Business Details
40 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Berkeley, CA
Goodman Landscape Design has dedicated nearly four decades to crafting timeless, beautiful outdoor spaces that harmonize with their surroundings. Founded in 1986 by Lisa and Tim Goodman, our firm merges artistic vision with technical expertise to create gardens that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. With backgrounds in fine art photography, we approach landscape design as an extension of visual storytelling, prioritizing site sensitivity, architectural integration, and enduring beauty. Our design/build model ensures meticulous attention to detail from concept through installation, supported by a skilled crew with an average tenure of 15 years.We specialize in custom solutions ranging from hardscape and softscape elements to paint color consultation, avoiding trends in favor of time-tested design principles. While our projects typically span $150,000 to $600,000, we maintain small-scale operations to preserve client communication quality and craftsmanship standards. Recognized with over 20 industry awards, our work reflects a commitment to elevating both private and public spaces through thoughtful, artful landscaping.
Services
Landscape Design
Stonework
Irrigation
Paint Consultation
Garden Installation
Water Features
Boulder Placement
Drainage Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of combined experience in artistic landscape design
- Our in-house crew maintains exceptional craftsmanship standards
- We implement sustainable design principles from A Pattern Language
- We provide comprehensive paint color consultation services
- We maintain small-scale operations for personalized client attention
What people say
Artistic craftsmanship
Timeless beauty
Attentive detail
Transformative designs
Lasting value
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape design integrating architectural harmony and sustainable principles. Our process begins with site analysis and client consultation to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. We emphasize timeless design patterns and material selection that complements existing structures while ensuring ecological balance through appropriate plant choices and water management strategies.
Stonework
Precision stonework installations including patios, retaining walls, and pathways. Our craftsmen utilize natural stone and concrete materials to create durable, visually striking elements that enhance landscape functionality. Each project incorporates careful grading and drainage considerations to ensure long-term structural integrity while maintaining artistic cohesion with surrounding architecture.
Garden Installation
Comprehensive garden installation combining hardscape elements with curated plant selections. We implement drought-tolerant landscaping solutions using regionally appropriate species, ensuring proper soil preparation and irrigation integration. Our approach balances immediate visual impact with long-term growth patterns to create evolving, sustainable garden ecosystems.
Water Features
Custom water feature design and construction incorporating ponds, fountains, and stream elements. Our installations integrate naturalistic aesthetics with technical precision, ensuring proper filtration and water circulation systems. We specialize in creating focal points that enhance sensory experiences through sound, movement, and reflective qualities while maintaining ecological balance.
Paint Consultation
Architectural color consultation services complementing landscape designs. We analyze existing structures and natural surroundings to recommend paint schemes that enhance spatial harmony. Our expertise extends to historical color palettes and modern applications, ensuring cohesive visual transitions between built elements and outdoor environments.
People
Lisa Goodman
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 40 years of landscape design experience, previously a distinguished photographer. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create harmonious outdoor spaces. Holds deep knowledge of plant material and color theory, ensuring aesthetically cohesive designs that evolve beautifully over time.
Tim Goodman
Co-Founder
Co-founder bringing 40 years of design expertise and formal art history training. Specializes in architectural integration and spatial planning. Former architectural photographer with deep understanding of garden history and sustainable design principles from extensive global study and practice.
Questions
What services does Goodman Landscape Design offer?
We provide full-service landscape design and construction including hardscaping, planting, water features, and architectural color consultation.
Do you work outside the Bay Area?
While based in Berkeley, we serve the entire Bay Area including San Rafael, Piedmont, and Kensington.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our typical projects range from $150,000 to $600,000, with occasional exceptions for unique requirements.
How long does the design process take?
Due to our small-scale operations, projects typically require several months to over a year from initial consultation to completion.
Are you currently accepting new projects?
We are retiring as of February 2025 and no longer accepting new projects at this time.
