O'Connell Landscape in Petaluma

Michael and his team are absolutely amazing. Their work is of the highest quality. What I appreciated most was how quickly the team was able to complete my project from start to finish. I find that a lot of landscaping/home improvement can drag on. Michael and his team were the exception. You are in great hands with OConnell landscaping.

Working with OConnell Landscape was the best experience I have ever had working with a residential contractor. They completely exceeded my expectations in terms of the design, the experience and the result. After moving to a home on Novato Creek, we wanted to reclaim our yard from a jungle of ivy and untended plantings, level it out, improve the drainage, and create a beautiful, useable yard. We wanted the project to include a patio, fire pit, sitting wall, paths, attractive retaining wail, and fountain. OConnell gave us a design that incorporated all of our ideas, and worked with us to bring it into our budget. Once the job started and we inevitably wanted some changes, they gave us immediate feedback on the exact cost so we could make informed decisions. As the job went on, I realized that they had incorporated small design elements that made the yard even more beautiful than I had imagined. They worked on the yard consistently, never abandoning it to work on other projects, and got it done before Christmas, which I had hoped for but not expected. After the job they walked us through the yard to provide information on running the systems and maintaining the plants, and gave us written information and a video. Micheal OConnell was easy to reach, very responsive, and the team was great. I can recommend them with no reservations.

I cannot recommend Michael OConnell and his team enough. All of the work was done with the utmost integrity from start to finish. He was meticulous, organized, and knew exactly what I needed for my property. His depth and breadth of knowledge of agriculture, landscape, and carpentry is impressive. The transformation of my property was incredible. I started with a dirt lot and now I have an oasis I can relax in and enjoy every day. While he may not be the cheapest, he was worth every cent. I highly recommend you to contact him for landscaping.

Working with Michael at OConnell Landscape (OCL) was an absolute pleasure. He was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the work, collaborative, always managed our expectations, and used technology (website photo surveys, online forms, etc.) to roll thru the design process efficiently. OCL may not be the least expensive option out there, but if you want extremely professional work with an eye for quality control and responsiveness, you will find it here. He was able to make our vision into a reality that extended our usable space outdoors. We will definitely be working with OCL again!

Our experience with O Connell Landscape from beginning to end was exceptional. Michael came to our house, listened to our thoughts and ideas and came up with the perfect design for our front and back yards. They took our ugly, weed infested yards and created an oasis. Michael and his crew were very professional and super easy to work with. Any questions or concerns were addressed in a very timely manner. We can not express how much we love our new Shangri La!

We were in need of a completely new look for our boring, rectangular, flat backyard. Of the design/build firms we contacted, Michael OConnell of OConnell Landscape was by far the most responsive, thoughtful and creative. He was familiar with our neighborhood and was interested in working with the mid-century design elements we were hoping to complement. He was willing to work with our rough, preliminary sketches and bring them up to a highly professional level. The OConnell Landscape team was exceptional. Since it was COVID-time, Michael had the same two highly skilled workers on the job, start to finish. They showed up every day at 7:00 and did everything from complete demo of two patios, tree, root, rock and dirt removal, to laying the DG pathways, setting the concrete forms, laying electrical conduit and all new irrigation, building the fences and an outdoor shower and all the plantings. They wore masks consistently and Michael provided two separate portapotties to ensure their safety. Michael provided regular updates on the job and detailed invoices. He did not go over budget, except for the changes we wanted and approved. There were some unforeseen issues (a second, old concrete patio hidden under the visible concrete that also had to be demo-ed, for example) and he itemized the extra costs clearly and in writing and made sure we authorized everything. We just love our new yard. It is exactly what we wanted and the entire process was so much easier than some of our other remodel projects, due to Michael OConnells professionalism and attention to detail.

I could not be more pleased with O Connell Landscape - they are the best! Our new home was nothing but clay and dirt which was transformed into a warm and welcoming Tuscan landscape in front and back. Throughout the design process Michael was patient with my questions, was excellent at listening to what I wanted and incorporating those concepts into a realistic design. He was always very transparent about costs so that when the project was completed there were no budgetary surprises. Reuben and his crew are expert and knowledgeable at all that they do. They are diligent, experienced, hardworking and competent. They were never intrusive or disruptive to the goings on in our home - and always cleaned up before leaving the project each day. Michael managed the entire process throughout the duration of the project, regularly checking in with Reuben while always continuing excellent communication with me. He was extremely helpful when it came to selection of materials including a back yard fountain and in identifying vendors that were of interest to me. When the project was complete, Michael prepared a booklet that he reviewed with me listing all the plantings and materials used as well as complete garden care specific to my landscaping. Working with Michael, beginning with design, to material and planning decisions, and throughout the actual build out was a seamless process and a huge plus. Our landscaping is beautiful - and it was an absolute pleasure working with Michael. Jayne D

We retained OConnell Landscape for the design and build out of both our front and back yards at our home in Cotati. We were very happy with the design process and their flexibility for accepting changes as we proceeded. The build out process was done very professionally and we were able to work with them along the way. We are very happy with the end product and have gotten many favorable comments from our neighbors. We have since had them do two smaller projects for us. They have also been very responsive on coming back out to deal with minor issues that crop up.

Working with Mike and his team was such a pleasure on all accounts! They were timely, always prepared and reasonable with excellent workmanship. The final result of our irrigation was fantastic and beyond our expectations.. It was our first time working with them but wont be the last. Thank you Mike and crew!

Michael and his team recently completed a complete renovation of our outdoor landscaping. We did extensive use of pavers, woodwork, lighting, drainage and of course planting. Michael is clearly very knowledgeable about landscaping and provided excellent advice on design and implementation. We are very happy with the quality of his work and his very reasonable pricing. Highly recommended!

We were very pleased with O Connell Landscape, from our first meeting with Michael to the completed project of our frontyard, backyard and driveway. Michael was able to take our vision and with his expertise in landscape design exceeded our expectations for our project. The crew was great, they were always on time and at the end of each workday the work areas were straightened and ready for the following day. We had a lot of cement work done and were very pleased with the concrete contractor s skill with color and design. We appreciated the landscape drawings that Michael prepared which helped us visualize what the project would look like at completion. The informational booklet that Michael put together for the types and care of the many different plants and trees is proving to be very helpful. We would highly recommend O Connell Landscape for anyone contemplating a landscape project. Ed and Diane Landman - Petaluma