We had a great experience working with Simon and his crew at Luckystar Landscaping, and I wouldn't…read morehesitate to recommend them. Simon and his team completed essentially all of our exterior landscaping, including both the left and right property-line fences, hardscape and softscape, artificial turf, a decomposed granite patio, Delta Blue Bolero grass, irrigation, mulch, and gravel. The fences were built exactly to the required design, including the use of metal fence posts, and Simon was very attentive to getting the details right. I pay a lot of attention to detail and can be pretty particular about execution. What I really appreciated was that Simon and his crew never seemed put off by the high bar. They understood what we were trying to achieve, worked tirelessly to meet it, and still managed to move at an impressive pace. My experience with Simon is that as long as your design intent is clear and properly communicated, he will find a way to accomplish it. He also had no problem with me being very hands-on throughout the construction process, which I really appreciated. Beyond the contracted work, Simon was incredibly helpful with things that were technically outside the original scope. He was also very flexible with scheduling when I ran into material-supply delays, and always approached changes and problems with a positive, can-do attitude. Just as importantly, Simon is a genuinely enjoyable person to work with. I really enjoyed our end-of-day beers together after wrapping up the work -- a small thing, but it says a lot about the kind of working relationship we had. Simon and his crew are hardworking, capable, responsive, and great people to have around. We're extremely happy with how everything turned out, and I'd happily work with them again.

Simon and his team always work hard. Start early and end their day late. They work efficiently and…read morehard! He is upfront with his pricing and also considers the solution against the product. That means you get a good solution that doesn't break the bank. He called out the fact that I chose a product that was not not good quality and we discussed a solution and I am so happy with the solution. So grateful that he consulted with me and we came up with a solution. Also, they work hard all day long. The work ethic on his team is fantastic. I hired them five years ago and today they are the same as they were. If I could bring him into every project I do... I would do it without question.

My wife and I were walking around our neighborhood and came across two homes that had recently…read moreinstalled artificial turf. We were very impressed with how beautiful each yard looked. Days later My wife knocked on the door of one of the homes and asked the owner who had done the work on her yard. The owner told her it was Ernesto's Landscaping and gave her Ernesto's contact information. We soon called him and thus came one of the best decisions we made for our front yard. Ernesto was a complete pleasure to work with from the moment of our initial conversation until completion of the installation of the artificial turf we ordered. Once we got the approval from our HOA Ernesto started the very next day. Two and a half days later we have a beautiful new front yard. Ernesto is a true professional and provides excellent customer service. He is very courteous and patient. He and his partner work hard together and perform like a well oiled machine. They exceeded our expectations by far. We highly recommend Ernesto for any of your landscaping needs.

Ernesto's Landscaping did an outstanding job repaving our patio and fixing a botched job left…read morebehind by a previous contractor. Ernesto took the time to diagnose the underlying drainage and slope issues, made thoughtful recommendations, and pointed out other areas of concern before starting the work. The final result is clean, and professionally done. We're extremely happy with the quality of the work and the communication throughout the project. Highly recommend Ernesto to anyone looking for reliable, skilled landscaping and hardscaping services.

Jonathon is very professional and works extremely quickly. He is also very fair. I had an estimate…read morefrom another company that will go nameless for over $3,000 to repair some irrigation issues (a few broken heads, some leaking pipes, and replace some bubblers with sprayers), but Jonathon was able to complete his work for a fraction of that amount. We're very grateful that we found Jonathon, he also found an issue that was caused by my neighbor over-watering which was causing flooding in our yard.

Rude on the phone ... that is not polite that is not a business that I want to be a part of~…read more apparently I used the wrong word for what I was trying to say and he,(A guy may be in his 30s made fun of me). How is the company run,then??? So being, so just disrespectful, I don't want to go with that company. A person can always get a better price - don't need to go to Myers.

Danny is an excellent talented landscape architect and paving specialist…read more He did our our backyard and laid california pavers, porcelain pavers for a small area and also did the landscaping and lighting on a slope with shifting loose soil. He did a great job with a price that is no way comparable to any of the other folks who gave us a quote. Pros: Dependable Affordable works with your budget Cons: It would be preferrable to have your own vision of what you want before approaching danny, he is a skilled implementer.

