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Serving Santa Barbara Since 1989
Landscapes by Davids
Award Winning
Dear Davids,
Landscapes by Davids recently transformed our entire yard into a beautiful and usable part of our home. From the first meeting David Niles incorporated our thoughts and the style of our home into his vision. He solved one of our largest challenges with a unique idea to raise a portion of the yard. This allowed us to create the exact space we wanted. Once construction began with David Boone, the benefit of the architect and contractor being partners was evident. The coordination and ability to make real time additions or changes made the construction process a thrill. The crew was friendly, timely and highly skilled. They were able to install all of our hard scape, including a large limestone patio, and plantings just as we envisioned. In the end Landscapes by Davids transformation of our home exceeded our expectations.
Zimmerman Family
Backyard design and landscape is now completed in our Summerland home! The Davids gave their full attention to our project. Beachy stonework walls, flagstone, a sweet cottage gate, new deck, lighting, drip irrigation, drainage system, and an artistic choice and placement of flowering plants—The results are exquisite! We’re ready to enjoy summer in our beautiful new outdoor space!
Karen and Bill Degischer
We were in need of transformative guidance on our property. While we always knew our property had good "bones", we were not able to concieve or agree on how to maximize privacy and convenience while maintaining our view. Additionally, it was always difficult for guests, deliveries, etc to find our front door. David developed a plan for receiving guests to our home. It may be my imagination but I believe the delivery drivers actually enjoy the trip from the truck to our front door through our new front garden (before there was no telling where our packages would end up). David took the time to get to know what was important to us and create a wonderful entrance garden for our property. The Davids and their team worked with us at all stages to ensure that the garden was coming along as we hoped. Their crew was exceptionally neat and tidy. The job site was well organized and the crew was very respectful of our privacy. I would definitely describe the job as first class and certainly minimized much of the stress of having a large project done at our home. We cannot wait to have then continue working on our property and would recommend them very highly. It truly was a transformation.
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Zed and Peggy Reagan
We were referred to Landscapes by Davids about 12 years ago. We were told that they have exceptional design skills and could do anything. In the twelve years and three major projects (the last project due to a pernicious drought) we have never been disappointed. They have worked within our budgets, always been professional, and have been able to create such amazing outdoor environments for our family that we find ourselves spending much of our time outdoors enjoying them. Basically Landscapes by Davids was critical in transforming our house into a home that we love. We highly recommend them.
James and Lisa Aviani
After going through 6 landscape providers in SB over a period of 10 years, we have finally found the landscapers that suit our property and family. David and David are both very skilled and a pleasure to work with. Their focus for the first few months was on water and energy efficiency. Then after bringing the property back into a healthy and attractive shape, they made several detailed proposals to enhance the look and feel of our garden, while still keeping a close eye on the long-term efficiency of the plantings and watering. We are very happy with their sense of planting design. The weekly maintenance has also been consistent and high quality. I'm very happy to recommend Landscape by Davids as a high quality, efficient, and ethical landscape team.
JM Lind
We hired Landscapes by Davids, at the end of 2015, on a recommendation from our friends. We
needed to redo all of the landscaping on our property of over an acre. We could not have been happier. The Davids were very easy to work with. They listened to our ideas and felt comfortable to interject theirs too. We ended up with beautiful landscaping that turned out to be better than we ever imagined. We were very concerned about our water usage and they were able to put in plantings that decreased our usage by about 1/3. Their team of installers were very professional and easy to have around our home for the several months that the project took to complete. They left our property clean every afternoon when they were finished for the day.
We have hired their crew to maintain the garden and we are very pleased with their work. They have a staff of really nice people who take pride in their work.
We highly recommend Landscapes by Davids.
Amy and Lee Silverman
"I have had the pleasure of working with the David's on two gardens over a span of more than 20 years. The consistently bring my vision to reality and provide both practical and esthetic design. The garden is my favorite "room" and it is spec to share that passion with theirs while benefiting from their expertise. My gardens have won awards and been photographed for magazines."
Connie S.
From design to implementation to maintenance, Landscapes by Davids is five star. Both Davids are a pleasure to work with and the gardeners are respectful, efficient, and great at what they do. We get the feeling they really care about how our property looks. I would have no problem recommending this company to family or friends and I have already done so several times.
