I live near Big Bear Lake and it can be a little difficult finding quality, trustworthy contractors. It's just the way things work up here. After a few "misses" I went to Home Depot Pro Contractor Resources and Tools online page in search of contractors as my sister had some good luck in the past. I reached out to Gabriel from Mariano Landscaping and, after a long drive up the hill, he arrived on time and we discussed a large-scale project I've been considering but really wanted the insight of a professional. And Gabriel delivered just that. When you go to a mechanic, if you don't know much about cars, you're pretty much at their mercy. Not much different with contractors. So when I hear someone say, "You don't really need this done," as Gabriel did, they've earned my trust immediately. He explained all the options that were on the table, the benefits and drawbacks of each and really took the time to make sure I had as much information as possible. There are smaller jobs I needed to have done and, if he's available, Gabriel and his team will get my business. I'm more than happy to pay a little more for travel time when I know the work will be done professionally by someone with real knowledge. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE read more

Unreliable and Overpriced - Avoid Mariano's Landscape I hired Mariano's Landscape (based in Moreno Valley) in December 2024 to landscape my backyard. From the start, the experience has been frustrating and disappointing. Their services are expensive, and I expected quality work. Unfortunately, that's not what I received. The owner, Gabriel Mariano, planted diseased trees and assured me they would recover in warmer weather or be replaced. Months later--after numerous phone calls and site visits--nothing has been done. Communication has been all talk, with no follow-through. The concrete patio was another major issue. It was poured with a weak sand-and-cement mix that lacked any gravel or aggregate. I raised concerns, and they promised a quality control inspection would visit the job-site. No one ever came and Gabriel could not provide the name or license number of the concrete subcontractor they used. Bottom line: once they're paid, they disappear. They don't stand behind their work or resolve problems. I do not recommend Mariano's Landscape. The pictures speak for themselves. read more

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Gabriel and his team did an amazing job building planter boxes for our backyard space! They worked with our schedule and were flexible when we had design changes. They were reliable and great to work with! Thank you Gabriel for helping us create a backyard paradise! We highly recommend them! read more

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Gabriel and his team are amazing. They were able to give me a reasonable quote and start work within the next week. All work was completed on time and looked great! read more

Highly recommended. They were very thorough and did an amazing job. The landscaping and sprinkler installation looks great. They also demolished our driveway, added drainage, and just finished pouring the new concrete today. It turned out amazing. read more

Unfortunately this company and its owner are like most other landscapers. Over promise and underperform. In this case trees were planted back in January that were diseased and I called them on it. They assured me the trees would come back or he'd replace them. In addition, his concrete sub contractor who he refuses to name poured sand mix instead of concrete with a course aggregate. His standards of work product are unsatisfactory and his word is useless. A complaint to the CSLB is in progress. I can't recommend a business that doesn't stand by their work. Unfortunately, Mariano's landscape is a "Take the money and run" type of business. If you want quality work and a business to stand by their word, look elsewhere. read more

I had decided to have my yards landscaped. I had specific ideas in my mind. I had searched Yelp and several answered my request. Some had there ideas and not mine. Trying to be polite, but they were just kinda pushy to me. Then Gabriel from Mariano's Landscape contacted me came out and gave me a bid for my backyard, then we talked about concrete. Well as I was deciding what to do, I had Gabriel come back and give me a bid on a courtyard, surrounding block wall, and driveway! For me personally it just wasn't the cost, it was trusting the person, how honest the person was and if they stand by their word! I have unfortunately found that there's not many people with all of these qualities. Well to me Gabriel was the person. He listened to our requests and he had input on things too! He ended up pouring 7500' of concrete. Full driveway, circle around our fountain, to the garage and space for our RV. Then block wall surrounding courtyard in front of our house. Rockscape with trees and cactus front and backyard. Just beautiful work. This made me happy to see something more than dirt and trees. By the way we have 5 acres so this was a great improvement! Gabriel and his team were very hard workers, I would smile when I would hear singing and laughter while they worked. They would stop for lunch at 11:00 and then back to work. They put in a good days work. And in no time it was done! I highly recommend to you Gabriel of Mariano's Landscape! Thank you Gabriel! read more

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Gabriel and his crew did an outstanding job upgrading my courtyard and backyard. After getting several bids I hired Mariano's Landscaping. It was a great decision! Gabriel had great ideas, offered suggestions to make both the courtyard and backyard even more spectacular; giving me solid, attractive alternatives to help me stay within my budget. His crew was fantastic. They arrived bright and early each morning, worked hard and cleaned up every day. It was a big job. There was lots of demo of old, disintegrating pavers,removing trees with huge roots, and then designing and constructing a beautiful backyard with a new retaining wall, new drainage, new sprinklers, new everything! I am so happy I chose Gabriel and his crew! They did excellent work efficiently, staying within the discussed timelines. Fair price, good communication, family owned business with real commitment. read more

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They did an excellent job, they came out to do an estimate very quickly on a Sunday, answered all our questions and gave us multiple options, they scheduled the job to be done the next morning and had it done by the afternoon. They did such a good job we asked them to help with a few additional items around the yard and they were happy to help. The job came out exactly as I hoped and we will be using them again for future needs. read more

Gabriel and his family did a fabulous job in our front yard. I got multiple estimates and Mariano's landscape beat them all. We are extremely satisfied with their services. We're also planning in getting our back yard done and I'm glad I don't have to keep looking for another company. Just be patient and wait for your turn because they're a busy crew but once they get to your property they're fast but good quality. read more

