--- title: "Ecotones Landscapes, Inc. — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ecotones-landscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988306668 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988306668.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ecotones Landscapes, Inc." category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e0d3348c000b3ffa_5156-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "555 Chorro St Suite A1, San Luis Obispo, California 93405, United States" latitude: 35.2901 longitude: -120.6817 phone: "(805) 927-0374" website: http://www.ecotoneslandscapes.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 54 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Ecotones Landscapes, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ecotones-landscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988306668) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA - **Serves:** San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Cambria, Avila Beach, Santa Margarita, San Simeon, Edna, San Luis Obispo County - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 25 years in business Ecotones Landscapes Inc was started in 1999 by Greg Frugoli (C-27: 767033) as a landscape design and build service. We serve all of San Luis Obispo county and occasionally beyond. Additional services offered are mitigation/restoration, rainwater catchment systems and estate maintenance. Our designs are as varied as the Central Coast itself. We have completed projects from seaside gardens to inland mountains, forested property to the urban jungle. No two projects are the same. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Masonry - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Gazebo Design & Construction - Fence Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Brick Masonry - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Pond Construction - Trellis Construction - Drip Irrigation Installation - Sprinkler System Installation - Gate Installation - Mulching - Wood Fence Installation - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Arbor Design and Construction - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Dog Run Construction - Vinyl Fence Installation - Fence Installation & Repair - Masonry Construction & Repair - Trellis & Pergola Construction ### Areas Served - San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles - Atascadero - Los Osos - Morro Bay - Pismo Beach - Cambria - Avila Beach - Santa Margarita - San Simeon - Edna - San Luis Obispo County ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 350,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ecotones Landscapes, Inc. | | Address | 555 Chorro St Suite A1, San Luis Obispo, California 93405, United States | | Phone | (805) 927-0374 | | Website | http://www.ecotoneslandscapes.com | | License Number | 767033 | | Followers on Houzz | 54 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/EcotonesLandscapes ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ecotones-landscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988306668) - **Website:** http://www.ecotoneslandscapes.com - **Phone:** (805) 927-0374 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Landscape Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-landscape-professionals-pfvwus-pf~1351514719) - [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — VLV, Oct. 2022** > We have been a customer of Ecotones for 3.5 years and have been exceptionally happy with this company, the staff, the range of comprehensive services, high quality landscaping and design and outstanding customer service. Before we even moved into our modest sized house, we worked with this company to begin yard care and repair and have since expanded into larger, sustainable, full landscape design projects. In my opinion, every project has been handled and carried out with expertise, precision and thoughtfulness and with an eye toward our budgetary considerations. The owner, Greg, is very hands on with consultation and design; his staff are knowledgeable, readily available to us and easily accessible via email/text. Felicia and David have provided 1:1 highly tailored personal guidance regarding plant compatibility, irrigation and design ideas. Our landscape has been transformed into a tiny showcase of beautiful coastal plants and walkways complete with wrap around stone steps and more is yet to come. We highly recommend Ecotones to homeowners looking for landscaping support for both big and little projects. **★★★★★ — caslawpmc, April 2021** > When my husband and I purchase our home in San Luis Obispo in 2016, the existing landscaping was severely overgrown and neglected. There was also an additional large area that was just, dirt. We were fortunate to see a home where Greg Frugoli had recently completed an extensive landscape project. We met with Greg and began our landscape plan. Myself being a hands on kinda girl, I would send Greg my ideas and different types of plants for his opinions. With Greg's guidance and professionalism our landscape plan became a reality. What we have now is a beautiful and peaceful oasis that we enjoy with family and friends. Thank you to Greg Frugoli and his wonderful staff. > C. Smith **★★★★★ — Sunflower Sue, March 2021** > Our 30-year-old landscaping was in desperate