I try to be a reasonable person and I, in my opinion gave BAYSL more than enough 2nd, 3rd and even…read more4th chances. Despite their claim of being the "#1 concrete driveway contractor in the SF Bay Area," and assurances of quality and timeliness, my experience with BAYSL was overwhelmingly negative. If you value a correctly done or on-time project, I strongly advise looking elsewhere. Communication has been a HUGE issue. Repeated calls, texts, emails, and follow-up attempts were consistently ignored. Furthermore, BAYSL failed to honor their written "1-year workmanship warranty" when problems arose, choosing instead to abandon the project and cease contact. The project involved a steep driveway requiring traction lines, which BAYSL assured me they could handle. Despite extensive discussions and detailed visual aids provided to ensure alignment, the execution was deeply flawed from the beginning. The initial wooden form was uneven and wavy, requiring my intervention to correct. The first concrete pour was equally problematic. On a day exceeding 90 degrees, the team appeared unprepared and struggled to implement the agreed-upon traction lines, resulting in a visibly messy driveway. Ultimately, they agreed to cut out and redo the entire driveway. Trusting their expertise, I allowed them a second attempt in October 2023. I was assured they had prepared and tested the necessary tools for the traction lines. However, on the day of the replacement pour, their new tool appeared unused, and my concerns were dismissed. Predictably, the second attempt to create traction lines also failed, resulting in a rough finish. While a discount was provided to placate me on now owning an ugly driveway, the issues did not end there. Within 6-8 months, cracks appeared in the concrete, and the overlays used for curb cleanup began to break. I reported these issues in June 2024. After a week's delay, they promised to follow up, but it took another two weeks and a follow-up email to receive a response. Eventually, AJ and Danny inspected the damage and agreed to address it. However, this was followed by another period of silence. After multiple follow-up emails in July and August, AJ finally outlined a plan of action in mid-August and promised a date for repairs. Despite my prompt response, there was no further communication. Subsequent follow-up emails in September and October were largely ignored, with a brief reply in late September stating repairs would occur "in the coming month." A request for a phone call was also ignored. By late 2024 and early 2025, their Yelp and Google listings indicated temporary closure, and their company email address bounced. I assumed the situation was a lost cause. However, noticing their Yelp page reactivated recently, I decided to try again. Unsurprisingly, there was no response to my outreach. As a last resort, a friend contacted them for a landscaping inquiry, and Dennis responded, expressing interest in new work. This provided me with a working alternative email address, which I used to contact Dennis and AJ again about the outstanding repairs. Dennis responded that they "never got any of the emails" and were "waiting for better weather conditions" - despite months of inaction across various weather conditions. He also stated he was no longer involved in day-to-day operations and directed me to Danny. I texted Danny, who said AJ would contact me. I have yet to hear from AJ, and Danny no longer responds to my texts. In summary, BAYSL demonstrated a pattern of poor communication, unprofessional execution, failure to honor their warranty, and ultimately, abandonment of the project. Their initial claims of being a top contractor in the Bay Area are in stark contrast to the reality of my experience.

If gophers, moles, or voles have destroyed your lawn, call Symons Landscaping. The owner proposed a…read moredesign I never would've thought of: a dry river bed with rocks -- and it looks stunning. We eliminated our grass entirely, added 11 water-wise plants, and brought in a ton (literally) of gorgeous boulders, river stones, and pebbles. The team installed gopher mesh and weed cloth, and converted our sprinklers to drip irrigation. The results are beautiful and low-maintenance. Thank you, Symons Landscaping -- I cannot be happier!

I got an appointment to come out to view my site, confirmed the appointment, and then the morning…read moreof the appointment, I received a message that they couldn't come out because: "I am going to respectfully decline looking at the project only due to location. I don't like having my crew working that part of Oakland. Sorry for the inconvenience and good luck with the project." The site is on Havenscourt, by the Coliseum. I didn't appreciate the message, as well as the lateness of the notice. I suppose it's better than a no show. If their criteria was to not work certain areas and neighborhoods, an appointment never should have been made.

Fantastic business. I contacted a few landscapers to level part of our backyard and install a small…read morelawn, with irrigation. Garcia was the easiest to communicate with, he was punctual to meet up, his quoted price was great and he finished the job on time. About a month after the installation I thought there was a problem with the irrigation system they installed so he came out to look at it on short notice. Turns out we'd broken a sprinkler head without knowing it. Garcia helped me fix the problem in a few minutes and the system was good as new. 100% recommend him and his team!

We been holding off on getting our backyard fence repaired as there were a few damaged and loose…read moreboards that accumulated over the last few years due to the weather. Thankfully, Yelp has been super helpful with our search for a contractor and we landed on using Garcia Fencing. We reached out for a quote and the contractor Kenny was quick in setting up a time to come over for an initial assessment (discussed what needed to be fixed and what style of wood (board on board)/stain to fix with) and quote of the overall cost. Let's just say the overall project to replace all the backyard fence can be pretty expensive but we received a reasonable estimate. It only took them about a little bit more than half a day to get the entire fence replaced which was super impressive. We did end up having to call them back another day to do some additional fixes for some gaps on the fences that we noticed but they were able to come to fix those up. The new fence did end up looking very nice and sturdy! The stain really does make it look very polished and clean. Overall, we had a good experience working with Garcia fencing and would recommend for any future fencing needs. Also warranty is seven years so def a big help for any future fencing concerns.

