Best Landscape Architects and Designers near San Carlos, CA

2 of these companies are based in San Carlos; the others serve San Carlos from San Jose (27 mi), San Francisco (20 mi) and South San Francisco (14 mi).

7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 9 show a license

Data verified October 15, 2026

Green Foliage Unlimited

Green Foliage Unlimited

(38)
  • Efficient
  • Backyard
  • Yard Work
“Camacho and the whole Green Foliage Unlimited team were excellent to work with - super responsive, happy to answer any questions, always punctual, and the end product was high quality.”
In Business Since 2021
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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All One Landscape

All One Landscape

(12)
  • Result
  • Job
  • Project
“They installed grass and irrigation (sprinklers and drip) in our backyard - their price was competitive and very professional from initial quote through the entire project.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Water and Earth Landscape Design

Water and Earth Landscape Design

(23)
  • Plan
  • Ideas
  • Construction
“He provided helpful feedback before it began and also visited a couple of times during the contruction process to make sure everything was going according to the plan we had envisioned.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2006
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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New Sky Tree Service

New Sky Tree Service

(26)
“I have multiple Redwoods and Maples on my property which have been pruned and maintained over the years by multiple services, but by far New Sky has been the best!”
Licensed
In Business Since 2011
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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All Pro Landscape Construction

All Pro Landscape Construction

(25)
  • Schedule
  • Team
  • Irrigation
“This was complex, and Brian expertly understood and corrected the plans when needed to make sure the design and specifications were carried out, without compromising the vision we had for our new front yard.”
In Business Since 2012
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Loayza's Landscaping Pools and Spas

Loayza's Landscaping Pools and Spas

(2)
“Okay customer service!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Licensed
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1973
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Listed for homeowners in and around San Carlos, CA, these 24 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: San Carlos, CA

The 24 companies on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 350 reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (89%) and punctuality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "crew" and "communication". 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are design (3), landscaping (3), build (2), landscape construction (2) and landscape design and installation (2). 9 show a license on their websites and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 offers financing or payment plans and 5 give free estimates. We have a website on file for all 24 of the companies on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 18 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.

Does a designer need to be based in San Carlos?

An address in San Carlos appears on 2 of the 24 listings; the rest sit within 35 mi. Distance matters less here than in the building trades, because most of the work happens at a drawing board. It still matters for site visits, and for knowing which plants survive a local winter.

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

(3)
“Great place”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
CLSB #859776
In Business Since 2009
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Re+habit Design

Re+habit Design

(18)
  • Contractor
  • Tile
  • Guide
“She has this magic power of not wasting any time (yours or hers) without ever appearing rushed 2) she completely runs the process and knows what long lead items to prioritize and keeps the project on track - with you and the vendors.”
In Business Since 2010
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Common Ground Landscape Management

Common Ground Landscape Management

(2)
“Very good work and the owner Bill is very kind and helpful.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2005
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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M&M Builders

M&M Builders

(11)
  • Crew
  • Backyard
  • Expertise
“Mark's team did a fabulous job and were a pleasure to have around - no litter, no loud radio music, just a hardworking group of people getting on with the job in hand.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2008
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Tamate Landscaping

Tamate Landscaping

(17)
  • Budget
  • Team
  • Fire Pit
“Paul was also very detail oriented and helped us design a nice seating area with a firepit for entertaining friends, and recommended the right plants and trees that would complement the space.”
In Business Since 2002
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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JML Landscapes

JML Landscapes

(3)
“Janet Moyer landscaping replaced our front and back yards, which had lawns, with a beautiful water wise garden, with a dry creek bed, and a couple little fountains, a natural looking flagstone patio area, all set in redwood mulch and irrigated and li...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1994
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Inside Out Landscaping

Inside Out Landscaping

(13)
  • Addition
  • Crew
  • Skilled
“Time and again, David had to jump in to resolve design issues and come up with creative solutions that worked in practice, bridging communications with the design firm, architect and me.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Licensed
In Business Since 2009
South San Francisco, CA · 14 mi from San Carlos
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Southbay Design & Landscaping

Southbay Design & Landscaping

(6)
  • Irrigation
  • Lighting
  • Contractors
“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.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2002
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Bay Maples

Bay Maples

(22)
  • Drought Tolerance
  • Backyard
  • Eco Friendly
“Bay Maples designed and installed a beautiful new front yard for us full of native, drought-tolerant plants that are not only lovely but also bee- and bird-friendly, just as we wanted.”
LIC# 977639
In Business Since 2010
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Sfgardening.com

Sfgardening.com

(15)
  • Job
“Is simply the best at garden design, beautiful work, including very skilled pruning of all types of trees and shrubs - in my garden roses and camellias were magically transformed.”
In Business Since 2002
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Ned Patchett Tree Care & Consulting

Ned Patchett Tree Care & Consulting

(10)
  • Trimming
  • The Future
“They did a great job, carefully removing the tree then spending a good deal or effort removing the root ball with their stump grinder and much hard hand effort.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Licensed
In Business Since 2009
971 Terminal Way, San Carlos, CA
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Lakota Design Group

Lakota Design Group

(5)
  • Backyard
  • Product
  • Contractors
“He was very detailed, thorough and graciously interactive with our vision, and produced a masterpiece for us.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Alder Landscape Architecture

Alder Landscape Architecture

(12)
  • Job
“I have seen Glenn work on dozens of walkways, gardens, decks, and commercial projects, each carried out with the expert efficiency and loving attentions of a master craftsman.”
In Business Since 2003
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Urban Farmgirls Garden Design

Urban Farmgirls Garden Design

(6)
  • Pottery
“She was all over the layout of the wedding and offered suggestions or insight as to where we may or may not want flowers, where we could re-purpose the flowers for the ceremony, etc.”
In Business Since 2010
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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General Landscaping Service

General Landscaping Service

(1)
“I recently had General Landscaping Service build an outdoor kicthen in my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results!”
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed
In Business Since 2007
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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J J & J Landscape Management Inc.

J J & J Landscape Management Inc.

(1)
“Great place to get landscaping done!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Urbanleaf Landscapes

Urbanleaf Landscapes

(9)
  • Led
  • Space
  • Company
“They hit all the check boxes in terms of what I look for: great customer service, professional landscape folks who know what they are doing and provide a very seamless experience.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1986
541 Taylor Way Suite# 4, San Carlos, CA
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Zenscape

Zenscape

(8)
  • Turf
  • Pavers
  • Vision
“Brian's design instincts, professionalism, and demeanor were the perfect combination of talents to see through a total transformation of our very outdated backyard into a beautiful, alluring, comfortable garden.”
In Business Since 2014
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Landscape Architectural Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$250
Maximum cost
$8500
National Average
$2663
Avg Per Hour Rates
$200
$942
$4540
Typical price range is based on 390 cost profiles
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Average Cost $2663
Minimum cost $250
Maximum cost $8500
Avg Per Hour Rates $200

Typical range $942 to $4540 is based on 390 cost profiles.

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