--- title: "SB Evolution Landscape — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/sb-evolution-landscape-pfvwus-pf~790308764 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~790308764.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "SB Evolution Landscape" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0f33d64905fff92d_1468-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "27 W Anapamu St #230, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States" latitude: 34.4197 longitude: -119.7078 phone: "(805) 453-9551" website: http://sbevolutionlandscape.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 13 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # SB Evolution Landscape Original Houzz profile: [SB Evolution Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/sb-evolution-landscape-pfvwus-pf~790308764) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA - **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland, Hope Ranch - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Veteran owned - 12 years in business Inspired by a family steeped in the landscape maintenance and design business, Jorge Cortez created SB Evolution Landscape to continue that tradition. Proudly serving the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta, and Carpenteria communities, the company is devoted to its clients, putting homeowners’ and business owners’ interests first while instilling in them a confidence that their landscapes will be maintained with the utmost care and expertise. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Masonry - Concrete Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Fence Installation - Brick Masonry - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Tree Planting - Sod Installation - Irrigation System Installation - Drip Irrigation Installation - Demolition - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Lawn Care - Mulching - Concrete Repair - Wood Fence Installation - Stamped Concrete - Decorative Concrete - Excavating - Irrigation Repair - Tree Pruning - Lawn Mowing - Land Clearing - Hedge Trimming - Lawn Seeding - Lawn Aeration - Lawn Treatment & Fertilization - Brush Clearing - Brick Repair - Fence Repair - Weed Control - Stump Grinding - Concrete Sealing - Yard Waste Removal - Wood Fence Repair - Rototilling - Concrete Staining - Chain Link Fence Installation ### Areas Served - Santa Barbara - Goleta - Carpinteria - Montecito - Mission Canyon - Toro Canyon - Summerland - Hope Ranch ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SB Evolution Landscape | | Address | 27 W Anapamu St \#230, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States | | Phone | (805) 453-9551 | | Website | http://sbevolutionlandscape.com/ | | License Number | California Contractors 1107678 | | Followers on Houzz | 13 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SBEvolutionLandscape - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/SBLandscaper - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-cortez-62389383 - Blog — http://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SB Evolution Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/sb-evolution-landscape-pfvwus-pf~790308764) - **Website:** http://sbevolutionlandscape.com/ - **Phone:** (805) 453-9551 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - California Contractors State License C27 - Landscaping \#1107678 - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Craig Steward, Aug. 2026** > We were very pleased with the work provided by Santa Barbara Evolution Landscape. They carefully evaluated our needs, outlined a plan, provided a contract and then implemented the work and materials to complete the plan. There was an on-site walk through at the end of the project to verify that all items had been addressed. > > Francisco, the employee who completed most of the work, was always careful to check in when he arrived and when he left. He was helpful in answering questions and worked independently to accomplish the work. We were very satisfied with the outcome. **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Thank you, Craig! > > We’re delighted to hear that the project went smoothly and that you’re pleased with the final result. Francisco takes a lot of pride in his work and in communicating clearly with clients, so it’s great to know that he stood out. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re here if you ever need anything else. > > Jorge Cortez, Owner and C-27 Contractor **★★★★★ — HU-89531362, July 2024** > I appreciate the work the boys did for the job on Cacique (Sensitive Information Hidden) was very professional and polite . He answered my questions every time.This made me feel very comfortable to have him here. We hope to have him come back. > Thank you **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello, > > Thank you for sharing this positive feedback with us. It's wonderful to hear that our team members provided professional and polite service during the job at Cacique. We're glad to know that we were able to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the future. > > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner and Contractor of SB Evolution Landscape **★★★★★ — HU-905338305, July 2024** > Emiliano and his partner did great work on diagnosing our sprinkler problems! Courteous and professional from start to finish. I highly recommend Evolution Landscape **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > I'm glad to hear that Emiliano and his partner provided excellent service in diagnosing your sprinkler problems. It's great to know that they were courteous and professional throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your positive experience and recommendation for Evolution Landscape. > > Jorge Cortez, Contractor, and owner of SB Evolution Landscape **★★★★★ — lisaharwin, Jan. 2023** > SB Evolutions was easy to work with. Jorge is an impressive young man. Smart, driven and very through in his propsals. Elana was always there when requested, even when she wasn't, checking in to see if everything was ok. The grounds men were kind and hard workers. **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > We appreciate your feedback based on your experience. We try our best to deliver the results you want and more! Thank you and have a great day. -Jorge Cortez, Owner **★★★★★ — Leslie Ekker, Nov. 2022** > Super Professional and modern, these folks really know their stuff and operate with the highest integrity. What a relief to have such careful ad through service on our large ecological restoration property. **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello Leslie E., > > We are very glad that we have met your expectations with our landscaping services. > > Thank you for your communication and please contact us with any issues, concerns, or feedback, so we can help you. > > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner of SB Evolution Landscape **★★★★★ — Mark Honda, Nov. 2022** > My family and I have been a customer of SB Evolution Landscape for more than a year. Oscar and his crew have exceeded my expectations in the past couple of weeks. I requested some work in my front and backyard. They were extremely responsive and generous with their time. They ended up planting a new tree that had died and trimmed a large, Japanese Maple at no additional cost. Though there were some exceptional circumstances, I'm not sure this is their normal practice. They listened to me, insured I was satisfied, and I am very pleased. **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello Mark Honda, > We appreciate your feedback and business to provide regular landscape maintenance. We try our best to make it right for our clients when we make mistakes. We will continue providing landscaping services to you to improve it. > > Thank you for your communication. > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner of SB Evolution Landscape **★★★★★ — kpeinado, Nov. 2022** > The owner showed up exactly at the scheduled time, looked at the project I requested, analyzed the situation in detail and gave me an exact quote right there. We scheduled a day for his workers to show