We had an excellent experience with DST and I would recommend them to anyone considering a landscape renovation project. We worked with them on a full backyard renovation. They did everything they said they would do (and didn’t promise anything they didn’t think they could do), they were creative and flexible solving problems that came up, and the quality of the work was very high. They showed up on time and their communication was thorough. Rhea the project manager and Jorge the foreman and all of their team of laborers were excellent. They have also been responsive after the project completion to deal with small issues that come up. We would happily work with them again. Their prices are not the lowest but the quality is commensurate with the price. The only downside was their backlog meant we could not get started when we wanted to.

Rhea’s quote was the most expensive, decided to went with her as some of my co-workers highly recommended and I don’t regret it, Jorge the foreman and his team was some of the best construction workers I’ve ever seen, they handled everything with care, and there were lots of details in their works that’s hard to tell from photos. For example, I’ve noticed the concrete work from another contractor’s job site already had some small cracks after few days, which honestly just felt normal, but Rhea’s concrete was excellent and still looks smooth after a month. They also take future into consideration and made sure I have the possibility to add more irrigation / lights rather then just run lines according to plan. The only downside is her team is very busy and I had to wait ~3 months before she can start, but the wait felt worthwhile. Overall very happy with the results.

Your search for a landscape contractor has ended! Rhea and her team are absolutely the right choice and we would hire them again in a heartbeat. How many contractors can you say that about?
Rhea knows exactly what she’s doing and she has a tight crew working for her. We used Rhea’s designer Sam Bella (who was also a dream!) to create a “pie in the sky” plan. This was an unexpected and invaluable bonus that anyone who’s been asked “what’s your budget” can appreciate . Having the plans was extremely helpful as a way to get out of the “chicken or egg” budget battle and get a handle on what we really wanted/needed versus could afford. Rhea was incredible in helping us adjust the plans and stay in a price range we were comfortable with while still getting our backyard made into a space we will truly be able to use and enjoy. Just the fact that Rhea has a go-to designer to help her clients get over that first big hurdle was a HUGE plus in our hunt for a contractor.
The minute level of detail that her crew works at was totally unexpected and you can tell that they really care about how the final product will look. They worked hard, they came early and they spent long days toiling to get the work done. The yard and tools were always left in an organized and tidy manner. You can tell by the way in which they work that they’ve been doing this work for years and have developed an expertise that can’t be faked or oversold.
The plants Sam Bella had planned out are gorgeous, purposeful and clearly well thought out as to why they were included in the plan and where they would be best placed. Rhea said the grass would be an amazing shade of green and that mahogany wood chips would be spectacular next to it. She was 1000% right- it’s phenomenal! Rhea’s little touches and signature stylings, like the border pavers, really make the yard feel special and give it that certain “je ne sais quoi”.
There’s not enough space here to tell you that this company is THE BEST!! But they absolutely are, and you won’t regret your decision to hire Rhea and her team.

Rhea & her team were great! Showed up daily, knew what they were doing & offered ideas as well. Sam Bella did the design, we already had the 6 garden boxes, which I stained moss green & my husband built the small pony walls. (1st photo shows a section of the yard prior to pulling out the grass & hedge). The job took about 2 weeks. This was the first time we ever hired a landscape designer & contractor, we are a DIY couple and this is what we learned.
1) Make sure when you start your project, the plants your designer choose are in season.
2) Have a backup for plants you cannot get.
3) Understand the distance where to put each plant for growth.
4) Best to be home while your project is going, so you can make changes prior.

We found Rhea and her amazing team after we first moved into a new house and walked around the neighborhood recognizing a trending design. Spoke to one of her head project managers Jorge and got in contact with her through him. We had a small space to work with and with a blank canvas of a backyard and tons of ideas we broke down a list of what we had in mind and Rhea made our vision come alive! Her team puts out nothing but high quality work with exceptional craftsmanship. The crew keeps the job site tidy and organized. The communication between Rhea and is was exceptional. She wanted us to know everything that was happening and our opinions on how we wanted to see things play out. I Would highly recommend Rhea and her team for any size project large or small!

We hired Rhea and her team to completely redo our yard front and back. We approached her with a very complicated design that we had from our designer. Out of the contractors I interviewed Rhea was the only one who could truly read the design plan and make an estimate that contained all elements of the job, including a custom very sophisticated 2 level playhouse structure.

The difference between an average contractor and Rhea is that she makes the renovation process smooth and seamless. Her crew always shows up when she says they will on time and stay through the entire workday. They keep the job site organized and clean. She is meticulous about every detail, even the ones that the average person would not notice. She’s always available to talk to and go over what is happening in the remodel.

