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Better Gardening and Landscape Services

Retaining Wall - Install, Sprinkler - Backflow Valve, Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain,

About us

Tired of the mow, blow, go? Inefficient or leaking sprinkler systems? We've got you covered... Serving the South Bay Area since 1993, our technicians at Better Gardening & Landscape pride themselves in a higher level of yard care. Well-versed in formal & informal pruning & trimming, maintaining & monitoring irrigation systems and weed control, focusing on attention to detail We work with each homeowner on an individual basis, tailoring our services to the specific needs of each client. We are highly skilled in optimizing and installing highly efficient sprinkler & drip irrigation systems, with water conservation a high priority. We also offer fertilizing for lawns and plants, which can help save water while maintaining the health. If your thinking of replacing or upgrading your yard, I can help you design & install your dream yard by choosing the proper plants/trees appropriate to the size of the areas, creating flowing walkways and dry cobble creeks, etc. With over 30 years of experience, there's literally nothing we haven't seen or been able to handle. Let us prove it to you!!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
32 years of experience

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.011 Reviews
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Karen S.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work. Great teamwork. Efficient. Most importantly, Mike is a true professional and the nicest man ever. I sometimes refer to him as “Uncle Mike,” because he is kind, loyal, good to his wonderful employees and makes me feel like he really has my back when discussing what would be best in caring for my property. Extremely trustworthy and multitalented. Great business! Great owner! Great employees! Thanks Mike
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"I initially came into the property to troubleshoot an irrigation system with 29 valves on her estate. During the process, I consulted with her about a seasonal plan for maintaining the landscape that should be addressed and an ongoing fertilizing program. They have a beautiful 2 acre hillside property in Los Gatos that needed a helping hand to help reach it's potential. She was more than receptive to all my suggestions and got the results we promised. Looking forward to working with her in the future"


Fiona S.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent, Mike is professional, helpful, kind and very knowledgeable
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"We've been working for them for a couple of years. We initially revamped the backyard landscape and installed new lawn and valves, along with drip lines for plants. They are putting the house on the market, so we installed some new plants in front with drip lines and installed mulch in front & back. Very nice people to work with"


R. K.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Very well indeed. Mike V contacted San Jose Plumbing, and coordinated all the work.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"The customer had a leaking pipe in his irrigation supply line by the main water line going into the house. The existing house shut off valve was old and in bad shape, so I connected customer with a reputable plumber to replace & upgrade the main shut off valve (copper pipe), and install a new shut off valve for the irrigation supply line. After that, I was able to reconnect the irrigation supply line and get the system operational again."


Sandra W.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very satisfied with the work
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"She needed an area for her new puppy designated for a potty area. I removed some bark and soil in a small 8' x 10' area, and put down weed block fabric, installed some drain rock, then pea gravel over the top. The puppy went right to the area after I finished, and used it for the purpose intended."


Patricia H.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This company is FANTASTIC ! They are knowledgeable, professional, and fair priced. I couldn’t be happier with the job that they did and I will definitely call upon their expertise in the future. I highly recommend this company for any and all landscaping and gardening needs.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"[Member Name Removed] was great to work with. What started out to be a basic cleanup turned out to be a full backyard face lift. I made a few suggestions to open up the yard and she was very receptive to the ideas, and my crew worked their magic. We'll be working with her on a bi-monthly basis"


Mary-Jo G.
Jul 2020
1.0
Have not received a quote from anyone.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"I've been overwhelmed with so many emergency sprinkler repairs and supporting my 70 weekly clients, that I put her on the back burner. My foreman has had an ill family member, and I had to fill in for him for two weeks. I failed to contact her and inform her that we would have to circle back in a few weeks until the smoke cleared, so I take full responsibility. I will try to contact her and apologize for my lack of communication, and hopefully try to revisit our initial conversation concerning her project"


Dan M.
Mar 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$520
Great service at a great price with excellent communication.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"Client needed to automate lawn sprinklers in back yard and replace valves. I found a small leak in the supply line that also needed replacing. We'll be doing a drip irrigation renovation in the future"


Rose Mary Y.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
The source of the problem was precisely located and the job was very professionally done on the same day. Mike was great in the way he explained everything. Feel confident in the job he did. Great work.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"She had a pressure problem in the backyard valves. After troubleshooting, I found that there was a pressure regulator that was installed improperly, causing her to lose pressure. I remove the unneeded pressure regulator and rerouted the line and installed a new shut off valve. Problem solved!!!"


Rose Mary Y.
Nov 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Mike was amazing in locating the problem and fixing it within approximately two hours into the job.

Rhea S.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was good. Mike is very good. Very thorough and knowledgeable. We have had previous company so he re-did the irrigation. He showed up when he said he would. He did a really good job. Hes' very professional.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"Customer wanted privacy trees installed, and existing trees were struggling. I amended the soil and fertilized the existing trees, installed new trees and renovated the drip system to add more water to each tree. I instructed them on how to set the timer"


David H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Seamless. He provides all of his feedback, takes surrounding conditions into consideration such as the neighborhood itself. He's on time, clean, has his own portable toilet he brings to the job site. It's really an exceptional service that he has going.
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"Customer is a developer, and would build high-end houses. They would give me a landscape rendering, then we'd tailor the landscaping accordingly from the ground up. We worked on several projects together and appreciated the opportunity to showcase our company's skill"


Neil M.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Mike Veazie called me right away, and even though this was a small job, he agreed to take it. He showed up at the date and time he promised and right away he discovered that we had a water leak and traced it to a sprinkler valve in the side yard. That explains our last water bill! For this PVC repair, he added a shutoff valve at the beginning of the run and repaired the PVC in three different locations. He left one time to meet with a customer and returned when he said he would. This repair required a lot of digging and chopping of large roots, it wasn't easy. But Mike stayed with it and wouldn't stop until the repairs were done. The work he performed was excellent quality. Thanks Michael Veazie!
Response from Better Gardening and Landscape Services

"The size of the job doesn't matter when it comes to a high water bill. He was pleasantly surprised that it was a simpler fix than he thought. We talked about future landscaping after I finished the job"

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FAQ

Better Gardening and Landscape Services is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Better Gardening and Landscape Services offers free project estimates.
No, Better Gardening and Landscape Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Better Gardening and Landscape Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Better Gardening and Landscape Services offers emergency services.
No, Better Gardening and Landscape Services does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

Los Gatos, Los Gatos, Los Gatos, CA 95032

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