My wife and I wanted to beautify our front landscape (a little challenging given most of it is a…read morehill slope). We also wanted to spruce up our backyard in advance of a backyard wedding! We contacted Artscape and from the get-go, Ben responded promptly. Ben asked us to fill out a landscape needs/wants questionnaire which provided him with a general idea of our vision. My wife wanted more of a succulent dominant landscape whereas I wanted more color and plant textures. Ben spent a considerable time incorporating our thoughts into a cohesive plan and a landscape design to fit our topography and climate. This was a dynamic process with a lot of communication. With our budget in mind, Ben provided alternative plant choices and explained the reasoning in a thoughtful, kind, and professional manner. Ben is an excellent communicator and designer. Once we agreed on the plan, Oscar and Melvin completed the installation. They were always on time, worked tirelessly and surpassed our expectations of professionalism. We received status updates at each milestone and were informed on what work was to take place leading to the next milestone. During the install, they found some leaks in our irrigation system and fixed the leaks. Oscar went above and beyond to help us find and install a modern sprinkler monitoring system which is working wonderfully. We love our new front landscape and updated backyard landscape. Even our neighbors have remarked how much they love looking at the new landscape! We highly recommend Artscape! Ben's leadership and creativity in the design are unsurpassed, and Oscar and Melvin's plan execution produced a beautiful landscape which we will enjoy for years to come.

"Value-engineering"…read more "Good faith"

We recently hired Platinum Paving & Landscaping for a major project involving roughly 3,220 square…read morefeet of concrete driveway and epoxy patio work, and I couldn't be happier with the results. On a project of this scale, finding a contractor you can genuinely trust to deliver top-tier build quality without cutting corners is rare, but Edgar and his team delivered on every front. They managed to execute the job efficiently and move fast without ever making the work feel rushed. Edgar approaches every aspect of the build with a true "measure twice, cut once" mentality, ensuring every detail was carefully thought out well before the concrete was poured. What truly sets Edgar apart from other contractors is his transparency and client-first mindset. Rather than making unilateral calls or pushing options that benefit his own bottom line, he presented every decision with clear options and thoughtful pros and cons. He never nickel-and-dimed small adjustments or weaponized formal change orders just to inflate the bill. Additionally, his crew was exceptionally professional, courteous, and respectful. As a landlord managing a property with tenants on-site, this was invaluable. While many contractors disregard tenants because they aren't the paying client, Edgar's crew treated everyone on the property with complete respect and care. Platinum Paving offers remarkably competitive pricing, but more importantly, the value and quality of their craftsmanship far exceed the rate they charge. If you have a large-scale project, especially on a rental or multi-unit property, do yourself a favor and get a quote from Platinum Paving before making a final decision. I highly recommend them!

We had a fantastic experience working with Edgar and his team. We found Edgar through Yelp and…read moreGoogle and, after reading the reviews, he was actually the first and only person we contacted for our backyard renovation. From the beginning, he made us feel comfortable and confident, and we never felt the need to look elsewhere. Edgar was professional, consistent, patient, and extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire process. This was a big investment for us, and he took the time to answer questions, work within our budget, offer alternatives, and give thoughtful recommendations when we were unsure about certain decisions. His communication and customer service were excellent from start to finish. His crew was also wonderful to work with, respectful, hardworking, professional, and genuinely nice people. We truly enjoyed having them around during the project. Most importantly, the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with the final result and highly recommend Edgar and his team to anyone looking for backyard renovations. He clearly knows what he's doing and runs a great business. All the positive reviews are absolutely deserved.

I loved this nursery. They sold me a sycamore tree and later I got a tulip tree. Both healthy and…read moredid well. Staff was always professional. I am sad the Lincoln Ave location closed as they moved their stock to their Hollywood location. But may still visit given previous excellent experience.

Substandard design and substandard installation…read more I contacted Standard Design Group to replace the 3/4" crushed rock that had washed away from my parking strip. I was thinking of using epoxy-stabilized gravel. I had other matching rock in the front yard. I expected to use something smaller per the epoxy maker's recommendations. Alan, Standard Design Group's designer, recommended using 3/4" crushed rock so it would match the pathway through the center of the front yard. This was terrible advice. Epoxy-coated rock is much darker than uncoated rock, so matching the size was irrelevant. The epoxy-coated 3/4" rock has enormous spaces between the rocks that trap trash and leaves and allow weeds, wildflowers, and the neighboring palm trees to germinate in them. Weeding the porous structure is very difficult. Pulling the wildflowers has broken loose large chunks of the epoxy-coated rock. Small chunks and individual rocks are breaking free from foot traffic. Alan never visited the site. He underestimated the amount of epoxy required. The installation crew's foreman was going to leave patches of the rock uncoated. When I saw it and told him that it was not what I expected, he had the workers mix some of the already coated and curing rock with the dusty, uncoated rock. This resulted in weak bonding with even larger spaces between the rocks. There were still uncoated patches left. I contacted Standard Design Group by email after the installation and again after chunks of rock began breaking free. I did not receive a response.

