Mateo Diego

(99 reviews)

I found Carmelo on Yelp while searching for a reputable landscaping company to redo our front yard,…read moretrim our large backyard fruit trees, add a timer to the irrigation system, and take care of a few other tasks. I got multiple quotes, and while his pricing was very competitive, what really stood out was how quickly he responded with a detailed quote--much faster than the others. He was also friendly, professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. His crew just finished our project in 5 days, and my husband and I couldn't be happier. They did excellent work, were respectful of our space, cleaned up thoroughly each day (which many contractors overlook), and worked hard the entire time. Gabriel ran our job and he was excellent and always had a smile on his face. I've already shared Carmelo's number with two friends and will absolutely continue to refer him to anyone in need of a great landscaper. We'll also be using him for our monthly maintenance. 5/5--thank you, Carmelo!

Carmelo's Crew did an absolutely incredible job transforming our boring old mulch covered backyard…read moreinto the exact desert oasis we asked for! They're professional, timely and true experts in their craft! Carmelo and project lead Gabriel were a pleasure to work with and we couldn't be happier with their work. Thank you team!

Pablo's Landscape Services

4.5

(142 reviews)

First time we used Yelp for a project. It was convenient that there were numerous messages that…read morewere sent out to various tree specialists. Noe Pablo was the most thorough in messaging through the Yelp app, so my husband and I chose him. I had 2 medium-sized fruit trees I needed to transfer from my parent's home in Southeast San Diego to mine in North County. I took pictures and he gave us a very reasonable price. We also decided to also add another service to take out our palm tree. There were a couple of mishaps such as: The day he was scheduled to take out the palm tree, he was a no-show and my husband had to call him an hour after he was supposed to arrive. Then, the day after that incident, was the fruit tree transfer. He and his team forgot to bring their dolly. Thank goodness my Dad had one so they borrowed it, but now we have the burden in taking it back. Despite these mishaps, Noe was very knowledgeable and professional in his mannerisms. The day of the fruit tree transfer, he and his team arrived in a timely manner, was efficient and did a great job overall. We were very pleased and will definitely use him again if we have another project.

Replaced some old irrigation and water line piping and embedded a new valve box. Tough location to…read moreget to but it is hidden and I am very happy with the result. Noe and his team are good landscapers.

Murillo Landscape

(29 reviews)

Roy and his team were amazing to work with. Very attentive to detail and the communication was…read moreamazing! It's always hard to find a good contractor that is really good with communication and updates. They did an amazing job bringing our backyard ideas come to life! Would 100% recommend Murillo Landscaping to anyone!

Roy Murillo and his team did an amazing job. I designed our front and back yards and am floored at…read morehow they made it into reality! They helped to transform a so-so tract home front yard into something attractive and our pile of dirt back yard into something beautiful. Along the way, Roy was good at communicating with us and his team. His team are masters at their craft and take pride in their work. Their attention to detail with things we didn't even think of was appreciated - such as adding a small grade to the patio so water all flows into the drains they installed. When we miscommunicated or if something wasn't up to our extremely high standards (like we wanted one side of the firepit to be moved over 3/4"), Roy simply had his team fix it. The other big plus was Roy's willingness and ability to communicate with our pool contractor. I barely was involved. Both of them discussed plans and Roy listened to what our pool contractor needed for drainage around the pool and how tile should be placed around the pool cover well. I didn't have to worry about gas lines, drainage etc.. they figured out what needed to be done between them. Roy typically focuses on 1-2 jobs at a time, so there was momentum on our job. We saw many of our neighbors abandoned by their contractors half way, disappearing for a month or more, but Roy's team kept showing up, and got our job done quite quickly. When we had issues with our polymeric sand setting (something to do with our tile - Roy used the same polymeric sand and base at other sites and it worked), Roy and his team persisted in finding a solution. Even though everything was pretty much done, they tried several times to make things right. Finally, we found an Irish product on Amazon that did the trick. It's not a product typically sold in the US and is applied differently from regular polymeric sand. Roy made sure his team watched the videos and went over the instructions with them so the product was applied correctly. We are so happy he helped us find a solution (and we learned a lesson - sometimes it's better to stay away from super cheap, need to clear the store room, product)! In summary, working with Roy Murillo and his crew was a great experience. His pricing is reasonable (I compared several landscapers), and he and his crew truly know what they are doing. I have recommended them to family and neighbors and would work with them again in a heartbeat.