Monica Kaderali
"Thanks to you both we have accomplished many improvements here at Birnam Wood Drive just as we did at East Mountain Drive, and we had a lot of laughs while we were doing it, as it should be. Michael Smith loves your plan. You need to come by and look at the landscaping, it is exactly what you designed and it looks beautiful. Your gardeners are excellent."
Selby Sullivan
I have used Landscapes by Davids for over 12 years. The first project was a complete renovation of my back yard after a remodel. They did lawn, shrubs, a fountain, electrical, multi layered yard, brick and stone patio. And just recently updated my front yard with new shrubs. They are a one stop shop. They listen, and have terrific ideas that really pull the project together. Respond quickly to calls.
Katina Etsell
"Thank you for your work on both of our significant landscape projects that have included a large fireplace and fire pit, two fountains and a pergola. We can recommend you without hesitation! Your work is extremely professional and you did an outstanding job of taking your general concept and turning it into a work of art. It is also great that your team provides the follow-up of weekly maintenance and that you have been able to address even our minor projects."
Ted and Kim Abajian
"We appreciate how pleasant it was to plan this experience with you and to watch your dedicated work and keen attention to all the details which show in the finished results. Knowing we are part of your garden family is a relief to us and that our care and questions are only a phone call away from your advice and help if needed."
Winifred B. Bennett, The Bennett Family
"Although we have enjoyed living in our present home for the last 26 years, the delight we get from our garden is greater now than ever before -- and it is all due to you. -- We would like also to comment on how professional you and your crew acted throughout the work. It was a pleasure to deal with you. From the beginning we knew we were in good hands. The follow-up service you have provided has been of the same high quality. "
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Glen and LaRee Wade
"It is such a delight to look out on our new beautiful new garden! - I appreciate the first rate job you and your crew did- very professional - and your concern for following through has been more than gratifying."
Genie and Bob Irvin
"We wanted to let you both know how pleased we are with our landscape. You succeeded in turning a mound of dirt into a little park with wonderful flowers year round. We interviewed many landscape companies and checked references before choosing Landscapes by Davids. We appreciate the time that you put into designing the garden, planting each plant, and your continued follow-up."
Valerie Williams
"With the patience of a psychiatrist, you listened to the woes of our garden. With the X-ray eye vision of a radiologist, you visualized our problems. With the skills of an internist, you diagnosed our illness. With the craft of an excellent surgeon and the precision of a plastic surgeon, you operated on our empty space. With the joy of an obstetrician, you created a beautiful garden for us to cherish. For all of this we are most grateful. It is a pleasure to have you on our side."
Robert D. Byers, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Associate Professor
USC School of Medicine
"On behalf of Adams School's parents, students, staff and administration, I would like to thank you for generously volunteering your time and expertise... Your enthusiasm was infectious and we all had a great time. The feedback we have gotten so far has been tremendous. We could not have done it without you. We appreciate community members like you who support our local schools. "
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Adams School Beautification Committee
"We loved working with the Davids, especially during the design and installation of our front and back yards. The care and maintenance provided by Jose and Antonio has been excellent in all ways. Thank you David and David.
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The Fisks
"The landscape looks phenomenal. Again, you guys do a fantastic job. Thanks again for all you've done!"
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Michael C. Linn
MCL Ventures, LLC
Couldn't be happier with the professionalism, the design, the service and the end result and the fair price. The garden looks wonderful now.
Robin Smith
"Mike and I want to thank you for the outstanding design and implementation of our new garden oasis. Thank you for your tips and follow-up. We certainly felt we got our money's worth in care and attention."
Betty and Mike Noling
You came highly recommended. You do beautiful work and are extremely professional! Your design work and finished product is above all the rest! Very pleased!
Terri C.
We are very pleased with the landscaping work done by Landscapes by Davids at our daughter's home in Santa Barbara. We worked with David Niles on transforming the front and back yards of her small Spanish-style home. The front yard had at one time been grass, but after years of drought and neglect was basically just dusty dirt. The house now has much better "curb appeal". In the back yard, they removed gravel which was hard to maintain and installed more artificial turf. They added some drought-tolerant plants along the foundation and in mulched beds. The work was done efficiently and with a minimum of disruption. We feel that we got good value for our money. David offered us an economical weekly maintenance program which we will use going forward. David was timely keeping appointments and communication was good.
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William Benjamin
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