Business Details
Expert Landscape Design in Sacramento
We are a landscape design firm dedicated to creating lush, sustainable gardens that prioritize low water usage and minimal maintenance. Our approach combines ecological responsibility with aesthetic beauty, ensuring each design harmonizes with both natural habitats and human needs. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in transforming bare plots and renovating existing landscapes into functional, inviting spaces. Our process begins with a comprehensive consultation, where we listen closely to client visions and assess site-specific conditions such as sunlight exposure, existing vegetation, and drainage challenges. We emphasize collaboration, working hand-in-hand with clients to translate their ideas into living landscapes that reflect their lifestyle and values.Our team brings extensive expertise in plant identification, sustainable landscaping techniques, and problem-solving strategies tailored to Northern California's climate. We pride ourselves on guiding projects from initial concept to completion, offering support in selecting contractors and overseeing installation to ensure the final result aligns with the design plan. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our focus on water-wise landscapes, which have earned recognition in regional and national publications and media. While our founder, Roberta Walker, steps back from daily operations in 2025, her legacy continues through our experienced designers and crews, who maintain her standards of excellence and client-centered service.
Services
Landscape Design Consultation
Sustainable Garden Planning
Water-Wise Landscaping
Outdoor Living Spaces
Drainage Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in sustainable landscape design.
- Our team specializes in water-wise gardens tailored to Northern California's climate.
- We provide personalized consultation and hands-on project guidance from start to finish.
- Our designs integrate ecological responsibility with functional outdoor living spaces.
- We maintain partnerships with trusted contractors for seamless installation support.
What people say
Extraordinary to work with
Beautiful and functional oasis
Great listeners
Eco-friendly expertise
Professional guidance
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape designs tailored to client preferences and environmental conditions. Our process includes site analysis, plant selection, and hardscape integration. We create sustainable, low-maintenance gardens that enhance property value and ecological health.
Water-Wise Landscaping
Specialized garden solutions that reduce water consumption while maintaining aesthetic appeal. We incorporate native plants and efficient irrigation strategies suited to California's climate, helping clients achieve sustainable outdoor spaces.
Consultation Services
One-hour on-site evaluations to discuss client goals and assess property conditions. Our consultants provide expert guidance on plant selection, drainage solutions, and design possibilities tailored to each unique space.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Design of functional outdoor areas including dining spaces, vegetable gardens, and recreational zones. We integrate natural elements with practical features to create inviting, year-round usable landscapes.
Drainage Solutions
Custom drainage system designs to address water flow issues. Our experts analyze site topography and soil conditions to implement effective solutions that prevent erosion and water damage.
People
Roberta Walker
Founder
Landscape design pioneer with over 20 years of experience creating sustainable gardens. Featured in Sunset Magazine and Sacramento Home Magazine, Roberta developed water-wise landscaping standards for Sacramento's Habitat for Humanity homes.
Kimberly Marshall
Landscape Designer
Environmental Horticulture graduate with 6 years in nursery production and over 20 years in landscape design. Specializes in plant identification and sustainable garden solutions tailored to California's climate.
Laura Halpenny
Landscape Designer
Certified Landscape Design Technologist with expertise in sustainable practices. Trained under Roberta Walker, focusing on low-water designs that balance aesthetics with ecological functionality for residential properties.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide landscape design consultations, custom garden plans, water-wise landscaping, and installation support for Sacramento properties.
How does the consultation process work?
Our 1-hour consultation assesses your yard's conditions and discusses your vision, with fees applied toward subsequent design projects.
Do you specialize in sustainable landscaping?
Yes, we create low-water gardens using native plants and eco-friendly techniques suited to Northern California's climate.
Can you help with existing landscape renovations?
We specialize in transforming both bare plots and existing landscapes into functional, sustainable outdoor spaces.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Sacramento and surrounding Northern California communities.
Reviews (2)
Nan Bushner
Jul 01, 2020
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Roberta Walker returned the call right away. Her colleague Kimberly worked with us on a design and had a list of quality landscapers to recommended. Not only did the design incorporate all the elements we hoped for, but Kimberly was on site during the planting to inspect the plants and make sure everything was done according to plan. The design team far exceeded our expectations. We can't thank them enough. Randy and Nanci, Zamora CA
Val Wong
Jul 22, 2015
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Roberta did an EXTREMELY AWESOME design for my new front yard. She is very personable and paid attention to every detail I talked about upon our initial meeting. The landscape came out EXACTLY.(and even MORE THAN) I imagined it to be. Thank you Roberta for enlightening me about plants and landscape design. It's my new LOVE!