Chris' Bargain Lawn Care and Handyman Services

4.3

(63 reviews)

Chris's team did an amazing job ive hired them multiple times for everything from basic grass work…read moreto complete clean ups after large rain messed up my backyard. They are always on time and keep you updated as things progress. I will continue to hire them especially because they have never gouged me on pricing. I had multiple quotes for the larger job I had and he came in as the best price and best schedule. Overall 5-5 great team.

DO NOT USE Chris Bargain Lawn Care! During the week of 7/7, he mismanaged all aspects of our…read morelandscaping project, leading us to lose over $5,000 due to improper application of synthetic turf, failure to remove old turf and decomposed granite from our yard, putting a nail through our sprinkler line, and placing sticky sand all over our pavers requiring additional cleanup. Chris was informed about the removal of turf, roots, and DG four days prior to completion, but did not respond. I had over 100 text and phone calls with his subcontractor - Boots Construction, who was rarely present and did not address the issues. One time, he left to give a quote for another job instead of staying at our house. Chris guaranteed Boots would always be on site. I spent over 25 hours supervising and fixing problems with the entire project. Chris assured me of Boots' expertise, which proved false. Despite receiving payments, Boots has not paid his crew. Chris was sent numerous pictures and text, but did not resolve any of these problems. In fact, he stated he would be unable to provide any assistance or reimbursement of any kind.... Not even a penny. * Paver problems: Boots didn't take the right samples or measurements, so the pavers were mismatched and cut poorly. The sand was applied badly, and they didn't install root barriers as promised. * Fire pit and walkway issues: The fire pit area was uneven and needed to be redone. * Mulch mess: The crew piled mulch against the plants, even though they were told not to. We had to redo all the mulch installations around 150 plants. * Crew's behavior: The crew left trash all over our yard, including pizza boxes and water bottles we purchased for lunch. Chris stated on the 6th day our yard would be left in a pristine state and the opposite happened. They even left loose razor blades that were a hazard to our dogs! * Turf troubles: Turf and DG were removed with no disposal plan, leaving our gate unusable and driveway blocked until we paid 1-800-Got-Junk for removal. Chris did not respond when contacted. The turf showed visible nail spots, uneven seams, improper cuts, and house flashing and two sprinkler lines were damaged requiring another contractor for repairs. Boots used only a third of the specified infill amount. * Root removal problems: The roots weren't removed to the agreed depth, which could cause future issues. We had to buy materials to finish the root barrier installation. * Contract and payment concerns: Chris required a 25% upfront payment on 7/2, exceeding California's legal 10% downpayment limit, citing the need for pre-July 4th material purchases. However, receipts show no materials were bought until 7/11. Chris mismanaged the job and failed to respond to calls on Thursday and Friday. Despite our contract with him, he took no direct responsibility and communicated only about payments from Monday to Saturday. The subcontractor did not handle the turf professionally, contrary to Chris's assurances. Both Chris and Boots Construction are not licensed contractors according to the California State License Board. I would give a negative star rating if possible.

Active Landscape And Tree Service

(319 reviews)

For the safety of our family dogs, we were desperately needing our large palms trimmed that were…read moredropping large toxic seed pods onto our artificial turf. After a thorough search and reading the 300 plus 5* reviews, we reached out to Active Landscape And Tree Service. Jose responded to my call via text on a Saturday in just a few moments. After discussing the work that needed to be done and stressing the urgency we had, Jose was able to accommodate us on Monday morning. Jose is a true professional, with great communication and gave us a message when he was enroute to our home. Jose and his helper were hard workers, very thorough, attention to detail, efficient, and went the extra mile to ensure the cleanup of our yard was better than he found it. when I started to head down our long private drive with a green bin to the culdesac for trash pickup, Jose and his helper jumped right in and offered to take them for me. if You are in need of tree service, look no further. Jose at Active Landscape And Tree Service know how to treat you like a valued customer, going up and above to do excellent work and ensure the job is done to your satisfaction at an affordable cost. I will be calling Jose the next tree service we need and happy to recommend him to all my friends. Thank you Jose you are amazing!

