Reviews of local pros in El Dorado Hills, California

I met Randy a little over a year ago when we began meeting with Landscape designers to discuss completely gutting and re-designing our front yard. Randy actually invited us to his house to see the work he had done in his own yard, as we had some similarities around our yards and our desires of what we wanted completed.

We actually went through a different designer than that one that Randy utilizes, and I think that is one thing I would do differently.
Randy has a gift for being able to design and implement a vision, and although we saved a few bucks by using a different designer, I would have happily spent the extra money in hindsight to allow us to really utilize Randy's team to create that vision.

The project itself was a complete gutting and re-design of our front yard, including multiple mature tree removals, concrete removal, and retaining wall installation and reinforcement. Randy's crews were always courteous and kept a clean job site - something that I think gets overlooked often. They also allowed my kids to watch and ask a million question, and our kids felt like Randy and his crew were an extension of our family at times, which is hilarious since our project took 40 days start to finish, but we developed that type of a relationship.

I was VERY timid and questioned every decision at the beginning of this project (hence why I used a different designer than Randy originally utilized). By the end of this project, I fully trusted that Randy really had our best interest in mind, and that his recommendations were part of an incredible vision. I mean it - the man truly has a gift!

Our front yard turned out phenomenal, and we continually get comments from neighbors or folks passing by. We completely redesigned everything about our frontyard, and now it is more accommodating to family time, beautiful landscaping, addressed drainage issues, added lighting, and even added turf grass that looks incredible. Randy was accommodating, coaching, and made recommendations that we loved and had often never thought about along the whole project.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Randy and Gove Landscape - you will be in great hands! We have told him this, but I'll assume he will read this here as well - we will be back to him in a few years to do our backyard!

I recently hired Gove Landscape for a complete overhaul of my backyard, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. From the very first consultation, Randy, Adam and their entire team was professional, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. They listened carefully to my ideas, offered thoughtful suggestions, and helped design a space that is not only beautiful but also functional.

Their crew arrived on time each day, worked efficiently, and left the area clean and tidy every evening. Their attention to detail was exceptional. From the perfectly placed stonework to the lush, healthy plants they selected (especially grateful they included the palms I really wanted). They exceeded our expectations on every level with the detailed concrete, irrigation system and lighting that has truly transformed our outdoor space.

Another aspect that really impressed me was their communication throughout the project. I was kept informed at every step, and any questions I had were answered quickly and professionally.

Now we have an outdoor space that feels like an extension of our home. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gove Landscape to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping services. They are skilled, reliable, and clearly take pride in their work.

Thank you again to the entire team for making our yard look awesome!

-Williams Family

You can’t help but gain another family when working with Gove Landscaping. Randy helped create a beautiful front yard space for me in 2019. When the time came to redo my back yard, I had no doubt who to call! The most important attribute of Gove landscaping; they listen to YOU! THEN they add their expertise and TOGETHER you create the best possible outcome! The process was easy for both the front and the back yard space. The plans were well laid out, they communicated through it all, and the best part, they work with your budget! Each and every employee are welcome to my home anytime. They are professional, eager to please and like I said, they become family. Choosing Gove landscaping is a no brainer but like Randy says, “get your 3 bids.” 😀
Oh and if my name is on this review, we are not blood related, haha that's how I found him for my front yard- I saw his truck in a parking lot. I thought it might be a "sign" and it was, I was lucky to find Randy that day.
My before and after pics say it all-the front and the back are included in the review.

We are so happy with our new backyard that was designed and constructed by Gove Landscape Construction. Randy Gove is easy to work with and made sure everything was perfect. He has a great eye for design, and made a couple of changes to the design to ensure it would be beautiful, balanced, and have the look we were going for. He even added some touches that he felt we “needed” and didn’t charge for them. His employees are also friendly and listen to concerns or suggestions. I highly recommend Randy Gove and Gove Landscape Construction to anyone interested in doing a landscape project at their home or business.

