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.

Smart Landscape completely redid our yard from the ground up last year. We now have our own slice…read moreof paradise and are so happy with the quality of the work. They are dependable, honest, and very good people; we trusted them completely with our project. Everyone always comments how much they love our yard!

We had such a great experience with Alterra Landscape from start to finish!…read more They were very responsive, efficient and most of all great quality of work. We really appreciate Mark and his team for helping transforming our front and side yard! Mark took time to answer additional questions, help us resolve a leak we weren't aware of and assisted us with a last min request to funnel our gutter system away from the house. Mark and his team were amazing, and will def be going back to Alterra for our backyard!

We used Alterra Landscapes in May 2025. Mark was amazing to work with and was on site almost…read moreeveryday, if not everyday, overseeing and/or helping with all the work and making sure it was done right. We re-did our whole backyard. My backyard was previously not very useable. And after they were finished it was refreshing to see it and very beautiful. This company works very efficiently and they listen to everything that you request. All of Mark's teams are people who are very respectful and get the job done. Pricing was very fair and quality was high. I highly recommend this place if you want to landscape.

Kevin provided us with an amazing landscape project to turn our slope into a two terrace seating…read morearea and dog run. The original concept of stairs quickly dissolved and Kevin engineered a beautiful solution...while I was concerned about not having finished drawings something said to trust him..we did and it was a great experience and the results are something I wish I had done years ago

LOOK NO FURTHER ! We needed a redo of our landscape after 25…read moreyears and interviewed three different companies and finally selected Four Seasons. Kevin, the owner, has been doing this for over 30 years. He was extremely knowledgeable in design, plant selection, lighting and irrigation and was competitive. We needed his expertise in each of these areas and his performance was 1st class in every respect! He was punctual and stayed with the job along with his son every day until it was completed. You will not find anyone better. Call him you won't be sorry!

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.

Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance went above and beyond! Our lawn was a disaster and they made it…read morebeautiful. They quickly responded to our request and made great suggestions for how to make it perfect. Everyone working on the team was friendly and helpful. We will use them for all landscaping needs in the future.

I called Install It Direct to inquire about turf maintenance. I spoke with Jonathan, the…read moreOperations Manager. He explained to me that they only provide this service to clients that they have provided turf for. He then went on to refer me to two landscape companies near my home where we could purchase the infill and the broom to do the maintenance ourselves. He willingly spent about ten minutes helping me, and was so friendly and nice. When we are ready to have more landscape work done, I will definitely be calling Install It Direct.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

We recently completed a hardscape project with Endless Summer which included pavers, retaining…read morewalls, turf/stone ground covering and lighting. It was a positive experience dealing with Shawn and the work crew led by Marcos. The crew was professional, punctual and worked efficiently throughout the project which took only 9 days to complete and the job site was kept clean each day which won the praises from the pass-byers and neighbors. Pricing was competitive compared to other proposals with minimum surprises along the way. Communication with Shawn was consistent and any questions we had were addressed quickly. However, the communication with the work crew required some effort. The finished result looks great and feels solid. We can tell the work was done with care and experience. Overall, we would recommend Endless Summer Hardscapes to anyone looking for a reliable, good-quality hardscape work.

About a year ago, I had my patio done by Hardscape. I chose to have pavers all over. It came out…read morebeautiful and just how I wanted it. Shawn was so easy to work with and he worked with a high level of quality and taste. I liked that. The year went by fast- happy. Then I noticed that an area where my faucet was, kept my pavers wet and discolored . I called Shawn to make sure it wasn't coming from underneath the pavers. Shawn was more than willing to check it and sent his assistant to take a look at it right away. Luckily it was just a faucet connection issue. Shawn courteously took care of it- replaced the connection AND took care of the hard water stains on the pavers. Thank you Shawn - happy again. No need to think twice hiring Shawn (ENDLESS HARDSCAPE) if you want beautiful, quality work done . GREAT JOB!

Sunny Builders completely transformed our front yard from a high maintenance, high water…read moreconsumption yard to an absolute drought tolerant, dream garden space. From concept design thru implementation to completion it all came together beautifully. The attention to detail of plant location, irrigation & drainage needs was far more than I expected. The crew arrived right on time every single day, worked incredibly hard, and treated our property with total respect. They even cleaned up the work area completely before leaving each night. The entire project was completed on time & on budget. We could not be happier and give them our highest recommendation!

We hired this company for a custom fence, and while the initial build had some issues the way they…read morehandled the issue completely changed my impression. After I contacted the owner and spoke with Sharon, they took full responsibility and redid the entire fence from the ground up. The new build is exactly what we were hoping for: high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product that really elevates our property. Custom work doesn't always go perfectly the first time, but what matters is how a company responds--and they absolutely stood behind their work and made it right. That level of integrity and follow-through is hard to find. I would confidently recommend them based on the final result and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

We recently hired Classic Landscape & Horticulture to do our front yard and they did a fantastic…read morejob. From start to finish, Mike's team was pleasant, polite, and professional. Mike made himself present during the duration of the project and even after. He was thorough and made us involved in choosing the plants and gravel. I really appreciate the level of commitment he gave to our project. My husband and I are so happy with our yard! They installed drip irrigation to all our plants, was involved in digging large holes for our cactuses, and planting those prickly cactuses. We couldn't be more happy with our California Zen Garden. It's perfect and I couldn't ask for more. Please hire Mike and his team! They are a family owned business based in El Cajon and they are super awesome and very nice. I really enjoyed spending time with Mike and getting to know his values. Yes, Classic Landscape & Horticulture might not be the cheapest landscaper in town but they are the best! I appreciate Mike's insights regarding horticulture and landscape especially when he told me he had a horticulture degree from OSU. Now, that's dedication to the craft. Loved seeing the passion from Mike and his family. They definitely have secured a long term customer. They did an amazing job and my husband & I are very happy.

Mike and his team were great and easy to work with. They transformed our yard to our dream yard!read more