I recommend Active, they have competitive pricing and very responsive. I sent pictures of my palm…read moretree that needed trimming and received a quote instantly. I chose them because of all their other reviews. They came early and they trimmed my palm tree and cleaned up all the debri. Thank you Jose and team I will call back again when I need a trim!

The Branch

(170 reviews)

I had such a great experience with this tree cutting service. From start to finish, they were…read moreprofessional, efficient, and really knew what they were doing. They took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and made thoughtful recommendations that improved the overall look of my yard. The crew was punctual, friendly, and worked very carefully--especially around surrounding plants and structures. They cleaned everything up beautifully afterward, which I really appreciated. My trees look healthier, more balanced, and the whole space feels brighter and more open. It's not always easy to find people you can trust with your property, but this team absolutely delivered. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing tree trimming or removal.

Trevor and the Branch crew are great! We've called them out for several jobs including annual…read morejacaranda and hedge trimming, tree removal, and they helped us source and plant a beautiful new magnolia. Trevor knows his trees!

Primescapes

(22 reviews)

My first impression was honesty and it proved to be true. The team who runs Primescapes is honest…read moreand trustworthy. They covered every detail of my project with great communication and customer service. The guys who did the work did an excellent job. It was really a pleasure working with Primescapes.

Primescapes did a great job with our front yard area. They poured new concrete, they built a very…read morenice retaining wall. They also replaced scalloped edging around our flower bed. Their bid was competitive and they were able to start and finish the work in a reasonable time. Good communication thru out the job.

Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance

(131 reviews)

I needed a new lawn and got my standard five bids for the job. Michael stood out for all of his…read moreinitial input on the options and then for the details of his bid. He was the only one who detailed every item involved in the bid, including update of irrigation. I've had issues in the past with bids for other projects that I assumed included the little details but didn't and then I had to pay extra. Michael's bid included every detail in writing that you would assume would be a part of a new lawn job and it was very reasonable. He also showed up on time for the initial appointment! His crew was great! Their work was very detailed and clean. The job was done within three days and all of the work area, including the driveway, was cleaned up. They even noted my falling-apart fence gate so Michael gave me a very reasonable quote and they did a great job fixing it for me. There were a lot of details for after-care and I've texted Michael multiple times to confirm. He texts back quickly and I never get the impression he's annoyed (I've sent a lot of texts!). I almost wish I had more yard renovations so that I could hire him again! I did discuss a whole-yard mulch job and will absolutely hire Michael when I'm ready for that. No more getting multiple bids for future yard renovations. I'll just call Michael.

Michael and his team worked hard to get our project done in time. Even though we were adding to our…read moredesign, Michael had solutions for us throughout our project. We had our design done through Armstrong Garden Center and I liked their design but the bids we were getting with their landscapers were a lot higher than Michael's bid. Also, he was very knowledgeable. He came to do our estimate and we were impressed with his explanation about how he was going to run our water and electrical. No one else who came to give a bid gave a good solution or just didn't know how to do that. So the combination of a good bid and confidence in his knowledge of landscaping made this an easy choice. But best of all, he and his crew delivered on everything that was in the design plus things we decided to add. Now we actually enjoy being in our garden. Thank you!

Excavation Dirt Works & Grading

(8 reviews)

Excellent service! Leveled dirt, moved a tree to make space for play space for play house. Max was…read morealways attentive to the safety needs and did not cut corners. The team was courteous and always on time. Max surpassed expected time of completion. I highly recommend his work.

We wanted a "blank slate" for our backyard. There was legacy chicken wire installed as gopher wire…read morebeneath a bed of matted weeds. We couldn't really do anything to our yard without demo-ing and doing a basic leveling of the yard first. Maxwell and crew came in, removed the wire and weeds, and cleaned it all up and out in half a day. It saved us a lot of time and sweat, so it was worth every penny. Professional communication throughout the process. Easy to coordinate with. I will definitely reach out to you for our next project. Thanks!

Zion Lawn Care & Maintenance

(45 reviews)

Josue arrived on time for my estimate. We walked the grounds discussing what needed to be done on…read morelots of overgrowth. He arrived with his crew on time and they got to work right away and were very focused throughout the day. Very happy with the overall job and they were so good that my neighbor hired them for tree work after seeing how well they did at my house. I've since hired them for recurring service at a fair price. The initial job took about 6 hours. Very satisfied.

