Liaison Landscapes

Markus is great! he came out and completely transformed my backyard from a jungle to a picturesque patio and yard that you might find in Sunset Magazine in a matter of days. it has been an absolute pleasure having him and his awesome crew do my badly needed landscaping.

Markus is simply the best! He came highly recommended by the Sod Shop. My my front yard was an eyesore and my backyard is large and was simply out of control and difficult to manage. I called Markus and he listened to everything I had to say. He understood and respected my vision. After coming out and assessing my situation, he gave me his honest opinion and suggestions as to how I could have a low maintenance yard. He was very forthcoming about what was doable and how it would be accomplished. He is a man of his word. He did everything he said he would. My front yard is now more beautiful than ever! As for my backyard, I don’t remember the last time it looked so good and I’m loving it! I cannot thank Markus enough. His professionalism and attention to detail is so refreshing! I highly recommend Liaison Landscapes. Thanks a million!

Markus came to replace a faulty solenoid on our irrigation system. He replaced the solenoid and some of our drip main line which was leaking. Markus responded very promptly to my request and came to fix the system within a few days. He followed up a few weeks later to make sure everything was still working correctly. Professional work, excellent response time, and good communication!

Liaison landscape did a great job with my backyard. I had sent an email to about 15 different landscapers asking for a smaller job in my backyard that needed to be completed in a very short amount of time. Markus was the first person to reach out (about 20 minutes after my email was sent out) and jumped at the opportunity. He gave me a fair price and so I gave him the job after nobody else gave me a deal that was even close. The guys came in and did a great job at completing the backyard in half a work day. They made sure everything looked clean and all messes were cleaned up before they left. I am very happy with the results and definitely recommend Markus and his team to handle any of your landscaping needs.

Provided honest and straightforward service with fair pricing. Fixed my sprinkler system

We decided to go with Liaison Landscape based on these great Unilocal reviews and we’re so glad we did. Markus was very quick to get back to our request for a quote. We wanted to put artificial turf down in our backyard. He showed up on time for the appointment with samples and a detailed plan on what he’d be doing. He gave us a quote the same day. The price was reasonable and he and his teams did a fantastic job.
He had different teams doing different parts of the project and they were all very friendly, hardworking, and professional. The project got delayed a little because of the constant rain that week. But they showed up whenever it stopped raining and continued the job.
Markus paid great attention to detail to make sure every little thing was taken care of.
We ran into a few issues because of the structure of the yard and Markus was always there to talk to us and gave us advice on what best to do. He went above and beyond to make us happy. A few days after he was done, the rocks around some parts of the yard started falling into our neighbor’s due to the fence’s weak structure, we called and he came back right away to fix it.
He completely transformed our yard from a jungle into such a perfect play area for the kids. We love our back yard and thank Markus for having done a wonderful job.
We’d totally recommend Liaison Lanscapes for any garden projects.

Liaison did an outstanding landscaping job on our backyard and driveway. The whole process was fantastic. From the beginning we were briefed in detail about how the cracked concrete driveway would be excavated and how the new pavers would be installed. In the backyard, we focused mostly on the design and were able to balance our budget with our wants (there’s always so many wants!)
After we agreed on pricing, the work began and we worked with few crew members in designing a layout incorporating underground down spout drainage so we wouldn’t have to deal with all the issues that happen when it rains. Next we had the project expand to outdoor dining patio before they proceeded to the backyard. This extended the timeline a bit but was well worth it and their expertise gave us the reassurance to cover all yards.
Needless to say, with our combined vision and LL’s execution our spot is looking lovely and the backyard is practically done asides from some irrigation related matters. 2 Thumbs up!

We highly recommend Liaison Landscapes. this is a long overdue review!
The drought last summer was hitting us very hard. We already have a beautiful landscape in place, however we were having a tough time staying below the mandatory restriction limits for our city. My husband & I tried watering only at nights, we tried talking to some local gardeners about nutrients, ultimately we couldn’t find any successful solutions.
We received a post card in the mail offering a Water Audit service from Liaison Landscapes. Neither of us were really sure exactly what water audit meant, but it got me curious, so I googled it and the audit service sounded like just what we needed.
Jason, the technician, arrived at our house on time. He was knowledgeable and echoed some of the things I had read online. He ran our irrigation and took a walk around to inspect what we had in place.
He informed us that everything looked pretty good except that our sprinklers were emitting a higher rate of water than was necessary for a lawn of that size. He also noted that because we hadn’t used any mulch or ground-​cover in the planter areas that it caused water to evaporate before reaching the plants roots during the hot season.
We ended up tasking them to replace our existing nozzles with MP Rotators, which got excellent reviews online, and to lay mulch around the planter area. Jason also recommended a few additional minor improvements to the aesthetics of our yard. Our yard functions efficiently and looks great now!
(sorry for the delayed review, you guys!)

