hesitation. Our backyard feels intentional, polished, and thoughtfully designed because of them.

Jaime and Maria did an excellent job on our backyard. They were always prepared and communicative…read morefrom day one. Multiple people have commented on how great the yard looks, including realtors who have seen ones that didn't measure up! I would highly recommend them for any landscaping job!

Jose Medina and his crew did a great job landscaping our yard. We had them put in a French drain,…read morepavers, flower beds, drip line and Jose repaired/replaced the broken sprinkler system we had. They got the job done on time and cleaned up after themselves everyday. We definitely will use them again in the future!

I got ahold of Jose's number last week, we text. He stopped by the house. I wasn't home…read moreunfortunately but told him he was welcome to check out what I needed done. He said perfect then said he'd text me with a quote. 2 days later he sent me a quote. Got started on the job the next week. Jose and his crew finished my yard in 2 days. The second day was just to return to do a small section and pick up yard waste. He even offered to haul some junk we needed taken out for a small price. Jose is great. I didn't even meet him in person but he was trustworthy and got the job done very fast! Will be using him again for whatever odds and ends we need done in our yard!