Landscapers near Mill Valley

“My garden was overgrown with weeds and really needed help. I interviewed 4 different landscaping companies and Bill had the best quote for the big job needed. He completely landscaped my garden according to my vision of having a sort of French country garden. He installed a drip irrigation system that continues to save water use several years hence. He also provides monthly upkeep and is always responsive to my phone calls. I don't know what happened with the prior customer review, but I know from my personal experience with Bill that he would give an honest response regarding feasibility of landscaping a garden for a reasonable cost. I wouldn't use anyone else as he has proven himself trustworthy over the three years he has worked on the upkeep of his design. I love driving up to my home and seeing the beautiful, lush garden surrounding it. It makes such a difference!“

“This is the coolest secret hangout in Mill Valley. Such a special place to pop in and chill, or bring a friend and enjoy a cup of tea and a game. Not only are there several really cool chill spaces, there seems to be an endless supply of tea and sometimes cookies that just magically appear. The art installations are top notch. What a unique find and creative idea, we are so lucky to have a place like this. It's kinda hard to explain, so just go check it out for yourself and you'll see what I mean.“

“From the moment I met Vlasta, I knew he was the professional to redo my driveway. He's hardworking, fair priced, an excellent businessman, and a super nice person. I spent two years interviewing companies to redo my driveway. Yes, it's excessive, but it also yielded the absolute best craftsman in the Bay Area for the job. I don't give compliments like this easily. In fact, I'm usually disappointed by workmanship because I have unusually high standards, but Vlasta is one of the best masons I've ever seen. My driveway had sunk over the years due to the sand in the soil. A regular car couldn't get into my garage, only a four-wheel drive. So, the old concrete driveway had to go and pavers were put in its place. On top of the driveway, the path going to the front porch was hideous and didn't make it all the way to the steps. My neighbor and I had to use full stones in order to not step into dirt or mud on the way up the stairs. Not anymore!Since the driveway needed a four inch lift to make it level, I thought I'd need a step down to the walkway like my neighbor's step from the driveway to the path. Vlasta worked a miracle and seamlessly blended the driveway into the walkway with only a slight slope that isn't noticeable. He's a genius! Curves and lines were completely unexpected and made the whole walkway a thing of beauty. The driveway has drainage ports so I don't have to worry about rain. The pattern and stones are so lovely to behold that I almost can't drive on it because I'm so distracted by how gorgeous it is. I was so impressed by Vlasta and his crew that I've hired them to redo my front porch in Trex. Wish they worked inside too!!If you want quality workmanship for stones, Trex or landscaping, you will not find better workmanship than Vlasta and Boomerang.“

“Paul is very responsive to the requests and questions. He showed up exactly on time for the appointment. Later I asked some questions with text messages and he replied promptly and patiently. When I almost decided to install real grass at the backyard, he remind me of the trees that would make it difficult to grow and maintain the grass. For some other reasons, we postponed the project to a later date. I will definitely contact him again when we do the project.“

“Brian and Noe did a masterful job on both our front and back yards! The end product was more beautiful and more serene than we ever could have imagined. We’ve gone from never using our backyard to using it daily. Our front yard was an eye sore and now it brightens up the entire block - we especially love the gorgeous paver walkway they built which brings us joy each time we use it. Brian’s pricing is slightly higher than others we had contacted but it was well worth it!We had read many reviews about Brian’s “organic” process and though we were a little skeptical, we got the sense that he was very experienced and a true craftsman and decided to go with him, and we're so glad we did. He has a great sense for how to design a space, balancing form and function. His experience also allows him to bring a calm and a confidence in his ideas, which he used to skillfully guide the process. There were a couple times where we had wanted to interject a point of view that would have resulted in a less nice end product, and Brian was great at hearing us out, but also gently guiding us in a better direction.Finally, here are a few of the things we really appreciated:- The ability to weigh in some design choices (e.g. pavers, turf, etc), but those choices being limited so that we were choosing between better and best- The flexibility that the “organic” process allows for (we went back and forth on the backyard water feature and in the end decided to go with it + we added add’l lighting that wasn’t in the original proposal)- The speed with which he and Noe completed the work - the whole thing was done in < 6 weeks- The handover walk through and accompanying plant map and instructions, which gave us some pride of ownership- Brian’s responsiveness to our follow up questions after the job was completed“