This is not my first remodel. In the past I would have to “babysit” the contractor or their workers to make sure they were doing things correctly. I’ve had to point out missed measurements and inaccuracies as well as solve problems as they arise on my own. I never once had to do this with Rhea’s team. They knew what they were doing that day, and in the future. We never had to backtrack to fix mistakes, and any problems that came up were immediately handled by Rhea. She always had a great idea on what to do. For example the design plan measurements were not correct in several places. This meant that the original 3×3 concrete stepping stones would not fit correctly. She knew exactly how to adjust them to make them fit and to do it without any compromise to the finished “vision”. If she hadn’t told me we had to adjust, no would would ever know that they were supposed to be different. In fact I believe that every single time we ran into any issue the suggested alternative turned out even better then the original design, that’s how good she is.

If she decided to do interior work, she would be the only person I would ever hire to work on my house. I know that I can go do the things I need to do, because her and her team are always doing the things that they need to be doing. The value of her work isn’t all in the finished product(even though it’s fantastic), the value is in the piece of mind you have that the job is going to get done correctly. Quite frankly that’s the true value and in a remodel that’s rare and priceless.

DSTscaping was great to work with. Rhea is fantastic – great communication, professional, and she knows what she’s doing. Her team was also a pleasure to work with – very respectful, polite, friendly, super hard workers, FAST, organized, and clean! They converted our lawns to artificial turf and I don’t think it could have come out any better. I was surprised how quickly everything was done, and they did a beautiful, top notch job. Thank you, Thank you!! I highly recommend DSTscaping – You won’t have to worry about a thing. They’ll do the BEST job!

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Rhea, Jorge, and their fantastic crew on our modern contemporary backyard project in San Jose. We’re extremely happy with the results, and I wanted to point out a few things that we especially liked:
– Rhea is very communicative/easy to reach, and is a straight shooter who will give you her (very well informed) opinion. She is also a gem of a person and was awesome to work with
– Rhea and Jorge provided ideas along the way that were really great changes from our original design. They’re creative thinkers, and will propose interesting suggestions that are almost always better than the status quo
– The DSTscaping crew is very professional. They clean up the job site regularly, and keep normal hours

We’d work with Rhea and team again in a heartbeat!

Our front yard was a mess. And since we weren’t entirely sure what we wanted for our front yard we first looked for a designer to give us ideas and make a plan. We found Sam Bella on PoolHandy, and she came up with a design we liked. She then recommended DSTscaping for the project. We hired them and they did a good job.

Jorge and his team are amazing at what they do! All work was done in a timely and professional manner with great attention to detail. Things don’t always go according to original plan, but Jorge the foreman was great at making any changes and/or last minute adjustments to the project.

We love our front yard now, and would definitely work with DSTscaping again if we do another landscaping project.

Two first photos are before the project and the last two are after.

DSTscaping just finished our backyard makeover. They removed everything in the previous yard, built a much larger deck with flower boxes, added pavers, a new irrigation system, lights and plants. Rhea guided us through all the choices involved, working within our budget. Using pavers for the flower bed border was her idea, and it looks great. Jorge guided the construction. The deck and hardscape were beautifully built and well thought out.

They kept the site neat and clean while all the work was going on. All of the workers on their crews were friendly, hardworking and considerate. Rhea and Jorge are very easy to work with, and helped us deal with several unexpected issues with the landscape that arose while they were here. They listen well and go above and beyond to produce a very high quality result.

We would highly recommend this company.

We had the pleasure of working with Rhea, Jorge, and their team on our extensive front and back yard project. We could not be happier with the results and are enjoying our new space on a daily basis. Our children love their new play area, and our entire neighborhood is enjoying our weekend outdoor movie nights in our new movie space. It looks like we have a new house and we constantly get compliments from our neighbors who watched the house transform.

Thanks Rhea, Jorge, and the entire team!

Rhea, Piri, Jorge and their teams did a phenomenal job on our pavers and turf. We also had them install a drip irrigation system for the remaining and future trees and an automated 12v Lighting system so we can have color accents in the yard.

Their photos are real, the work really is that good!

Rhea, Shawn, and crew are landscape magicians. From helping us design the project to completion, they were amazing. They used our ideas, but added their expertise to create a beautiful space. The work they did on our new driveway and walkway turned out better than we could have imagined. The plants they selected based on our preferences and the artificial lawn look great. However, the lighting–wow!–is our favorite part. The pictures don’t do it justice but give you an idea. We love to drive up to our house now (especially at night) because it simply makes us happy. It was a pleasure working with them and we would highly recommend their services for any landscaping/hardscaping needs.

The DTS landscapers promised and delivered a yard we would love.
We hired Rhea and her fabulous crew to bring our concept created by Sam Bella Designs to life.

The crew was very sensitive to our existing plants and took great care with our plants that were transplanted. The crew was always working and happily. Our foreman was Jorge. Jorge is a very pleasant person, he really puts a lot of time and thought into the project whether it be hardscape, pergola or plant groupings.

The crew always cleaned up after each workday.

Rhea will work with you to meet your budget.

We hired DSTscaping to bring our dream side yard to life and are thrilled by the results! Rhea and her team (Jorge, Miguel, Roberto) were very professional and very dependable. The work speaks for its self. It looks beautiful, well-made and with a high attention to detail and quality. Rhea not only was able to execute on the design we had in mind, but also provided great ideas based on her years of experience.