If you are looking for a fair price and awesome quality of work please book Lozanos Landscaping. I…read morebooked an estimate with Luis to take care of my front yard (install lawn and automated sprinkler system) I had an old sprinkler system that was not operational anymore and needed attention badly. He came we talked and I hired him on the spot. He finished the work in two days. I'm so happy with my new lawn and I get a lot of compliments from the neighbors passing by, that my lawn looks so pretty. We are also going to do the backyard next. Here are some images of my new lawn

Booked Lozano's Landscape to do some work on our front yard and to fix our sprinkler system. They…read moredid a wonderful job and were very knowledgeable and thoroug. We will definitely use their services again in the future.

Don't waste your time, find a quality gardening/landscaping company…read more Called and set up an appointment for them to come look at a job, I notified the tenant that we would be entering the property so they were prepared, I arrived there and they didn't show up. I texted the owner and he said he had availability the next day. So I let the tenant know again, this time I didn't go because it's a 40 minute drive for me one way, the next day came, they didn't show up again. I messaged them to no response. What a waste of time.

After a number of lackluster experiences with TaskRabbit (getting ghosted mid-conversation, having…read moreconfirmed Taskers not show up, having Taskers provide inefficient service), my husband and I decided to start a gardening project on Yelp in order to request quotes for our front and back yard. Isai responded within the hour with an offer to drop by for a free consultation and his contact information. We were able to schedule something for the next day which had to get pushed back another day, but throughout it all, Isai was very communicative and punctual. I received a number of quotes within three days from my Yelp request and Isai was the most reasonable by far. We were able to book a day and time that worked for us the week after. Before our appointment, Isai reached out with at least six different photos of options for ground cover and I appreciated being included in this process even though I don't have extensive knowledge of landscaping or gardening at all. The day of, Isai and his team came in the morning and within just a few hours, completely transformed our front and back yard. They worked quickly and methodically to uproot all of the weeds from the front rock garden and in between the concrete; shaped various shrubbery and trees; weed all of the planters in the back yard, lay down landscaping fabric, and also the mulch; and, sweep up various leaves and fallen fruit. Payment was easy through Zelle and as he left, he notified us that the yard waste would be a little heavy because the weeds were wet. He also asked if we had pets (we don't). He indicated that weeding the front yard was difficult and that a little Round Up at the first inkling of weeds would go a long way in keeping them at bay. We are truly impressed by Isai and his team and very thankful. I would not hesitate to recommend them and to request their services again.

We recently used Kevin's Gardening Service to do our summer yard work for the 6th time and we…read morecouldn't be more pleased with the two-day job. As always, the crew arrived on time and the work was done exactly as promised. We met with Kevin to discuss the tasks (cleaning yard; trimming trees and shrubs; weeding and moving plants; etc.). Sometimes Kevin has had a crew of 6 or 8; this year, it was three. The work was done by Kevin's nephew John plus Juanito and Benito. All worked diligently, taking only a short lunch break. As always, they listened to our requests and accommodated our wishes. John, when appropriate, offered helpful advice about possible options; he was consistently friendly and considerate and it was a pleasure to have his help. Years ago, we had used two other companies but were not satisfied. (One even had a worker who fell fast asleep in our yard after drinking at lunch!) We are so pleased to have found Kevin's Gardening Service and we will definitely continue to use them!

Kevin, John and their team did a wonderful job of trimming my bushes and trees. They also met with…read moreease the challenges of clearing and trimming border plants and clearing months of inattention in both my front and back yards. (debris, weeds,leaves) The service was prompt, very efficient, and a very pleasant team to have in my yard, I am appreciative to have now scheduled monthly maintenance with Kevin, John, and team. Submitted by Donna L.

Lara is an absolute professional in her field and understands the goals and needs of her clients in…read morecreating truly stunning gardens and landscapes. Look no further to find who you're looking for the best person and business to manage your outdoor spaces.

Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Lara and her team are amazing. She was recommended to us…read moreby the folks at Encinal Nursery in Alameda, and they sure didn't lead us astray. Lara understood the feeling we were going for with our project and helped us design the landscaping in a way we never could have done ourselves. She hit the bullseye. And her crew executed the project with such attention to detail, it was so great to see. A+ all around and we can't wait to work with them again.