Hearticulture – Complete Landscape Care by a Trained Horticulturalist
A garden is one of the most personal spaces you can tend. It holds your vision, your investment, and a little piece of your heart. At Hearticulture, we treat it that way.
I'm a trained horticulturalist and avid gardener with over 10 years of experience caring for the landscapes that matter most to the people I work with. Every garden I take on is approached with genuine love for the craft — and a deep commitment to doing it right.
What that looks like in practice:
Soil health and plant selection grounded in real horticultural knowledge
Sustainable, eco-friendly practices that help your garden grow stronger over time
Custom design and installation shaped around your space and your vision
Ongoing maintenance that nurtures, not just tidies
Seasonal care planned with intention, every step of the way
I work with a carefully chosen number of clients — because every garden deserves unhurried attention, honest guidance, and a partner who genuinely cares about the outcome.
This is not a mow-and-blow service. It's complete, thoughtful, expert garden care.
Recognized as a High Demand professional on Thumbtack, with 70+ verified reviews from clients across the community.
If your garden matters to you, it matters to me. I'd love to be part of its story.
Overview
Hired 96 times
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6 employees
31 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Services offered
Project scope
Plant garden from bare soil
Replace current garden
Maintain current garden
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Property type
Residential
Commercial
Water installation needed
Existing system
Spinkler installation
Drip installation
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Tom C.
Feb 24, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Luis and his crew always do a top-notch job with my lawn and gardens. They have brought our fruit tree back to life. and have started to really make the garden look wide, with a selection of new plant and flower varieties. They are professional and do whatever I ask when they are at our home. I highly recommend them, and I think you will be very happy with their work. Five stars across the board. Hire them. You won't be disappointed.
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed
Gardening
Ryan F.
Feb 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We’ve been working with Luis‘s team for over two months now and everything has been amazing. We went through a process of vetting multiple gardeners and found Luis to be the most professional and had the best value so far our garden has never looked this good we spent a lot of money redoing our yard over the last year and I’m glad I found Luis and his team to maintain it. Highly recommend.
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • Once a week • Weeding • Weed prevention • Fertilizer application • Leaf cleanup • Mulching • Insect control
Gardening
Anita C.
Apr 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Super happy we found Luis!! We were looking for a gardener who is intelligent and capable for on-going gardening needs at our house in Monarch Beach. I'm very picky, and our garden is fussy ( weird site conditions) and I hire a lot of trades on Thumbtack. His team is great, hard working and friendly. Luis is a walking encyclopedia about plants. I really wanted to bring more native plants into our garden and he supported this knew exactly how to treat them and our snail problems. Happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgable gardener!!! We will see him on a regular basis moving forward. Thank you!!
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Mulching
Gardening
Jennifer T.
Feb 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’m so impressed with the work Luis and his crew did on our overgrown bougainvilleas! They shaped them beautifully, giving my yard a fresh, polished look. They were professional, efficient, and clearly knew what they were doing. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for skilled and reliable landscaping!
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Weeding
Gardening
Anastasia C.
Apr 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Luis did a great job fixing up our 4 citrus trees that were not bearing fruit. He took the time to explain to me what was going on. He was very friendly and they worked efficiently.
Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • Trim trees or shrubs • Apply mulch • Back yard • I'm flexible • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Credentials
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Luis Castro
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To all our customers and prospective customers as well, our pricing is fair and competitive. We believe in the quality of our work and price our jobs based on our experience and bona-fide outcomes.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Conscientious Landscaping has a very detailed protocol when working with a new customer. We like to inform our prospective customer about our process and work ethic. Also, we ask our customers what they expect from us because we understand that the only way in which excellent service could be offered is only through effective communication.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
AA degree Ornamental Horticulture
BS Horticulture
BA Political Science
