Well, here I am more than a decade out from Brendon East's first job at our house in late 2013. He…read morejust completed his fourth project here and, so I figure it's time for an update. Honestly, Brendon and his crew are so easy to work with and are so bent on customer satisfaction, we couldn't imagine working with anyone else. Our latest project was initiated by the desire to make our house more fire-resistant. With the guidance of Brendon and landscape architect Brian Brodersen, we tore out many plants next to the house, got rid of all the bark, and put in fire-resistant plants like agaves, succulents, and Lomandra longifolia 'Platinum Beauty,' a beautiful low maintenance grass considered fire-wise. With plant knowledge, your fire-resistant & drought tolerant landscape doesn't have to be all succulents and cactus. We no longer have any grass to mow/fertilize/water, and we happen to find our grassless landscape more interesting to look at. The gravel is not only fire-safe, but gives a much more polished, finished look, and we elected to have weed-cloth installed beneath the gravel. Please check out the photos below. Since the new plants are so tiny, I've included pictures of older plantings, too.

Brendon and his crew with Channel Islands Landscape Design are amazing! I originally called Brendon…read moreto get an estimate and some ideas for what to do with a dangerous and leaking former koi pond that we inherited when we bought our home. He came over, talked us through options and gave us his honest opinions on how to make the space functional and safe for our family. He had great ideas on how to reuse some of the same hardscape materials while landscaping with native and drought tolerant plants. Once the project started, his crew worked efficiently and quickly to get the multi-day project finished. They were all super respectful of our space, and Brendon kept us updated and worked with us on the design. His crew also identified two major leaks, repaired those and even helped manage and correct our irrigation system all while helping us make cost saving choices. Our new backyard area turned out beautifully and we could not be happier with our new space!

I contacted Laura about lawn sprinkler repair. Laura replied. She moved out of the Ventura County…read morearea. 3 stars for her quick response to me.

I have had Laura come over on multiple occasions to fix sprinklers and perform irrigation work…read more She does an excellent job and charges a fair price. She also saved me a great deal of money by telling me about how Ventura was subsidizing Rachio smart water devices when I first moved in. That was a great help and I appreciated it.

Scarlett Landscape & Design isn't a company--we've decided they're family…read more We met Jeremy Scarlett in 2021 when he turned our blank Santa Barbara backyard into a living postcard: a beautiful string light lined fire-pit, next to a picturesque outdoor dining experience and completed with 4 raised garden beds, and plant selection to great that the neighbors asked for the blueprint. Two years later, a quick front of the house refresh became a master class in precision--same crew, same pride, zero corners cut. Fast-forward to 2025: a different contractor just punched a pool-shaped hole through our paradise. One call to Jeremy and the Scarlett crew showed up like superheroes in sun hats. They surveyed the pool demo and made sure that our paradise will return to its former glory, if not, even better. What sets Scarlett apart? One crew owns your job from demo to final bloom. They know our Frenchie, Madeline by name name, and which succulents sulk in afternoon sun. They treat our soil like it's their own inheritance. Jeremy himself still walks every jobsite, pencil behind ear, asking, "Will this make you smile in five years?" The answer is always yes. If you're tired of landscapers who vanish after the invoice, hire Scarlett. They don't just install beauty--they protect it, perfect it, and hand you the hose with a grin. Five stars aren't enough. We're already saving for the next excuse to call them back. -- David, Alexandra & Madeline The Frenchie, Santa Barbara, CA

Scarlett's Landscaping did a great job on my back patio. Living in a condo, I have a small patio…read morearea that lacked privacy, functionality and character. It had an ugly view of a retaining wall, drainage gutter, and parking lot. It also had a beautiful tree that was leaning and had a fence awkwardly placed around its trunk. When heavy rains, felled this tree and ripped out the fence, it was time to finally address this disastrous area. I met with owner Jeremy and landscape designer Jason to help reimagine my patio. They addressed my concerns and wishlist and came up with a great design. The work crew, led by Ray, was outstanding. Every one of the guys on the crew, Javier,Chris, Dewey, Juan, Andy, Frank and Rolando were professional, courteous and respectful to us, my neighbors, and mindful of the HOA rules. Their work ethic and work product were outstanding. The old cracked concrete was replaced with beautiful pavers and upgraded drainage. A Hoff Solitions privacy screen with class a fire rated Timber-Tech planks was placed in front of the concrete block retaining wall and is fully removable if needed. I have more functional seating with a garden wall that allows for some plantings and doubles as extra seating. My Zen boulder fountain was set in ground with accent lighting. A covered pergola was added to define a nice outdoor seating area. A beautiful and functional barbecue surround was built to create a built-in look for my barbecue cart and the surround also provides privacy from the parking area.Landscaping and irrigation were also added along my fence. Because of the increased functionality of the space, it feels larger. My back patio is so much more enjoyable and charming now and I couldn't be any happier with the final outcome. These pictures really do not do justice to this beautiful space. Scarlett's Landscaping may not be the least expensive, but they provided great communication, work ethic, workmanship, management of details such as all permits and inspections, follow-up post completion, and most of all, peace of mind that my project was in the right hands. I had a great experience working with them and I highly recommend them. Here are some before and after pictures.

