Top of the game!! Life is so much easier now! The garden used to be a point of anxiety because of…read morehow much work it took to maintain it. Now I can say, in the words of Marie Kondo, the landscaping sparks joy in my heart! I am so grateful for Parga Landscape and Trees!! I had six different companies come by for quotes and Rafael from Parga was clearly the creme de la creme. He's knowledgeable, reasonable, personable, and genuinely cares about the work he and his team does. Every single person on his team was easy to talk to and knew exactly what they were doing. They always came on time, left everything in good order, and ensured safety at the end of the day. The landscaping project involved replacing natural turf with DG, installing several new drains, running water supply underground, redoing all the sprinklers in the front and back of the house, replacing water valves, upgrading and consolidating two sprinkler controllers into one, and finally, fixing the foundation under the existing artificial turf and rebrushing it to look like new! I will be recommending Parga to everyone I know ^⁠_⁠^

They provided exactly the information I requested without trying to be too aggressive in their…read moresales tactics.

I used Growscapes to remove and install new plants in numerous large planter areas in my yard…read more Growscapes also changed my sprinklers to a drip system. Working with Growscapes was easy and seamless. Anthony came out to look at my job. He provided me with some suggestions and input. Thereafter, I quickly received a job bid/price that was reasonable and fair. When the work began, they set the plants out and made sure I was happy with the plant placement. Victor and his crew worked quickly and efficiently. When the job was complete, everything looked and worked great. Upon completion of everything, I received an email from Anthony providing me with the irrigation schedule and aftercare instructions. This company was very easy to work with. Anthony, Victor and the others were very diligent and friendly. I highly recommend this company for your landscape needs.

Carefully look into this company as it really needs to be researched prior to doing business with…read morethem as far as their integrity goes. My personal experience is not good as on July 31 I had to get one of their trucks with trailer to pull over on the 405N freeway as some debris flew from their trailer and cracked my Lexus LX570 windshield. The driver Casildo Pineda was very nice and gave me the company business card but since then numerous phones messages, numerous emails along with photos of the damage and auto glass replacement invoice have been completely ignored. Not even the decency to share their vehicle insurance information. Its sad that I had to file a CHP report and file a small claims lawsuit in OC court to try to motivate them to take care of this.

This company is very fast and JC always maintained strong communication. There were some minor…read moredisappointments, but overall we were happy with the work that was done. My wife and I have a new-build that required additional landscaping of our backyard. We eventually decided to go with California Outdoor Living after reading all their positive reviews on yelp. In addition their quote was very competitive if not the best when looking at other contractors. We already had a design in mind for JC which made the process very quick. Although there was some misunderstanding with the design and drains throughout the process, JC was always responsive with his texts and quick to make adjustments. The moment we got our design approved by our HOA, the construction happened VERY FAST. We emailed California Outdoor living on a Wednesday evening of our approval. The very next day (Thursday), JC arrived to go over the outline. I do appreciate how fast things were done, but it was almost to a fault at times. They were ready to go by the next day but my wife and I didn't feel like we had discussed the plan and execution thoroughly enough. On Friday the construction workers were already digging out our backyard. They spoke only Spanish so communication was very difficult to ensure if our plan was executed appropriately. By Saturday all of the pavers were laid out. Construction was incredibly fast but because of that some details were lost in translation. We discussed with JC that we wanted an 11x14 ft paver island. However the final dimensions was 12.5 x 12.5 feet. We also wanted all the walls of our backyard to be lined with turf. However the paver border ran too close to one of the walls, that putting turf did not make sense. They only left 1 inch between the wall and the paver (see attached image). We appreciate how fast the work was done. The overall work was great BUT not exactly what we wanted. We felt rushed with the whole construction process. However everything was done in less than a week which was incredible! In addition, once the turf was laid out JC noted that window reflections from both our neighbors and our own windows would cause damage to the turf. He informed us this can happen sometimes. Going back to rushing things and not being thorough, we wished JC took the time to look at our backyard and factor in this possibility. If we had known the reflections could damage this area we would have changed our turf design. At the end of the day they are just executing our design, but it's these minor things that left us feeling like our backyard could have been better. However we are still very thrilled with the overall speed and communication done throughout the process! Would still recommend this company. But these small critiques are definitely something to keep in mind for future clients.