need of revitalization. Greg created a beautiful design for our front yard. His team installed water wise plants, a new drip system, landscape lighting, boulders, a dry creek, and a new brick walkway from the curb to the front of the house. In our back yard they replaced our uneven brick walkway with a new decomposed granite pathway and added new plantings to add interest to a neglected corner of the yard. > > Greg communicated with us frequently throughout the entire process; from the creation of the design to the completion of the installation. He was always pleasant, on time for our meetings and patiently responded to our many questions in a timely manner. He was on the job site frequently to consult with his installation team; checking on progress and ensuring that the plan was being executed to his specifications. The installation team was skilled and very courteous. Our project was completed on time and on budget. We are very pleased with our yards and have received many compliments from friends and neighbors. They are beautiful, peaceful spaces that will only improve over time as the plantings mature. > > The Ecotones Landscaping maintenance team has managed our yards since the installation was completed. This team takes care of absolutely everything for us. We have peace of mind knowing that we can enjoy our outdoor spaces carefree. > > We highly recommend Greg Frugoli and his Ecotones Landscaping team for any landscape project and/or ongoing maintenance. It is an absolute pleasure to work with them! **★★★★★ — James Kranzthor, Jan. 2021** > We moved to Cambria, CA over four years ago. Since then we have asked Ecotones to perform a number of large projects -- a new drip system, tank, and pump, new landscape lighting, concrete pads for a shed and garbage cans, a new Bocce court, and a low rock border. In each case, Greg Frugoli visited us before the job and asked lots of questions to make sure he clearly understood the job and what was important to us. Also in each case, Ecotones finished the jobs on time and on budget. Furthermore the workers on each job were professional, very competent, and easy to have around. I would certainly recommend Ecotones for any landscape job, big or small. In fact, I just hired Ecotones to fix the damage caused by a large tree that fell on my property in the big storm of January 27-28, 2021. **★★★★★ — Jenn, Jan. 2021** > Greg and his team are truly the best! Easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. They installed a retaining wall, erosion protection, and landscaping around our home. Our yard looks amazing after they worked their magic. We now have them maintain our yard and each time they stop by the yard looks great. They pay attention to detail and go the extra mile. I will recommend Ecotones Landscapes to anyone who is looking for a landscaping company. **★★★★ — H. Parker, Nov. 2016** > I have used Ecotones Landscaping on and off for 18 years.. The crew is always pleasant and professional and I am happy to recommend them. **★★★★★ — jutty4greg, Nov. 2013** > Ecotones helped me come up with a comprehensive landscaping plan for my home that met my needs. Ecotones was flexible in allowing me to do it in phases instead of all at once. The workers were always friendly and respectful. The owner frequented the job site to check on progress and to make sure everything was going as planned. After installation I subscribed to their regular maintenance service and have been pleased with the results. I fully recommend their services. **★★★★★ — terrykershaw, Oct. 2013** > We hired Greg Frugoli (Ecotones) to assist us in designing and installing a native plant garden to be installed in an area adjacent to our vacation rental house in Cambria, California. Greg has an extensive knowledge of native plants and ecosystems of the California Central Coast from his studies at Cal Poly, SLO and experience as a landscape designer and contractor. The result was a beautifully designed garden which will become a very attractive space for many years to come. We now have Ecotones maintain the property monthly so we are assured that the garden will receive the attention needed to thrive. > Greg is very personal, professional, timely, and respectful of the clients needs and interests. He is also totally transparent in terms of the job scope and deliverables along with the costs to install the project (no hidden costs). His crew is also professional, knowledgeable and responsive to the clients interests. > I highly recommend Greg Frugoli and Ecotones for landscape consultation, design, installation and maintenance. **★★★★★ — cambriainns, Oct. 2013** > Greg and his crew have completed several projects for my business site improvement project. Each job has been done with terrific insight and execution. Greg is a pleasure to work with and I would recommend Ecotones for a variety of landscape/hardscape needs. > > -Mitchell **★★★★★ — ssat, Oct. 2013** > Over the last 8 years we have hired Ecotones several times regarding our native plant, drought tolerant landscape. He has also purchased plants for us and planted them. > Greg Frigoli has extensive knowledge of drought tolerant plants and a fine sense of landscape design. He does an excellent job and is very pleasant and easy to work with. > I always call Ecotones! **★★★★★ — Lee Oliphant, June 2013** > We found