BAY AREA
LANDSCAPE
RESOURCES
PEOPLE AND SERVICES SECTION
The San Francisco Bay Area
is rich in landscape, horticultural, and environmental resources.
This website is designed to help
novices and professionals
connect with those resources.
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LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS Beautiful gardens are the result of the perfect combination of art and science. This section will assist you in your search for the right designer to turn your landscape problems into attractive and functional solutions. When researching designers, be sure to verify the designers experience with similar projects. Many residential project, particularly those involving general site planning and specific planting design can be completed by a garden designer. Designs that involve hardscape detailing (such as significant decks, walls, paving, and drainage) may require that you employ a licensed landscape architect. Landscape architects are identified by the LA designation, and also under the ASLA heading for the Licensing and Professional Organization section below. |
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LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Landscape contractors are responsible for turning your dreams into reality. Included in this section are contractors that perform general landscape services as well as those who work in specialized areas. The subheadings under this section include...
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FINE GARDENERS AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS
Design and installation of your garden are only the beginning. To keep any landscape looking great for years it will require a long term commitment to maintenance. Landscape care professionals often perform in specialized areas of maintenance, with fine gardeners caring for perennials, shrubs and beds, arborists pruning trees, and lawn care professionals caring for turf areas. A complete lawn may require multiple care professionals. The subheadings for this section are....
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LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Numerous organizations and governmental entities serve the horticultural field. These organizations protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and promote professionalism within the horticultural occupations. The state licensing board requires that anyone performing a landscape project valued at over $500 obtain a C-27 license. Licensed contractors are identified by name and license number on the board website. Many of the professional associations have areas of their websites open to the public that describe their mission, what to expect from a professional and rosters of members. |
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This web site was authored by David Sauter, faculty member in the Environmental Horticulture and Design Program at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA. It is for informational purposes only and intended for your personal use and enjoyment. This website is not an endorsement of any of the products, services, or activities listed. The author provides no guarantee for any of the information listed on this website. Users of this website are cautioned to verify the information provided by any entity listed on this website. The addresses and contact information contained herein may not be used for solicitation purposes.