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They installed artificial turf in my backyard. They did a great job for a fair price! Fast service. His team was very polite!! read more

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5 stars for Mariano and his team! They were easy to work with, listened to what we wanted, and delivered! Project took 2 days! The team was courteous and respectful and put care into their work. Can't recommend Mariano enough. Thank you to his crew! read more

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I have used various landscaper for different projects and only a few live up to their hype. Mariano's lives up to his hype. The website has a gallery of beautiful work performed with a variety of different types and sizes of yards. We wanted a drought tolerant desert garden. We have had numerous landscapers start and abandon work for bigger jobs. Some companies wouldn't touch it because they were afraid to inherit someone else's work. A friends husband finished cleaning and clearing the front yard as well line and pour the gravel we ordered. We just needed a design for plants and a focal point. I didn't have a lot to spend so I was fearful of hiring a landscape architect but being that Mariano was licensed and verified by Yelp and offered a free consultation, I thought I would give it a try. I shared numerous images I saved from Pinterest and Mariano easily understood what we w looking for. He rough sketched a rendering of what he understood and we took the dialoge to the next stage. We began to edit the rendering; adding and subtracting different elements until we found the perfect mix. I got my quote but before I forget, Mariano asked us, what were we looking for and really listened. It helped the whole process. Mariano really understood and I be he will work with any budget. You can't go wrong with Mariano's Landscaping. read more

Gabriel was very quick to come out & provide a quote. We agreed on the work & they started the weed removal the same day. The installed artificial grass where our old yard was, installed decorative trim with rover rock & a small concrete pad under our A/C unit. Our backyard is finally how we always wanted it. Overall, I would use Marianos & Gabriel again because of their communication, quality of work (excellent) & overall cost compared to other companies. read more

Gabriel and his team did an amazing job. They went beyond my expectations with ideas to enhance the look of my back yard and a small portion of my front yard. I appreciate their punctuality, friendliness, professionalism and cleanliness. I am so proud to look out at my back yard. Looking forward to sitting out and enjoying the beautiful view. I appreciate the fact that a timeline was given and adhered to. I am looking forward to him updating my 20 year old sprinkler system. Thank you Mariano family for a job well done! read more

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Gabriel and his crew did a great job ! I really love my backyard they brought it back to life. It took them no more than 2 days to do this job. Arrogation system and new grass. I would Definitely hire him for more work . Also his price is reasonable. I appreciate his work . read more

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No complaints it all. Very proffesional. Best price from five competitors. Love the final project. read more

Our new house had a rough backyard, needed a lot of work. This place gave an honest bid and did great work. We are so happy with how it turned out! We can throw the football around, enjoy an evening with the fire pit, and enjoy our backyard. read more

Mariano's Landscape - Backyard fire pit, redone turf, and fruit trees and bushes. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me

Gabriel and his team continue to take excellent care of our yard. The 11 palms they planted when we moved in 3.5 years ago are thriving! As the seasons have changed, Gabriel has taken out some plants put in by the builder (they died), and replaced them with new, fun things. We had another great spring clean up, with all the trimmings, to include new mulch, new weed barriers and additions to our irrigation lines - super service every time. Thanks Gabriel! read more

Gabriel and his team breathed new life into my yard. We mistakenly let it go during the drought a few years ago, BIG MISTAKE!!! He got this done in 2 days and a very excellent price. I am going to have him do my front yard in the next month! read more

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I highly recommend Mariano's Landscape for quality work, reasonable pricing, and professional attention to detail in their performance. Gabriel Mariano provides effective and efficient service, and a crew who demonstrates commitment to the job. Tony and Nacho were assigned to remove a huge bougainvillea from our front entrance and dig out the root system in multiple locations without causing damage to surrounding tile in the courtyard. Additionally, they determined how to redirect the irrigation system to eliminate further water damage to the existing tile and ensure the garden area would be properly watered without over-spraying onto the walk area. They came to the worksite as expected and worked diligently throughout the day to accomplish the task. My wife and I were exceedingly pleased with how they got the work done and the results. They cleaned up the debris and hauled it away, and left the courtyard in a pristine condition. Additionally, they repaired a damaged sprinkler on the side of the driveway and replaced ort adjusted other sprinklers to ensure proper functioning. We are grateful for the necessary work provided by Mariano's Landscape. Tony R read more

They just came for initial inspection & gave me a quote.. tried to call them & get hold of them to begin the project & they never respond.. once got hold of the owner again on call & he connected me to the estimator on conference call & when talking he disconnected the call.. The owner cannot speak proper English & the Manager or person responsible doesn't care to talk.. Don't waste your time reaching these people. read more

Good gardeners are very hard to find. Mariano's initially did a good job cleaning up my yard, from another gardener who was not good...However, after removing a tree, my sprinkler system was damaged and It was never repaired. Weekly service was spotty, with many skipped weeks of service. They were paid whether they came or not, I kept my part of the deal, they didn't keep theirs...No longer using their "services". read more

Not reliable, I hired this company to maintain my front lawn every two weeks. Simple job: edge, mow and take care of 2 flower beds. The flower beds I handled myself but my mother asked one time if they trim a small rose bush. The response was $10.00, haw. Mowing & edging was fine, the problem is No Show. They did not show or call if they were not coming. read more

Gabriel understands what you want, works fast, and the work is done well. Very thorough. I had him do big fall cleanups in two large yards, and his crew knocked them both out in one day. I am a very happy customer. read more