Alex and his team at Lamorinda Landscaping are the best!!! After painful and expensive dealings…read morewith others, SO glad I was given their contact information. Not only did they help me by working within my budget, Alex has followed up every other week to make sure that everything they installed or fixed is working properly and that the new lawn is growing as it should. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

This team is amazing. We found them on yelp and they helped us with our landscaping for a huge part…read moreof our backyard. They helped me pick out plants that would be Drout tolerant and that would do well in an area with limited light. They were very knowledgeable and 6 months later the garden is doing great. They also did irrigation for our entire yard and have been super responsive and helpful coming back multiple times to add to the system as we have planted new plants and checking areas that weren't getting enough water. We even sent them to my in laws to do their lawn and they loved them as well! They also were quite affordable compared to many of the quotes I got and very honest when things came up that might raise the cost of our project. I really can't recommend them enough!

Yard Assistant is second to none. Chris and his team advised on landscape lighting and then…read morefollowed up with expert installation at the right price. Chris is professional, proactive, and timely.

I've worked with Chris and his team for a couple years now, from helping me design my dream…read morebackyard, to making it come to life with my Rachio sprinkler automation installation, to building planter boxes and most recently installing pavers. Whether you're a hands on DIY Dad, or want someone to manage start to finish, I highly recommend talking to Chris for your next backyard project.

I just wanted to give another huge shoutout to Intuitive Landscaping Company. This morning, my mom…read morecalled me in a total panic because our sump pump had completely stopped working (darn redwood frawns!). We ended up with a flooded garage and basically a mini-lake forming around the house. It was a mess! I called Muneer from Intuitive Landscaping, and he was absolutely incredible. He was literally about to head off on a trip, but he dropped everything to come over and help us out. He even called in Victor, who came in on his day off to replace the sump pump, get all the water out, and just take care of the entire situation for us. Honestly, it's so rare to find a company that genuinely cares this much about their customers. I just want to say a big thank you to the whole Intuitive Landscaping team. If anyone needs any landscaping or outdoor work done, I can't recommend them enough!

Oscar and his team did a fantastic job installing pavers (driveway, walkway and sidewalk) + lights…read moreand dry-scaping our front yard. Oscar and his team were always very respectful, communicative and helpful. Two additional important things to call out: 1. Oscar was really helpful in ideating and providing suggestions as our plan was not 100% locked in. 2. Oscar was open to changing some items even after work had started. Overall couldn't be more thrilled with how the project turned out.

D Garcia Landscaping completed a large fence project for us and we are extremely happy with the…read moreresults! This was a technically challenging project involving a steep hill and very mature redwood roots. Standout qualities of this company are: 1. Ease of quoting process Before coming out in person, they were able to give us a ballpark price based on dimensions, fence type, and site images. This allowed me to decide whether to move forward and I thought this was really respectful of my time. Then, Dago, the owner, came for the site visit and to discuss details. 2. No bait and switch In ironing out the details, there was some miscommunication about whether staining was included. Dago was able to meet us halfway with the price increase. This honest business style continued throughout the project and no change orders or unexpected price increases happened. 3. Detail oriented Throughout the project, we discussed details such as fence posts placement relative to tree roots, post height, etc. Dago was both available in person and by email via his assistant Maria. It was also nice to have responses confirmed in writing so that things were clear and there would be no bait and switch. 4. Personality Dago is a really nice person and I enjoy speaking with his about his geriatric dogs, etc. This also helped me not feel anxious about the project, because I felt that I could trust him. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range, another was around $12K, and an outlier was above $20K. Dago's price was the lowest quote (with minute differences in material) and we are very glad we went with him!

Dago and his team are amazing! They have been maintaining our yards in El Sobrante for a few years…read moreand always to a wonderful job. They are friendly, and always go above and beyond. Recently, we had them to a full conversion/remodel of our backyard from awful weeds to nice natural grass, with an irrigation system, mulch, and tasteful plants. I was amazed with both how well it came out, and how affordable the project was! I would HIGHLY recommend using Dago Garcia's team for either regular yard maintenance, or any yard project you have in mind. Dago has decades of experience and knows exactly what he is doing- he is super friendly and helped us with great ideas. Give Dago a call!

Kevin responded promptly after I left a message. He came to the house the next day. I showed him…read morethat I needed. I asked Kevin to clean up our front, side, and back yards. They were overgrown with weeds and some dead leaves from the rainy season. Also, the bushes needed trimming. He scheduled to do it only a few days later. His crew of 4 arrived on time and worked hard. The results were transformative. I am planning to have them do regular maintenance. Thanks Kevin!

Tom came out and we discussed my backyard project. He made a few recommendations that made the…read moreproject better. During the work, Jamie made another recommendation that tied the new pavers to the existing patio. The crew did the work quickly and professionally, and I'm very happy with my backyard.

The cement on the outside edge of my garage was starting to crack after 25 years of driving over…read moreit. I knew if we didn't patch it, the cracking would continue further into the garage. Was able to get in touch with Hulu right away and he came by 30 minutes later to give me an estimate. He applied the cement patch several days later. Was happy to get the patch applied

Not sure how Hulu is getting so many 5 star reviews based on our experience…read more Communication: non-existent. Had to follow-up multiples times just to secure a consultation. Service: lacking as well. Showed up to our home and we had to repeat exactly what / where the problem areas were. Upon inspecting, didn't consult, but rather hastily left even without an idea of next steps. It's been two weeks now since the in-person consult and we still haven't received a follow-up or estimate. Sure, Hulu's work may be sound, but we will not be working with this company as there are better options out there if communication and service are important to you.

