Our journey with the Ruff and Ready family began in 2024. We had wanted to put concrete in our…read morebackyard but unfortunately, our funds had to be diverted to replace our AC. Fast forward almost two years later, we were ready to put the concrete in our yard. When I contacted Ruff & Ready, they had our photos, previous quote, and hand written notes still in their portal. I surely wasn't expecting this. Jeff came out to measure the new spot and confirm the scope of work. He was efficient, flexible with his timing, and arrived in the window given. Jeff's quote was not the most expensive nor was it the cheapest. What made us choose Ruff & Ready you ask? Jeff spoke as if what he said would actually happen. And that's how it went! He was transparent, honest, and didn't fluff anything. He got us a quote for the updated work within 24 hours. His office assistant Vanessa answered all our questions and walked us through the timeline of the whole thing, from start to finish, from signing our contract to paying the deposit to when we would begin work to how to pay the remaining balance. Vanessa answered text messages promptly and also answered the phone. No elevator music on the other line, no 'all of our representatives are busy' garbage. The crew who came out was incredible. They were respectful. They didn't blast music or leave trash. They were thorough and adhered to the timeline given. They closed the gate and ensured it was locked each day, which matters to me as a mom with littles. They parked in the street and moved when I needed to get into my garage. We used Ruff & Ready as a test as our current gardener will be relocating soon. We could not be happier with our experience and plan to use them for future backyard projects. Thank you Vanessa, Jeff, and the Ruff and Ready team!

I hired Jeff and his crew for my backyard redo project and I'm extremely happy that I did. They…read morewere professional, courteous and very efficient. I would highly recommend them for any landscape project.

Great service and excellent job! Appreciate the fast response from Mike's Sprinkler & Irrigation.read more

We had several issues with our third of a century old irrigation system, Mike and Justin fixed them…read moreall! A+

The Venegas team has done several jobs for me in the past year and always done a fantastic job with…read morefast completion time. They always fit me into their busy schedule and are very accurate with quotes and upfront about details of the job. I highly recommend!!

Have to thank a friend of mine (Margaret) who recommended VLIS (Venegas Landscape & Irrigation…read moreServices) to me. My gardener tried to fix my sprinkler but had wires going over the lawn and side walk to make them work along with putting the control box on the outside of the house. I called (Friday) VLIS and since they were in the area they stopped by 20 minutes later to look at the problem. They were here this morning before 9 and had everything fixed, the control box back in the garage, working and up to code by 11 am. Fantastic service!!!!!

Element Pools absolutely exceeded our expectations from start to finish! They truly know their…read morecraft and take pride in their work. What stood out even more was their patience and professionalism when unexpected situations came up. Instead of cutting corners, they handled everything calmly and made sure the final outcome was perfect. The design TJ created is modern, unique, and completely transformed the space into something special. The 3D rendering was EXACTLY what they delivered. If you're looking for a team that combines skill, creativity, and reliability, Element Pools is the way to go. TJ and Kyle were there along the way to answer any questions that came up (and we had a lot of them). Element Pools gave us a yard that will be filled with memories for years to come!

Found this company on Yelp & I am happy to say it's been a pleasure to work with this company. I…read morewas looking for a company that could do it all, decking, landscaping and build/ install and pool and spa. I sent a message via Yelp and someone called me to set up an appointment. We had TJ come out to meet with us and get an idea of what we had in mind for our backyard space and he took some measurements. We met with him again and he showed us a 3D image of what he designed for us. That 3D design came out way better than expected so we decided to proceed. They are very transparent with you and always try their best to answer any and all questions the customer has. They also have financing options which is great. We also had some custom decals done for our pool which was super nice. We are very pleased with our final product and will always recommend this company to anyone who wants to get their yard improved. I highly recommend this company if you're thinking about yard construction done.

So far we just had the consultation and estimate--but everything about this business seems top…read morenotch. Our estimator was on time--a huge plus. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Had wonderful design ideas and photos of certain plants. He had ideas to help us stay within budget. We were very impressed with the entire meeting. We have to see the next step but so far they are our #1 choice.

Abarca is a top-notch company. They do incredible work to very efficient on time very professional…read more You will not regret doing business with this company.

Brad gave us a great design, vision and ideas of what we should do for the landscaping in our front…read moreyard. He went through the neighborhood and gave us ideas of how ours could be different to bring value to our home. We couldn't be more happy with the finished product. Our home looks so inviting now and I just love going outside to look at it. Thank you Brad! Highly recommend.

So glad that I chose Gore Planning to do the design for my yard. Brad took the time to ask…read morequestions to find out what I'm looking for and used pictures of designs that resonated with me into the final design. And he was careful with the selection of plants to ensure that the yard will not only look fantastic but be fairly easy to maintain. I highly recommend him for any of your landscape design needs!

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.

Yelp review (5 stars) but I would give 11 stars if I could…read more Steve McDearmon, owner and operator of Garden Rhythms, exceeded our expectations. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly thorough. The new landscape--with lush plantings, an improved irrigation system, and beautiful boulders--looks fantastic and has completely transformed our yard. Steve was on-site with his crew every day, ensuring every plant was placed precisely and the boulders were within a 1/16 inch of perfection. He has an amazing eye for creating a soft, rhythmic feel in the landscape. The crew arrived on time, paid close attention to detail, and left the work area spotless each day. Communication was excellent--clear estimates, thoughtful design ideas, and prompt updates. It's clear they take pride in their craftsmanship. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space.

Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back!…read more If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too!

Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban…read morebackyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon!