Can you make grass or plants grow in shade?

Yes. One reviewer tried three other companies before Izzy; the plants now thrive. He selects large, healthy stock and prices fairly.

Is booking easy and do you show up on time?

Yes. Multiple reviews praise quick appointment scheduling and on-time arrival. One customer noted the team explained what to do next to keep the yard healthy.

Do you handle sprinkler repair?

Yes. Staff performed checks and repairs in a timely manner. One repeat customer hired them for over-seeding after their repair work impressed him.

ZaZu Landscaping

Updated 2026-07-08 · 2,223 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 61 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(61) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Landscape Design & InstallationCommercial LandscapingLawn Care & Maintenance

Services: Landscape Design & Installation, Commercial Landscaping, Lawn Care & Maintenance
Reviews: 61

What recent reviews say

Every reviewer gave five stars. Customers consistently praise the team's speed, friendliness, and fair prices. They describe showing up on time, going beyond the job's scope, and explaining future maintenance needs clearly.

Izzy (the owner) handles design, plant selection, and customer concerns directly. Reviewers mention lawn care, sprinkler repair, seasonal cleanup, shade planting, and spring garden overhauls. One customer found success with grass after three failed attempts elsewhere.

Praised for

professional crew and owner communication
fair pricing and value for work
quality plant selection and landscape design
timely service and appointment ease
friendly staff with strong knowledge

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Best for: Homeowners wanting professional design, affordable quality work, and an owner who listens to concerns.

Strengths

Owner-led design for shade and challenging sites
Fair pricing with work that often exceeds scope
Same-day appointment booking and reliable timing
Transparent communication about lawn and plant care

Worth knowing

Owner Izzy leads design work and handles customer concerns directly
Successfully plants in extreme shade where others failed
Sprinkler repair and over-seeding praised by repeat customers
Staff explain ongoing maintenance needs to customers

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation: Owner's plant selection and shade solutions consistently exceed expectations
Lawn Care & Maintenance: Dethatching, fertilizing, and over-seeding done at fair prices with clear follow-up advice
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems: Sprinkler repair and checks praised for speed, professionalism, and affordable cost

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.72 average across the 148 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 95

Review volume 78

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can you make grass or plants grow in shade?: Yes. One reviewer tried three other companies before Izzy; the plants now thrive. He selects large, healthy stock and prices fairly.
Is booking easy and do you show up on time?: Yes. Multiple reviews praise quick appointment scheduling and on-time arrival. One customer noted the team explained what to do next to keep the yard healthy.
Do you handle sprinkler repair?: Yes. Staff performed checks and repairs in a timely manner. One repeat customer hired them for over-seeding after their repair work impressed him.

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