We feel lucky that we found Liz as she transformed our boring yard into a gorgeous peaceful zen…read morelike setting. She helped us remove the grass and replace it with what feels like a work of art. I've attached a photo. We love everything about our yard now, especially the new pavers and evening lighting.

This company came out and did a free consultation they did a sketch of the landscape and then when…read moredrew up the plans. The renders and the walkthroughs really helped us see what it was before the install the contractor she recommended did a good install and we are happy with the result. We recommend them for their attention to detail and creativeness. Definitely don't hesitate to give them a shot

We recently moved to the area and needed help with the upkeep on our lawn. It was important to…read morefind someone local to the community and I'm so grateful we found Michael and his team! He was responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful. His team was prompt and worked efficiently to clear over a month of growth from our property. We look forward to growing into our new home with their help to make our outdoor space a dream space.

Michael and his crew landscaped an entire yard, front and back, nearly 10,000 square feet of…read moreproperty, for my wife and me, and we couldn't be more happy. This included the usual work of planting, installing landscape paper, mulch, gravel, pavers, and a drip irrigation system. In addition, they constructed raised beds for vegetables, and they worked out a plan for improving drainage on the property. At every step, Michael and his crew were clear, prompt, courteous, clean, and professional. Michael worked seamlessly with our landscape designer and me to complete our vision for a low water, native habitat garden. We plan to use Linares Landscaping for any and all landscaping work from now on.

My wife found New Image Landscaping through Yelp and we made an appointment with them. As…read morescheduled, Bryce showed up and did an initial walkthrough of our frontyard and backyard with us. We discussed what we wanted and he also gave us some helpful opinions on what would look good on our property. We also discussed an appropriate budget for the work that we wanted - straight to the point, very professional, no beating around the bush! Later on, Bryce sent us a detailed quote of the artificial grass that we wanted to put in and the drought tolerant plants that we wanted in the backyard and frontyard. Once we agreed on the scope of work, we signed the contract and scheduled with Bryce when they would start the work. On the first day of work, they sent like 6-8 guys to demo the backyard! They were very punctual and worked really hard! By day 3, they were about 90% done with our project! Throughout the entire process, Bryce did an excellent job with keeping us informed of the progress via text. He was very responsive and answered any questions that we had in a timely fashion. He was also super knowledgeable about plants! At the end of the project, we did a final walkthrough of the frontyard and backyard, and the artificial grass, drought tolerant plants, and pea gravel looked perfect! We also had some drip irrigation installed that worked perfectly! All in all, working with Bryce and his team was a 10/10 experience, would hire them again for any future landscaping projects!

BEWARE! After a few years of service and several missed scheduled service dates, this company…read morestopped coming to our house. No response to our emails and any phone number I could find for their business was no longer working. It was almost like they were going out of business but never told me. They charge a month in advance and then neglected to show up at all. I found the owner, John's number, and left him a voicemail but he never returned it. Very unprofessional. Super disappointed.

Looking for a good landscape company in Los Angeles is tough since there are so many options and…read moreyou never know the quality you are going to get. If you are browsing Yelp right now to look for a landscaper, you can stop your search since Flores Artscape is incredible. I was looking to redo my backyard since it was a little outdated and my old deck was starting to fall apart. Not only did Flores call me back right away, but they also quickly scheduled a consultation appointment and did a thorough walkthrough to show me their recommendations and ideas. I went with everything they suggested and I couldn't be happier. The finished product (new pavers, turf, plants, lighting, etc.) looks amazing. It feels like I have a high-end yard that matches my recently remodeled house. And the best part: their pricing is very competitive! I didn't pay an exorbitant amount and still feel like my new backyard looks expensive. Flores finished the job in only a couple weeks and the work team was at my house every day. I am so, so happy with the results and can't wait until they can come back and redo my front yard next. Hire this company immediately if you're looking for a landscape job. You will be very pleased.

I was looking for a complete backyard makeover - with pavers, saltillo tiles, artificial turf, and…read moremulched areas. I reached out to Flores Artscape on yelp and received a call back almost immediately and was able to schedule an estimate/consultation for the next day. Jason swung by at the agreed upon time (he even texted me his ETA) and as we walked through the job site, he listened to me describe my vision and immediately understood the look I was going for. He offered suggestions without being pushy and helped me visualize the potential of my project. Jason provided his estimate the following day as promised. He was proactive in looking for ways we could descope my project to fit within my budget. He made himself available to discuss modifications over the phone, and responded to my texts and emails promptly. I ultimately went an different direction with my hardscaping, but would consider Flores Artscape for any future full-service landscaping company in a heartbeat. I highly recommend them!