Gove Landscape Construction completed a huge overhaul of our front and back yards. Harlan Hardesty was the landscape architect who drew up the very detailed plans, and Randy Gove helped to scale it down to fit our budget. We are thrilled with the results! Our yard is not only more beautiful, but there is much more useable outdoor space for our family to enjoy, and it is safer for us as we age in place. There was good communication throughout the project, and Randy came by to check on things nearly every day. Randy’s crews were respectful, knowledgeable and skilled. It has been about one year since completion, and the follow up has been as promised. Some plants inevitably don’t make it, and they were replaced as soon as weather conditions allowed. The pictures show only two of the significant changes that were made to our yard. We highly recommend Gove Landscape Construction! Thank you, Randy, for doing such a fabulous job!!

Gove Landscape and Construction was an exceptional partner for our comprehensive drainage, driveway, and front yard project. We purchased our home in Cameron Park, CA, on a downhill slope, with the knowledge that the property was in urgent need for drainage improvements. As newcomers to the area, we reached out to numerous engineering, landscape, and construction companies, seeking their expertise and insights into the issues, our aesthetic preferences, and our budget constraints.

From the very first call with Randy Gove, we were impressed by his extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with drainage challenges in Cameron Park. He not only demonstrated a deep understanding of the problem but also offered the valuable recommendation to bundle our project with his Landscape Architect, Harlan. This partnership proved to be a powerful combination, and together, they spent considerable time designing our project, prioritizing our budget while maintaining realistic cost estimates.

My husband and I have had our fair share of landscape and home construction projects, and I can confidently say that Gove stands out for its exceptional quoting practices. Unlike many other contractors who provide lump-sum quotes, Gove offers detailed line-item cost breakdowns, which is a rare and valuable feature in today’s market. Additionally, Gove’s attentive listening skills are truly commendable. We had several specific requirements, and Gove demonstrated a remarkable ability to incorporate them into the budget without compromising on quality.

Gove’s meticulous attention to detail is another aspect that sets them apart. They meticulously inspect every aspect of the project, identifying and addressing any imperfections before we even notice them. This level of care ensures that our final product is not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable and long-lasting.

But perhaps the most impressive aspect of Gove’s work is their exceptional crews. From the efficient demolition of our driveway, the meticulous pourig of the concrete to the final planting of our beautiful landscape, every member of their team demonstrated exceptional friendliness, respect, talent and hard work. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that our property was transformed into a beautiful, inviting, and well-drained space.

After completing our project, I couldn’t help but think that Gove was the kind of contractor I would be happy to invite over for dinner. Their exceptional work, combined with their friendly and professional demeanor, made them a truly memorable experience. If you’re interested in learning more about our experience with Gove Landscape and Construction, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them. I’d be more than happy to provide you with my contact details.

We had an outstanding experience with Gove Landscaping! From the very beginning, Randy truly listened to our vision and what we wanted for our outdoor space. At the same time, he offered thoughtful and creative suggestions that elevated the design and added beauty we hadn’t even considered.

The work of his entire team was meticulous and completed in a timely manner. Every detail was handled with care, and followed through to completion. The field staff worked incredibly hard and showed excellence in everything they did — professional, and clearly dedicated to quality.

Randy was responsive throughout the project, and communication was excellent at every stage. We always felt informed and confident in the process.Our yard has been completely transformed and is the beautiful sanctuary we envisioned. Highly recommend Gove Landscaping to anyone looking for a landscaper who combines skill, creativity, and genuine care for the client’s needs!

I cannot endorse Gove Landscape Construction strongly enough. Three years ago Randy Gove and his team did a magnificent job upgrading our front yard with some hardscape and landscape elements that have earned us compliments from our neighbors ever since, and have utterly beautified our home. We selected Gove Landscape Construction for our backyard, which had never been landscaped before, and was, in the words of my father-in-law “like the surface of the moon”.

