Stephen totally rehabilitated and redesigned a large planter in my yard. He and his crew removed…read moreall of the old soil, installed gopher wire and waterproofing, amended the soil with compost, and reinstalled it,along with a new irrigation system. He designed a beautiful pallet of native plants, with room for vegetables. He also troubleshot the full irrigation system on our property, fixed leaks, drew a detailed map, and figured out all of the irrigation programs (which were previously a mystery). Stephen was very flexible, reliable and easy to work with. He was very flexible when I asked to swap out a couple of the plants in the original design. He is a very experienced and knowledgable gardener with great attention to detail.

Last spring we were looking to buy a place in Marin. We found a condo that had an exclusive use…read moreeasement and Stephan with Natives for Life had done a garden in front. We fell in love with the garden and it was one of the main reasons we bought the place. Fast forward to now, he just finished planting native wild flowers in another part of our property as well as installing a large planter and several plants, herb gardens, in a concrete area of our property. We are so happy with Stephan's work. We share his passion for native plants and his sustainable approach. The irrigation he set up for us was sophisticated but easy to manage. He provided detailed information on everything he planted. A couple of plants ended up not seeming happy in their new spots and he was eager to switch them out so we could have plants that would be thrive in our microclimate. The initial garden was set up in part for privacy and that has been so valued as we now have natural privacy from neighbors on one side, but it looks very beautiful and all the neighbors admire our gardens. It has truly increased the value of the property. Highly recommend Stephan and Natives for Life.

We've had four projects in 18 months with Black, Diamond and Jason Kennedy. Very pleased with the…read morevision and outcome.

Jason and his team did an excellent job on our courtyard and entry way project. Everything from…read moredemolition to installation of pavers to completion was stellar. We won't hesitate to use Black Diamond again for our landscaping and paver needs!

We could not be more pleased! We just completed a relandscape our front yard and what a remarkable…read moretransformation. Warren listened to our desires and crafted a landscape plan that blends beautifully to our surroundings. The plant selection, positioning and careful attention to detail including proper soil preparation and irrigation will ensure our plants are happy for years to come. And speaking of happy, every time we pull into the driveway or look out our front windows we smile from ear to ear. The neighbors and others passing by are blown away as well. Warren is a delightful guy who is incredibly knowledgeable and a joy to work with. We highly recommend him.

I first saw Warren's work at one of my client's horse property - amazing! Take a look at his…read morewebsite. Warren has the ability to design a country property in such a way that it looks both very natural and like it has been there for a long time. We're having him work on our property right now and he's been great to work with. He's extremely knowledgeable and communicates well.

We engaged Marion for a series of 3 different fences around our home, planting of 2 20 foot oak…read moretrees, irrigation and mulch. All of the work was performed when scheduled, crew was prompt, courteous, professional;, and best of all experienced. When there was a questions, they asked and all of the work was completed to our specifications. It looks amazing especially the metal fence and the trees. Check out the images-I highly recommend Marion and his crew. Thanks for a great looking yard!

I highly recommend this professional, knowledgeable and excellent value for your money company…read more Marion is refreshingly old school. He's current in ALL materials and his design is amazing. So easy and stress free to work with. Do yourself a huge favor and contact Marion . Leave your project in the hands of truly professional with decades of experience Marion.

If you are looking for a really great landscape design, AJ is the one to go to…read more I have know him for a long time and had the pleasure to see his work and it is amazing. I highly recommend

The reviews speak for themselves. AJ is friendly, knowledgable and professional. He makes an…read moreeffort to explain all aspects of the project and present multiple solutions for the client. The website is a good resource for additional information and photos. I recommend AJ to anyone looking for a good landscape architect.

Working with Tyler on the design for my front yard was productive and fruitful from start to…read morefinish. He recommended a variety of plants that fit the layout of my yard and were deer-proof and drought-tolerant. His horticultural expertise is extensive, and he was responsive and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly and without hesitation.

I've long wanted to replace my front lawn with low maintenance plants but didn't have a vision…read moreother than incorporating a dry creek. I also had a pretty skimpy budget and needed to comply with the water company's rebate requirements. Tyler created a plan that filled every wish. His finished site plan reflects his extensive plant knowledge and a very fine eye for detail. He is well acquainted with the water rebate program and was able to answer questions thereof. I also used his service to purchase and deliver plants, and have him onsite to place the materials. This service alone is worth every penny; he moved plants and boulders around to the best aesthetic. After everything was complete, he came back for some fine-tuning and recommendations for my gardener. To save money I had my gardener do the installation but really wish I'd had the budget for a more extensive job done by one of Tyler's more experienced contractors. But I'm very happy with the result and recommend Tyler without hesitation. He's also a really nice guy and so easy to work with!

I've had the pleasure of working with Monarch Gardens for the past 10 years. They first designed my…read morefront garden, which exceeded my expectations. Carolyn and Dave completely understood my esthetics, and selected plants that matched it beautifully. I get so many compliments from neighbors to this day. Several years later, I was ready to tackle my backyard, and they delivered an absolutely wonderful space. This included some hardscaping and lighting as well as the planting, and we absolutely love it. I continue to work with the team on my garden maintenance and they are terrific. I highly recommend Monarch Gardens.

Carolyn and Dave Anderson have always been our first choice in landscape designers and gardeners…read morethroughout our many years of moving and establishing new and varied gardens. we have always relied upon Carolyn's sophisticated eye in choosing color palettes as well as livable designs that provide beauty and comfort regarding our outdoor living needs. Both she and Dave have always been accommodating and generous in their willingness to listen and to provide incomparable service. Their crew is just wonderful!