Landscaping reviews in San Marcos, California

Gothic landscaping service my Hoa community. They do a very poor job. Weeds are never pulled. Yard is not raked up. Our community has never looked so bad since they took over the account back in October 2021.
If you call the business the phone goes to voice mail.
Could not recommend.

I’m very satisfied with Hector and his company. They are top notch landscapers. My previous landscaper was not proactive and my palm tree was infested with boll weevil and I had to remove it. Hector is proactive and I am very satisfied.

Hector did a great job refurbishing the landscaping on our patio. He cleared out debris, weeded, and planted new plants with drip. He is personable and helpful with suggestions including on some needed paver modifications for better drainage.

Hector and his crew have been looking after my property for 8 years now . He never misses any schedule and he is also very knowledgeable. His crew are also very good at their job .

Hector Caro has been our landscaper for over 30 years and we could not be happier with his services. We can always count on him to arrive on time and even for emergencies if we have a problem with our sprinklers. He and his staff do a great job and our yard always looks so nice!

We recently contracted with Western Outdoor Design and Build for improvements to our patio and back yard, and have been thoroughly impressed with the process so far. Joe and Tony were great in helping us identify and evaluate alternatives, using an amazingly realistic computerized model they created of our existing yard/patio. Very professional and great customer service!

From the beginning the design team at Western Outdoor Design and Build (consisting of Michelle, Tony, & Vince) have been incredible to work with! Their timeliness, ability to see our vision and add to it, as well as their cost-effective strategies seem unparalleled in the industry. I compared other designers and companies and no one seemed to offer 3D video renderings as well as multiple design reviews at such affordable rates. They are always punctual and demonstrate great communication. Thanks so much guys we are looking forward to starting construction in a few months!

David Creviston

We have just finished the design phase with our designer, Greg, and we are very happy with the process and results. Greg's ideas and attention to details were very helpful in creating our backyard makeover which includes a pool upgrade with Baha deck and efficient filter/pump equipment, creative decking, pergola, fire table, lighting and landscaping. Greg's assistant, Tony, was able to create a 3D model of our backyard so we could get a great idea of what the makeover will look like. We start construction in November.

My husband and I are re-doing our backyard and after going through a few bids we chose Western Outdoor! We are very excited to begin this project. So far the customer service and the team that has been working with us on design and contract signing has been smooth and very pleasing. Highly recommend working with Michelle and Adrian! We can't wait to see the project finished!

We’ve been working with Joe on our front yard project and it’s been great! Joe is very thorough, detailed and extremely professional. I’d give 5 stars but we haven’t completed the project yet. Thus far the entire team has been extremely detailed oriented. If you’re looking for a legit turnkey company that stands behind their work, these people are it. We’ve had friends use Joe and his team and their backyard, patio and walkways are GORGEOUS. We’re so excited to see how our yard wraps up!

Western Outdoor was great to work with and we are very happy with our new yard. Craig and the whole Western team knocked it out of the park. We highly recommend this company to anyone that needs a backyard remodel.

My wife and I have had a great experience working with Greg on the design of our backyard hardscape/landscape plan. Very excited with the ideas Greg came up with and cannot wait for the project to underway next month! Really appreciated Greg's imagination/creativity, professionalism and attention to detail. Tony was awesome as well in creating the 3D rendering of Greg's plan. Thanks Greg and Tony!

We have a major front and backyard remodel project that includes construction of a large pergola connected to the house with built-in outdoor gas heaters, a large water feature, fire pit, diverse pavers, and extensive softscaping. After several disappointing attempts to get this project underway with other companies, we turned to Western Outdoor Design. We were immediately impressed with their professionalism, courtesy, and no-nonsense attitude; so we decided to begin the design process with Greg. The longer we worked with Greg, the more certain we became that going with Western Outdoor was the right choice. Greg’s expertise as a landscape architect and designer really showed as he was able to come up with exquisite solutions for the many design problems with our quite complicated project. Very helpful here were the 3-D computer graphics that Ryan prepared for Greg which gave us a realistic “look” at specific features of our project. What we like about Greg is that he pays attention to detail, is absolutely meticulous, and nothing gets overlooked. We were very pleased with his ability to “visualize” what we had in mind and with his patience which I’m sure we tested on several occasions. Finally, we were very happy with the transparency of the pricing. As 35+ year homeowners with plenty of experience with remodeling companies we can say that, up to this point, Western Outdoor Design stands head and shoulders above the rest. Just two days ago, work on our project started with demolition of existing hardscape. Thus far, our experience with the work crew is exactly as we expected, and we are confident that we will be very happy with the final results.

Michelle, Vince, Victor and Danny & co were rather amazing to work with. Due to health issues in the family, our design phase lasted well over a year. Michelle and Vince were very patient with us during said times. Never pushed us to commit to signing a contract, never forced their choices upon us, were flexible in accommodating our odd requests, and patiently explained pros and cons of design elements new to us. After contract signing, implementation phase was swift and per plan. I found the crew (Victor, Danny etc) to be rather skilled. They worked like a well oiled machine. The few logistical hiccups we experienced were swiftly dealt with.
I look forward to working with them again for when we start phase II of our landscaping work. Can’t recommend them enough.

