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Cantu Nursery & Landscape

Updated 2026-08-11 · 5,937 reviewed · 461 listed · Scored from 71 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(71) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Cantu Nursery & Landscape
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Hardscaping & Masonry
Reviews
71

What recent reviews say

Luis Cantu and his team deliver friendly, expert service backed by fair pricing and quick turnarounds on tree and landscape projects. Most reviewers praise their consultative approach, healthy stock, and professional crews. One significant complaint involved warranty refusal after trees died, with the owner blaming inadequate watering despite installed irrigation; another customer wanted online pricing transparency. The family-run feel and willingness to explore options earn consistent loyalty.

Praised for
  • Owner and staff attentive and personable
  • Fair prices competitive with big-box stores
  • Expert advice and thoughtful problem-solving
  • Professional installation and quick scheduling
  • High-quality trees and plants
Watch-outs
  • Warranty denial on dead trees
  • Website lacks transparent pricing
  • Owner disputes customer responsibility for tree loss
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Best for: Homeowners wanting expert advice on tree selection and landscape design without big-box retail impersonality.
Think twice if: Warranty coverage is unclear; one reviewer experienced disputed warranty claim and owner accusation over tree death despite irrigation being installed.

Strengths

  • Owner-led consultations on complex problems
  • Prices often beat big-box competitors
  • Fast scheduling and installation turnaround
  • Staff knowledge of tree health and plant selection

Worth knowing

  • Owner Luis Cantu personally conducts site visits and consultations
  • Gaby handles customer coordination and order fulfillment
  • Oscar noted for planting service
  • Installation crew prepares soil, secures trees with metal, and provides mulching
  • Offers free estimates via website quote request
  • Installation includes maintenance instructions
  • Handles large specimen trees (85-gallon containers) and sod installation

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Praised for thoughtful design consultation, fast scheduling, professional crew execution, and quality planting. One reviewer disputes warranty claim after tree death.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Sod installation work consistently praised for precision, soil preparation, and beautiful results. Crew attentive to customer questions and provided maintenance tips.
Hardscaping & Masonry
Edging and flower bed work noted positively; crew listened to customer requests and completed within one day.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.71 average across the 339 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 70
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Submit a quote request on their website and they contact you the next day to schedule a free site visit and estimate.
How quickly can you install trees?
Fast turnaround reported; one reviewer was scheduled within days of purchase. Installation crew typically completes projects in one to two days.
Do installed trees come with a warranty?
One reviewer mentions a 1-year guarantee on a large tree planting, but warranty terms appear negotiable or disputed; confirm directly before purchase.

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Last updated 2026-08-11