I cannot say enough about the new patio Black Diamond just installed in my backyard…read more My wife and I researched this with multiple vendors a few months ago. We knew we wanted to use Black Diamond. Top-notch contractor. We were to be assigned Alan Almoradi as out project manager. He gave us multiple options and it was really easy to focus in on what we wanted. We pulled the trigger and were quickly assigned Jose as our team supervisor. He and his team really knew what they were doing. It was a little over two weeks and the project was completed. Way more than we expected! Great company, great team. Thanks Alan!

We recently had our driveway and side yard (about 600 square feet of pavers) completed by Black…read moreDiamond, and we couldn't be happier with the result. The finished project is beautiful, and our project lead, Gasim G., was responsible, accountable, and fully committed to every promise he made. Although Black Diamond's bid was the highest of the four onsite estimates we received, we chose them because they provided the most detailed proposal, a firm written commitment, and a strong, verifiable reputation. Looking back, we are thrilled with that decision. One thing I learned during this project is that proper ground preparation accounts for at least 80% of the work and complexity required to build a durable paver driveway that can support vehicle traffic. Even the highest-quality pavers cannot compensate for a poorly prepared foundation. Black Diamond removed our cracked concrete driveway and excavated a significant amount of soil. To our surprise, we discovered that the previous concrete contractor had cut corners and skipped proper ground preparation entirely. Black Diamond installed a thick base of gravel and sand, then carefully compacted and leveled the area before laying the pavers. Once the foundation was properly built, the paver installation itself was relatively straightforward. As with any construction project, unexpected challenges arose along the way. Gasim kept us informed with daily updates and managed the project as if it were his own home. He paid close attention to underground gas lines during excavation, designed a solution to route water from our downspouts through an underground drain pipe before installation, and carefully addressed tree roots, the side-gate transition, and connections to our existing landscaping. The crew even removed random buried metal debris they uncovered during excavation. These issues could have caused significant problems down the road if they had not been handled properly. We also struggled to choose the right hardscape ground cover to transition between our existing Italian cypress trees and the new pavers. Gasim went above and beyond by visiting several rockery suppliers and bringing back five different material samples for us to compare. The final result looks fantastic and ties everything together beautifully. The entire process--from contract signing to payment scheduling--was streamlined through an easy-to-use online system. Black Diamond was professional, organized, transparent, and committed to delivering exactly what they promised. We highly recommend Gasim and Black Diamond to anyone considering a paver, driveway, or landscaping project.

Pacific Outdoor Living created the design and built us an amazing outdoor kitchen! It still looks…read moreamazing after 10 years! Quality work and prompt service! They also installed a lot of pavers in our yard to create the perfect outdoor space!

Pacific Outdoor completely redid our backyard, front yard landscaping, put pavers on the driveway,…read morebuilt us a pool, and we couldn't be happier!! They transformed the outside of our home, and it now looks and feels like a magazine spread! Just today, I received compliments from two separate strangers on the front yard. We constantly get compliments on the appearance of our home. Samantha was the landscape architect who created the design, and it was amazing to see her lay out the vision. She saved us space in ways I definitely couldn't have conceived of on my own. She said the remodel would be like doubling our living space, and she was right! Scott oversaw the construction from start to finish. He was very attentive and obviously cared about and was fully invested in the success of the project. He had an expertise with plants and gave great guidance to give me the colors I wanted in plants that would work for our space and the SoCal heat. I am constantly smiling at the plants Scott suggested. They are thriving, and I wouldn't change a thing. The crew was respectful, clean and did a beautiful job. It was a long project, but Pacific Outdoor kept their initial timeline. Our main reason for going with Pacific Outdoor was that they were a one-stop shop. They could do everything. They truly delivered, and it is better than we ever imagined! It was so easy to look at their choices and select what we wanted. They had a wide variety of design choices. We replaced most of the grass in the back with their pavers and used the same pavers for our driveway. They look fantastic. We have a neighbor that had Pacific Outdoor build them a firepit that they love. We received great guidance and attention from the full team all along the way. They didn't quit until the project was finished to our satisfaction. As I float in our beautiful pool and eat tangerines off of my new tree, I feel like a queen and couldn't be happier after choosing Pacific Outdoor! Our family highly recommends them!

I used Yair and his team for a previous project and had such an amazing experience that we hired…read morethem again for an additional project to replace dead grass in our backyard. Yair and his team did another fantastic job! They were efficient and professional throughout the project. Yair went above and beyond after completion of the project as we had some issues with critters trying to remove the sod. He was readily availble to fix the issue even after the initial job was completed. HIGHLY recommend Yair and his team for your landscaping needs!

they did an outstanding job. Finished on time and very professional…read more I highly recommend their services.