owner, Greg Frigoli, easy to work with, meeting all deadlines and bugets agreed upon. His project was dry stacked wall installation and paving stone on paths as well as a circular patio. Sprinklers were installed in planting areas and drought tolerant vegetation planted. > > All projects were finished in a timely manner. Mr. Frigoli is considerate, leaving the area clean and complete. We have used Ecotones for smaller projects and have always been very pleased. **★★★★★ — mpezzoli, July 2012** > We hired Greg to help us create a vision for the landscaping around our newly constructed home. He developed a design for us that took into account our budget and our ideas but most importantly, one that was based on his extensive knowledge of the plants in our area and his excellent sense of esthetics. > > We were fortunate enough to have built a 2200 square foot home on a twenty acre hilltop in central California with expansive views of oak and chaparral dotted rolling hills. We had no idea how to go from final grading to landscaping. Greg's vision was clear: Use native plants and drought tolerant Mediterranean plants that will make this site blend with what is all around us. He drew a design plan and worked with us to manifest it. > > Greg is professional, knowlegable and organized. He has offered ongoing help and consultation as we have moved forward with the plan. I recommend him without hesitation. ## Selected projects - [Madbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madbury-pj-vj~7479545) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Modern Landscape Design - [Garden Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-street-pj-vj~7068974) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-pj-vj~6340463) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 44 - Description: In 1929 Manual F. Avila, of a prominent local pioneering family, hired Santa Barbara architect Edward Abrahams to build his family home on the corner of Osos and Buchon. It was one of very few homes in SLO built in that era designed by an architect . This elegant 3400 sq.ft. home did not change hands for nearly 80 years. Today the home remains as originally designed and built, with the added advantages of modern plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, and a meticulously reconstructed roof. This one stor… - [Hicks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hicks-pj-vj~64826) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: 5 acres of landscapes grounds including numerous hidden gardens, bocce court, pergola, outdoor pizza oven, water conserving lawns, custom fountain and 12v lighting system. - [Wolfe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wolfe-residence-pj-vj~64051) - Location: Cambria, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Low maintenance Japanese garden with custom stonework. - [Blakely Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blakely-residence-pj-vj~64944) - Location: Cambria, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: California native plant drought tolerant landscape with dry set stonework. - [Ellsworth Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellsworth-residence-pj-vj~64934) - Location: Cambria, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This single-family home is located at 635 Drake St, Cambria, CA. 635 Drake St is in Cambria, CA and in ZIP code 93428. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,146 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8,700 sqft and was built in 1982. Custom stone work (masonry). Drought tolerant plant material. Deer resistant plant material. Low Maintenance garden. - [San Luis Obispo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-luis-obispo-pj-vj~6025451) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Charming home and studio situated on a huge 15,000 sq. ft. lot on one of the most desirable streets in SLO. This vintage home has 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms with permitted sunroom and detached guest studio. The nuts and bolts of the home and guest studio have all been upgraded including dual-pane windows throughout; new roof, ducting, interior plumbing and supply lines; fireplace insert; electrical and lighting; rebuilt wrap-around deck and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Original hardwood floors… - [Wolf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wolf-pj-vj~2145964) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Located in South San Luis Obispo near Avila Beach in ideal Micro-climate. Immaculate single level custom home on a 5+ acre playground. HOME FEATURES: Stunning high windows, distressed maple wood floors and Berber carpets, stainless steel appliances, Viking 6 burner stove, granite and limestone counters, breakfast table room, formal dining room, 3 gas fireplaces, chandeliers, central vacuum, air conditioning, security system, and attached 3 car garage with attic storage. - [Smith](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smith-pj-vj~6025482) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Custom landscape design and build featuring a bocce ball court, two water features, gravel lok paths, outdoor fire pit with seat wall, landscape lighting, full irrigation system, drought tolerant plantings and boulders. 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