I have consulted with three different contractors for our front yard redesign and Western Outdoor Designs was by far the best. We love the design they have done for us. Joe and Amber have been amazing to work with so far. We are very excited for the work to begin and will provide an update soon on the outcome!

We have a large backyard remodel and bid it out to 4 different companies. Western Outdoor Designs were by far the most responsive and comprehensive. Our designer, Greg, came out to our house for an initial visit to understand what our vision was and after some back and forth materials, designs, budget, we came by to their office 2 weeks later to review initial plans and material. They have a very nice showroom that allowed us to pick and choose exactly what we wanted while understand the cost impact of things. As part of the plan review, Ryan, 3D renderings expert, showed us a first view as to what our backyard would like like in a video. It was really nice to get a feel for it right away. 2 meetings later and more back and forth (especially on budgets), we are moving forward with them with most of what we initially asked for and very close to budget. We are very pleased with the overall process and would recommend them.

We would recommend this company for your backyard design! Our team of Michelle, Adrian, and Chilo, were all very knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to our project. The work was performed in a neat manner and kept to the schedule. As a commercial construction project manager myself, my expectations were high, but Western Outdoor Design certainly met my expectations! We are completely satisfied with our new backyard!

We used Western Outdoor design for our entire front and back yard project. Out front, we removed all existing concrete (brand new tract home build) and had pavers put in. Replaced all grass and low quality plants with a natural landscape and new planting. Reworked all drip lines and continued the retaining wall to the sidewalk. Nice caps on top and matching house stone veneer on the face. Existing gutters linked to full drain system. In back, had an oversized spa installed, putting green, 25’ flagpole, drip system, ambient lighting, rock speakers system, pavers throughout. From sitting down with Craig to do the design to dealing with David on a daily basis, we couldn’t be happier. All the crews were very respectful and friendly. Cleaned up everyday and never left a mess. Roger was also very easy to work with regarding the planting and hardscape stuff. Our next door neighbors are now using them after seeing our project. Our youngest son just purchased a new first house and is also using them. Overall we are very satisfied with the professionalism and quality of work done. Highly recommended. A+.

We truly enjoyed working with the team at Western Pavers. After first interacting with Joseph, we recognized the value that his landscape design experience would bring to our project. He was clear and attentive to our wants and needs. He was both knowledgeable and professional, which made it very easy for us to discuss how to make the most of our space. When discussing the project, he also allowed plenty of time for us to make changes and was willing to change things on the spot based on our feedback. We appreciated his guidance and suggestions, as well as his flexibility to tailor the project to fit what we were looking for. Despite having a relatively small yard, his assistance enabled us to make the absolute most of our space! During the 3D rendering session, his colleague Ryan was also very knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to make changes in real time that really highlighted what we could expect our yard to look like. The team at Western just finished the job and we couldn’t be more satisfied. With the help of our project manager, Chilo, we ultimately saw our vision come to life. Chilo had an incredible eye for suggesting and making small yet meaningful changes throughout the project. Chilo was also very responsive to any questions we had and was an endless source of good suggestions throughout every step of the build process. With the latest downpours putting our new yard to the test, it was evident that Chilo and his team treated our project with the highest level of craftsmanship. We would highly recommend the team at Western Pavers for any design and landscape construction services.

From beginning to end this crew and company delivered professional, friendly work. Michelle and Joby are great ambassadors for WOD&B and are the reason we went with this company. Daniel is an wonderful craftsman. Jesus manged our project with courtesy and made sure it was finished on time!
The crew worked long days to finish some aspects of the project and made sure the final clean up was done well. Our new backyard is now a restful oasis . We recommend this company and especially this A-team crew highly.

9/22/20: We just started a major back yard project with Western Pavers and so far we are very happy with their service and professionalism. We discussed our many ideas with the design team Michelle and Vince. They are both very personable and patient. They take the time to answer every question and clearly strive to meet our high hopes for realizing an awesome back yard space. It is so satisfying to see our vision translated into a detailed design. Tony joined our recent design meeting and his services were a huge value-add as he was able to manipulate a 3D design in real time so we could make little tweaks to get every detail nailed down. It was incredibly helpful to see that 3D rendering in order to make some key decisions. We are super excited to take the next steps and will update our review as our project progresses...

Update 12/21/20: Since writing my initial review of Western Pavers, specifically the design process thus far, we have added plans for our front yard as well as made materials selction for the whole project. We continue to be very happy with the level of service we have received. Vince was prompt and responsive with front yard plans and project revisions. Michelle was extremely helpful in choosing various materials and we are super excited to take the next steps once we receive approval from our HOA to move forward. So far, so good!