Zion took great care of our home in Oceanside every week for many years before we sold our home…read more Highly recommend their services. Very friendly and great at what they do!

Stonebrook Landscapes

(64 reviews)

Super happy and impressed with the work this company did. Brent was extremely responsive and…read morethorough, He respected all our wishes and financial restraints and designed a beautiful property. The workers completed everything quickly with great care and precision, Really happy with the final product will definitely be using them again. I highly recommend this company for any of your landscaping needs.

Super happy with the outcome of our backyard! Brent was great to work with and came up with create…read moreideas to make our backyard more comfortable/aesthetically pleasing than we anticipated (lights on steps, etc.). We are very happy with the work that was done and will definitely reach out again when we have more project requests!

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Alexis C.

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3 months ago

We had such a great experience with this landscaping service! They did an amazing job cleaning up both our front and backyard, which had gotten pretty overgrown with weeds and clutter. Everything looks so much better now! What really stood out to us was how quickly they were able to come out. We were on a bit of a time crunch with the our HOA, and they made it happen without any hassle. On top of that, their pricing was incredibly reasonable, honestly such a great value for the quality of work they delivered. I also really appreciated their patience and professionalism. There was a bit of miscommunication on our end (I thought my partner had already connected with them and almost ghosted by accident), but they were still kind and flexible and made time to come out anyway. It's a family-run business, which makes the whole experience feel even more personal and genuine. Overall, 5 stars! We'll definitely be reaching out again for future backyard projects and ongoing lawn care. Highly recommend! read more

Maria M.

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6 years ago

Mateo and his team were EXCELLENT! He responded quickly when I reached out, we walked the yard and went over each piece that needed to be done. He was on time both days he was set to work. His prices were very fair and he and his team worked exceedingly hard in the heat and did an amazing job. They laid sod, pulled weeds, cutback plants, laid gravel/wood chips, hauled away green waste and cleaned up the job site when they finished. My yard has been transformed and they did it on time as promised!!! I will continue to use them they are so great!!! read more

Rosza O.

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3 years ago

I recently hired Mateo Diego for a tree trimming job, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Mateo and his team did a fantastic job transforming my overgrown palm trees and tree into beautifully shaped and healthy ones. They were professional, skilled, and completed the task efficiently. The cleanup was impeccable, leaving my yard spotless. I highly recommend Mateo Diego for all your tree trimming needs. read more

Kristina O.

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2 months ago

I have a very small yard and I needed weeds pulled and a lot of them as I am allergic. Mateo and his son came out and did such an AMAZING job. They weeded it down to the dirt so the mulch could then be added and it is beautiful!! If you hire them for a job, I PROMISE you won't be disappointed. read more

Fahmi ..

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2 years ago

We made an agreement to meet at my house at 5 pm last Tuesday but he never showed up - called him at the number he provided - no answer - left messages - no response- very disappointed- sent him message - no response - very poor behavior- read more

Diego F.

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5 years ago

Mateo did a amazing job. He cut our trees on the back yard, he also gives a good estimate.

William F.

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4 years ago

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Manuel Landscape

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(56 reviews)

I had the best experience with Manuel! I needed to redo our backyard - which was overgrown for over…read morea decade. There was a lot of weeds and overgrown trees, which we wanted to replace with concrete. I had various jobs for him over a two week period. Manuel was great from start to finish. He came quickly for our first estimate for landscaping, and the value was great. His pricing was fair. Him and his crew worked quickly to get the landscaping work done in our backyard - clearing weeds, removing a large guava tree and smaller fruit tree, trimming trees, and cutting ice plants. I was so happy with their work I asked if they could clean our palm trees. The price again was great and they did it in a few hours. After that, I worked with him to get concrete laid in our backyard. The price for concrete was very reasonable. Him and his crew worked efficiently but with quality to get the concrete in our backyard. The whole concrete process took 3 days and I couldn't be happier with the final product. I also had some side projects they completed during their time here - removing a metal shed and replacing a patio cover. Manuel was always great communicating with me and his work was excellent. I would highly recommend using Manual for your landscaping projects and will be using him in the future!

Manuel was prompt, professional, and got the job done on time. He will continue maintaining my…read moreproperty.

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