--- title: "Lytle Landscape Construction — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/lytle-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~756770009 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~756770009.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lytle Landscape Construction" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a3931ed605ef5e71_0644-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Lake Forest, California 92630, United States" latitude: 33.6437 longitude: -117.6868 phone: "(949) 525-7929" website: http://landscaperorangecounty.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Lytle Landscape Construction Original Houzz profile: [Lytle Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/lytle-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~756770009) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Lake Forest, CA - **Serves:** Santa Ana, Irvine, Fullerton, Orange, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Brea, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, North Tustin, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Coto De Caza, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Villa Park, San Joaquin Hills, Trabuco Canyon, Silverado, East Irvine, El Toro, Newport Coast - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 5 Ideabook Saves Owner Steve Lytle has been a landscape Horticulturist in Orange County, CA for over 35 years. The first half of his career was spent working in retail nurseries as a California Certified Nurseryman and nursery manager for several different nurseries throughout Orange County. This is where customer service, excellence and integrity was ingrained in him as the only respectable way to do business, and remains as his defining characteristic today. Steve then moved into the wholesale end of the nursery industry as a sales rep for one of So. California's largest wholesale nursery servicing dozens of retail nurseries, The Home Depot, Lowes, Target, and other Garden centers. This is where he honed his knowledge of plants and trees that serves him well in his landscapes today. It was then about 25 years ago when he decided to combine all of his skills and talent from his earlier career along with his gifted artistic eye into one of Orange counties highest quality landscape companies, built on a long list of very satisfied customers. (Many of which he is proud to call his friends.) Steve has provided a breath of fresh air in an industry filled with many shady contractors and fly by night landscapers only in it to make a fast buck. Please take a moment to view his Testimonials below, all of which can be verified as references. It is Steve's policy to only do one job at a time so that our full attention is dedicated to exceeding each clients expectations and not their budgets! ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Masonry - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Concrete Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Fence Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Brick Masonry - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Demolition - Trellis Construction - Drip Irrigation Installation - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Gate Installation - Mulching - Wood Fence Installation - Arbor Design and Construction - Decorative Concrete - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Land Clearing - Dog Run Construction - Stump Removal - Weed Control - Concrete Sealing - Rototilling - Wood Fence Repair - Yard Waste Removal - Concrete Staining - Gate Repair - custom outdoor woor working ### Areas Served - Santa Ana - Irvine - Fullerton - Orange - Mission Viejo - Newport Beach - Lake Forest - Tustin - Laguna Niguel - Aliso Viejo - Rancho Santa Margarita - Brea - San Juan Capistrano - Laguna Hills - North Tustin - Ladera Ranch - Laguna Beach - Laguna Woods - Coto De Caza - Foothill Ranch - Portola Hills - Villa Park - San Joaquin Hills - Trabuco Canyon - Silverado - East Irvine - El Toro - Newport Coast ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 75,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lytle Landscape Construction | | Address | Lake Forest, California 92630, United States | | Phone | (949) 525-7929 | | Website | http://landscaperorangecounty.com | | License Number | C27-743494 | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Lytle-Landscape-Construction-249763993769/ - Blog — www.Landscaperorangecounty.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lytle Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/lytle-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~756770009) - **Website:** http://landscaperorangecounty.com - **Phone:** (949) 525-7929 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2026), for Service. ## 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 **★★★★★ — Scott A., April 2026** > Steve and his crew made our back yard more beautiful and useful. They leveled the yard, fixed the drainage, installed irrigation, put in a retaining wall, laid flagstones for a large new patio, and planted bushes and a tree to bring much needed greenery into our back yard. They did all of this in just a few weeks. Steve and his crew were pleasant to work with from design through installation. They made sure everything was done right. **★★★★★ — joanncarolfiske, Dec. 2025** > I’m sincerely grateful and delighted about the dramatic difference it made in my front yard. It is stunning. The crew was friendly and hard-working, prompt, courteous service, and professional quality. > Steve is very creative and I am impressed with his skills if you want a beautiful job higher Steve Lytle **Comment from Lytle Landscape Construction:** > Thank you so much for the kind words Joann. I really enjoyed working with you to make your front yard beautiful and the envy of the street. **★★★★★ — HU-202980352, Nov. 2025** > Steve and his team took an existing landscape design I had and improved upon it. > > He identified plants which would grow too large for our space, or require more maintenance than we had originally thought, and swapped them out for similar species that would be a better fit. > > Steve was super patient waiting nearly a month for our HOA to approve our plans, and once approved, was able to start immediately. He and his team wrapped up on-time, and on-budget. > > Originally, the estimate included a new sprinkler controller. I was able to get the controller free of charge from a SoCal municipal water district program, and there was no problem modifying the estimate after the fact. In fact, Steve installed the controller and helped ensure it was programmed correctly. > > Things look great, and I’ve already recommended him to a friend down the street. **Comment from Lytle Landscape Construction:** > Thank you Aaron. I loved working on your yard, and you made it a very enjoyable experience! **★★★★★ — My Garden: Landscape Design by Wayne, Jan. 2025** > Steve (Sensitive Information Hidden), a landscape consultant and contractor, is a true professional with year of experience. HIs communication skills are excellent. i have had the pleasure of recommending Steve to many of my clients over the years, and he has provided quality installations at an affordable price. I highly recommend