We tried to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Matt with the intent of gauging whether we…read moreshould engage his full design service. We ran into some difficulties at the start due to a last-minute cancellation by Matt and some unresponsiveness through email. When we voiced our concerns, Matt really stepped up to ensure our concerns were met. He immediately refunded us for the cost of the service, and he offered to meet with us at no cost. We ended up taking a 30 minute video chat with him, and Matt was super helpful in explaining various options. When we realized that his typical project scope was a bit bigger than what we wanted to spend, Matt was very gracious in connecting us with other contractors and designers. Despite the early hiccups, we got the sense that Matt is a genuine guy who is more interested in doing the right thing rather than making quick buck. We really appreciate his thoughtfulness, and we will definitely consider engaging with his services again in the future!

I signed up for a consultation with Matt and got immense value and inspiration from our meeting. I…read morehighly recommend Water and Earth!

Recommendation We…read moreloved working with Luis and his team for our backyard design and construction. He helped us create a beautiful garden that thoughtfully meets all of our needs: hosting barbecues, relaxing outdoors, and playing with our son and dog outside. Highly recommend Form & Function for your landscaping needs -- we'll definitely be reaching out for any future projects! Luis was thoughtful and thorough when scoping the project; he helped us identify different strategies for approaching our retaining wall and feel confident that we were making the right decision for the long-term as new home owners. While others provided a high-level quote, Luis' detailed-oriented approach ensured we wouldn't be surprised by unforeseen costs while offering a very fair price for the project scope and timeline. He helped us align the project scope to our budget while maintaining our creative vision, He also helped us think through features that would help us enjoy our garden more in the future, like running electrical for future lighting. Luis was an excellent communicator across the project. He checked in regularly to make sure we were happy with the progress and quality. As a mom of a newborn, I really appreciated how proactive and thoughtful Luis was in sharing the project schedule; for example, we were able to time our hardscaping demolition with our travel to avoid any interruptions for my baby's sleep schedule. Luis's team was equally respectful, knowledgeable, and professional. I appreciated how much care they showed for our property and garden. Though we had unexpected atmospheric rain storms, we finished the project on time without having to work in unsafe conditions or unsuitable weather. Overall, we're so grateful to have had Luis's expertise on this project -- and a garden we'll love for years to come!

Luis did not respond after 2 visits. No follow-up, nothing. So I wrote him off…read more No response meant he didn't care enough to at least tell me he could not perform the job.

We got a new patio installed in our backyard. We wanted to install landscape rock around the…read moreperimeter and in a couple of other areas on our property. Roots from trees in the yard behind our house were growing in our yard. Travis and his crew removes most of intrusive roots, smoothed out the area, installed landscape fabric, and installed the rocks we wanted. We're very hapy with the result. Great job! The photos are arranged as before and after shots of the same areas.

I just moved here a few months ago and the house I bought had virtually little to no landscaping in…read morethe front and the backyards. I was very impressed with how Travis listened to my ideas and told me what would or would not work. He respected my wishes to incorporate some of my late mom's plants into my landscape. He and his crew were always nice/ pleasant to work with. I had received a total of three estimates and his was the best value for what was being done. I love how he kept me informed at every step of the way and asked for my opinions when decisions needed to be made. I would definitely recommend Travis Preston landscaping to others.

Although we weren't able to use Hills for our project, having collected about a dozen quotes for…read morethe same work I would consider Hills in the future. Their pricing was competitive and their contracting / estimates are clear and transparent (some estimates are very vague, leaving the homeowner at risk of work not being done as envisioned / for the contracted price). Regardless of which contractor you select, make sure the measurements for your project /quote are accurate.

Overall great experience working with the team at Hills Landscaping. They were friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Hills to anyone looking for landscaping type services.