Amazing job from design to finish. I would never have thought my yard could look so good. Malrie…read morelistened to my long wish list for the yard and then designed an amazing outdoor space that I'll be able to use for years to come. Once I committed, they showed up 2 weeks earlier than I expected and finished the job early. Their team was amazing. I really liked the way they thought everything through like the order things should be done in and how to reuse materials already existing in my yard (e.g. deconstructed granite) which saved me money. The whole team was polite, always smiled when I came by and helped me more than once move things around. The materials they used, for example, metal edging instead of bender board look really clean and will last for years. I made a number of changes over the course of the project and always received change estimates quickly which made it easy to make decisions. Every night they cleaned up walking areas and kept all their tools neat and out of the way. There were so many little touches that really made a difference. I would definitely work with Malrie, Carlos and their team again.

Phenomenal job from design to finished work. We renovated our front yard, back yard and pool. This…read moreinvolved retaining walls, concrete, pavers, gas lines, irrigation, electrical, lights, fencing etc.. Lots of moving parts. Malrie is the design guru while Carlos and his crew execute the design with painstaking detail. Malrie brought to life a dull design we received from another outfit. Communication and expectations were clearly outlined. This is not the norm in my experience when dealing with contractors but critical when tackling a project as complex and expensive as ours. The value for the design/work was incredible compared to other companies we spoke with. Do yourself a favor and call Arreola Landscape. You'll be glad you did.

We worked with Landscape Experts Inc (LEI) to revitalize our wild yard, cutting back swaths of…read moreovergrowth and transforming it with a variety of beautiful California native plants and nine fruit trees. They also carved out a lovely hillside with custom stairs, a spacious terrace, and game trails perfect for enjoying the view. LEI works with YesPlease.Garden (YPG) who managed the design process and Fresh Coat Restoration who completed the new fence. The partnerships were well integrated and it felt like working with a single team. See my Google Maps review for more on YPG. We are very happy with our project and would recommend LEI because they were professional, courteous, reliable, and provided clear and upfront pricing. Documenting decisions in writing proved helpful for keeping everyone on the same page. Any problems we had were resolved fairly, such as correcting the direction of our stairs. Aaron is a man of his word but prefers to conduct most of his business through texting. We first contacted LEI and they promptly scheduled a time to visit our property with YPG to see what was possible within the budget we set out. We completed the design with YPG and LEI scheduled a time for the project demolition. A later approximate time for planting was set, but that was dependent on the availability of the various plants we had selected. Everything scoped in the design was completed within the budget and any add-ons we later requested were priced separately and fairly.

My wife and I are in love with our yard again, and we are very happy with the work Aaron and his…read morecrew did. After deciding to remove our pool, we hired Aaron as the installer for our new landscape project, and we are so glad we did. For months, work was moving forward almost every day, from demolition prep and grading to hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, fencing, pergola installation, pebble work, and the finishing touches. The quality of the work was excellent throughout. The paver patio, carport, and front entry all turned out beautifully, and the plants, irrigation, and lighting were installed with great care. We were especially impressed by the rock and pebble work, particularly the dry creek and front mow strip. The mix of stone sizes gave everything a natural, detailed, and polished look that really elevated the final result. Aaron also has a strong eye for detail. He regularly caught things that needed adjustment, even when we had not noticed them ourselves, and he stayed focused on getting everything right. While there were some issues that delayed finishing the project, Aaron took responsibility and worked with us to make them right, which we truly appreciated. In the end, what matters most is that we are thrilled with the outcome. Our yard feels beautiful, welcoming, and complete, and we look forward to years of enjoying it.

Lafayette Tree & Landscape (www.laftree.com) transformed our shabby old concrete patio and rotting…read morewooden deck into a wonderful outdoor living and entertainment space in 2007. We recommend them very highly! The design process was great -- they had great ideas and also incorporated ours into the final plan. Thomas is a terrific project manager -- he lined up material deliveries and subcontractors so that progress was made every day and no time was wasted. The LTL crew does beautiful, meticulous work, and the office staff were always responsive and helpful. The whole project took about five weeks from start to finish, on time and within budget, and the results are spectacular -- we spend as much time outdoors as we can to enjoy it!

We've used Lafayette Tree & Landscape for more than a decade and are pleased to recommend them…read more They take great care of our trees and also did a major landscaping project. They're professional and great to work with.

If you want a long erm investment in a beautiful garden, this is the company to choose. Lara does…read morean amazing job selecting the plants that are going to thrive in our climate and creating a textured, low maintenance design. She is also an expert in setting up drip systems that helps the low water garden sustain over many years. We used her and her talented team 15 years ago on our front landscape and 90% of the plants are still thriving. We went back to her again for our back garden after another company did a poor job. I am excited to see the new plants already taking off. Lara is a good communicator and the people who work with her are clearly knowledgable and committed. I highly recommend Bountiful Botanicals!

We are so SO happy with our garden! Lara was perceptive to our ideas and synthesizing them into…read morewhat will actually work for our ability and the climate. Besides that, her communication and organizational skills are excellent, and she's a gosh darn delight, besides. Shout out to her crew, too, they were wonderful. I highly recommend Bountiful Botanicals. Seriously, I can't say enough good things!