Reviews
Jen C.
"Bret and his team are amazing! They are knowledgable, hard working, efficient, and friendly. Our garden always looks great. I highly recommend For Your Gardens’ Needs for all your landscaping needs."
Katie B.
"We built a small retaining wall, put in sod & artificial turf, and added landscaping around the edge of yard. Bret worked with us from the design to seeing the entire project through. He was easy to work with, very reliable, and timely in all matters relating to our project."
Greg R.
"FYGN helped me move to a drought-resistant yard and it saved a lot of water last year, while getting even more beautiful this spring. Love their work!"
Mark T.
"I hired Brett to completely gut and replant my front yard and install a drip irrigation system. Brett has excellent taste in plant choices and placement. My front yard looks fantastic & I’ve received numerous compliments from my neighbors. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I appreciated that he & his crew cleaned up completely after every day’s work. I would hire him again & highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional landscaping."
Oliver R.
"Bret came out & did a walkthrough with me. He’s extremely knowledgable, straight to the point, very helpful, and very responsive to my emails. We installed a new control box for our drip irrigation system, cleaned up our yard and removed a number of plants that were either in bad shape, or doing more harm than good. The yard is much healthier and better looking. We’re looking forward to continued help from FYGN & highly recommended them."
Alexander W.
"Bret is friendly, punctual and professional. His knowledge of the SF climate and plant-life, as well as relevant regulations is essential in San Francisco. We decided to start with a smaller project, which involved clearing three small overgrown squares between the sidewalk and the house and planting drought resistant plants. He gave us a reasonably detailed quote (including price ranges for plants), and then met us at the local plant nursery to show us the kinds of plants that we intended to use and to solicit our feedback on color, type, etc. Once we scheduled the work, Bret and his team completed it in the amount of time allotted, and did an excellent job. We’ve received multiple compliments from neighbors and are very happy about the work that Bret did. The plants look great, and are doing well so far. Bret has been very responsive in answering my follow up questions about plant care via email. Long-story short: We will be using Bret again for future projects."
Scott M.
"Bret was a pleasure to work with. He had excellent ideas on plants and design. He was enthusiastic and informed. He was also very responsive when a few issues came up."
Julie G.
"We LOVE both our finished yard! The guidance and creativity that Bret provided was incredible. We were undecided about what we wanted and he knew exactly what to do. Now we have a lovely, peaceful garden where we love to sit, dine, and read. We even have a small productive veggie garden! We especially appreciated his knowledge of water usage and organic gardening practices!"
JM G.
"Bret and his crew are great! They did landscaping for me several years ago and have done regular maintenance since then. They are always super professional and conscientious. I recommend them without reservation."
Patrick A.
"The FYGN team was extremely professional in the way that they worked with us in planning, scheduling, and executing the work. This included clear communications with us prior to the process in order to ensure that the work plan aligned with our goals and appropriately set our expectations. They were also exceptional at cleaning up debris left over from the work process."
Richard B.
"Bret is friendly and very knowledgeable. We visited two nurseries to help me decide on plants. I took a long time to decide on everything and he was very patient. His crew was absolutely wonderful! I love the irrigation system they installed. Bret designed a winding pathway after I chose the stepping stones. Our updated yard only needs maintenance every 6 months, only a little pruning here and there so far. I've had several compliments on it!"
Bill M.
"Bret is extremely responsive and engaging. At our consultation, he spent an hour looking over the property and making suggestions. He brings a designer's eye to all aspects of the work, and explained his company's philosophy and process thoroughly. He gave us options for a full job bid or hourly rates, and applied no pressure at all, and promised to work with us to keep costs as low as possible. When work commenced, Bret and his crew were on time and friendly, and they did a terrific job. Our property looked better than it did when we bought the house. We work with him on a regular basis for maintenance, and plan to contract him soon for a significant redesign of our front yard. Worth every penny - great guy, good sense of humor, great crew, and terrific quality. Can't go wrong here!"
J. C.
"Bret and his crew are amazing! They have done numerous large projects and maintain my garden on a weekly basis. They design, install and maintain. The entire crew are hard working, honest, and professional. They have never let the dogs or the chickens out of the backyard! Couldn't imagine my garden without them."
Elizabeth S.
"My yard was in desperate need of cleaning up and now it looks beautiful! FYGN did some basic maintenance over a couple of visits and then replaced a dead plant and added some new plants to the yard. I've hired them to do ongoing maintenance for my yard. Bret is an excellent communicator, his prices are very fair & reasonable, and his crew is prompt."
Garrett P.
"Bret's team did a drainage project for me and were excellent from start to finish. Bret impressed me with the way he set a realistic scope for the project, walked me through the estimate, and then delivered under budget even though the team came across some unintended difficulties along the way. I will definitely be working with Bret in the future."
Sharon G.
"Bret de Zoro is a consummate professional. He has a gentle, friendly manner and clearly loves his job. He came by our home to discuss what we had in mind for our landscaping and prepared a free estimate to include all we had initially discussed. It was beyond our budget at the time, and he was kind enough to scale it down and provide us with a beautiful privacy hedge that fit our budget. This included a difficult tree stump removal and utility check for underground city piping. I recommend Bret and his staff highly. He has a mastery aesthetic for landscaping and if you choose to work with him, you will be in for a treat. Everything was professionally done and cleaned up afterwards. These guys are the best!"
Emily F.