Steve (Sensitive Information Hidden) for your next landscape installation. **★★★★★ — Laura Snyder, May 2023** > For a start, Steve did what he said he was going to do, in the time frame he set up and for the price he quoted. Do you know how rare we are finding this to be true for other contractors?!!! He helped remedy drainage problems and made suggestions that helped us get our backyard and front yard to match our goals of less water usage, less maintenance, and so calm and peaceful to sit and enjoy. Thank you for the beautiful yard, Steve. **Comment from Lytle Landscape Construction:** > Thank you for the kind review Laura. I really appreciate it. **★★★★★ — Harriet, Feb. 2019** > We have used Steve Lytle for two projects and have been very happy with the results. He's conscientious, always on time, listens to what the homeowner wants and designs within those parameters. Once he starts the project, he stays until it is finished--he doesn't try to work on 2 or 3 projects at the same time. His crew has been with him for many years, which speaks well for him as an employer also. We will have no hesitation in using him again for any project--large or small. **★★★★★ — Lou Paik, Jan. 2019** > When I originally started getting bids for a large hardscape/softscape project, I was introduced to Steve through my landscape architect. First time he came out to do an estimate, he showed up on time!! Amazing right? I've had too many bad experiences with contractors, so showing up and showing up on time was a great start. I ultimately chose Steve to complete the project and he literally showed up every single day (yes, on time) until the project was DONE, and my project wasn't exactly a small few day project, it was a good 3.5 weeks. > > Steve is very knowledgeable about various trees and had a lot of good input (this was important to me because i'm a hardcore gardening nut!). He was able to source all of the plants and trees i wanted at a reasonable cost, installed full irrigaton system, led lighting, drains, built a custom trellis for my vining passion fruits, etc. He did everything and did it well. > > I endorse him 100%, he gets the job done, is trustworthy and stands behind his work! He came out to fix an irrigation line that a rodent appeared to have chewed on and was leaking the day after i called him about it! > > My neighbors were so pleased with MY project they hired him to do work for them too! Stop searching around and give steve a call, you won't regret it! **Comment from Lytle Landscape Construction:** > Thank you Lou, > > It was a please working with you. And I am glad you love your new landscape. **★★★★★ — Darrin J, Jan. 2019** > Steve did an amazing job on my large landscaping project. He has excellent design skills and his professional team made the process easy, **★★★★★ — Bob & Dianna Shafer, Jan. 2019** > Lytle Landscape Construction, specifically Steve Lytle, did a major landscape project on our 35 year old home in 2017. Lytle Landscape Construction did an excellent job executing our landscape plan, even adjusted in areas they felt were problematic. They were “right on”, they were on schedule, on budget. Very important to us, was they were honest, Steve's workers were on time, respectful & cleaned up every day! Steve was at the job site everyday making sure the work was done correctly, meeting with us on progress and schedule. > Most impressive has been their follow up for post work adjustments & add on’s! > We highly recommend Lytle Landscape Construction, they do it right! **★★★★ — Robert Kollar, Feb. 2017** > Lytle Landscape did a really nice job revamping my front yard and making it eco-friendly. He was prompt and got the job done quickly and all at a very affordable price. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have their landscaping done. **★★★★★ — mgkreyche, Feb. 2017** > Steve's knowledge and experience were evident from the very beginning and throughout the job. We did a complete front yard makeover converting from grass to all native, drought resistant plantings. The job also included a dry creek bed, flagstone walk ways, with lighting, and an upgraded irrigation system. All work was done to our satisfaction, and once begun, without delay. Steve was available to explain everything and answer any of our questions along the way. > > April 2017 update: > Steve's plantings are thriving now as the beds are all filling in nicely. Someone drove over a sprinkler head, cracking it, and causing a leak. Steve sent someone out the next day to fix it, no charge. Great follow up service! **★★★★★ — creations landscape designs, Feb. 2017** > I have worked with Steve on various projects that I have designed, which he has installed. His bids are detailed, thorough and reasonably priced. He works on one project at a time thus giving his full attention to every client that he works with. All of my clients who have hired Steve have been very happy and I will continue to refer him to any future clients. ## Selected projects - [drought tollerant landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drought-tollerant-landscapes-pj-vj~5531338) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [succulent stone garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/succulent-stone-garden-pj-vj~7576698) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Front yard renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-renovation-pj-vj~7691323) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [hillside soft scape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-soft-scape-pj-vj~5531217) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A Mission Viejo back yard Hill side transformation. - [LED Landscape Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/led-landscape-lighting-pj-vj~5531226) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: These are various pictures of LED landscape lighting job I have done in So. Orange County, CA. I like to use a balance of well lights to up light features, and Pathway lights to down light areas. This gives a balanced lighting effect throughout the space. - [Hardscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscapes-pj-vj~1295181) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Softcapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/softcapes-pj-vj~1295185) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Decks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decks-pj-vj~5531348) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Yorba Linda Back Yard Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yorba-linda-back-yard-retreat-pj-vj~2877514) - Location: Yorba Linda, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This garden in Yorba Linda was a mass of dead grass, with not much of anything else. With some clever design tricks, drought tolerant native plants, fun seating and a workout deck, this garden was transformed into a usable space. The homeowner's can come out here to dine, entertain, workout or just relax. This is a video of the installation of the project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXCywZ9c9M&t=28s [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/lytle-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~756770009) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*