Working with Jeff Wortham has been a wonderful experience. He has a creative eye and he is a good listener. Jeff was able to incorporate almost our entire wish list into our front and back yard redesign. His history on the construction side of the business allows him to design in a practical manner while also creating beauty within those parameters. The process has been very smooth and collaborative. His relationship with a very talented set of contractors who most often work together on his plan implementations results in little need for us to project manage the job. Jeff stays involved throughout the process including material selection and troubleshooting on-site challenges. After meeting with a couple design/build firms, we can confidently say that hiring Jeff was the right choice for us and absolutely worth every penny. read more

Everything about the process was exemplary beginning with Jeff's amazing initial design through the selection of excellent contractors (Jack's Patio, CLP Landscaping, Cole Masonry) to the final product. Jeff was a master at understanding what we wanted in a backyard landscape, combining a side garden that was organic and informal with a central design that was more modern and structured. It coordinates beautifully with our contemporary home interior and craftsman exterior. He developed a plan for using our backyard in intelligent zones with areas for the hot tub, grilling and dining, lounging, and a central focal point which was the fire pit and seat wall. He ensured the views from all windows were beautiful and selected a range of unusual plants that would be mostly evergreen and water-wise. He specified plants that bloomed at different times of the year, had changing foliage, moved with the breezes, provided screening from neighbors, were scented, and attracted hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. We spend a considerable amount of time in our backyard and enjoy every thoughtful detail that Jeff included. His design included plans for drainage (including French drains in the patio), an underground sprinkler system, lighting, and concrete etching. He also contributed his expertise on the selection of rock, tile and masonry colors. We could not be happier with the final product and would recommend Jeff for any project large or small. read more

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Jeff is one of those rare architects that knows how to harmoniously balance artistic design, space usability, and economics. We worked with him in 2020 on several iterations for our front and backyard in Danville (new construction, clean sheet design). We initially started with a simple design which evolved to include a pool and pavilion. My wife and I were both very pleased with how Jeff was able to incorporate our early designs into the final version that included the new pool/pavilion elements (without sacrificing our original design principles). Jeff's attention to detail is exceptional and he's able to transform complex requirements into a simple and impressive layout. Jeff is also an avid listener and takes time to deeply understand what his clients want. THINGS THAT IMPRESSED: (1) Jeff is flexible, open minded, and delivers amazing designs with very few iterations, (2) Jeff is an expert in plants/trees/irrigation/planting and knows exactly what types of plants/trees to use to produce the intended result AND maximize durability, (3) Jeff stays up to date on the latest research about plants and irrigation, something that's rare these days, (4) Jeff is highly accessible and always delivers on time, (5) Jeff work withs his clients throughout the design and construction phases, which ensures that the plans are built and implemented perfectly. OVERALL: We were recommended to Jeff by friends, were incredibly pleased with our experience, and recommended him to other friends that had similar positive results. read more

We interviewed multiple landscape architects before deciding to work with Jeff Wortham and Associates. The deciding factor was Jeff's proven ability to combine landscape and hardscape into a beautifully natural looking design that worked within our stated budget. As we began working together I was very impressed with Jeff's attention to detail. It's easy to create a "cookie cutter" design, but Jeff did a great job ensuring that our yard complemented the natural views that our property allowed, the functional aspects of the space, views from various places inside our house, and maintenance considerations over the long term. Another welcome surprise was Jeff's eagerness to accept our input but also his willingness to push back if one of our ideas didn't make sense. Jeff always took the time to explain why there might be a better solution based on his years of experience. Overall I highly recommend Jeff Wortham and Associates. I expect we will be working with Jeff whenever we have future landscape projects. read more

Jeff Wortham was initially recommended to my wife and I by my neighbor who had re-landscaped his entire backyard. We were impressed with the work that was done and decided to give Jeff a call and discuss our needs with him. Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable and really impressed us, on not only plants, shrubs, trees, lighting, etc... but on overall design and aesthetics and how they play off each other. By moving around our proposed fireplace, BBQ and seating area, we could really enhance for overall look and use of the yard. He provided a few options for us to consider as far as overall layout and we chose a design that fit the space well. Before the project, we felt our yard was fairly small due to the lack of 'usable' space, however, when the job was completed, we had friends that commented on how large our yard was. It turned out that we just needed the right elements in the right spots in order to maximize space...and Jeff did a fabulous job with it. Another point to mention is that Jeff finished our yard during early summer but made it a point to contact us this fall. He spent almost two hours walking through the entire yard and explaining to us how to care for each species of plant, shrub and tree. We certainly didn't expect this type of 'after the fact' service but were thrilled that he took the time to do this. I would strongly recommend Jeff for any landscape job. He went above and beyond what we expected. read more