“We needed a new deck so I had three deck companies come and give bids. All had good reviews on Yelp. All three had similar opinions on what would work, what we should avoid, and other considerations when it comes to how much we wanted to spend. In the end, all three bids had similar parameters, but Arrow came with the best price. Also, they could start quickly, within 2 weeks, while the other two wanted two months to start. The job took less than three weeks and it looks great. If I saw something I wanted to change, they did it immediately without any pushback. Within five weeks from the day I met Gary, I had a nice big brand new deck. Gary and I would text or call each other whenever he or I had a question. He was very responsive. Great service. During the final touches I was so impressed I asked Gary to give me a bid for a new set of stairs on the side of the house. I had a price in half a day and the guys stayed on the job for one more week to make it happen. Fast, courteous, and affordable. If you need a deck, stairs, fence, etc, call Arrow.“

“We hired Planted Earth to completely renovate the landscaping around our house in Oakland. This included design, demolition, earth removal, hardscaping (multiple retaining walls), decking, planting, lighting, and irrigation.The results were spectacular and working with Mick, Ann, Manuel, Carlos, and the various crews was great. Mick and Ann were attentive and hands on during the design phase, incorporating our ideas with their experience and helping us to understand the full process. They are holistic in their approach, considering soil condition, native plants, irrigation and drainage, and fitting into the local environment. They are clear to present the pros and cons of various decisions and didn't try to sell us extra work at any point.The build phase went as smoothly as possible. Planted Earth tries to work with the same crews as much as possible, building strong relationships with talented professionals. Everyone was kind and conscientious, even when our dog tried to apprentice himself as a landscaper. They gave us advance notice when work could be disruptive (e.g. concrete pour) and tried to minimize the disruption as much as possible. We always felt like we knew what was happening and where we were in the process.Planted Earth continued to be available as the work wound down and the new plants took. Small issues with irrigation, questions about plant care, etc. were addressed promptly. We feel like we have a personal relationship with Mick et al. and have recommended Planted Earth to our neighbors. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone with a residential landscaping/hardscaping project!“

“We just finished a large front yard project with Bon Terra, and we could not be happier. Johnny's vision and Isaac and his crew's hard work and professionalism truly transformed the front of our home. The attention to detail and follow-up of any/all of our concerns through the process was immediately discussed and resolved (if necessary). From the new walls and stairs, wooden deck entry, new railings and drought and deer-resistant plantings, the workmanship is exemplary. And, to top it off, they are such a pleasure to work with! Thank you, Bon Terra!!“

“We have worked with Zach and the team at G on two hardscape projects over the last five years. In both, we basically had the design vision, and Zach helped us refine it and execute on it. We are very pleased with the result of the projects, both of which have made our home more comfortable and enabled us to realize indoor-outdoor living. The projects included large poured concrete pads for the front walk, laying of prefabricated concrete pavers on the sideyard and back, a pergola and deck, and lighting, drainage, and the main irrigation lines throughout.Zach was very responsive, and his team leads knew their stuff and were very friendly easy to work with. The pavers on the side- and back-yard took longer than Zach had initially planned for, in part because this was a product his team had never worked with. Nonetheless, they stuck with it and did a good job with the grading and fulfilled our rather complicated design vision perfectly. Guests always comment on how nice the pavers look. Zach's team was also kind to all our established plants in the process, which is not always the case in hardscaping efforts. The team coordinated well with other contractors, too, as we had window replacements and fencing occurring at the same time.Both projects were very reasonable in their price given the labor involved.We highly recommend working with G on your next landscaping project!(*Note that messy plantings in the photos are fully our responsibility, not that of G).“