We worked with Landscape Experts Inc (LEI) to revitalize our wild yard, cutting back swaths of…read moreovergrowth and transforming it with a variety of beautiful California native plants and nine fruit trees. They also carved out a lovely hillside with custom stairs, a spacious terrace, and game trails perfect for enjoying the view. LEI works with YesPlease.Garden (YPG) who managed the design process and Fresh Coat Restoration who completed the new fence. The partnerships were well integrated and it felt like working with a single team. See my Google Maps review for more on YPG. We are very happy with our project and would recommend LEI because they were professional, courteous, reliable, and provided clear and upfront pricing. Documenting decisions in writing proved helpful for keeping everyone on the same page. Any problems we had were resolved fairly, such as correcting the direction of our stairs. Aaron is a man of his word but prefers to conduct most of his business through texting. We first contacted LEI and they promptly scheduled a time to visit our property with YPG to see what was possible within the budget we set out. We completed the design with YPG and LEI scheduled a time for the project demolition. A later approximate time for planting was set, but that was dependent on the availability of the various plants we had selected. Everything scoped in the design was completed within the budget and any add-ons we later requested were priced separately and fairly.

My wife and I are in love with our yard again, and we are very happy with the work Aaron and his…read morecrew did. After deciding to remove our pool, we hired Aaron as the installer for our new landscape project, and we are so glad we did. For months, work was moving forward almost every day, from demolition prep and grading to hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, fencing, pergola installation, pebble work, and the finishing touches. The quality of the work was excellent throughout. The paver patio, carport, and front entry all turned out beautifully, and the plants, irrigation, and lighting were installed with great care. We were especially impressed by the rock and pebble work, particularly the dry creek and front mow strip. The mix of stone sizes gave everything a natural, detailed, and polished look that really elevated the final result. Aaron also has a strong eye for detail. He regularly caught things that needed adjustment, even when we had not noticed them ourselves, and he stayed focused on getting everything right. While there were some issues that delayed finishing the project, Aaron took responsibility and worked with us to make them right, which we truly appreciated. In the end, what matters most is that we are thrilled with the outcome. Our yard feels beautiful, welcoming, and complete, and we look forward to years of enjoying it.

Another very happy customer of South Bay Design and Landscaping…read more We had South Bay out to do a full demolition of the existing "landscaping" from when we bought our house and the installation of an entirely new plan from our landscape designer (check out Dawn Engel- she's great!), which included a patio space, a pergola, driveway extensions, hogwire fence, raised planter beds, and a side gate added to our existing fence. These guys do not mess around. Demolition went insanely quickly, and our property was kept neat and tidy the entire time. We never once saw dirt tracked anywhere by the crew, which we can't say the same for any of the other contractors we've worked with (and we're actually quite happy with some of them!), and which becomes even more insane to think about when you consider the nature of landscaping work. Installation went as smoothly as South Bay possibly could have made it. Any time we ran into the occasional hiccup, as happens with all nontrivial projects, Matt, Danny, and Marcus offered thoughtful suggestions and made sure to confirm exactly what we wanted before proceeding. (We had either or both of Matt and Danny on-site most days of our project, and interacted with Marcus via email.) We were delayed a smidge by some heavy rain, but the crew worked through all but the worst of it (talking "if you step in that mud, you're going to lose a boot" type of rain). Partway through the install, we discovered that the previous landscapers had managed to make the L-shaped pathway leading from our driveway to our front door square with nothing- which wasn't easily noticed until we had the planter beds in and hogwire fence line chalked out. (South Bay had laid those out properly square to the driveway and house, as per our plan.) Matt, Danny, and crew were thankfully able to accommodate our request to fix our pathway up by picking up each segment and pushing the out-of-square part over by 4-6 inches; this added about a week of extra time to our project, mostly due to the fact that not all of the pavers could be reused, and that the pavers had actually been discontinued (!). The guys worked around this by sourcing very similar pavers in a different size, and basically cutting and grinding them to match our existing pavers. Post-install, the only way you'd know there are two different pavers in our pathway is if you'd seen it being taken apart and rebuilt. Plants, irrigation, and lighting all went in straightforwardly after the hardscaping work was finished, and Danny gave us a complete walkthrough of all our new outdoor systems. It's been about a week since our project was completed; the plants are all thriving, and we're still ecstatic about our new yards (and so are our neighbors!). In short: we had a fantastic experience working with South Bay Design and Landscaping for our landscaping project. They take pride in doing a quality job, and it shows in everything from demolition to day-to-day jobsite management to the finished project. If you're looking for landscapers, these are your guys. (Special thanks to Matt and Danny for graciously handling my incessant "are you sure you didn't forget about such-and-such little detail?" questions and never once forgetting about any of the details, and also to Sergio for spending basically an entire Saturday morning troubleshooting what ultimately turned out to be a manufacturing issue with our pergola.)

