Planet Horticulture

Dave & Roger and their crew did an amazing job. It's been a little over a year since he and his crew completely transformed our huge corner lot front and side yard of dead turf surrounded by a 30 - 40 year old privet hedge that had been improperly maintained for over a decade. Our yard is now a gorgeous, colorful, thriving, perennial garden oasis of meandering pathways.

We did not want to lose the hedge due to the privacy it provides but it was horrendous looking and seemed beyond hope with mostly bare dead branches and being taken over by ivy. Dave's crew cut the entire hedge down to almost nothing leaving a single bare trunk for each tree/ shrub and with a new drip system installed, it has grown back & filled in better than we ever thought possible.

It was a major part of the job and they did an amazing job renovating our hedge. Dave is very knowledgable about plants and their growth habits and how they will look once mature and which plants will grow best in any given section of the yard based on sun exposure. After he was done, he walked us through the entire yard and told us the botanical name of each & every plant and described how it would grow and what color flowers it would have.

We spend a lot of time in our garden now with our dogs and they love it as much as we do. Dave installed a simple wire fence- 4 ft high that is hidden by the hedge and safely contains the dogs in our yard so they can meander & frolic chasing faeries, butterflies & bees. We had interviewed about 6 other companies and love how the yard turned out. I do need to mention the reason I docked 1 star: we didn't like the attitude and being scolded for doing things in our own garden without asking for Dave's permission.

We found ourselves asking, "Should we ask Dave first" or "Do you think Dave will get mad?" LOL! There's far worse things that one could complain about besides having a knowledgable landscaper who puts his whole heart & soul into each job so if we had known that about him before hiring him, we'd definitely choose him for the job.

Dave and his crew are amazing! They were patient with us as we developed our landscaping plan, they worked with our budget, and created a beautiful garden oasis. All within a small, but steep backyard filled with weeds and deteriorating fences. Dave's design was more that we could hope for. It is easy to care for and provides a diversity of colors.

My house looked like it had been abandoned because of the expansive front yards which was all weeds. Hubby was sick of mowing them but my solution was to block the view out of my consciousness. The dark day came when I broke through my denial and decided something had to be done. I called David and while we spoke he looked at google earth to see my property ( brilliant use of technology).

He could see some basis characteristics about my yard and we discussed some objectives. We scheduled an appointment. Long story short I loved the looks he had created and pictures on his website and hired him to do the yard. Things I liked: 1. Price 2. Creative style of grouping plants and design sense for entire yard. 3. Amazing speed in achieving results with a large crew. 4.

Every plant ball protected by chicken wire cages. 5. All plants deer resistant, drought tolerant, and warranted for 3 months. 6. They actually know what they are doing when it comes to irrigation systems (I've had some bad experiences in the past). 7. Due to my overwhelm with circumstances in my life I had very little input on plants choices and let David figure it out.

I also intuitively knew that he would make amazing choices.and he did. 8. David and his crew were all so professional, polite, friendly and helpful and knew what they were doing. 9. My husband and I are thrilled!

David McCrory and Roger Raiche (Planet Horticulture) are simply the best! When we decided to re-landscape our hillside garden, we were determined to do it right this time. Our first experience with a design build landscape business was downright traumatic. David put us at ease at the very first meeting and it was clear from the very beginning that he and Roger not only had great design sense but that they would pay attention to the details and listen to what we wanted.

We are not only thrilled with the results - the process of working with Planet Horticulture was an absolute pleasure. Our garden took shape over several months - and what a spectacular transformation! Throughout the process, their team was professional and considerate and left our property cleaner than any construction site we'd ever seen! Now that the project is completed, we return home every day wanting to just go outside and enjoy the space they have created for us and to share it with our family and friends.

We have not yet seen our new garden through a full year but I am certain that each month will hold new surprises and that even in the dead of winter, there will be beauty out our back door. Our friends have suggested that our garden is worthy of any gardening magazine - and I can honestly say now that I have the garden I have always dreamed of. Thank you David and Roger!

Eleven years ago Dave and Roger of Planet Horticulture took our garden from a mud pit to a beautiful, lush private oasis in the middle of the City. Both Dave and Roger are experts at understanding the microclimates throughout San Francisco. When first planted nothing in our garden was more than waist high. Now eleven years later we have trees over 4 stories tall and a gorgeous array of plants that screen our property from the homes and windows of our close neighbors.

Planet Horticulture's true talent is the vision they have of any space and the unique design they implement. Our garden is unlike any other - we have different plants that bloom at different times of the year so there is always something in bloom; we have many plants that bloom at night so the garden has a lovely fragrance in the evening; we have trees and plants that I haven't seen in any other garden; and we have unique design elements throughout the garden that make it very original.

I was adamant that I am not a gardener when we first contracted with Planet Horticulture and Dave and Roger planted a garden that almost takes care of itself! We have Planet Horticulture come in about twice a year for upkeep and replanting if needed but otherwise I just enjoy my garden year round without really doing much work. I honestly couldn't recommend them highly enough and would gladly show anyone my garden if a visual reference is needed.

They wanted to charge me $200 just to look at my existing drawings and provide a bid proposal.

We've been working with Planet Horticulture on our garden in Calistoga. Dave and Roger are incredibly knowledgable about all plants, particularly locals. They have great ideas but also really listen to what we are looking for. Thanks to them, the landscaping could not be more beautiful. And it is a huge pleasure it is to work with them. I highly, highly recommend Planet Horticulture!

We are thrilled with our garden! Five years ago, upon finishing an addition to our home, we hired Planet Horticulture, David McCrory's and Roger Raiche's company, to landscape very ordinary and unexciting front and backyard garden spaces. Carol had several major objectives and Planet Horticulture has met them all: privacy; the blocking out of less than appealing aspects; year-round color, fragrance and textural interest; a pleasant outdoor space for us and guests. Ira's objective was much simpler: he said, of an unattractive view seen from his workspace: "I'd just like you to make THAT go away". David said: "I can make that happen". and he did!

This project encompassed so much more than just the addition of plant materials. Before anything went into the ground, our slightly sloping lot was transformed in ways we never imagined, by leveling an area for a central patio and fountain, creating berms, and by the addition of winding gravel pathways and complete automatic irrigation and lighting systems.

Then plants and trees went in and it's been a joy to us ever since! Every year we eagerly anticipate those springtime pink Robinia blooms and huge "Limelight" dogwood blossoms, and we now have a mature garden that surprises and delights at every turn! Dave and Roger employ a friendly, talented and professional team that did other garden related projects for us as well: they built stonework steps; fences; a couple of rustically attractive garden sheds; they designed and built a front deck that expands our interior space and feels like another garden room.

The value of our home has been significantly improved with the landscaping services that Dave and Roger are so highly capable of. It's now one of the prettiest on the block and we often look out the window to see passers-by lingering in front for closer looks at everything. We highly recommend Planet Horticulture! Their design sense, plant expertise and willingness to work with our needs and objectives have made our garden an amazing place!

We hired Roger and David to design and implement a complete remodel of our yard in Belvedere. The transformation has been spectacular! We thoroughly enjoy our yard now and feel that the change has increased the value of our home significantly. We continually hear from neighbors and passersby how much they love our garden. As spring is now here, the hidden gems that Planet Horticulture included in their design are now beginning to show and our garden just keeps getting better.

I also would like to mention the team of gardeners and landscape contractors that Planet Horticulture works with. They are all excellent and were a pleasure to work with during the several months that they were on site. I could not recommend David & Roger more highly. Spectacular design, excellent service, and a willingness to work within our budget without skimping on design. Excellent! Adam