Landscapers in Oakland

“I cannot overstate how great the team at Root Volume is on every level. Over the course of 6 months they transformed our back yard from a dangerously precipitous slope of dirt and buried garbage to a wonderland of embarrassing beauty.

They did it all by hand, carrying every bit of dirt, wood, brick and stone to our backyard (not an accessible spot for machinery), crafting out of it a meandering and naturalistic garden with several areas for seating and tables; a beautiful cedar hot tub and patio landing that they built on a steep slope and that required a full overhaul of our electrical system; a natural riverbed drainage system; native plants and trees with a top notch irrigation system that runs itself; drystone walls that look like ancient Scotland...I could go on and on.

The backyard is my favorite place in the world and over the last year it has become wildly alive, verdant, filled with fruits and trees and birds and bees. It manages to be both sophisticated and unpretentious, wild and tamed, and always full of surprises. This Spring the willow grew 10 feet, the fig tree was pregnant with fruit, and the passionfruit vine burgeoned into a fruity vine monster that covers the fence. But that's not even why you should hire Root Volume. They are a collective of lovely, creative, flexible, kind, hard-working, ecologically committed, deeply knowledgable and honest people who each and every one have tremendous integrity. I was sad when they were done because I enjoyed their presence so much. They bring good humor, humility and a willingness to both teach and take/integrate feedback. I've become much more interested and invested in horticulture as i've learned to tend to the life in our beautiful garden, and owe so much to them. I've given about a 100 people their info because everyone who comes here wants to know WHO DID THIS? As you can see, I can't recommend them highly enough. --Deb“

“We hired Build Group to take our dirt yard and build corten metal pathways and to build a concrete slab. Fidel walked through with me and gave me a bid after crunching the numbers. I got two other bids from existing crews I have used and hired Build the next day. They got to work immediately, and they were the most professional team we have had working here. We were so impressed with their attention to detail and smart solutions and diligent labor every single day they were here. So happy so far with their work. I will update with photo of the final, compacted DG. Thank you so much Fidel and team!“

“We are so SO happy with our garden! Lara was perceptive to our ideas and synthesizing them into what will actually work for our ability and the climate. Besides that, her communication and organizational skills are excellent, and she's a gosh darn delight, besides. Shout out to her crew, too, they were wonderful. I highly recommend Bountiful Botanicals.“

“We hired Ingrid to help us tackle some major yard improvements and provide ongoing maintenance, and working with her has been an absolute gift. She approached our original improvement project with so much care, knowledge, and creativity, helping us reimagine the front yard while also respecting what was already there.

Over time, she’s truly brought our garden back to full health. She added beautiful flowering plants throughout the yard, helped support and maintain our edible garden so everything stays healthy and productive, and has been consistently proactive about identifying issues before they become bigger problems. The whole space feels more vibrant, balanced, and alive because of her care.

We’ve also had some setbacks along the way — including established plants being uprooted during storms — and Ingrid was thoughtful and resourceful in helping us reassess the yard afterward. She helped us rethink parts of the landscape, sourced and acquired new plants for us, and guided the space back into shape with patience and expertise.

Beyond her gardening knowledge, Ingrid is deeply collaborative. She listens closely, offers thoughtful ideas, and makes the process feel like a genuine partnership rather than just a service. We’ve learned so much from her, and our yard has been completely transformed because of her work. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.“

“So many of my dream garden plants, all easy to take care of in this climate since they are native. Very knowledgeable staff, pretty reasonable prices.“

“We hired Garcia Landscape and Painting Service for outdoor landscaping and exterior painting, and the results were excellent. The team was professional, hardworking, and completely refreshed the look of our property.“

“Found them on Thumbtack, great quality of work and very easy to schedule. They really cleaned everything up and it looks great!“

“A man with a vision! Hiring Keith Stover, (Nature's Design), to beautify the front area of my house was an amazing experience. He already works on my mom's garden, which is breathtakingly beautiful, and for my birthday she split the cost with me to have him work his magic at my house. I know very little about such things so I really trusted him and his vision, and I am so grateful. He was very attentive to my tastes and listen to my ideas. He often gave me options to choose which I liked best. Very quickly we were on the same page about all of the little things that would make me happy.
When the first estimate was a little higher than my budget, he pared it down and we focused on the most important areas - and he was still able to make it totally beautiful.
Keith was a pleasure. He has a quiet demeanor. He and his assistant were super respectful and it was clear right away that they really care about doing everything right. He stuck to the schedule, he worked super hard and it was immediately evident that he is someone who is very proud of his work, regardless of the size of the project.
I'm actually saving money so I can hire him again to add some of the things that were outside the scope of last year's project.
They installed an irrigation system and showed me how to program the timer, but honestly I haven't had to touch it. It just works. Everything grew. Everything still looks healthy and gorgeous. It's really the gift that keeps on giving. I'm really proud of my garden, and it really is the result of Keith's vision, Keith's design and Keith's implementation. He's SO GOOD! You should call him and get on his schedule because I imagine he's pretty busy making magic happen :-)“

“What a great experience working with David Thorne Landscape Architects. David Thorne was attentive throughout the project's life, and Kristina Kessel's professionalism and attention to detail through design and implementation were stellar. As a firm, their passion for their craft is exceptional, and their ability to listen and address a client's wants/needs is greatly appreciated. We couldn't be more pleased.“

“We worked with Lazar on an extensive backyard remodeling project that took approximately 4 1/2 months. Lazar is a design build shop and they did a great job in the design phase and in the build phase. The most impressive aspect was the quality of workmanship and that fact that I had four guys on the job every day!!!! I would highly recommend Lazar for your next backyard project!!!“

“Matt Lucas is awesome! Great teacher and human being. The lessons are challenging and rewarding. Matt can modify the work outs based on your needs.“

“Tonight at Lincoln Center I meet , I believe his name was PaulI'm very pleased to say that he enjoyed hearing my views and opinions on the water features for Damroush parkGood luck Hood Design can't wait to see how you guys transform NYC“

“We are so happy we found Four Dimensions Landscape Company and that they were willing to take on our very steep and challenging hillside project. Shout out to Chris Garcia who worked closely with us through every step in the process - an extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and considerate project manager. The three-man crew was great and remained positive throughout the difficult steep hill work. We wanted all native plantings, especially those that would attract birds. Four Dimensions fully knows our native plants and bird-friendly ones as well, and delivered big time and within our budget. We are very grateful for 4D! Highest possible recommendation.“