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    Josue R.

    Professional, reliable and easy to work with! Thank you for your outstanding work Ismael!

    Rit B.

    We moved to a new neighborhood and needed lawn service after finally getting our backyard landscaping completed. I requested a few quotes off Yelp and Ismael quickly replied with a day and time to look at the yard. His rates are fair and we've been happy with the way our lawn looks. Clean work. He's also happy to answer any questions and make recommendations regarding grass and plant maintenance. Definitely recommend him.

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    I needed my landscaping cleaned up. They arrived on time and worked really fast. Also they were the best priced

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    SM Landscaping was responsive, professional, and got the job done quickly and for a fair price.

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    Called him about a sprinkler issue I was having and he was super helpful. Very professional and I can see why he has 5 stars

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    Met Ismael today. He took his time answering my questions about my irrigation problem. Great guy. Will give him my business anytime.

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    4 years ago

    Ismael was very responsive and reliable. He also showed up when he said he would and got the job done . Highly recommended!

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    Amazing service. Came and took care of broken speinkler valve within 2 hours of reaching out.

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    Review Highlights - SM Landscaping

    “Due to a last minute emergency Ismael wasn't able to come to my residence personally, but sent another service technician.”

    Mentioned in 36 reviews

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    Green Ivy Maintenance

    Green Ivy Maintenance

    (100 reviews)

    We had an outstanding experience with Green Ivy and Sergio's crew from start to finish. Sergio was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail of our landscaping project. The crew transformed the side of our yard by installing drainage improvements, adding a drip irrigation system, planting beautiful succulents along our long planter area, and carefully planting a Japanese maple in our front yard planter. Every aspect of the project was completed with great care and craftsmanship. Sergio and his team were punctual, hardworking, and kept the work area clean throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer our questions, explain their recommendations, and ensure everything was done correctly. This is our second time using Green Ivy. We highly recommend Green Ivy and Sergio's crew to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping work, excellent communication, and a team that truly takes pride in what they do. We will continue to use Green Ivy with landscaping projects that we have planned in the future. Thank you, Sergio and the entire Green Ivy team, for bringing our vision to

    Highly recommend Green Ivy Maintenance! The previous owners didn't really keep up with the…read morelandscaping, so our front and backyard both needed some work. Sergio and his team replaced the grass, added new plants, and gave everything a much needed refresh. It made such a huge difference in the curb appeal of our home. Sergio really knows his stuff when it comes to plants and had great recommendations. We told him what we had in mind, and he did a great job bringing our vision to life. We're really happy with how everything turned out. I included a before and after of the front yard because the difference speaks for itself! They also redid our backyard with new grass and plants, but unfortunately I don't have any pictures of that. We'll definitely be using Sergio and his team again for future projects. If you're looking for a reliable landscaping company that does good work, I definitely recommend Green Ivy Maintenance!

    Lee's Concrete - Concrete/pavers/water features/custom BBQ island

    Lee's Concrete

    (68 reviews)

    This was my very first time hiring anybody to do any sort of landscaping work. I was ignorant going…read moreinto it so I had to lean heavily into the landscapers expertise on what would be best for what I wanted to achieve. After getting a few quotes, I chose Lee's Concrete because he impressed me the most with the ideas he presented, not being pushy or sales-y, while also staying competitive price wise. He is also officially licensed for concrete. The project started around May 2025, and completed towards the end of July 2025. It consisted of concrete pouring, artificial turf installation, irrigation routing and laying out gravel/river rocks in planting areas. Also, a 2D layout diagram was provided for me to submit to HOA for approval. Below is a list of critiques ranked starting with my biggest letdowns: #1) WEEDS. Not via the concrete, but the artificial turf that was laid out. Lee offered artificial turf installs during my contractor search. My main reason for getting artificial turf was to have little-to-no maintenance. But, mines constantly has weeds growing out of the edges due the gap in the ends not being sealed. My next door neighbor had artificial turf installed by another landscaper and never has any weeds growing out of the edges ever. They had theirs installed after mine. Maybe it was my fault for not communicating that need initially. But at the same time, I thought having artificial turf laid out and it preventing weed growth on the edges would be a given. #2) Blotchy concrete coloring on front yard. My backyard's concrete coloring was pretty consistent and I was very happy with how it turned out. But my front yard was very blotchy and inconsistent. I was told that this is normal and will take about a year to cure and to give it time. Another reason was for differing "pH levels" for the area where the concrete was laid. Well... a year has passed and it has kind of improved here and there, but not so much in other parts. So, I'm a little hesitant to believe it that is actually the reason. It doesn't make sense to me that all the concrete laid out in my entire neighborhood doesn't look as bad as how it looks on my driveway. Structurally, it's fine. But it is a bit of an eye-sore looking at it every time I'm in my front yard. #3) I felt like I spent more time than I needed to checking for imperfections. A main one was my vinyl fence and cinder block wall getting dirty from the concrete pours. Another big one was the cinder block retaining wall in my backyard not being symmetrical on the edges. I had to call it out a few times to even get it fixed. Once it was finally fixed, my vinyl fence had residue from the cinderblock wall fix. By that time, I had gotten fatigue from having to constantly call out imperfections and let that one go. #4) You don't really know when the landscapers will come out to do the work. If I remember correctly, they would come out most weekdays. But, you wouldn't know if they would show up the next day or not. Not too big of a deal honestly. I'm more picky about this because I like to keep the side gate to my backyard locked and not knowing when to unlock it in the morning was just a tiny annoyance. I ended up just unlocking it first thing in the morning and locking it in the evening every weekday. Overall, I'd rate the project a 3 or 3.5 out of 5 - which I think is a very fair assessment. I'm relatively happy how it looks at the end. But there were a few bumps along the way which is why I cannot give a 5 out of 5. It pains me to write the above critiques and not be able to give the highest rating because Lee and the rest of his team were all very nice people. But there definitely could've have been improvements for the entire project.