I would not recommend this company. Their lack of attention to detail made the entire experience…read moreunpleasant. The drainage tube was installed with the slope going the wrong direction, and the walls were not properly covered before the concrete was poured, leaving concrete splatter all over the side walls. The concrete also cracked less than three days after it was poured. It was poured on Monday morning, and on Wednesday the artificial turf guy was using a large plate compactor right next to the two-day-old concrete. I believe the vibration from that equipment contributed to the cracking. When I spoke with JC about the issue, he told me that concrete will crack sooner or later and that is why they do not warranty cracks. Concrete was poured directly on top of the soil, no gravel was brought first. While I understand that concrete can crack over time, I did not expect it to crack before I had even made my final payment. Despite my disappointment, I paid the remaining balance. After that, I never received any follow-up confirmation that the payment was received , or even a simple thank you.

I have never had a more stressful project completed on my property--and that includes numerous…read moreremodels. As a project manager myself, I can confidently say this was one of the most poorly managed projects I've ever experienced, especially due to the lack of communication and accountability from Anthony. We chose him based on our neighbor's recommendation to remove the grass in our front yard, replace it with California native plants, and apply for a rebate. We also saw all the 5-star comments and thought it would be an easy project. But the biggest reason we hired him was his promise to handle the rebate paperwork, as he had done for many of his clients. He explained the rebate process clearly and told us we'd be reimbursed for a significant portion of the costs. Once the water company approved the project, we scheduled the start date. Unfortunately, everything after that was disappointing. The crew changed multiple times during the five-day project, with each new crew unaware of what had already been done. This led to several frustrating issues: - We purchased an outdoor lighting set with two hubs to allow for future expansion. We explained this to the first crew, but the next crew didn't use the hubs and even lost them. After weeks of follow-ups, we got them back, but they did not offer to fix their mistake. Now we need to install them ourselves if we want to add additional lights. Also, the electrical line sits so close to the surface, I can see it when pulling weeds. - Most of the rocks were spread before the drip irrigation was properly installed, and the irrigation system was never tested beforehand, which resulted in numerous leaks and disconnections. They had to return multiple times to patch issues as they appeared. - They discovered a leak and said it would cost extra to fix. We agreed, but Anthony's manager later said it was already handled and never requested payment. Months later, Anthony mentioned "extras" we hadn't paid for, which I assume was this. The project was completed on December 20, 2024, but the issues and the rebate process dragged on for months. We had almost no contact from January 8th to March 20th, even with me asking for an update multiple times. Frustrated, I contacted the water company directly. They responded within two hours and told me that they had emailed Anthony on March 3 and 12 about requesting an extension since the deadline was March 2nd! He claimed he didn't receive those emails, which is fine, but it was still his responsibility to follow up with the rebate as he promised. He said he had submitted the documents by email, which the water company confirmed was the wrong method--everything had to go through their portal, and nothing had been uploaded. Only after I had the water company reach out to Anthony, he submitted the required documents on March 31. A week later, the water company requested more information, and it took him another three weeks to respond -only after he answered my call that I made from another number! He finally sent someone to take pictures, but we later learned a required pressure regulator filter had not been installed at all! So they installed it, and I took pictures to send to the water company. Anthony sent the requested invoice the same day. It was 52 days after the first deadline! And after many revisions, we got the approval for a post-inspection on May 8th. At that inspection, it turned out that they did not install the correct lines required by the rebate. They had to come back again, and their "fix" created even more leaks. I eventually had to schedule the final inspection myself--even though Anthony was supposed to--and only in October did the water company finally approve the project. Anthony never visited the site while work was in progress and came only once afterward, in April, to replace a part. He rarely returned messages, ignored all my calls, and never took responsibility for the many mistakes and miscommunications. We often felt like we were chasing him down for the services we had already paid thousands of dollars for--at times, it felt like we were begging. Rather than taking responsibility, Anthony made us feel like we were the problem when, in reality, we were simply asking for what we were promised. Near the end, he became openly hostile, even told me, "I hope you don't lose your rebate money." We eventually got our rebate, but ELEVEN months after completion. Even now, the irrigation still leaks, some plants have died, there are weeds coming out from everywhere, and one tree has tilted over. At this point, I'm too exhausted to ask them to fix anything, so we patch issues ourselves! This could have been a simple, enjoyable transformation of our front yard--but instead, it became a months-long ordeal filled with miscommunication, unprofessionalism, and avoidable problems. I would not recommend them to others.

