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Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA

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Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 October 2012
“We have had the pleasure of working with Kikuchi & Assiciates for over 20 years on projects all over the Bay Area. Keep up the good work, love your designs!”
Stroke of Nature Landscape Design
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 January 2020
“David did an exquisite job with my yard: it's an oasis and I spend as much time as I can outside taking it in. it's easy-maintenance, beautiful all seasons, and simply peaceful. The process was painless, and David listened carefully to what I wanted and "got" who I am. Moreover, he was mindful of my budget, and I never felt like I had to give up anything. Over the years I have contacted him with questions, and he has always been generous with his time and ideas. He is knowledgeable, talented, and creative. I LOVE LOVE LOVE his work!”
Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 May 2015
“We worked with Keith this last winter to redo essentially all of the yard space for our suburban home. This included front (yard, walkways, driveway), back (yard, patio), sides (planter boxes, walkways). We're very happy with not just the results, but the experience of working with Keith. Our house is an Eichler, so we were looking for a modern aesthetic in the design phase. Both Keith and designer Charlie Loy worked on preliminary design iterations. We worked with Keith directly as the design finalized, through the inevitable tradeoffs between features & budget. Through the build process, Keith was creative, flexible, and unflappable in making design and build adjustments due to complications (tree overhang required fire put to move, which meant the layout of some key benches and walls had to move, Keith worked out a new design immediately) and opportunities (turning some reclaimed boulders and river rocks into a water-less water feature). Budget and schedule: Our budget was around $100K, and we were able to stick pretty close to it, by changing some design elements so that the final design was at budget. Once we were in the build phase, both budget and schedule went without a hitch. Of course there were delays, but Keith and Cesar, his foreman, kept us informed, and worked around delays (inspections, parts not showing up) as much as they could. The whole crew was professional and thoughtful throughout the process -remember when we had those big storms in Nov /Dec - they made sure that even tho the yard was a muddy mess, we had clear access to the house. In the end, we're very very happy, and I would whole-heartedly recommend Keith Willig. Our new landscaping is not only beautiful, its 10X more usable! Keith & co were able to unlock parts of the property that we didn't even think about, and make them great.”
Vision To Completion Inc.
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars30 January 2017
“Working with Yaniv was an excellent experience for me. We did many projects together, mainly hardscape (backyard design) and every time my clients were amazed with the renderings!! I really appreciate his time and effort to design within the client's budget. I highly recommend Yaniv and his team.”
Sequoia Outdoor Design & Build
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 January 2023
“This company is great and very helpful. They know their stuff when it comes to design, cost and installation. Knowledgeable, professional, they kept me informed and always seemed to go the extra mile to make sure to get it right the first time. I definitely recommend checking them out.”
GardenWise Landscapes
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 July 2019
“It’s been a little over two years since Christine and Sonya came into our lives and transformed our entire property to the zen-like oasis we wanted. In short, GardenWise did an incredible job for our outdoor project from conceptual design, detail design, materials and color consultation, to planting selection and oversight of project implementation through completion. We wanted to create an outdoor space that melded two different personality types into a space we would both love....NAILED IT! Christine quickly grasped the challenges of blending a very traditional exterior home with the contemporary art and look we wanted to achieve, addressing limitations by our city’s very strict low tolerant plant guidelines, and while also incorporating privacy. We were very specific in the type of design and plants we wanted in our project. Christine took it from there and was back to us shortly with a rough conceptual we found amazingly responsive to our tastes. While we had a very different budget at the onset, the vision we had would not have been accomplished. In the end, we were well-over our planned budget but through the entire process, Christine was transparent and offered many alternative ideas to reduce cost. In the end, can you really put a price on art? We would recommend GardenWise to anyone without hesitation. In the process of detail design, we collaborated well together and Christine was always professionally polite, yet sensitive to any views we had on colors and material options. She recommended many choices of materials to choose from, and arranged for us to have samples we could hold onto for a few days to think about so that make our selections, yet politely opining if she thought our choice would not work. Her planting design and selection was even more difficult for us to fully grasp yet she led us through this with aplomb and we bought into the flow and form nicely. Throughout the construction process, Christine remained actively involved to ensure that the design in its reality would meet our expectations. As in any project, there arose issues that she made sure were addressed to our satisfaction. From a brief first meeting, tour of our yard, and regular access to our online inspiration photos folder, Christine created for us an oasis of outdoor space and architecture that transitioned so well from the traditional exterior to our more contemporary style. Not having met Christine before this project, today we hold her personally and professionally in the highest regard. She truly creates artistry in her design. What more can we say? Thank you so much for transforming our property into the beautiful space it is today. We believe our front yard is the neighborhood favorite (if they could only see the backyard!) but certainly to all our friends and immediate neighbors. I’m glad we took the time to research local and accredited landscapers and that you were willing to take us on as clients.”