Very pleased with two large erosion control projects that were completed this Fall by Markus and the crew at Liaison Landscapes. I’d tried to stabilize the slopes a few years ago with jute netting, but had little success. With the impending winter rains (now dumping) and potential landslides, it was time for a new /​more permanent solution. I reached out to Liaison Landscapes to see what they could do. From the start, it was great working with Markus. He was really thoughtful in his approach; asking about what I envisioned, writing down all my concerns, and ensuring he would find the right solution. He sourced various local soils and amendments, researched the best erosion control blankets available, found reinforced waddles to contour the hillside. And then knocked the project out! It was no easy job either. The crew were like mountain goats working on these hillsides. They actually had to use a harness system, ropes and saddle bags full of stakes to stake down the erosion blankets on the 40% slope. Really impressed with Markus, the crew at Liaison, and the fact that despite the heavy rains… grass is starting to grow on a rocky 40% slope. Great job guys!

My family recently got a house and with that we had over 1000 sf of garden to irrigate efficiently. In addition, we wanted to have nice curb appeal. We called LL and a rep walked through the property alongside us. We knew they knew their stuff instantly. After we got a competitive bid, we felt confident in LL’s ability to deliver.
When the job started, they showed up on time and even came after they finished to do touch ups and make sure everything was good. We also had a row of plants that needed some extra love and they took care of it by putting in extra drip outlets at no cost. The gardens starting to come to life and things are looking good. Fantastic.

Recently I helped my uncle with the process of putting his house for sale. We started searching for a landscape company that could provide us cost-​effective curb appeal for the property. Basically the concrete in the front of home was old and tired so when I spoke with Liaison, they suggested that we just acid stain it rather than resurface the whole thing. This sounded good to me.
After the go ahead, the whole look was revamped and we were thrilled and wished we would have taken care of this before. Oh well! After some shrub clearing and fresh mulching the property was pretty much good to go on the market. The deal closed after 7 weeks and needless to say the service paid off. Well deserved gentlemen!

My family had a great experience with Liaison Landscapes and if we could give 6 stars we totally would. Our house was racking up a high water bill and a gentle nudge from our friends we decided to do something about it. We did some research and found that it might be best if we changed some things around. We wanted to be drought compliant without giving up the whole lawn and so we talked to a few landscaping contractors and got some good opinions. We really liked what Markus had to say. He came and checked our spot and after some due diligence we decided to go with Liaison based on their reviews and Markus’ expertise.
Markus fully understood what we needed and we switched the perimeter planting to drip irrigation which brought our water bill down by 40%!!! They also made some easy adjustments to the sprinklers by placing more efficient sprinkler heads that also reduced the consumption while keeping everything in the lawn in tact. We also decided to continue using Liaison Landscapes for yard maintenance and hedging. Great job guys. 6 stars!

Markus and his crew did a great job at a great price. We found them after doing a few searches for landscaping companies and making a few appointments. Markus stood out to me because I appreciated his detailed approach in describing what he would do and what might work best, and he was very clear and articulate. We wanted some concrete placed in the backyard along with a fence so the job wouldn’t be that complex but it did require them to adapt to our particular schedule.
In fact after having our discussion I decided to change what I wanted to do initially and deferred to Markus’ experience.
Things turned out great. Markus’ people were able to work around our schedule and we got this done and over with! Great job guys!

I got in touch with Liaison Landscapes and decided to move forward with them — and it turned out to be a great decision! Markus and his crew came on time, took care of my lawn which was a MESS by the way, I couldn’t even stand looking at that thing. They found out that some of our plants also had nutrient deficiencies so they took care of that and did some aphid control.
Then In the backyard we had a redwood fence installed with weather sealant and finish on it — basically something simple that could get the job done.
All in all they were quite friendly & efficient, helped us get what we wanted in and didn’t try and over-​sell us. We will be using them for regular monthly maintenance. Thanks again guys, happy to recommend you.

I got Markus’s name from Platinum Flooring who was doing a project for me at a new manufactured home build in Pleasanton. I’m so grateful for the recommendation! Markus had his hands full with my project because I was away on a trip during the 1^st two weeks that the work was being done. Even though there were some lapses in communication and a few things went eschew he was right there to make sure that everything was completed to the owners 100% satisfaction. I couldn’t be more pleased. I will definitely call him again for my next project. Highly recommend.