I love our new turf! The entire process was friendly, professional, and smooth! We were quoted 1…read moreweek and by the next week, we had our turf installed! Anthony and his guys were respectful of our property and left everything clean each night after work! We are happy with the install and excited to have a new outdoor space to relax in! ... and did I mention the pricing was very affordable?!?! We are so happy with the entire process and highly recommend!

Amazing job! Arturo came out to help find a solution to my irrigation problems, he was super…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable about how to come up with a long term solution that would be better for my lawn. I can't thank California Green Irrigation enough. You guys rock :)

Art was truly awesome!…read more This is a task I've been putting off for months, but I reached out to Art with California Green on Friday afternoon. He stopped by Saturday morning for an inspection and a quote, and the work was done by Monday afternoon. Communication was smooth and Art was very knowledgeable and timely/punctual. I would definitely recommend him in the future!

I had to reroute some PVC and a storm drain to prepare for pavers…read more Though I received quotes from multiple companies, I felt most at ease when I met Anthony. With many I had to wait a while for a quote, or had a bit of lag in communication, but with Anthony, I got a rough quote on the spot and consistently quick responses. While Anthony was checking out the project area, he pointed out a leaky sprinkler system and explained parts that needed to be fixed right away vs parts that could wait. As we currently live in the age of AI fact checking, I did verify the points and he was indeed honest and helpful :) On the day of appointment, Anthony and team showed up around the time scheduled and got the work done quickly and cleanly. Where there was a slight misunderstanding, Anthony and team fixed it immediately. I highly recommend you give this pleasant, family owned business a shot. They found the balance of being fairly priced yet professional, and this makes me comfortable in reaching out to them for future work. Thank you Anthony!

We moved into a new house that needed landscaping. The old grass turned into weeds that had thorns…read more They removed that, installed a sprinkler system, added mesh under the soil for a neighborhood gophers problem and put down sod. They did the job in 5 days. Super friendly, 4-5 guys on the job everyday. They worked super hard and got the job done quick. They were very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend them.

I got the artificial turf installed for my front lawn by American Turf Deport because Chad gave me…read morea good estimate. Chad sent his installers early in the morning and they finished the job by the end of the day and cleaned up afterward. I considered myself a perfectionist and I couldn't pick any faults of the completed job; they really did a great job. Mike L

I got the turf installed from american turf depot, While. city asked document for permit approval,…read moreChad stopped responding to get thru the process

I finally got my sprinklers fixed! I've been wanting to get my sprinklers working for years. I…read morefinally reached out to a couple companies and found Martinez Landscaping to be reasonably priced for the cost of new sprinkler heads and cleaning up my backyard. It has only been two weeks and my grass is growing back and hopefully by the Spring my front and backyard will be all green.

Great company with good communication, reliable service and competitive pricing. I selected this…read morecompany after receiving 10 quotes from Yelp and they delivered what I asked for. Now I'm using them for my weekly services.