Marilee Gaffney Design
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 March 2020
“Marilee helped transform a rat's nest backyard into an urban oasis. She was an absolute delight to work with and true resource through the entire project. Marilee coordinated contractors, was hands on with plantings and collaborated with us from start to finish. I highly recommend this super talented and highly professional designer. Thank you Marilee!”
Heaven & Earth Landscape Design
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars4 February 2014
“I HAVE WORKED WITH KRISTIN DAVIS ON MULTIPLE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS. KRISTIN'S DESIGNS HAVE BEEN BEAUTIFUL AND LASTING. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH KRISTIN IN THE FUTURE.”
Roushall Gardens
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 February 2016
“Tina Roushall is a top notch landscap designer. She is pleasant, intelligent, creative and responsive. Tina listens to her client's requests, researches plants, materials and ideas, and presents them for client's review in conceptual design options with good cost estimations. For every aspect of the job, Tina has several resources she can recommend for clients to interview. While your project is underway, Tina stays in contact with the client and the contractors, physically checking in. When we felt an installed item didn't represent our idea of what something should look like, Tina was on the phone with the installer and on the job site within the hour, assisting in evaluation and change to our liking. When I came up with a new hard scape idea to add to our project mid install, Tina was on the phone with the contractor arranging solutions to my request. Tina is what one would hope for in a perfect landscape designer relationship. We have recommended her to several of our friends who are using her services as well.”
Waterman & Sun
Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Portola Valley, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 August 2014
“Bob Waterman was hired to create a driveway gate that covered an expanse 10 feet. His design was so creative as it reflected the design of my front door. Beautifully constructed, installed, painted and has held up with no sagging. Design and installation of plants in garden = superior.”
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Useful Information about Garden Designers & Landscape Architects
Costs - Hourly Rates (£low - £high)
From £50 - £150+ per hour
Costs - Fixed Fee (£low - £high)
£500 - £10,000+
Impact to Home Resale Value
Up to 20% improvement in resale value
Busy Months
February - June
Not Busy Months
September - January
Landscape Architect or Garden Designer FAQs
Although there are similarities between both professions, a landscape architect would typically be needed for larger jobs that may involve structural changes or reconstructing the garden. The scope of garden designers, or landscape designers, is often more focused on optimising your outdoor space rather than altering the landscape architecture.
A landscape architect in Portola Valley is responsible for the planning, designing, and of managing outdoor spaces by combining artistic and technical skills, as well as environmentally friendly practices. Their work involves conducting site analysis to understand the site’s potential, creating design concepts, developing detailed plans and specifications, collaborating with other architects and gardeners, and overseeing the implementation of the design.
Garden designers will provide a complete service, including planting plans, hard landscape elements (paths, walls, paving, decking) and special features such as water features, lighting and garden furniture. A Portola Valley garden designer can do design-only work for their clients and work with a garden contractor to finish the job or complete the whole thing themselves.
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    • After choosing either option, you can reach out to the architects you want to discuss your project. You can request and compare quotes before hiring the right garden or landscape designer for you.
    The cost of garden design in Portola Valley can vary based on factors such as the size and complexity of the area, level of detail required in the design, and the specific services provided by the garden designer such as overseeing the redesign project. Garden design costs can range from £500 for a design concept to several thousand pounds for a comprehensive design package that includes plans, plant selection, and project management. It is recommended to discuss your requirements and obtain quotes from garden designers in Portola Valley to determine the cost for your garden project.
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    If you want to completely overhaul the look of your garden, or perhaps, just make some smaller changes and don’t know where to start, hiring a garden designer in Portola Valley is the first step. Not only can a garden designer help create a garden that a Chelsea award winner would be proud of, but they can also completely change the value of your home. No matter the size of your garden, you can find garden designers and landscape architects who are rated by your local community. You can compare profiles, read previous reviews, view photos of past projects and contact professional designers for free. Unsure where to start? Tell us about your project and we will match you with the top garden and landscape designers that suit your needs. Enter your postcode at the top of the page to get started.

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