Markus did a really nice job on our difficult front garden — he lugged a LOT of gear in and out of a very challenging spot and was very up-​front with us with what would work and wouldn’t work, even when it led to him not doing things in the original proposal (e.g. he brought all the irrigation gear in, then we all agreed it wouldn’t look good, so he hauled it back out!). Very pleased! Very easy to work with, organized and efficient always with a big smile!

Markus is great! We had a difficult back yard problem, we had just redone our pool and the drainage was «stubbed out» to the edge of the concrete. In other words, the pool company left us to figure out what to do next… After calling a lot of people who couldn’t or didn’t want to figure out a solution, I called Markus. Markus is great to work with because he figures out how to fix a problem, and then he gets it done. Markus planned a series of «dry wells» for us. He planned trenching of drain pipes to carry the water from the concrete, the pool overflow and the roof downspouts to a series of dry wells that would recharge the ground water. Luckily he was there during the final phases of our pool remodel as he stepped in and prevented our pool contractor from having the pool overflow dump onto our orange tree which would have killed it. I told Markus I didn’t want a big tractor driving through my yard and tearing up our front yard. Markus listened and found a small trencher and ditchwitch to get the job done with as little disruption as possible. Best of all, no one hit the gas pipe or the electrical during the trenching! During the design and work phases, Markus will text you, so there isn’t the hassle of leaving a message and waiting a for a call back the next day. Questions get answered, concerns get listened to you, worries get relieved. Markus was there to supervise the job and the job turned out great. Markus kept my budget in mind. The other drainage people wanted to sump pump the water to the street, which in a drought, seemed like overkill and a waste of ground water and my money. Markus said, well let’s try the dry well, and if it overflows, we can always add the sump in the winter if it’s really an El Nino. He listens to you and figures out a solution that you will be comfortable with. He also helped me over MONTHS try to decide whether to put in grass, turf or playground mulch under our play structure. Markus was worried about recycled tires and the chemicals that my kids would be exposed to. I hadn’t even thought about that. I’m glad he did, and didn’t just try to sell me the most expensive thing he could. He also worried that the artificial turf would be hot and pretty expensive for my budget. (Again, he didn’t try to pressure sell me into the most expensive option.) In the end we settled on a deep root natural grass and a water efficient sprinkler system while using decomposed granite in a large fairly unused entry area to keep the sq footage of the grass down. The yard looks great! Aside from the end product, the process of working with Markus is what makes him 5 stars. A lot of companies deliver a 5 star end product, after they irritate you for months during the process. Not Markus. From the initial «I’m just thinking about it» to the «I’m not sure what I want to do» to the digging up of your whole yard, you will feel relaxed, reassured and well taken care of with Markus.

Markus is awesome! Obviously dedicated to his craft, my yard looks fabulous. I’m so glad to have found Liaison Landscapes, they’re the best!

I was def born in the wrong income bracket because I don’t always have the means to live the way I feel I should (hence me living in Richmond instead of Black Hawk lol). But in either city– we have a drought– JUST as I am getting into sustainable gardening. Gahhh! On the one hand I want to do my part to conserve. On the other I want to know I am putting clean nutrients into my body. What to do? Consult an expert that’s what!
If you know me at all, you know I am extremely frugal– I do my research to make sure I get the best bang for my buck. I generally scope out fledgling companies because you can usually get the better deal. After combing over 7 companies I chose Liaison Landscapes. Based out of SF– I didn’t think it would make the cost cut but they were surprisingly easy to «deal» with (haha). I told them what I wanted & the conflict involved because of the drought. I also had a series of pictures for a good visual to show them. Newish company or not they handled the task like seasoned professionals. Not only did Markus & crew come up with ultra-​creative solutions but they did so while incorporating all of my ideas into them so it felt like MY vision & MY project all along. They were punctual– good communication– minimal disruption to my regular routine & get this; they finished up EARLY! How often does that happen? My yard is gorgeous… it was worth it 3 times over! Markus was able to combine the most important things– natural resource efficient, an area for my herb garden, veggie patch, entertaining area & of course most important to me; COST. They left everything immaculate & the look of absolute amazement on my face left looks of pride on theirs.
Job well done! I get to sit in my yard on my newly constructed sitting area while looking at my yard that will provide me with veggies, herbs & a great place to relax. I have named it Wonderland because I keep wondering how I could get so lucky– in hindsight this is one of those times where you feel like you got a steal because you KNOW the result is worth much more than you paid. Bravo Liaison Landscapes!