We had a smaller job to do at our home. Jose and his team showed up and fit it in between other…read morejobs and got it done quickly and did a great job. We had gotten 3 other contractors to come out to bid on it. One never called back, the other one took 10 days to send an estimate and the other showed up but was very rude. Jose sent a quote the morning after they took a look and the quote was right in line with the other contractors. Most important is the quality of the work. They took a rough drawing I had turned it into a small work of art. A nice short planter with a rock riverbed and some beautiful succulents. Could not be happier and the neighbors all love it. Would recommend Performance and would hire them again.

Jose Garcia at Performance Landscape was great. He took us to several wholesale nursery's where we…read moreshowed him what we liked. Then we told him to put them where ever he thought they would work best in the yards. He did the thinking and the work. This was a large job as he had to be sure the soil was level, install sprinkler system and create the design. The yards turned out be be perfect. He also installed a putting green in back which my husband says is better than the one he had before the fire. They built very nice new gates between front and back. A very versatile service. Highly recommend Jose and his crew. He was full of good advise and they were all very capable and dependable. He came through with everything he promised. The work was done quickly and professionally.

If I could give then 10 stars, I would. This is the 4th…read morejob I've had them work on and this team is the best. Thank you, Jesus and Alfredo for all your work. Top notch, and at a great price.

Great service reliable friendly Very experience. Affordable Yay! I will use him anytime I needed…read moreplumbing problem!!

In 19 years, we have had Corona Landscaping do the landscaping on three new homes. The last job…read morewas April 2022. Each time we were not disappointed. John and his crew are efficient, hardworking, clean, and professional. I had some initial plans and John pointed out what would and wouldn't work and what would be better. John was also able to work within our budget and HOA restrictions. The crew, Chuy and Chava, have been with Corona Landscaping for over twenty years. I definitely recommend them.

Corona Landscape stands for honesty and integrity, and hands down is the go-to landscape company…read moreyou can trust. John Corona and his landscape crew have the experience and expertise you can count on meet your project's specifications and your expectations. They did a landscape makeover on my two city parkways giving them new life and curb appeal. They are well organized, dedicated, and take pride in the job they do. It was a pleasure working with them and to highly recommend them without any reservation.

We had the absolute best experience working with Maria and Jaime on our backyard. Their level of…read moreexpertise truly shows, but what stood out even more was how thoughtful and collaborative they were throughout the entire process. Maria is the heart of the team. She has an incredible eye and helped us select plants that not only look beautiful but actually make sense for the space. She listened carefully, guided us when we were unsure, and made the whole experience feel exciting and personal. Jaime and his team are the brains and the muscle behind it all. Every detail was considered. From placing rocks along the edge of the concrete to help everything blend naturally, to selecting the perfect pottery and plant placement, nothing felt rushed or overlooked. You can tell they take pride in their work. They walked us through each step, answered every question, and gave clear, honest recommendations. We never felt upsold or pressured. Their pricing is very reasonable, and you are truly paying for their experience, knowledge, and care. We could not be happier with the outcome and would recommend Maria and Jaime without hesitation. Our backyard feels intentional, polished, and thoughtfully designed because of them.

This team was the only one that came back to me with a drawn out plan for all the work they planned…read moreto do in my yard. Very impressed by their professionalism. End product was good as well.

I don't know where to begin. Ive been through many gardeners and maintenance guys, but none seem to…read morecut it. I think because my husband use to do the same work, and is VERY particular about the quality of work, is another reason. He's extremely hard to please. I, myself, would like to take the pressure off of him as he has a full-time job himself. Jerry and his men will remain with us. They're like family at this point. The search is over. I couldn't be MORE PLEASED with this crew. I RARELY if ever, have to inquire about an issue but if, and when, I do, it's promptly taken care of without question. On a side note, i pay more than required because they deserve it They're doing a job I don't want to do and rarely have time to do. The VALUE is priceless to me. I APPRECIATE YA'L PL&M‼

Jerry is simply awesome. Where do I begin. They ran new…read moresprinkler lines and planted 10+ large beautiful trees along our backyard walls at a price we didn't think was possible. I will be using them again in the near future. I simply can't recommend this company enough. If you need someone honest and knowledgeable in any and all landscaping work, give them a call!!