Landscape Dynamics

We hired Landscape Dynamics, led by Ken Wexner, in August of 2016, for a sizeable job completely re-landscaping our front yard, replacing the driveway and adding a new set of concrete steps leading to our front door. We are delighted in all respects: with the results, with the way the work was done and the way the agreement and finances turned out. We heartily recommend Landscape Dynamics. How we Found Landscape Dynamics We often walk the neighborhood and see too many jobs that are poorly executed. The concrete work is sloppy. The design is poor. But a few jobs looked markedly different, and one had a sign with Landscape Dynamics' contact information. We called Ken. He came over one evening, but we didn't have a clear vision of what we wanted. He told us that we weren't ready for him, and that we needed to snap pictures of what we saw out there that we liked, and that he didn't want to start spending our money drawing up designs when he wasn't sure he understood what we wanted. I respect that. It took us a few months, but we did what he suggested, and he returned for a second visit (still no cost). We retained him to draw up a design (refundable if we hired him to do the work). With a few tweaks, the design was excellent, and we negotiated and signed an agreement. Executing the Work We had to wait about six weeks for him to begin: a shorter wait than we had expected, as he tends to be pretty booked up. He began the job on time, and finished on time, about four weeks later. His team was working our job every day. The team of three (Ernesto, Manuel and Martine)) were gentlemen: friendly and hardworking, and fully bilingual (Spanish and English). They were happy to explain what they were doing and why, and cleaned up every day. As the work unfolded, we saw them do many things that weren't called out for in the contract, but that they do as part of a quality job. For example, they went to great lengths to remove pervasive roots from a big tree we had recently removed. Of course, Ken was there nearly every day. He's hands on, making decisions, driving the big equipment, checking the work. His hands are usually dirty. Ken had a Bobcat loader on site for a few weeks, along with a Kubota tractor. That, plus thousands of dollars of other equipment on the side of my house. He's made a big investment in his business. Landscape as Art Having been in the art business for over 20 years, I understand aesthetics. Ken is a landscape artist. He creates mini-parks, and truly cares about, and insists on great design. He worries about balance and perspective. He sees and understands texture and color. While he accepted input from us and created the vision we asked for, he would stop us if we asked for something that ultimately wouldn't look good, or wouldn't last. There were some details in the stairs he built, and the rock placements that surprised us yet they looked awesome, and fulfilled our vision. We didn't have to tell him every detail, and t

Last month I decided to replace my yard with a paver patio, drought resistant plants, and rock/bark. Ken answered my request for an estimate immediately, was on time for every appointment and a pleasure to work with. He listened to my suggestions, incorporated some of the existing elements, and made great choices for me. He identified some issues with electrical and my sprinkler system that needed to be addressed and since he is also a general contractor -he fixed them. I thought the price was very reasonable and the job was completed on time, in budget , and I love the results !! He even installed some "cat fencing" for me that works perfectly. I highly recommend Ken and Landscape Dynamics. Thelma , Louis (the cats) and I are really happy with our new outdoor space.

I ask Ken for an estimate to re-do my front lawn in a manner to use little water. He came up with a super design that would reduce my water usage. Ken and his crew had the project finished within two weeks and I have had most of my neighbors come by and comment and complement the work Ken did.. I am very pleased with the work Ken did. His crew were very efficient and clean. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Ken for a great job.

My project was a Pergola, which I had intended to build myself. I drew the plans, purchased the materials, and had everything ready to go at my house, all the while wondering to myself " do I really want to subject myself to the liability danger of getting my buddies to help me erect it". We are all senior aged, and are not as studly and strong as we once were. That is when I contacted HomeAdvisor. Ken Wexner, owner of Landscape Dynamics, came out right away and, for a very reasonable sum, concluded my project in no time. He and his crew did an exceedingly fine job, exhibiting years of professional experience. I highly recommend them, and will do further business with them. If you are a do it yourselfer, " You've Got To Know When To Fold Them".

Ken and his team were fantastic, and our new xeriscape yards look very pretty! They removed the grass, put in a flagstone walkway, modified the sprinklers to a drip system, set up electricity for lights and a fountain, put in new plants, and even fixed our fences. Ken helped me choose drought-resistant plants and made several phone calls to insure that we would get the EBMUD refund for the conversion. They all worked very hard. Ken was very flexible and responsive to our needs. We recommend Landscape Dynamics whole-heartedly.