Hired Jeff to design 4000+ sq. ft. rear yard. Pro: Design is adequate, at best. Con: Totally failed to listen and adhere to client's request to avoid certain plants. Due to allergic reactions, plants had to be of the type that did not attract bees. Almost ALL the plants he chose attract hundreds of bees. Failed to inspect, even once, the job while it was underway. Placed irrigation in wrong areas. Called for shade plants to be planted in full sun. Ordered lighting WITHOUT any client input or approval and then lied about it. Cookie cutter plants-no originality. Ordered dwarf plants when full size were requested. Totally unrealistic cost estimate. Totally failed to take our thoughts and translate them into a design. It was as if he had a plan and was going to ram it through no matter what. We give him one star only because there is no option to give no stars or better yet, minus stars. Altogether, a terrible and unsatisfying experience. We DO NOT recommend at all. ss read more

As the original owner of our home the backyard landscape and hardscape was - dated, tired and worn. We wanted to completely redo the look and open it up.. We envisioned the look to be such that when you stepped outside you felt like you had just walked out and into a resort. We knew that we needed someone who did quality work and not high volume landscape planning/design. By checking with - suppliers, contractors and customers there was one name that rose to the top - Jeff Wortham & Associates. Jeff is a true professional that "listened intently"! He then meticulously set out to show us options and direction that made sense for our home. There were a few pre-existing hardscape conditions that Jeff's plan and design made it look like it was all part of the original project. As the landscape is now growing out it becomes more warm and inviting every day. It looks fabulous whether you are on the inside looking out. Or, on the outside sitting in this lush and inviting environment. Jeff's landscape selection is one that provide us with warm and lush colors and textures "year-round". The waterwall that he designed as the focal point has a subtle flow of water over the stone surface. It has a calming almost medicinal effect when you sit by it. Jeff delivered on everything that we asked for and more for our project. It would be our recommendation that you stop searching for a landscape architect and have Jeff design and plan your project. You will be here at YELP writing a similar review soon. Rick & Connie S. Pleasanton, CA read more

Jeff Wortham did a great job in designing our backyard and helping us clean up the views of our front yard. What I really appreciate about Jeff was that he took plenty of time to get the design the way we wanted it. This just wasn't a one hour call. He spent nearly 4 hours with my wife and myself discussing yard options, estimates of costs. He made several visits to our home to get the design we wanted, turned the plans over quickly, and his estimate of the work was pretty close to the bids we received. Most importantly during the middle of the project he came out to review some things and provided support when we had questions with our contractor. We are extremely happy with the landscape design. I would highly recommend Jeff..he does not only a great design, can help make some midcourse changes to clients needs, and will follow up with his clients. read more

Don't bother going anywhere else. Jeff has made our backyard a thing of wonder. Jeff is easy going and is willing to do anything it takes to get the job done the way YOU want it. Many others will tell what you cannot do. If you can dream it and its reasonable Jeff will most likely make it happen. I could go on and on about just how great he has been. He has made an otherwise stressful project easy for us. Even when we wanted to make a few last minute changes Jeff made it work. He will also direct you to the best landscaping crews in the Bay Area. We used John Reidel and he is as great as Jeff. Courtesy and respect are a thing most people forget these days. Jeff does not forget and nor does John. Jeff is a stand up guy with a great eye for the little things as well as the big things. I strongly reccomend Jeff. Don't even waste your time interviewing anyone else. Five Star all the way. Thanks Jeff. Tony and Nancy Washmera read more

Peaceful, serene, colorful, lovely, beautiful, and pleasant. These are the words our friends and family have used to describe our newly landscaped yard. Jeff Wortham designed our backyard. He has an amazing knowledge of plants and understands all the elements needed to create the yard of your dreams. He listens well, is patient, and talented. While the design was being installed, Jeff periodically came and checked on the progress, making recommendations for stone selection for the patio and plant care. He obviously cares about the customer and has high expectations when installation of his design is in progress. We love our yard and thank Jeff for a well designed yard we can enjoy. We highly recommend Jeff Wortham when considering designing the yard of your dreams. read more