We recently worked with Jose's team on building a backyard playground, sandbox, and a side walkway…read morealong our house, and it was such a positive experience from start to finish. As parents, safety and functionality were our top priorities, and Jose's team really took that seriously. They didn't just execute what we asked--they consistently thought from our perspective, especially when it came to making the space safe and practical for our baby. They would point out things we hadn't considered and suggest better solutions, which made us feel like we were in very good hands. Jose's team was also very responsible and easy to communicate with throughout the process. Any questions or changes we had were handled quickly and thoughtfully, and they always made sure the details were right. The final result turned out beautifully, but what we appreciated most was the care and intention behind the work. It's clear they take pride in what they do. We'd absolutely recommend Jose's team to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful contractor--especially if you're building a space for kids.

Not good as he could not give estimate and was very hesitant to come home at the begining to see…read morewhat the project entails, Then he finally came home and we wanted him to give a quote he did not prepare one at all and wanted to start working on the project which we thought was ridiculous ask for the project of a big size so we felt uncomfortable to do business with him and so we did not go with this person or company for the landscape project,

Apologies in advance if this review is a bit long--it's one of my first, and I'm genuinely happy to…read moreshare my experience. My husband and I moved to the Hollister area about a year ago, and ever since, we've been eager to transform our backyard, which was just a patch of dirt when we arrived. As a first-time homeowner, I felt completely overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, especially when it came to choosing the right contractor. After getting some neighborhood recommendations for New Leaf, we decided to reach out. (Just to note, we had already reached out to several local contractors, but none gave us the confidence to move forward. We always had lingering doubts--whether it was about pricing, professionalism, or trustworthiness.) Javier, the owner, quickly arranged an in-person visit to check out our yard. He shared timelines, and pricing possibilities with us. He also collaborates with a landscape designer, Charlene Brum (www.brumlandscape.design.com). Working with Charlene was such a smooth and stress-free experience (everything I needed!). She created CAD plans to scale, which really eased my worries, confusion and all the unknown. Charlene was incredibly patient, clear in her communication, and so friendly. It honestly felt like talking to a friend who was just as excited as I was to help with my yard. Once the work started, there was no stopping the team! Javier has a fantastic crew that works hard and cohesively. Fernando, who led our project onsite, was very respectful and always took the time to make sure I understood his answers whenever I had questions. It was also heartwarming to see Fernando and crew mentoring a young adult on the team, teaching him about the trade and safety. My husband and I were consistently impressed with the daily progress, especially since some of my neighbors had shared less-than-ideal experiences with their own yard projects. I'm so relieved to say that our experience was nothing like that--ours was smooth! After about three weeks of hard work, the crew finished, and we absolutely love our new backyard and are excited to add our future shed and dog area. Our German Shepherd loves the evolved space too! Thank you, Javier, for delivering such great work and quality!

Never called back. Same when you call direct and their turf number. If you can't answer or call…read morepeople back you don't deserve my business.

Had a great experience with this crew. They removed all the dirt from my sidewalk verge (about 540…read moresq ft, ~4" deep) and made the whole process easy. They showed up on time, brought the right equipment, and got the digging and hauling done quickly without tearing up the surrounding area. The grading came out clean and level, which made the rest of my project way easier. Communication was straightforward, pricing was great, and they were flexible about hauling the soil to private land instead of charging dump fees. No shortcuts, no surprises--just solid work. Would definitely hire them again.

The owner is a creeper. Propositioning text... do NOT hire him. Wish there was a morality…read morerating. I fired him but they left weeds in my yard that were supposed to be pulled.

Absolutely terrible!! Illegal and uninsured work they did on my home and my neighbors in Cupertino…read more They damaged my truck and refused to pay any of the damages. They played dumb and refused any responsibility. I regret ever letting them work on my home and landscape. I should have asked to see drivers license and insurance from them. People showed up to our home who we didn't expect nor approve. Very bad business practices. The "owner" is welcome to call me and resolve this if he chooses. I am in process of pursuing legal action. Also, they have changed their business name numerous time. Samuel The Gardener is the most recent name. They shortened it to STG. BE AWARE!

I couldn't be happier with the work done by STG Landscaping! From the very beginning, they were…read moreprofessional, responsive, and had competitive pricing. The team has done multiple projects for me and my family. 1) installed a 1800 ft^2 paver patio, 2) added 100 ft^2 of decking, 3) repaired kick-boards for a broken fence, 4) installed a gate for my patio. They even came back and changed a decking plank that started to splinter and removed the potential hazard. I highly recommend STG landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping with excellent customer service. I'll definitely be using them again in the future. Pictures of my project are within the photos uploaded by the team.

