Award-Winning Craftsmanship
Recognized by Business Rate as the Best Landscaper in Willow Glen, San Jose — two years running.
2026
Best Landscaper
Willow Glen, San Jose
Awarded by Business Rate
2025
Best Landscaper
San Jose
Awarded by Business Rate
Built on Experience, Driven by Results
Stones Landscaping Inc. was founded in 2018 by Manuel Corona Escobar, who spent years working in the landscaping and hardscape industry before launching his own company. That hands-on experience is the foundation of how we operate – organized, detail-focused, and committed to quality.
We run large crews capable of handling complex residential projects across the Bay Area. From initial design consultation through final walkthrough, every project gets the same level of attention, communication, and craftsmanship.
– Licensed: #1032828 – C27 – Landscaping, C-61 / D06 – Concrete Related Services
– 56 Five-Star Google Reviews
– 123 Five-Star Yelp Reviews
– 2D/3D Design Available for Qualifying Projects
Meet the Team
The people behind every project — from planning to the final walkthrough.
Manuel Corona Escobar
Founder & Owner
Founded Stones Landscaping in 2015. Oversees every project from design through completion.
Gladys Torres
Office Administrator
Manages scheduling, client communications, and keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Project Manager
Project Manager
Coordinates crews, materials, and timelines to keep every build on track.
Crew Lead
Crew Lead
Leads on-site construction with years of Bay Area hardscape experience.
Crew Lead
Crew Lead
Specializes in paver installation, grading, and structural builds.
Crew Lead
Crew Lead
Ensures quality standards are met on every phase of construction.
Trusted by Bay Area Homeowners
Our reputation is built on verified reviews from real clients across Silicon Valley.
How We Got Here
Stones Landscaping Inc. was founded in 2018 with a simple idea: build outdoor spaces the way they should be built – with proper engineering, premium materials, honest pricing, and craftsmanship that holds up for decades, not just long enough to collect a check. That’s still how we operate today. We started as a small crew building paver patios and retaining walls in San Jose neighborhoods. Over the years, our scope expanded naturally because homeowners kept asking us to do more – outdoor kitchens, pergolas, complete backyard transformations, driveway replacements. We grew by doing good work and earning referrals, not by running ads promising the lowest price. Today, we serve homeowners across the Bay Area – from cozy suburban homes in Campbell to expansive estates in Atherton, Hillsborough, Los Gatos, and Saratoga.
Who We Work With
Our clients are successful people who value quality, transparency, and professionalism. They’re tech executives, business owners, physicians, and professionals who expect the same standard of excellence from their outdoor contractor that they demand in every other area of their lives. We appreciate that trust, and we work hard to earn it on every project. We’re not the cheapest option in the Bay Area – and we don’t try to be. What we offer is work that’s done right the first time, by experienced crews who take pride in their craft, backed by warranties that mean something. When your paver patio still looks perfect in 15 years and your retaining wall is still straight in 20, you’ll understand why the investment mattered.
What Sets Us Apart
There are hundreds of landscaping contractors in the Bay Area. Here’s why homeowners in San Jose, Atherton, Los Gatos, and Saratoga choose Stones Landscaping Inc. – and keep referring us to their neighbors.
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You’ll receive a clear scope, timeline, material specifications, and price before any work begins. No padded invoices, no surprise charges, no vague line items. You know exactly what you’re paying for.
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We answer calls and messages promptly – during and after your project. Your project manager keeps you updated at every phase with photos and progress reports. No chasing for answers.
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For qualifying projects, we offer professional 2D and 3D design renderings so you can visualize the finished result before construction starts. Design decisions made on paper cost nothing to change; decisions made on-site cost time and money.
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We run trained, full-time crews – not day laborers hired per project. Our team members have years of experience with the specific materials, techniques, and conditions of Bay Area residential construction.
Licensing & Credentials
We’re fully licensed, insured, and credentialed for the work we do. When you hire Stones Landscaping Inc., you’re working with a legitimate, established contractor – not someone operating out of a pickup truck with a Craigslist ad.
California License
License #1032828
Active and in good standing
Classifications
C27 — Landscaping
C-61/D06 — Concrete
Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for residential construction
Professional Fleet & Equipment
We invest in professional-grade equipment and maintain a fleet of branded vehicles because how a contractor shows up tells you how they’ll build. Our storage yard houses everything we need to execute projects efficiently – from CAT skid steers to full trailer rigs.
Our Warranty Promise
21-Year Paver Warranty
Every paver installation we complete is backed by a 21-year warranty covering materials and workmanship. We stand behind the durability and quality of our hardscape work.
90-Day Landscape Warranty
Our landscaping projects include a 90-day plant and material warranty. If anything we installed doesn’t perform as expected within that window, we make it right.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Request a complimentary consultation and see how we work – no obligation, no pressure, just a clear conversation about what’s possible.