Mystical Landscapes

I was very pleased with the work done by Mystical Landscapes. We had a project with retaining walls, a drainage system, stone pathways, a small patio, and some tree planting, as well as repair and programming of our irrigation system, among other things. It completely transformed our yard and improved our living space, due in no small part to Dane's artistic vision and his meticulous management of his staff. He gave a very clear breakdown of costs in the beginning that was above what I received from other landscapers. He gave options to reduce cost as I saw fit. He gave suggestions that improved the visual harmony of the yard, instead of simply meeting base requests. I ended up adding other improvements as the project went on because I was so pleased with the ongoing work and his transparent cost breakdowns. I particularly liked how we were able to repurpose elements of the landscaping to other areas of the yard, instead of simply throwing things away. It made me feel like we made the best possible use of our budget. Overall, I'm very pleased and will be contacting Dane again for future landscaping projects, as well as recommending him to friends.

Dane and crew worked with us on an extensive home back and front yard remodel project that included the removal of a large fountain and koi pond, hillside planting, and pool tiling work. Dane’s priority is client satisfaction from beginning to end. We did not know what we wanted or what was possible with our project. He helped us hone our design aesthetic and came up with a plan that was both beautiful and practical for our needs. When challenges came up, as they always do, Dane pivoted design changes as needed while keeping us on budget. Dane also reuses materials as much as possible, such as using excavated dirt from the backyard in the front yard to save us money. Dane's crew is reliable and easy to work with, and we were happy to have them at our home. One of our main priorities was good communication. Dane and his team were always reachable. Even a year and a half later, we could contact Dane with any questions about our project and know he would be happy to help. We love how our project turned out and enjoy it so much whenever we look out our windows.

We hired Dane after reading his book "Successfully Landscaping Your Marin Home" and realizing we might benefit for his input. And, yes, he's a landscape wizard. Dane made practical adjustments to design ideas my husband and I had which turned out stunning. He thinks about every detail and offered great suggestions which has made our property much more functional. Also, Dane was finished on schedule and budget! We had a wonderful experience working with Dane and highly recommend him.