Endless Summer Landscaping is a wonderful local business with two generations of experience for…read morelandscaping, irrigation and custom fencing/deck projects big or small. Really can't recommend them enough and had such a great experience working with Edgar and his small, experienced team. We requested multiple quotes from small and large landscaping companies before going with Edgar and Endless Summer. We chose Endleess Summer because Edgar was easy to work with, provided transparent pricing (and was one of the lower bids, approx $1,800 less than some of the larger companies that leverage subcontractors), worked up a contract and guaranteed the irrigation updates and sod for several months, and Edgar, the main contractor, either personally did the work or oversaw the work himself with his two longtime partners, which ensured everything we discussed was executed properly and timely. They are fully bonded and insured and beyond that basic requirement they always left the worksite extremely tidy at the end of each day which we appreciate, and cleaned the area thoroughly at the end of the job. The work was done in less than three days which involved turning three inches of soil, installing gopher wire, redoing some of our older pipes and valves, installing sod, new sprinkler heads, edging, weed cloth, drip lines and a few of our drought tolerant plants in the very front. Edgar also came back a few times to ensure everything was growing in well and provided detailed instructions to ensure the sod came in well, it's now been two months and everything is flourishing. As an added bonus, Edgar recommended a couple local nurseries we would have never found without his help, JC nurseries in particular, with locations in Gilroy and San Martin, is a wonderful gem with by far the healthiest decorative grasses and shrubs we've found and super competitive prices, offering free or low cost local delivery. Our kids and pup love our lush front lawn and the neighbors definitely appreciate the upgrade too. We will look forward to working with Edgar again when it's time to upgrade our property line fence and landscape the back! I use yelp but there are also some great photos of their work on Google and they provide free in person estimated for the South Bay Area.

Good company that does quality work at a great price. I used them for an irrigation project. They…read morewere on time and within the budget they proposed.

Gelacio and Marro's Landscaping team did an amazing job setting up a drip system in my backyard. I…read morecompared several quotes and chose Gelacio and I'm so glad I did. They were prompt, professional and always on time. It's obvious Gelacio takes pride in what he does. He understood exactly what we needed and applied his knowledge and expertise. If you have irrigation or gardening needs he's definitely your guy! Ian Gillette

Very happy to have used this business get my sprinkler fixed. Marro and I connected through yelp…read moreand phone and he came in the very next day! Gave an estimate and completed the work immediately. Certainly recommend him and his business. Thank you Marro.

I have a very large heavy gate with Mighty Mule electronics. Greenkin were not familiar with the…read moreelectronics, but worked to straighten out the gate. When it became clear that they needed to also work with the electronics, they brought in someone else to help.

Alex and his team did an incredible job on our fence and gate. Both were pretty much destroyed in…read morethe recent storms. I described what type of gate I wanted and Alex delivered much more. His timeline was as promised and I found his quote to be inline with others. His communication was A+ and very friendly. I plan to use him in the future and recommend 100%.

We just had some decomposed granite pads refreshed by Erik and his team. From inquiry to finish,…read moreless than 1 week elapsed. Erik was prompt and a clear communicator and provided a fair rate. His team was on time, respectful and we are very happy with the final result. Definitely recommend Erik and his team.

We have a small dog run in our front patio area that we really wanted to refresh after the rainy…read moreseason. The woodchips we had we becoming more and more of an eyesore and the tree stumps started rotting due to all the rain and smelled horrible. Erik was able to come out on relatively short notice and we asked about pet proof turf and he was able to bring a couple samples for us to view. Even though some of the samples he brought were super lush, he suggested a shorter turf so it's easier to clean. His quote was super reasonable as well. We pretty much knew we wanted to hire him right after he left so we gave him a call and he was able to come out 2 days later to install the turf. His team arrived early and spent the entire day getting rid of the stumps, leveling out the dirt, adding composite, and installing the turf. He also added some rocks at the border near the fence so the entire area looks super cute. I left on a work trip and came back a week later so I didn't see it the day it was done but coming back to it made me so happy. It looks incredibly good. I can't help but admire it every time I'm out there and my dogs are super in love with it too. If i ever need any additional landscaping or fence services, I will definitely hire Erik and his team again!

Long overdue review…read more After I completed my retaining wall in our backyard, it was time to move onto finishing the yard with full pavers and artificial turf. I met with a few different contractors, and after meeting Jose and his team, I went with Simancas Landscaping and was very happy with the decision. I actually created the plan myself for the backyard, and reviewed it with Jose and it came out exactly as I had hoped! I did all the landscaping myself, but I am sure that his team could've also done that as well. We also decided to pave over our concrete California Room to make everything cohesive, and the finished product came out better than expected. Jose was very communicative throughout the project, and when problems arose, we worked together to move past them. I would definitely recommend Simancas for paver and artificial turf installation!

It was a pleasure to work with Jose and his team. I consulted with two other landscapers prior to…read morechoosing Simancas Landscaping and I'm extremely happy with our decision and end result. Pros: 1. Most reasonably priced for good, quality work. Jose is very fair with his quotes and any potential adjustments. 2. Your satisfaction is Jose's #1 priority. Throughout the project, at each milestone step, he consults with you to gauge satisfaction and discuss next steps. Plans may alter accordingly but you are informed throughout the process. 3. Easy to contact. I've worked with contractors and landscapers in the past that do not readily respond. Jose always answers my call and/or at least returns my call by end of day. Con: (and I'm only writing one because I don't trust reviews that have nothing but good things to say) 1. If you're sticking to a tight schedule or deadline, let the team know that upfront. Working on home improvements oftentimes results in delayed timelines. My experience was not any different this time around, but Jose would always explain the reasoning and was extremely fair. This "con," however is minor when we consider how happy we are with the finished product of our backyard. Highly recommend Simancas Landscaping. Check out our before and after pics!

Jared was great to work with! Very patient when I changed things last minute. He also did a great…read morejob working with our budget and offering different options!

Jarod and his crew landscaped my back yard. Installed pavers…read moreand artificial turf. Also put in drainage and bamboo fencing. Everything turned out better than I expected. I am completely satisfied with the results and would recommend Jarod for any project.