Landscapers near Palo Alto

“After having started out home renovation, we set out to look for a landscape architect that could design on challenging terrain that needed engineering. We wanted a design and build firm that would take responsibility for the entire project; we also knew it would be no small feat to find someone that met our need for excellent design and the ability to actually build what was designed on our land. A friend had worked with NatureWalk and they came highly recommended. My husband and I were immediately impressed with Angelica's (the owner’s) understanding of our land and enthusiasm towards her work. Angelica is an artist! Her process seems like that of a sculptor.Once NatureWalk started the construction we had great communication throughout that process as well. The crew was friendly and efficient. We ended up with a beautifully designed, low maintenance space that is so much better than what we could have envisioned. We spend more time outside than we ever have in our lives and get constant comments on our amazing outdoor space. If you are lucky enough to work with them, do it!“

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Green Thumbs Up for landscaping projects both a few years ago in our front courtyard and most recently in our backyard, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results! From the start, their team was incredibly professional, attentive to detail, and eager to bring our vision to life.

The transformation they brought to our front yard was nothing short of spectacular, and the recent remodel of our backyard has truly exceeded all expectations. The design is absolutely gorgeous, blending hardscaping with vibrant, thoughtfully selected plants to create a space that is both beautiful and functional. The hardscaping elements are perfect — stylish, durable, and practical — and really tie the entire yard together.

We’re constantly receiving compliments from neighbors and guests on the stunning transformation. We’ve also noticed that we’re spending so much more time outdoors now. The new layout encourages us to gather with family and friends, and it’s become a true extension of our home.

The attention to detail, the quality of the work, and the stunning end result make Green Thumbs Up the absolute best choice for any landscaping project. We couldn’t be happier with our yards, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space!“

“We were very pleased with work by Brothers Services Tree Care. Angel Morales provided a prompt and accurate work proposal. The three workmen arrived promptly, worked hard, and did a great job, including some branch pruning at the end at our request. Well done.“

“We made the horrible mistake or originally going with Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape for our front and back yard project. From the beginning, our project was plagued by an absence of governance, poor quality workmanship and a lack of project management.

Distraught, we sought the recommendation of a trusted friend who had recently completed and was very happy with his own yard project. He enthusiastically recommended Peter Pazmany, and for that we are forever indebted.

To say that Peter and the entire team at Pazmany were lifesavers would be an understatement. Our yard project was the dream of an 86 year old man, and we thought it was a total loss after the Black Diamond experience. But Peter salvaged it. He listened well as we described what we were hoping for, captured our hopes and goals perfectly in the project scope, and worked with us to hit our budget without compromising project quality and outcome.

Here's a (very) short list of what differentiates Pazmany from Black Diamond and the others:

- Peter, the founder/CEO, is personally involved throughout. While Black Diamond's CEO refused to visit even after it became apparent that their project was faulty, Peter regularly came unprompted during the Pazmany project, surveying the work, double checking items, and even assisting with tasks such as plant layout.
- All the workers on site were actual employees of Pazmany. This is different from not just Black Diamond, who supplies a project manager but all others are subcontractors, but most others as well. This makes a HUGE difference. Pazmany's workers were well trained and highly experienced. They obviously knew how to work as a team, what was expected of them, and shared the corporate commitment to customer satisfaction.
- They take radical responsibility for their work. This means that any issue that comes up where a mistake may have been made, they immediately acknowledge their error course correct. For instance, some of the stepping stones on our pathway were cut a bit too big. When this was brought to their attention, Pazmany had someone out right away to correct this. No argument or issue whatsoever. Just a focus on customer satisfaction. Juxtapose this with Black Diamond who installed faulty irrigation valves, repeatedly insisted they were performing as designed despite the persistent leakage, and only admitted the problem once I personally opened the valve to show them (at which point they replaced them with valves that also were faulty!)
- Peter, Wayne, and the entire crew have exceptionally broad knowledge. While we knew many of the specifics of what we wanted for our project, there were key parts of the yard where our intention was clear, but our vision wasn't. For instance, we wanted a natural feel for our patio area and an inviting flow to/from our deck, we didn't know how to design this or what materials to use. Pazmany laid out something that captured our thoughts perfectly, first conceptually and then on the ground with markers, working with us to fine tune it. The end result is that it's 100% the form, feel and flow that we wanted.
- And much, much more

My hope in sharing this publicly is that others won't make the same mistake that I did. Peter and the entire team at Pazmany are talented, honest, fair, and work with integrity. These are characteristics that should be more common in the world of home contractors. For these reasons, Pazmany should be the very first call when it comes time to landscape.“

“Our experience with this group was nothing short of exceptional We met with Dan (brother of Ned) to discuss job, got a quote back in a very quickly, we asked to schedule and was booked within a few days! The day of work, they showed up on time, Dan came to get them started and review the work and the two guys, Richie (arborist) and other tree worker were exceptional. Our trees look so much healthier and beautiful! Excellent service all around. Nice and polite people too! MUCH appreciated!“

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Bay Scenery on the design of our new yard for our Eichler home in Palo Alto. We completely re-did both the front and rear of the house.

