Blade Landscape Design

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27 Years In Business

Company Details

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Contact

18411 Meadow Ridge Road
Salinas, CA 93907
https://bladelandscape.com

Hours

  • Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sun: Closed
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    Areas of Expertise

    • Landscape Design & Build
    • Conversation Fire Pits
    • Custom Stone Masonry
    • Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Areas
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    Ratings

    5.0
    11 Verified Reviews*
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    *Reviews imported from Google have not been individually verified by HomeAdvisor.
    Showing 1-10 of 11 results
    5.0 Google Review
    2/23/2026

    John really did an amazing job desiging my yard then then doing all of the work. He is really talented and knows all of the trades associated with landscape work. I highly recommed him for any project big or small.

    5.0 Google Review
    2/23/2026

    I have worked with John for the past 10 years on several landscape design projects. He has great design ideas, and incorporated my ideas that made sense too! He is a master at rock walls among his other talents. He also knows local artisans that can add features to his designs. I would highly recommend John Robert Design for your next landscape project!

    5.0 Google Review
    1/23/2026

    We had a great experience designing our landscape with John. He brought lots of creative ideas and worked closely with us to develop a front and backyard landscape plan that truly fit our vision for our home. Throughout the project, he was highly communicative and made sure we understood the process and what to expect during the build. The result was a smooth experience and a landscape we’re really happy with. We highly recommend him.

    5.0 Google Review
    1/23/2026

    We loved working with John and Bethany. John is a true artist. He really cares about how people will interact with their outdoor spaces, and he specializes in organic, creative, bespoke designs rather than a cookie-cutter approach. He listened to our minimal checklist of ideas, then designed and built something greater than we could have dreamed up. We--and other design firms--were stumped by an awkward grade change of several feet near the back fence line. John immediately knew how to turn this challenge into a feature, building a sunken fire pit that feels cozy and naturally protected from wind. When we asked for a stone BBQ island and shared a vision board of materials we liked, he designed a custom island that we absolutely love. John does all of the landscape and hardscape himself, with minimal assistance, therefore his hands are on every step of your project. Bethany handles the contract side of the business and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

    N/A Dale W. Manteca, CA
    12/24/2012

    Great experience, lots of good ideas and was very willing to work with my ideas

    N/A Ted B. Los Gatos, CA
    2/29/2012

    From the first meeting I had with John to our first family dinner amid our new landscape, my experience was incredible. John spent time with us, getting to know who we were, what we liked, what we didn't like and talked about his vision within minutes. His original design was very close to the final product with enhancements that were made based on some input and new ideas as time went on. The installation experience was a lot better than expected despite all the rain and we thoroughly enjoy our entire landscape every single day. I would highly recommend John to anyone even thinking about making some changes. Don't put it off - do it!

    Response from Company:

    Thanks so for the much for the great review Ted. I enjoyed every minute...

    N/A Janet B. Carmel Valley, CA
    10/14/2009

    The design is very creative. I'm very pleased.

    5.0 Eric H. Morgan Hill, CA
    8/17/2009

    They were very efficient and completed my irrigation system install on time. I found them very experienced, knowledgeable, and full of good ideas, but also able to listen to what I wanted and to accomodate my preferences when possible regarding placement of valves, etc. I would highly recommend them.

    5.0 Anne K. Reno, NV
    9/20/2008

    We are still in the planning stage - waiting for John to get the Design drawn for both front and back yard areas. As soon as they are completed we will start the project in ernest because we would like to finish before the winter rains arrive.

    5.0 Eddy H. Greenfield, CA
    5/21/2008

    John was prompt, courteous, listened well, had great ideas, and came up with a backyard landscape design that met all my criteria and that I will enjoy for years to come.

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