Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Green Scene did an excellent job. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is top-notch and all of the materials they use are of excellent quality, no corners cut. Our backyard project was a complete reimagining of the space including a new pool/spa and extensive hardscaping and we couldn’t be happier with the results, it’s definitely a full transformation.

It was great working with Green Scene Landscaping. They were able to handle multiple projects {sprinklers, landscaping, pool renovation, tree removal and patio cover] and helped my yard get a much needed upgrade. Frank, Stephanie and Kim were exceptional and easy to communicate with. Any problems or questions were usually resolved within the day. Doing a major renovation is always a lot of work, but the communication and professionalism made this experience a pleasure. Thank-you for my stunning new yard.

This review is for anyone considering Green Scene for their landscaping work and our experience working with them. We have a new construction home that needed landscaping and hardscaping work. The front and back of the house were a dirt lot, a blank canvas for making something that we and the kids would use for the years to come. We interviewed 4 different landscaping companies and had a chance to look at the work they had done in the neighborhood. Scott, the owner of Green Scene, came over to the house for a consult. He interviewed with us with a lengthy design questionnaire. We gave him a very high level idea of what we wanted and our budget. Based on our ideas and questions that he asked, he would come up with a design. Unlike most landscapers, the plans/design would not belong to us. We were hesitant paying for plans that we wouldn't get to keep if we decided not to hire Green Scene. After some discussion we did decide to pay the retainer and at least see what kind of design he would come up with. Scott designed and presented the plans in their Design offices. We were amazed with what he came up with. We had just given some basic ideas of what we wanted but he designed something very detailed and elegant looking. It included concepts that we hadn't seen in other homes and details that would make it unique from neighboring homes. We could tell right away that Scott is an artist. He uses a software that enables one to see the design in 2D and 3D as well which gave us a very good idea of how the place would look like. He gave us a detailed line by line breakdown of the project cost. The estimate they came up with was way more than we had budgeted though. Their prices seemed about 15% more than what other companies would have charged. After much debating we did decide to hire Green Scene even though their price was higher. Why? First impressions matter and we got the sense that their concept looked great and their attention to details. Their whole operation seemed very organized and professional. Their plans were good "right out of the box" and we only needed to make small changes. We also liked that they did the entire job and that we could chose all the material at their design center without having to go other places. They begun work right after the HOA approved the plans. Their crew were professional through out the process, there every morning by 7 and cleaning up the area every single day after finishing work. The whole work took about 5 months. It was slower than the neighbors projects but it was for a good reason; they didn't seem to rush things and their attention to detail (to be fair, the rain added to the delay). I noticed them measure, remeasure and adjust things frequently throughout and it shows in the end project. There were also things that they tore apart and re-did that we didn't think had any issues but which the foreman saw flaws in and didn't meet their standards. We never once got the impression that they were cutting corners which can be a concern whenever one works with a contractor. Any change or feedback we had was incorporated without much fuss. Scott picked all the plants and flowers, he is very knowledgeable on them and knows what will look good and what will work in our SoCal weather. From the 30 or so different plants, we only had to change a couple so his overall selection was great. They also did a lot of prep work on the area that the lawn is on. We are on a fairly rocky area and the lawn on homes that Green Scene has worked on seems to hold up well compared to some neighbors. The final landscaping looks great and is close to the 3D rendering that was initially presented to us. A lot of the neighbors have complemented us on how good it looks, especially the front landscaping. In summary, even though Green Scene was pricier than other landscapers, they delivered a beautiful and high quality landscaping. Time will tell how well the construction holds up but based on the work they put in, we hope that it will look good for years to come.

We are absolutely thrilled about the way our backyard turned out. What initially sold us on the Green Scene was the design (Scott Cohen, the owner, blew us away with his design plan) and the fact that the Green Scene was a one-stop-shop and would eliminate the need for us to hire and supervise any other contractors. We were very pleased that even with a heavy rain season, the Green Scene delivered our backyard on time and amazingly, it looks exactly like the conceptual video that Scott had provided us at the outset of the project. We also can’t say enough good things about Frank, the project supervisor/manager. He is calm, cool and collected and is very responsive to anything that comes up during the project. Overall the entire team at the Green Scene was professional, reliable, and provided an A+ oasis that has become our favorite part of the house. Thank you Scott Cohen and team. We love it!

