Landscaping reviews in Escondido, California

Tony and Lucia were wonderful. Kept us fully informed during the whole project, and did their best to keep costs down when some unexpected stuff came up. Manny, and all the crew were fully professional and obviously highly skilled. Will definitely call them again for future needs.

AJ Criss worked closely with us to produce a detailed master plan for our backyard that we were excited about. From there, his team handled the demo and disposal of the existing spanish tile patio, existing concrete around the pool, rockscape unwanted landscaping/vegitation. After the demo was complete, new pavers, retaining walls, gas fire pit, garden area, landscaping and new sprinklers/irrigation were completed. I can't say enough about our experience with AJ Criss. From the start, we were treated like their only client. They were always willing and happy to answer endless questions/emails/phone calls and even accompanied us to the paver yard to assist with paver selection. We simply were amazed at how respectful the work team was and how quiet and CLEAN they kept the job site. We ABSOLUTELY would recommend AJ Criss to others and cannot wait to start the next project with them. THANK YOU AJ CRISS! We have our dream backyard because of you.

I was referred to Tony Criss by a mutual friend belonging to the Rotary Club of Escondido. My wife and I had just purchased a new home at the newly planned community at Harmony Grove Village and were anxious to get the landscaping design for our backyard done before the Thanksgiving holidays. My friend spoke very highly of Tony Criss' character and professionalism. Tony met my wife at our house and we were immediately impressed with his candor and likeability. He walked us through the entire process and offered ideas to enhance our backyard without being pushy and was able to stay within our budget. The construction process provided by AJ Criss was pretty smooth and the onsite foreman walked us through the landscaping process as well. Once construction was complete, Tony personally conducted a walkthrough to ensure we were satisfied. The project turned out beautiful and we couldn't be happier with the finished product. Thanks again Tony, the city of Escondido is more beautiful because of our backyard!!!

Tim & Deering

Decided last year that it was finally time to invest in improving the landscaping design of my front and back yard. Started my search on the Web for a custom landscaper and ended up finding AJ Criss in the Escondido area. Called them up and spoke with a gentleman by the name of Phil, he was very helpful and knowledgeable in landscaping design. After deciding to use AJ Criss to redo my yards, we met and discussed my vision combined with what they felt would work best to tie everything together well. Before starting they had given me the price for the job as well as the amount of time it would take to complete. AJ Criss didn't only complete my custom landscaping design on time but under budget as well! Thanks AJ Criss for the smooth landscaping design process and completion.

AJ Criss Industries did a fantastic job on our property here in Escondido. We were having a bad erosion problem since part of the property is on a hill. They graded the hillside, put down a concrete base-class 2, added new drainage and retaining walls, and re-planted a hillside that just had weeds and old ice plant. The owner Anthony, and his assistant Lucia were hands on everyday. The foreman Leo was excellent in getting the job done with his guys, very skilled and professional. They answered any questions we had without delay, and the job was done very timely. I would highly recommend this company!

AJ Criss Industries was the best Landscape Contractor we could find in San Diego, for our home's landscape makeover! The owner, Tony Criss met with us in person, discussed our wants & needs in detail, and delivered a competitive bid for our front & back yard landscaping project. Our project included new irrigation, custom landscape design, new plants & fruit trees, retaining walls, flag stone & a new deck around our pool. His staff was on time every morning, spoke English, kept my wife and I well informed regarding the progress of our project... and the pricing was more than fair.

From start to finish, our project took a little over 3 weeks to complete... also, their cleanup crew did an awesome job with making sure our home looked like they were never there! :) When the work was complete, again Tony personally did a walk through with us, to make sure that every detail was perfect & that we were 100% satisfied with with work they did. They stayed On-Time, On Budget & did an AMAZING Job!

I agree with all of the other 5 star reviews about AJ Criss. "I recently hired them to renovate my yard using plans that I obtained from a landscape designer. Not only did they execute the plans flawlessly, but they also worked with us to improve the plans and make sure we were satisfied with the end result. Throughout the entire process, they were great at communicating with us and following through on everything they promised. In addition, they were able to significantly reduce our water usage through their expertise in sustainable landscaping. They were able to transform my yard into a beautiful and functional space that my family and I can enjoy for years to come. I highly recommend AJ Criss to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled landscape company."