    Opened a project to get quotes for concrete work at my home and scheduled an appointment with Lee…read moreso he could take measurements and discuss the details for the estimate. The appointment was set for today from 10:00-11:00 AM. At 11:21 AM, I received a text saying he couldn't make it. We had already adjusted our original 12:00-2:00 PM appointment to accommodate your request to move it earlier after you reached out yesterday. This is not a great first impression, and the communication has been less than ideal. We set aside time from our workday to be available during the agreed appointment window. I understand schedules can get busy, but so do your clients'.

    California Custom Landscape

    California Custom Landscape

    (102 reviews)

    I would like to start this review off by explaining that I researched what i needed and reputable…read morecompanies extensively prior to starting my backyard project.  I also had 4 bids and input  from 4 companies to compare, and input from an arborist.  The arborist is the one that recommended California Custom Landscaping to me because he said they do the best he's ever seen, and has not seen any issues with the work in later years.  Henry from California Landscaping was, by far, the most knowledgeable and the most professional of the contractors I met with.  He had ideas and suggestions that demonstrated he had extensive experience, and helped me find solutions to some difficult issues that would ensure my project is both long lasting and affordable.  His pricing was not the highest bid, but was on the higher end, but after completion of the project, I understood why.  He has a good size crew, they were all very knowledgeable, they were very thorough and did a very professional job, and brought in a lot of specialized equipment (I mention the equipment because I have had other jobs and seen jobs that do not have that).  I my project included demolition of old concrete, electrical work, a concrete brick retaining wall, concrete pour wall, concrete pour, installation of my plants, and installation of a drip system. I genuinely had no concerns or complaints with the entire process, so I wanted to list off the things I noticed that I appreciated: - Every crew member was professional, polite, and many went the extra mile to make me happy.  They always offered to do little extra things to help me out, even though they weren't part of their duties.  - The foreman made sure to ask questions along the way to ensure I was happy with choices being made.  This was very important to me because I had a project in the past where decisions were made without checking with me, and work had to be redone.  - The workers cleaned up after themselves thoroughly after each day, and left materials and tools organized nicely.  They always swept, cleaned, or blowed the area, so there were no messes.  - The workers seem to be treated really well and their time was respected.  I appreciated that I saw them taking regular scheduled lunch breaks and leaving at the same time each day.  When Henry wanted to schedule work on the weekend, he emphasized that he needed to respect their weekends, ask permission, and give them plenty of notice. -Everything was very timely.  They came when they said they would, arrived on time, let me know what days they would not be working, and completed the project pretty quickly.   -Henry would regularly check in, make sure I was happy, and answer my questions.  He also communicates/responds to emails calls and texts in a timely manner. There were a few great things included in the project that i didn't even realize. - The work they did was beautiful! I couldn't be happier with how my back yard turned out.  I've had to clean up neighbors debris from their trees and hose it down, and it cleans up easily and drains well. I would definitely recommend California Custom Landscaping, and plan to have them come back to help me with a few future projects.

    This is a top notch landscape company. THey not only did a great job but they addressed any…read moreconcerns I had without haste. The team was extremely professional and even did some other things that were not on the quote. I highly recommend them for your landscaping needs.

    Land X Landscape Construction - Outdoor lighting with madera pebble for accents

    Land X Landscape Construction

    (67 reviews)

    I want to share my experience with Ramon, the best landscape company I have ever hired. I was…read morelooking for a company that could do a turf & cement garden project for my front and back yards, but I was not satisfied with the one my friend recommended. They seemed unprofessional and could not do what I wanted. I felt like I would waste my money and still not get the results I desired. Then I remembered that another friend of mine had hired Ramon to do a turf renovation project for their 10,000 square feet front garden seven years ago. They told me that it was still in great shape and looked beautiful, so I decided to give Ramon a try. I asked him to quote me for a lawn renovation project for my front and back gardens. I was impressed by Ramon's professionalism and expertise. He listened to my needs and gave me suggestions that I had not thought of. He also helped me save money in many ways and offered me a reasonable price guarantee. They completed the project on time and with high quality. Now I feel happy every day when I see the beautiful lawn in my front and back yards. It is a major improvement that will last for decades. You cannot just hire any company to do such a project, you need to find an experienced and reliable one like Ramon. Trust me, you will not regret it. Ramon is the best!

    I hired Land X Landscape Construction for a patio project that included a fire pit and gas line…read more The work was performed under Land X Landscape Construction Inc, which had an expired contractor license at the time. The project resulted in poor workmanship, an unpermitted and unsafe fire pit/gas line installation, and an incomplete job. These issues raised serious safety concerns and required further correction. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigated this matter and issued citations, including violations related to failure to obtain permits, departure from trade standards, and contracting with an expired license. The contractor was given an opportunity to correct the work, but the issues were not properly resolved and the project was ultimately abandoned. I strongly recommend verifying that the license on your contract is active, matches the contractor performing the work, and that all required permits are obtained before proceeding.

    SM Landscaping - landscaping - Updated October 2026

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