Randy worked with my wife and me in lengthy design phase with a local landscape architect and was indispensable with his sage advice, striking the balance between beauty, efficiency, possibility and practicality. The design phase took a long time of multiple rounds with our landscape architect. I don’t believe that we could have come up with an affordable, beautiful, complete and complimentary design if we hadn’t had Randy’s guidance throughout the process. His decades of experience came to bear as an advocate for us, even against ourselves, because he understood our underlying vision and how we could best achieve it. We ended up with a significant length of walls, decking, fencing, stairs, a sunken fire-pit and major grading of the garden. The plants we selected were almost all native or otherwise well adapted to El Dorado Hills’ climate, and I’m confident that they’ll flourish for years to come without needing to use Randy’s one-year plant warranty too extensively.

Once we got through the design phase, because of the closeness with which we’d worked with Randy, his bid was timely and efficient, and he didn’t begrudge us shopping it against competitors. His bid was competitive and fell in the middle range (we were well into the six-figures for the major project), but it was the most comprehensive and properly line-itemized, which we appreciated. It was a very easy decision to stick with Randy for the build, although we did go to a deck company, at Randy’s suggestion, for our deck. Randy assisted with the oversight and timing of that construction phase.

Randy’s team of employees and subcontractors were all A-grade professionals with deep knowledge and expertise in their various crafts. From ultra-precise Cowboy Ron, to botanist-extraordinary Randy Reid, to the tireless Tim, and everyone else on the Gove team, we were in the hands of master craftsmen who shared their opinions freely and with the comfort of knowing that they had a great boss who was going to listen to their ideas and suggestions. The whole team worked cleanly, and knowledgeably, explaining anything we asked and always keeping the backyard clean and as presentable as possible when doing major landscaping.

Because of the time spent in the design phase, the implementation phase went smoothly and without significant changes and without cost overruns. It took about 5 months to finish the half-acre project, which was exactly the amount of time that Randy had forecast before we signed the contract. Throughout the entire time, Randy was extremely responsive and involved in the entire process, frequently dropping by the house to check in that everything was going exactly as it should, and correcting the few and minor instances where something wasn’t up to his standards without us needing to complain or raise the issue. The result of his team’s effort is a showstopper of a half-acre backyard that has stunned our friends and family since it was completed.

Randy Gove is not only a world-class landscaper, he is also, and is always, a world-class human being. I love the fact that our backyard was developed with and landscaped by someone who is local, who loves El Dorado Hills and is a pillar of the community. I love running into Randy randomly at Raley’s, Mikuni, or Beach Hut Deli. His team are also locals, and it is just that little-bit-nicer to know that what they’ve built is part of enriching their own community and making El Dorado Hills a special place to live. I look forward to staying in touch with Randy and all of Gove Landscape Construction for years to come.

Hire Randy Gove for your project!

My wife and I selected Randy for our backyard renovation project here in El Dorado Hills. We are beyond thrilled with the results, and the project has completely transformed our home.

About the Project

Our project was a complete backyard renovation. Everything existing was removed to the dirt and the space regraded. Our goal was to transform an unfunctional space into a vibrant extension of our living space. The design involved new concrete; new shade structures with outdoor fans; installation of a fire pit; new outdoor kitchen; new ground lighting and irrigation; and new plantings. The design brought together the elements of water, fire, shade, and ground lighting.

How Did It Go?

Excellent! We got a great project outcome because we started with a great plan. At the beginning, we described our priorities and objectives to Randy. We went through several design iterations with Randy and his designer, Geoff Andrews, who modeled several concepts and then refined them to fit our budget.

Once we had our design and permits, everything was straightforward. For the record, I’m not the kind of customer to stand over their shoulders and coach their work. I hired them because they were experts and trusted them to do it right. They did!

Things You Should Know About Gove Landscape

The Gove Team is creative. Nothing ever goes 100% to plan. Our project didn’t, and yours will not either. What you need is an expert who can creatively solve problems while staying within the structure of the design and budget. In our case, we had two situations involving water features that had to be implemented slightly differently than as designed. In both cases, Randy and his team came up with alternatives that actually made the final product better than designed. Running into issues is stressful; Randy and his team really took the stress out of it.

