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Avoid this landscaper.  I interviewed 5 or 6 different landscaping companies in the area and wanted to go with one of the companies that gets good reviews here.  But, against my better judgment, I caved to my mom's constant pressuring to use the person she used, Proud Keeper.  Basically the...

Recent review of Savannah Scapes?  Actually, in the interest of full disclosure, the $60k estimate I received was from Sean at Savannah.  I had hoped the estimate would come out much better because of all the great reviews noted here.  But I was told that $60k + owner providing tiles + plants...

@ Paris:  mind if I ask who you used as your landscaper?  We received bid no. 2 and it's more in line with what we thought.  However, kind of bugs me that I was promised the estimate by this past Tuesday & I had to text the guy for the estimate on Saturday when I had not heard anything.  Already...

Hi Kenkoko, were you happy with the work done?  And if so, could you please provide your landscaper's name and contact info?  The scope of work included in my estimate is: outdoor tiling, pergola for dining area, water feature, some artificial turf, and some drought tolerant plants/florals. ...

Yes, when I received the estimate it lists the cost for planting based on plant size & then indicates that I can purchase plants on some website that presumably would deliver all plants to my house directly.  However, I feel like a landscaper would be in the best position to know how many of x...

@irvinehomeowner, yes we anticipated spending in the 5 figure range.  However, we thought total cost would be about $50k for time and materials.  If the consensus is that landscapers charge an Irvine premium, then maybe I can do some heavy negotiating to get to a reasonable premium.  Now I see...

Well, to be fair, the price does include the cost for artificial turf, two planters, and 30 LED lights.  But still, seems high considering I'd still have to go get all tiles and plants.  And they charge a planting cost per plant, e.g., $125 for a 24" box, $30 for 15 gallon plant.  I would...

I have been interviewing landscapers about my front and back yard (5,000 sq. ft lot with a 4,000+ sq. ft house on it, so basically not much yard though likely a tad bigger than typical Irvine new builds).  Received a quote for $60k to plant some planters, install tile over concrete, and build a...

Just an update to provide feedback on the IPAC program thus far.  My son attends this program 3 days a week and loves it so far.  He is picked up from school (he is on the Early Bird schedule) and taken to the Woodbury Community Park center where the kids can do activities, play games, and get...

Figured out the official name of the program is Woodbury Park iPAC.  Today is my kid's first day there so hopefully it will turn out OK.  I dropped him off there today and there was one other K grade child from Stonegate.  There were several other kinders from Woodbury Elementary. 

Hi, my son will be starting kindergarten next week at Stonegate Elementary.  I enrolled him to participate in the Irvine Kid's Club at the Woodbury location (missed the deadline for CDC as we're new to the area and didn't even know there was such a program - bummer) and wanted to see if anyone...

Have you tried checking out the HD Buttercup in Costa Mesa?  We got a sectional from there a few years ago and it's held up well.  Very comfy for lounging/sleeping and the covers are removable for relatively easy washing. Alternatively, if you're looking for slightly cheaper options, West Elm...

Unfortunately don't think we can install the fiber at the rental (considering they won't even let us install dish on the building, have to use a tripod) and most providers require a one/two-year contractual commitment. 

Hi, will be moving into a yet-to-be-built home in the Auburn @ Stonegate community early next year.  Until then, we'll be in a rental closer to the Spectrum area for about 8 months.  Newbie to Irvine so I wanted to see which internet/bundle (wifi/tv/landline) service provider is fastest and most...

Yes, willing to consider Portola HS in light of the faster move in availability for Auburn.  And, regardless, figure Irvine being Irvine Portola will be a good school by the time we would be sending a kid there. 

New to Talk Irvine and new to Irvine in general (will be relocating there in the summer).  I was considering Auburn at Stonegate but they are making things rough for prospective buyers with a home to sell.  In the likely event Auburn falls through, I am considering Morro and Beverly but there...