We recently worked with Southbay Landscaping and Design for a backyard upgrade, and they completely…read moretransformed our yard into a beautiful, relaxing oasis that we love spending time in. The team was incredibly reliable, highly communicative, and deeply detail-oriented throughout the entire project. Their craftsmanship is top-tier, and the high-quality work truly speaks for itself. They are so experienced that their partnership and suggestions enhanced the overall product and turned our outdoor space into the perfect peaceful retreat. We could not be happier with the results! Huge thanks to Matt, Danny and the team.

I got an estimate from Blair landscape services and it was very thorough and complete. I still…read morehaven't gone ahead with the project but so far I'm very satisfied.

Randy and his crew brought our front yard back to life. Our front yard grass had been left alone…read moredue to the drought, cost, and becoming more water conservation minded and we decided to replace our grass with low water plant landscaping installed on the drip irrigation system. Randy was such a pleasure to work with as I juggled our HOA approval process and requirements in applying for an EBMUD lawn conversion rebate. He managed through fixing our broken water pipes, help in selecting plants, keeping to the plan/vision we had, while staying in budget. The job took three and a half days from start to finish. We love it! Rebate approved. Happy customer.

I HIGHLY recommend Owen and his team at Keystone Landscaping!! They did an incredible job…read moredesigning (thank you Kelly Crandell!) and landscaping both my front and backyard. I was working with a separate pool contractor at the same time, and they coordinated around that seamlessly. They were efficient, professional, and impressively clean throughout the entire process. Jose, the foreman, was fantastic to work with. He communicated clearly, was extremely kind, and made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The work turned out beautifully and am getting compliments from friends and neighbors. If you are planning to get to landscape your yard, do yourself a favor and have Owen and his team at Keystone Yards do it for you!!

Owen and his team were absolutely INCREDIBLE. I truly can't put into words how fantastic of a job…read morethey did. From their demeanor and professionalism to the actual execution of the work, it all exceeded our expectations. Our project involved a LOT of elements, including having to level ground, move pre-existing fencing, removing trees, adding pavers, turf and lots of foliage. They understood our needs, vision and made it all happen to transform an unusable yard into a backyard oasis. They guided us through any challenges or decisions along their way. 10 out 10 times I trusted their suggestions and expertise. As for timeline and pace of work, they gave us a timeline from the start and stuck to it exactly, moving even quicker. They are hard workers and will do whatever tit takes to get the job done. Most importantly, they LISTEN to you and communicate extremely well. We can not be more appreciative of their work and will absolutely be using Keystone for all other home projects moving forward.

Extremely professional and knowledgeable! A very likable father and now son team, who have a deep…read moredepth and understanding of their working environment. We really enjoyed & appreciate both knowing & working with them.

Matt did an amazing transformation for my very bare front yard at my home near Yosemite. I wanted…read moresomething low maintenance, looks good, be fire safe, and also not put a hole in my pocket. Matt recommended just the right materials for the project and designed the layout with me. He was very upfront and communicated well over text and phone calls. He showed me samples before and did a very clean installation while also touching up some of the areas around his immediate job which he was not obliged to. For reference, I had Matt build me a concrete slab for the spa, grading & landscaping of the entire front yard and one side, graveling of the driveway, planter bed and irrigation line and also some artificial turf. The entire project was completed within the timeline too! I would whole heartedly recommend Silverfox gardens for your landscaping needs.

She is a terrible designer and presents generic plans that anyone can find on the Internet as her…read moreown. There is zero effort, originality, or effort put into the work. And on top of that she charges premium prices. You are better off using Google, AI, or anything else for free. Your result will be the same as if you paid hundreds or thousands of dollars to this useless designer.

I have worked with Kim on two medium size projects. She is very easy to work, upfront and…read moreextremely fast! Kim did an amazing job at incorporating my style with her expertise/good design practices to elevate my space at a very reasonable cost. My advice: collect pictures of what you like and don't like. It really helps with making the process go faster. Good luck!