Gove Landscape is reliable. They showed up when they said they would. They always did what they said they would do.

Gove Landscape is responsive. We never had a problem communicating with Randy or his team. Texting Randy always resulted in a response or call back same day.

Randy is a plant guru! While Randy directed and supervised all phases of the project, he laid out the plantings personally! And he obsessed over it. He laid every planting out for us, and then went back and changed things to enhance the visual effect. Then he made several mods after we had plants in the ground. Plantings were an area where we decided to extend our budget a bit, and we are glad we did. Ultimately, we used over 25 different species and 150 individual plantings. Our yard looks like a resort!

Gove Landscape is Attentive: Randy’s team pays attention to details. We noticed so many small details: How they did a little more on the existing sidewalk to tie to the new patio; how they arranged individual plantings; how they handled the down-spouts in the drainage system; how they cleverly positioned electrical outlets; how they meticulously detailed the countertops; how they arranged the rock for effect in the fire pit. Randy treated our house like it was his house. How could anyone expect more than that!

Why We Recommend Gove Landscape Construction

Projects like ours represent significant investments. When you are committing significant resources, you’d like to know that you have a guy who can deliver the desired outcome. Randy is that guy.

At the very beginning of our project, I pulled Randy aside and said, “make her (my wife) happy.” That’s the ultimate goal. Randy never forgot it. It informed every phase of our project. And his team nailed it! She and I couldn’t be any happier. We have exactly the living and entertaining space that we wanted.

Hire Randy without any hesitation or reservation! And then be ready for “Wow!”.

Ryan, Jake, Jesus. Ryan saw our vision and made it come come to life. Jake is Ryan’s right hand man and ran a crew that ensured in every way that our vision to detail was met. Jesus passion to detail is incredible, both Jake and Jesus ensured our project met all of our detailed requirements.

First of all I'm a detail oriented engineer, i.e. picky

I had a concept drawing and they improved on it.

They bid the job correctly.

When they did the job they came in and got it done right.

I now have my go to Landscaper for my next job.

Good job Ryan and Carlos!

Meticulous work, professional staff, excellent communication. Love working with Ryan and his guys. They really care about taking time and paying attention to their work. The yard has never looked better.

Jose’ is an excellent leader who follows through in getting my lawn looking professionally manicured. Hughes Landscape is quick to respond to questions or requests for an estimate. They are respectful of my property, very customer service oriented and excellent workers.

I was really impressed with the amount of thought Hughes Landscaping put into our project. They were responsive, helpful, professional, and really listened to what my wife and I were looking for in our backyard. We are beyond happy with how the yard turned out and grateful they were there to help!

Finally a great landscaper business owner. On time, professional, did what he said he would, finished early and a good value for the price. Even replaced a bad plant within 24 hours. We will be a returning customer and raving fan. Ryan is very knowledge of plants when some only know to hardscape.

The owner, Ryan, is very professional, quick to help us with our landscaping needs, and communicates quickly and effectively. We will definitely use him and his team for future landscaping projects .

Would highly recommend Hughes Landscape. Ryan is a great guy. We will definitely have them back to do future work on our yard. Very efficient and they do a great job of cleaning up afterwards.

My yard looks great. They were easy to work with and good prices.

We used Hughes Landscaping on a joint venture project between an Elementarty school and a homeowners association. Hughes delivered very professional detailed plans, and performed the work in a timely manor to the specs of the plans, and completed the job ahead of schedule.
We were very happy with Hughes Landscaping.

Thanks to Ryan, Jake and team did a great job with our backyard landscape. Jake is the go to person and he is extremely helpful and keeps the project and timelines. This is an amazing team and we liked the outcome -a beautiful dream backyard.

Ryan and his team did an amazing job landscaping my backyard creatively and beautifully! I was not prescriptive (left it to the professionals) and Ryan did a great job creating the design and gaining my feedback and approval. I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the result!