up and that day at the exact time he scheduled, three very kind and hardworking gentlemen got to work. I needed a patio drain system, which seemed relatively simple in my mind but they gave the whole issue a great deal of thought so I ended up with an excellent drain system. As you can tell by my review, I am extremely impressed by this company. The price of the work was very fair and, to my surprise we even got a box of chocolates and a bunch of flowers to thank us for our business (who ever heard of that??). Needless to say, we will call them again for any future garden projects and will strongly recommend them to our friends. **★★★★★ — The Marine Layer Music, May 2022** > They have been awesome to work with. Junior is a cool dude and they are really efficient and stuff. **★★★★★ — shseagoe, March 2022** > excellent, timely work. wonderful crew who really enjoyed what they were doing. I asked for a quote for sprinkler repair and ended up having them do more work. very pleased with the results! **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello Suzette, > We appreciate your feedback and trusting us with several of your landscape projects. If you have any issues, we guarantee and warranty our work for free. Call us and we happily help you. Thank you! > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner **★★★★★ — Jacopo Giacopuzzi, March 2022** > They are awesome. They run a very thorough run-trough of the property and they advice what is best for the specific landscape. They planted two trees for me and took care of a few plants. They are quick, on time and very efficient with their time! Highly Recommended! **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello Jacopo, > We appreciate your feedback. We try out best to do a great job and make the service for our clients a wonderful experience. Thank you for your review and have a great day! > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner **★★★★★ — HU-159873656, Feb. 2022** > I recently hired SB Evolution to manage weeds in our backyard, trim back citrus trees, and repair the irrigation system and was extremely pleased with the work and their professionalism throughout the process. I would highly recommend this company! **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > Hello Elaine, > We appreciate your review. The crew enjoyed working with you and improving your landscape. We warranty our service, so if there's any issues with the irrigation in the future, please contact us. Thank you and have a great day! > Sincerely, > Jorge Cortez, Owner **★★★★★ — HU-769511846, Dec. 2021** > Sb evolution landscape has been for the property I work for, for about 1 year now. From the beginning they cleaned this place up. We are talking about 3 apartment complexes with many trees. Leafs are one of our big issues. His crew has not once disappointed us. They leave the property clean. Easy to communicate with his crew. They get the job done **Comment from SB Evolution Landscape:** > We really appreciate your feedback and experience working with us. We try to do our best to improve your service and provide a great experience for our clients. > > Our crew really enjoys working with you and communicating in order to provide a high-quality service to all the apartment complexes. > > If there is anything else we can help you with, please contact our crew or office and we will be happy to help you! > > Thank you very much! > Sincerely, Jorge Cortez ## Selected projects - [California Contractors State License C27 - Landscaping \#1107678](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-contractors-state-license-c27-landscaping-1107678-pj-vj~7262862) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Team Members](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/team-members-pj-vj~2363048) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 75 - [Local Nurseries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/local-nurseries-pj-vj~2201406) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 75 - Description: Times of drought bring about a growing concern for the environment, leading us to seek opportunities to be more responsible in the ways we live and maintain our homes. Our gardens are no exception. Read more http://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com/environmentally-sustainable-landscaping-with-california-natives/ - [Installation & Maintenance Riven Rock Rd, Montecito, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/installation-and-maintenance-riven-rock-rd-montecito-ca-pj-vj~5924255) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 25 - [Patio and Walkway Installations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-and-walkway-installations-pj-vj~1317589) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 79 - Description: Dear client in this project we show one of our specialties in SB Evoulution Landscape which is the maintenance of shrubs. Visit the website at http://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Wall Installations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-installations-pj-vj~1975590) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 41 - Description: In this project we made the installation of a road and rock walls for our client Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Landscape Maintenance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-maintenance-pj-vj~2051155) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 100 - [Annuals Installation at Courtyard Marriott in Goleta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annuals-installation-at-courtyard-marriott-in-goleta-pj-vj~1392418) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Lawn Installation Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lawn-installation-projects-pj-vj~1716171) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 62 - Description: Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Gravel Installation Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gravel-installation-projects-pj-vj~1317609) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: SB Evolution Landscape brings an expert level of knowledge, drawing from years of experience to understand and realize the great potential of our region’s native and adaptive plant species. Professionalism like this, coupled with a commitment to meeting the unique needs and vision of every property owner, results in long lasting landscapes that thrive and create beauty complementary to the homes and businesses they surround. - [Drain Installation Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drain-installation-projects-pj-vj~1317577) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 29 - Description: We are dedicated to the maintenance and care of the landscape in Santa Bárbara. Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Landscape and Mulch Installations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-and-mulch-installations-pj-vj~1658280) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 49 - Description: Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Santa Barbara Dry River Bed Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-dry-river-bed-installation-pj-vj~1752111) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Fire Hazard Clearing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-hazard-clearing-pj-vj~5372430) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: Visit our website https://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com - [Dwarf Citrus Trees Planting at Kimpton Canary Hotel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dwarf-citrus-trees-planting-at-kimpton-canary-hotel-pj-vj~2300550) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Dear client in this project we show one installation of Greek pots and citrus trees Planting In Santa Barbara. Visit the website at http://www.sbevolutionlandscape.com [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/sb-evolution-landscape-pfvwus-pf~790308764) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54279254/list/wish-list) — 165 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jorgecbevolutionlandscape) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*