"We just completed a small garden re-design on Russian Hill in San Francisco under Bret's expert guidance. He is very knowledgeable but low-key and really fun to work with. Our site was a challenge (50+ steps to our garden) and his amazing crew cheerfully completed the job on time and on budget. Bret patiently worked with us, making wonderful suggestions while respecting our ideas. I've never written a review before, but I just had to spread the word. There will be a wedding in our garden this weekend and the garden looks great. Give Bret a call, you won't be sorry. He works both in San Francisco and Marin."
Mona A.
"My garden was in need of a refresh, redesign and irrigation update and fix. I also needed landscape lighting and regular monthly maintenance. Bret and his gardening guru’s have been a Godsend. From landscape design to monthly maintenance the work has been exceptional. Bret brings first-hand knowledge of native and non-native plants that will thrive in this area. Bret is a collaborator and excellent communicator. He works with you to understand your vision as his client and creates a garden that reflects your aesthetic through his creative eye. His passion and respect for design in nature are evident in his work. I love my garden!"
Beth A.
"We are thrilled with our garden and how it turned out. Bret and his crew are so friendly and professional."
Annie S.
"I had a great experience with For Your Gardens' Needs this year. Brett has really shaped things in my yard up nicely. Great and efficient work, amazing climate and season expertise, friendly, reliable. I highly recommend!"
Joseph G.
"Bret's crew removed weeds, unwanted trees & brush in my large (6 sq ft) hillside backyard. He was excellent in his communications with me. His crew was punctual and did exactly what they said they would do. I highly recommend Bret and his crew!"
Pat S.
"My entire yard was in dire need of cleanup. Trees, bushes, plants, etc. had to be either removed and/or trimmed. FYGN's professionalism and attention to detail is very rare. They know what to do, how to do it, and get it done. They even did a little extra cleaning up and trimming things they didn't have to. The price was fair and the quality of the work was exceptional! The amount of cleanup was massive, it took them 4 to 5 hours. What a pleasant surprise. I will use them again, and again."
John G.
"Bret and his crew from FYGN did a great job installing mole fencing, new plants and mulch in our SF backyard. He was very communicative and straight-forward through out the process including the initial contact, estimate and performance of the work. Everyone showed up when they said they would and the job site was left spotless at the end of every day. I highly recommend FYGN."
Tracy D.
"We engaged Bret after our hardscaping was installed. Probably less than ideal from an overall design perspective, but Bret worked with this constraint well. His vision evolves as he goes. He didn't provide a plant plan, which caused some anxiety on my part, but in the end, I got the most important plants that I wanted and the ones he chose had a lot of character and are now filling in nicely. The irrigation system and rock cover make maintenance almost effortless. What was once an overgrown jungle of uninspiring plants when we first moved in is now our most favorite "room" in the house, one that provides us fresh veggies, lemons, avocados, apples and more!"
Maryanna B.
"Our front yard was an overgrown, neglected mess. Bret met with me about my requirements - low maintenance and color - and came back with a design that met both. The plants he chose are as deer resistant as possible, very colorful and interesting. Some I recognized and some I had never seen before. His team cleared out the old stuff and laid a lovely path down the middle of the yard, installed an irrigation system with a timer and then laid out the plants beautifully. It's been just a year now and I get compliments frequently on the yard. People are drawn to and surprised by all the color. There are very few weeds coming up now so maintenance is a breeze. His guys come in once a month to tidy up and I do very little but enjoy my front yard. Bret is a delight to work with. He explains things clearly, is patient, and accommodates my schedule when it's necessary for us to meet. I hope to continue the relationship and will enlist his help with future projects."
Jamie C.
"For Your Gardens' Needs recently updated and improved our garden. We couldn't be happier! Bret was great about returning calls and emails in a timely manner. He initially took the time to really get to know us and what it was we wanted, even when we weren't in agreement ourselves. His crew was professional and the end product is a peaceful and beautiful garden which we appreciate every day. I highly recommend Bret for his professionalism, ability to listen, make decisions, and the art he creates in a garden!"
Deb B.
"I highly recommend Bret and FYGN. I want to point out how important it is to realize that it's not about shopping price, it's about shopping expertise, having someone truly listen and care, provide quality workmanship, professionalism, knowing that the job will get done right the first time. In a nutshell, Bret is beyond amazing. He transformed my overgrown front yard into an unbelievably gorgeous property! He had a vision that I never could have dreamed of, and he brought that vision to reality so beautifully and seamlessly that it far surpassed my wildest expectations. Every little detail, down to the precise placement of plants, is just perfect. What I now see is simple, elegant and clean. He was on-site with the crew early each morning and made sure the large crew was briefed on the day's work. Bret is an extremely bright and affable guy who was absolutely delightful to work with. Words cannot adequately describe what a wonderful experience it was to work with him. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
C. O.
"Bret and his team recently landscaped our front and back yards and we couldn't be happier with the result. From start to finish we knew we were in good hands. He won us over by going over the estimate in person, line by line. It was so helpful to know what the various aspects of the job contributed to the cost so we could make informed decisions around making changes. Total transparency.
Bret also worked with us to help develop the right plan for our yard. He took our wishes into consideration when making recommendations but also offered guidance and advice when what we wanted wasn't appropriate - classic Marin yard with its own "microclimates", areas of full sun and others in full shade. They put in new grass, thoughtfully placed a lot of interesting and beautiful plants and trees, redid our walkways and irrigation, and also added boxes to grow vegetables - fun for the kids! Bret's knowledge of plants and years of experience is tremendous.
His crew always worked hard in a truly professional manner, often going the extra mile to clean up at the end of the day and make things look as nice as possible. They did a thorough job and transformed our yard into something beautiful that we can really enjoy as a family. To sum it up - honest, experienced, and dependable, not to mention a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend Bret and his team in a heartbeat."