Verdance Landscape Architecture
“Throughout the process from initial design to contractor selection, to permits, plant placement, and finally post completion follow-up; John, Ran, and Kaitlin have been on top of it all.”
Best Landscape Architects and Designers in Palo Alto, CA
15 companies listed · 4 in Palo Alto · 2 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 5 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Aravat Landscaping Inc
“I am si satisface with their service: professional respectful and 100% guarantee.”
Naturewalk Landscapes Design & Construction
Vavuris Landscaping
Natural Vibrations Inc.
“Great customer service, and punctual, keeping my yard looking like a fresh cut.”
Bay Area Design & Construction
“I was so impressed with your dedicated/hardworking team and project planning from day one till the completion date.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Palo Alto, CA, these 15 companies draw plans for yards; the building is done by someone else. Portfolios, service descriptions and hours are taken from each company's own site, and the ratings beside them come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palo Alto, CA
4 of the 15 companies we list are based in Palo Alto; the other 11 serve Palo Alto from towns including San Jose (18 mi), San Carlos (10 mi) and Campbell (13 mi). The companies on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 264 reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (85%) and responsiveness (78%). 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are landscape design (3), landscaping (2), water features (2) and woodworking (2). 5 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers financing or payment plans; 4 give free estimates and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the companies on this page; all 15 publish a contact page and 11 list a public email. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Do any listed landscape designers say they are licensed?
5 of the 15 listings show a license on their websites. That is the dividing line in this trade: a licensed landscape architect can stamp drawings for review, a designer cannot. The state register is public, so check the number rather than the logo on the website.
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New Sky Tree Service
“Ron and his team were lightning fast in both scheduling and executing a tree trim and tree removal.”
Alexander and Sons
“They were very pleasant to work with and did everything to ensure I was happy with the job.”
Bay Maples
“They are all very friendly helpful people, and they produce beautiful benches and tables.”
Southbay Design & Landscaping
“Their execution was truly impressive, tearing up our front and back lawn, cutting and installing stone, including a beautifully laid out patio and grill surface.”
Ned Patchett Tree Care & Consulting
“I can't say enough about their professionalism, their level of knowledge about different kinds of trees and proper ways in which to trim them, and their willingness to work with the homeowner and neighbors to make sure that everyone's ideas are incorporated into the project.”
Bay Scenery Inc
“They worked with the city and pulled the permit even though there were some city challenges and in record time they finished the project.”
Flor Landscaping
“They accommodated all of requests and even worked on a rainy Saturday to complete our job on time.”
Sequoia Outdoor Design & Build
“This company has very friendly and experienced associates, a wide selection of materials and styles from which to choose, and very reasonable pricing.”
Urbanleaf Landscapes
“Went to visit with Emi and Kelly and I was impressed with their detailed knowledge and friendly attitude!”
Why these companies made our list
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