From the very beginning, the Bay Scenery team impressed us with their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to making sure we were happy with the results. Special thanks go to Paniz, the lead designer, whose ideas perfectly matched our Eichler and provided lots of livable space. She paid close attention to every detail to ensure everything came out perfectly.

We also want to recognize Oksana, our planting designer, whose knowledge, precision, and passion resulted in a beautiful landscape, full of color.

Throughout the project, the whole team was exceptionally responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. Communication was seamless, and everyone listened to our input and followed through with great care. The team responded to our every concern, and worked with us to adjust the design and materials to fit within our budget.

We wholeheartedly recommend Bay Scenery Landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality, design-forward landscape work. They exceeded all of our expectations!“

“Awesome experience and great service! other than remodel my garden, Jose Gonzalez does carpentry too, which saved me time and money searching for extra help for my garden. Super happy with the results!“

“Tree fell on my house. Hector and team were fast to respond, worked efficiently, avoided more damage to my house and cleaned up everything. This was not an easy job, other tree Services were hesitant to take it on. I highly recommend Hector Tree Services!“

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“Armando Torres and his team at Verbena Landscaping did an outstanding job rebuilding a large deck in our back yard. Their craftsmanship was excellent, and they had good ideas for improvements and solving problems along the way. They were professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. I would hire Armando and his team for another project without hesitation.“

“Rian and his crew at Rhino’s Construction, Inc were amazing for our ADU build, Very professional, easy to communicate with, and have a great attention to detail. San Carlos is not always an easy city to build in, permit and otherwise, but Rhino’s Construction, Inc is very familiar with their process/requirements, which is extremely helpful, for both you and what the city is looking for. I highly recommend them for an ADU or any other new construction and/or remodel.“

“Great communication, punctual, did the job really well. Will use their service again.“

“Natural Vibrations Inc. just completed our second project with them, conversion of a 1960s rumpus room into a junior ADU, including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining space.
It required thoughtful design, placement of lengthy sewer and water lines, extensive new electrical work, addition of a window, HVAC heat pump system, removal and replacement of new sheetrock, insulation, porcelain flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, fine carpentry including custom shelving, restoration of antique stained glass windows, tiling, and a versatile lighting system with spectrum-adjustable LED illumination.
This was accomplished with minimal disruption and maximum attention to our input at every stage. We enjoyed their cheerful company and parted, once again, on the best of terms.“

“We are very happy with our new front yard, Brent Landscaping is the best in Northern California, especially for Bay Area homes looking to upgrade their homes with a beautiful landscape job. From the design and layout by Xochitl Brent and the expert wisdom and knowledge by owner Dan Brent it was just awesome what they came up with. The whole project was done perfectly with care and true craftsmanship, and they took great care with the existing structure. It’s a huge upgrade for our property, and our house looks like the Best one on the block! Dan and his crew finished ahead of schedule and did a beautiful job. Can stress enough, if you are looking to change the look of your house’s exterior, this company did it all, the landscaping and plants, drip irrigation to new pavers. Just awesome! Thx Dan“

“Jenna has designed multiple gardens for me over the last 22 years at different homes each time we moved. All of the gardens have been stunningly beautiful and lasted for years with plants that were blooming in every season. She most recently did a cottage garden for me in May of 2024 and I was blown away with how quickly and competently the whole project was done by everyone on her team. The garden is so gorgeous and neighbors and strangers both stop to tell me how beautiful it is.“

“We worked with Machtinger Landscaping on our front yard installation. We are incredibly happy with the product and experience. Noah (the owner) is easy to work with, knowledgeable, super professional and responsive. Ernesto, our foreman, was wonderful to work with.

Our project was large in scope and included a complex drainage system required by the city. Noah and his crew were amazing - not only did they implement the system expertly, they also managed city inspections. As the project progressed, they were able to resolve unexpected issues on site and also made useful suggestions to improve on the original design.

For the landscaping, Machtinger installed paver paths, new irrigation system, new lighting, and sourced and installed plant material (including trees and large shrubs). Everything was installed with precision and care. The result is beautiful and we are getting compliments from neighbors non-stop.

We highly recommend Machtinger Landscaping!“

“I hired Bayfront Landscape to make repairs to an existing garden and drip irrigation system. They moved plants, fixed leaks, and returned to realign a line, all for a very reasonable price. I recommend them!“

“16 years now with Gachina here at Pointe Pacific. Best landscaping company ever. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication providing our HOA community a safe and beautiful place to live. Thank you, Lauren Galanes, Edwin Palomino, Patrick Bobias, and Julian Perez.

Paul Amaya
Onsite Maintenance Manager“

“We couldn't be more thrilled with the transformation of our backyard, thanks to Keith and his team. They understood our vision and turned into something more than what was originally envisioned. Keith and his team are creative, detail orientated and know how to balance beauty with functionality. The design process took time but it was easy to work with them. They are very responsive, especially to changes or new ideas. Together, we created the perfect family backyard.

I highly recommend Keith Willig and his team. We are incredibly happy with how everything turned out.“