My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

We redid our front yard using Smart Landscape and the whole process went smoothly! They connected…read moreus with a landscape designer and then brought the vision to life! We worked very closely with Q, who managed our project. He was always very responsive to our messages, kept us involved in the process, and was receptive whenever we had questions or wanted to switch something up. The guys were there working every single day so there was never any delay. We love how the yard turned out and the cost was fair for the amount of work that went into it. We hope to use them again once we're ready to do the backyard and highly recommend them!

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 and his crew are fast and do great work. He is also easy to communicate with. We started…read morewith new sprinkler valves then hired them to inspect and repair all of the 20 year old sprinklers and clear our slope.

We bought a new house in Rancho Peñasquitos and needed a contractor for both Hardscape and…read moreLandscape. We reached out to Tim for a quote and he recommended a landscape architect for us to work with. We settled on a plan that my wife was very pleased with. Tim gave us a quote and we are off. Him and his team worked very quickly and we were extremely satisfied with the results. His team worked hard throughout the Christmas and New Years holidays to meet their stretch deadline. Tim was very friendly and his team showed up at 8am promptly every day. He made some suggestions to the backyard paver pattern that my wife really liked. It makes it look so much more interesting. I would highly recommend Tim and his crew if you have any landscaping needs.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Tim. This was by far the best landscaping…read moreexperience I ever had. Tim listens to what you want and figures out the best way to make it work. He and is crew are very professional. He delivered on budget, on time and no issues. Work quality beyond my expectations. The project involved extensive paving, tile work, planters, irrigation, drainage, pergola, grass area, fire pit, custom/built-in BBQ, water feature, hot tub power, 220V heaters for patio, low voltage lighting and trees and plants appropriate for the area. All electrical and gas done with permits. I would highly recommend Tim for your outdoor project. We have an amazing, lovely backyard to entertain thanks to his vision and execution.

Showed up on time and within an hour had his crew clean up the landscaping and it looks amazing,…read morewill use again!

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!

Company came out and provided quotes for our project and then would sporadically respond…read more Communication is pretty poor with this company. Once we asked for their license information they turned down the project. Maybe they have issues with the CSLB? Their prices were fair but coordination and communication pretty bad.

After getting their flyer, I decided to call MLC to help with a severely overgrown section of my…read moreproperty. Per the flyer I called Hugo and left a message. Hugo called me back promptly and we met up the next day so he could quote the job. Less than 20 minutes later I had a competitive quote and we agreed to do the job the next day starting at 8 a.m. Hugo and his crew showed up on time and went to work immediately. I haven't seen a harding working group of guys and they exceeded my expectations for the job. They picked up after themselves and they left the place better than when I got it. I'll be hiring this outfit again and again.

Did a very good job getting rid of some pesky, invasive weeds that the city require I get rid of...read more

Jose cleaned up my back slope in Scripps Ranch last month and did a clean, thorough job! He was…read morefriendly and communicative throughout the process of coming over for a quote, and quickly scheduling us. He even came back on his own time when I had a leaking sprinkler. I have already recommended him to other friends, and I would gladly contact him again for other projects.

Rock N Block did an excellent job transforming our backyard into a much more usable and beautiful…read morespace. From the start, the estimator offered expert suggestions and thoughtful ideas to help us achieve our goals while staying within budget. Pricing was competitive, and financing options were available. The entire process was organized and professional. Scheduling was proactive, communication was clear, and the timeline and cost estimate were accurate. The crew consistently arrived on time and worked hard every day. Our project manager was responsive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the project. The on-site team was professional, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. The finished paver installation looks fantastic and completely changed the feel and functionality of our backyard. We are very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Rock N Block to anyone looking for quality hardscape work.

We got our retaining wall, a pad for our shed and a large spot on the side of our house done with…read moredecomposed granite. Brandon who put together the estimate and did the initial visit was on time to our appointment. He also was fair in pricing and extremely knowledgeable. Hector who came out to do the work was thorough and kind. He made sure to stay and make sure everything was perfect. Overall recommended 10/10!

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 at Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance did an outstanding job transforming our…read moreproperty. Our extensive project included driveway removal and replacement, patio reconstruction, construction of steps down to our pool, comprehensive planting with irrigation and lighting, and installation of multiple fences/gates. We took our time evaluating contractors and obtaining multiple bids before selecting Michael. He offered the best combination of price and expertise by a significant margin. During our initial consultation, Michael provided excellent cost-saving suggestions that we ultimately implemented, helping us stay within budget without sacrificing quality. Throughout the project, Michael was exceptionally easy to work with. He was highly responsive and accommodated mid-project design changes without hesitation. His installation team exceeded our expectations--they were professional, friendly, and hardworking. They maintained a clean worksite at the end of each day and were consistently respectful of our property and our need to access it during construction. If you're planning a landscaping project, I highly recommend Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance. We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of their work and the professionalism they demonstrated from start to finish.