If I could give 10 stars I would. Tony the owner and his associate Lucia were absolutely wonderful. Talented, fun and gracious every step of the way. They helped with design and picking materials. They were on the spot to address any concerns and were just delightful to work with. The crew was friendly and polite, cleaned up every day and arrived on time every morning, The experience from start to finish was the best. They will be my go to team for any work I need that they do. I love my new entryway, thank you!

The team at New Again, Alan and all, were extremely pleasant to work with. Our project exceeded our expectations. They were always respectful, honest and followed through with what they said.

In turn, we felt so good about the service. This particular job was a large one, yet we still have at least two more areas to deal with. They will be my first call.

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Our backyard turned out amazing thanks to the New Again Pavers team! Ron, German, Miguel, and the workers did a fabulous job and were always willing to listen. Any roadblocks that came up were easily solved with this accommodating attitude. Highly recommended!

I am very happy with the work that New Again Paver performed. The price was reasonable amd competitive (not the lowest nor the highest). They installed the paver, retaining wall, and artificial turf for us. The whole team was very responsible and professional throughout the entire job. They worked with us to accommodate any new or modified requests we had. I recommend them to anyone who needs landscaping

Great company to work with. Reliable, Honest and fair when it come to pricing. Ponchi and his team are going above and beyond to make sure all your needs are taken care of. Will definitely use them again.

First time home owner and We do many research and compare different landscape company and found this one. The communication is very friendly and knowledgeable. And the results are amazing.🤩

Highly recommend Nee Again Pavers! We have a small porch that needed to be done. Ponchi gave us a free consultation to help us decide the best material and style for us. They came out a week later and had the whole project done in one day! And it turned out great, we love it!

**Couldn’t Be Happier with the Results!**

We’re so glad we were referred to Ponchi and the team at New Again Pavers—what an amazing experience from beginning to end! They handled everything from concrete work to landscaping in both the front and back yards, and they also installed artificial turf that looks fantastic.

Ponchi was awesome to work with—super friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly knows his stuff. His whole team was just as great: professional, respectful, and they cleaned up after themselves *every single day*, which we really appreciated.

The finished product turned out better than we imagined. The layout, the materials, the overall vibe—it all just works. We get so many compliments from friends and neighbors, and honestly, we love being out there now.

If you're thinking of redoing your yard, we can’t recommend Ponchi and New Again Pavers enough. Great people, top-notch work, and just a really smooth experience all around!

We love you Ponchi, LOL, but it's true!
-Art & Mindy

I needed a continuation of an existing three-foot retaining wall on the downslope in my yard. Ron, of New Again Pavers, was very responsive with providing a quote and then scheduling the project. The workers arrived on time each day and worked diligently in a somewhat difficult location. They did a professional job installing the footer, the concrete-filled blocks, drainage pipes, and back-filling behind the wall. The new wall is straight and was incorporated perfectly with the existing wall.

New Again Pavers helped us each step of the way. They were very professional and did such a great in transforming our backyard that started out as just dirt to a beautiful area to host family gathering/ outdoor living space.

We had a fantastic experience working with New Again Pavers for our landscaping. From start to finish, they were efficient, professional, and incredibly helpful. They made the entire process feel easy and collaborative, allowing us to make changes along the way and always staying transparent about timelines and costs. It's rare to find a company that combines quality work with such great communication, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend!

Ponchi and his team at New Again Pavers are incredible. They are so efficient and did an amazing transformation to our backyard. They made our vision come to life and it's even better than we imagined. They are such hard workers and finished our yard so quickly! They created a beautiful water slide, putting green and built a beautiful grill area. They were there nearly every day until it was completed. Thank you to all of these amazing workers! You cannot go wrong with them!

Ponchi and his team are remarkable. They redesigned and rebuilt my back yard two years ago with an amazing outcome. Asked Ponchi to come this spring 2025 and transform my front yard from an unusable root pile mess to a true “Wow Yard”. Exceptional work, fair pricing!

New Again Pavers did an absolutely fantastic job on my backyard! The team was timely, efficient, and incredibly professional from start to finish. Ponchi and Herman were a pleasure to work with — responsive, collaborative, and always willing to accommodate my requests. They even added some extra touches to make the work more customized, which I really appreciated. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free, and the quality of their work is outstanding. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful results and great service!🤩