“Not only great, quality work, but great service as well. The work took a little longer than expected but the end result was amazing. Hector, the onsite foreman was great to work with and was very open to any feedback we had. We worked with Roy as our PM. After doing multiple projects on our home, Roy by far sets the bar for service. Super proactive in reaching out to us, checking in on us throughout the project both in person and over the phone. Overall great experience (which can be rare with contractors) and great end result. Definitely recommend them!“

“I have been using Marin Tree Service for years.Bob Morey is an expert, experienced arborist that has given me advice on many occasions.His crews are fast, efficient and experts in all facets of tree care. The cost has always been very reasonable.I highly recommend Marin Tree Service.“

“Jose and his crew did a great job in our garden. We had 2 jobs. Pruning trees and bushes at the front and back of our property and installing a french drain around a garage. I found J&R on Yelp and rang them to ask for a quote. To put together the quote (for free), Jose turned up on time (unlike many other companies we had asked) and reviewed the project. Jose provided the quote quickly with adequate detail by text. His price was the most competitive and he was the most efficient in getting us the quote in hand. On the job itself, Jose and his team were respectful, on time, and tidy. They completed the work within 2 days and we're really happy with the quality of the work. I highly recommend them and will you them again.“

“David and team helped us plan and execute an entire property landscaping project including a pool, multiple retaining walls (concrete and wood), a custom outdoor kitchen and pergola. David was helpful throughout the entire planning and building process and was able to deliver on multiple changes we requested during the build. I'd highly recommend Heritage for large / complex landscaping and hardscaping projects.“

“We love our garden facelift. The benefits of soil amendments, redesigning paths , drip irrigation, replenished mulch and wonderful lights that make it all a magic place at night are wonderful. With the recent rains, we have never had so much growth and color and beauty without having to deal with the weeds because of the design features as well as the regular maintenance for the entire yard.. You will be happy with the outcome of your work with Ingrid.“

“Everyone is so friendly as well as professional. Really felt comfortable in my experience and will definitely return for further inquiries!“

“Lynn is such an invaluable resource on all things landscaping and ponds. Plus he's just a good guy too“

“I hired Brett and his business, For Your Garden Needs, to completely gut and replant my front yard as well install a drip irrigation system. He and his crew were very professional cleaning completely after every day's work. And I couldn't be happier with the results. Brett has excellent taste in plant choices and placement. My front yard looks fantastic and I've received numerous compliments from my neighbors. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional landscaping.“

“I have nothing but high praise for Adolpho and his crew at Hightoned Maintenance. He has been maintaining my Mothers yard for many years, and recently built some retaining walls and fencing out of redwood. When we needed some work done on a townhouse remodel, he and his guys were prompt and on time. Our Realtor gave him accolades for the excellent job they did on power washing the fence. If I can figure out how to add a couple of photos I will. Thanks Adolpho for all your hard work!“

“Rainbow Landscape did a fantastic job installing artificial grass on our front lawn, starting with removing our grass lawn. They were extremely responsive, quick with a quote, and were able to fit our smaller project in between larger jobs. (They're getting busy now, with the drought.) The lawn looks absolutely beautiful, and they started and finished it the same day. The crew is also experienced and professional, and prices were fair.“

“Brilliant work carried out, Fences all round the property, looks great done to a high standard would definitely recommended.“

“Francisco and crew have been taking care of our yard for the past year. They redid my sprinkler system, which reduced my water bill,and come every other week for maintance. They do not hesitate to do any extra Thais requested. They are prompt, courteous and professional. One of my neighbors is now using his service. I am very pleases. Carol B. San Rafael“

“Cathy came out a gave a detailed estimate for a renovation project we are doing on our back yard. She had a lot of interesting ideas about how to change the space, which included the moving of soil and the re-using of cobblestones from an old wall. She addressed specific issues like gophers and sandy soil that we had, and had very specific ideas and good solutions regarding how to make the yard into a livable space. She was punctual and professional.“