I would highly recommend “Green Scene” for any luxurious pool & landscaping project. Their main core competencies are: 1-High quality in terms of direct material & design (I personally checked the materials used for construction even the tiles were made in Japan & Italy). 2-Dependability, Flexibility & Reliability 3-On time delivery 4-Acceptable Cost- benefit ratio 5-High Quality personnel 6-Outstanding Teamwork 7-Excellent Communication Skills 8-Extreme Business awareness 9-Customer orientation Additionally, I would like to deliver my appreciation to each team member: Scott owner & designer he is an artist with great expertise in design. Noei chief construction team member has an outstanding expertise in his job providing delicate finished work. Frank construction manager very professional & customer oriented Stephanie Project manager Strong leadership & Effective Communications

I have worked with Green Scene Landscaping on many architectural projects involving strict HOA guidelines and restrictions and I have to say this company is amazing! The plans they come up with look like works of art, they are responsive and kind. I can't say enough about Scott, Tyler, Stephanie, Kinsey, Jose, Everyone! I highly recommend them for any major landscaping and pool projects you are planning on doing!

We decided to go with Scott at Green Scene because we really needed a creative eye to help us design our pool and landscape our backyard. Scott has an amazing ability for redesigning even the most challenging yards. The quality of the work and the end result was unparalleled. Demolition was quick and not intrusive. Green Scene turned our basic backyard into a beautiful, family-oriented oasis. Our project foreman, Eric Sharon, was incredible and always accessible to answer our questions and concerns. Some constructive feedback is that we were also sold on the project management support, which we felt was inadequate. Communication from our PM, was poor and many times actually incorrect. Due to our work schedules, we could not be available onsite every morning, to discuss plans with the project foreman for alignment and relied on the PM support. This is an area for Green Scene to improve to ensure scope and timelines are aligned.

My husband said it best: “I didn’t even like my home before you did the backyard. Now I love my home”.

Scott and his team are awesome! Took a very challenging hillside and turned it into an incredible outdoor kitchen, an additional lower deck with fireplace and a custom stainless steel spa. Scott really solved the problems with his creativity and vision. We wanted a pool but the hillside didn't exactly lend itself to anything traditional. Scott designed a custom spa for us that looks like it's in ground, seamlessly blending into upper (which was existing) and lower decks, which are now seamlessly covered in cool travertine tile. The whole Green Scene team does quality work. Scott knows his stuff and makes logical, thoughtful recommendations. Frank is a gem too. I highly recommend them!

Green Scene is the real deal. I’ve seen them around the area for years and now I know why. Scott Cohen and his team are professional, on schedule, visionary, and most of all, talented. They handle everything from design, permits, HOA fiascos, to the choosing of appropriate plantings for, in my case, a microclimate in a canyon. I had a very specific idea for my hardscape - nearly impossible - and Scott made it happen. Green Scene turned my 1+ acres of 1980’s blah into a 2018 oasis to be enjoyed for decades. Seriously, my backyard rivals hotel grounds. We love our new outdoor spaces, we use them, and we cannot recommend Scott Cohen’s Green Scene highly enough.

We bought our dream home and could not WAIT to get our landscaping done. After dealing with a nightmare dealing with a different contractor for an entire year, we had to rip out everything and start over. Scott and his team at Green Scene came in and not only delivered a stellar landscape for our dream home, they under promised and over delivered. They completed the work on schedule, they were really easy to work with, flexible when we wanted to add or change things during the process, and most of all the pride in their craftsmanship is second to none. We have our dream landscape that now matches our dream home, Thank you GreenScene!

Scott Cohen and his staff are amazing! My backyard looks stunning, and Greenscene is the best! I highly recommend them!