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Purlieu Landscapes
- Property
- Communication
- Job
“Their communication skills and attention to detail are impeccable and most importantly they are honest and follow through with what they say they're going to do.”
Best Landscape Architects and Designers in San Luis Obispo, CA
24 companies listed · 11 in San Luis Obispo · 2 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+ · 10 show a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
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KD Janni Landscaping Inc
“Throughout they were responsive to our concerns and extremely helpful and creative in suggesting design solutions for the barren moonscape that was out starting point.”
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Acropolis
- Showroom
“The lighting is what pulls it all together, as we can use as many or as few as we like and they're all dimmable, of course, to create the perfect ambiance!”
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Contour Landscape Architecture
- Knowledge
- Backyard
- Plan
“Contour has done a great job in planning out our projects and is easily our go-to for all things needing a professional landscape architecture company.”
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Landwell Design + Build Co.
- Backyard
- Wish List
- Budget
“Their lead designer Joslyn learned all the elements we wanted, provided additional elements we didn't know we wanted and packaged everything in a beautifully cohesive design.”
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Rainscape A Landscape Services Co
- Price
- Job
- Water
“I just called to ask about landscape lighting and even though he wasn't going to do the job or sell me anything he spent more than 10 minutes helping me find exactly what I needed!!”
Listed for homeowners in and around San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo, CA
11 of the 24 companies we list are based in San Luis Obispo; the other 13 serve San Luis Obispo from towns including Baywood-Los Osos (5 mi), Grover Beach (7 mi) and Arroyo Grande (11 mi). 22 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 411 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (86%) and responsiveness (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "communication", "crew" and "price". 2 are open on Saturdays. 10 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 3 give free estimates. We have a website on file for all 24 of the companies on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 19 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?
10 of the 24 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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Oasis Associates Inc
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Wallace Group Engineering: San Luis Obispo
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Landsystems & Associates
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Firma Consultants
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Dan's Landscaping Company
- Plan
- Work
- Team
“Dan's Landscaping changed my front yard to a low-water design with drought tolerant plants and a new drip irrigation system, and I am very pleased with the results.”
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Kestrel Landscapes
- Goals
- Yard
- Fence
“After reviewing several projects Nick, proprietor of Kestrel Landscapes asked us to drive by, we decided to move forward with his expertise in the field of Landscaping.”
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Dream Home Landscaping
- Goals
- Ideas
- Job
“On top of that, my house is now a masterpiece from the outside and is completely low maintenance at the same time with timed drip systems and sprinklers.”
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Coastland Inc. / Coast Landscape
“Nice experience having them design, and construct a award winning Custom Landscape.”
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Gardens By Gabriel
- Space
- Landscaping
- Team
“I have a lot of experience with landscaping and plants, and until Gabriel's team, I had never seen a team that was always two-steps ahead of my thoughts and did things far better than I ever expected.”
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Wild Bloom Landscapes
- Work
- Front Yard
- Melody
“Communication was excellent and the whole project was conducted in an organized and professional manner, which was a relief compared to some other home improvement project experiences I've had.”
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Contexto Landscape Design + Build
- Space
- Creative
- Ideas
“In summary, if you are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated residential architectural landscape design company, I highly recommend Contexto Landscape Design.”
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Sage Ecological Landscapes
- Soil
- Prices
- Landscaping
“We have been so thankful that we redid our landscape when we did because now we practically live outside and are perfectly happy to quarantine during this pandemic.”
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Madrone Landscape
- Landscape Design
“They were very professional and accommodating through out the process.”
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C P Landscapes
“The relationship with CP Landscape doesn't end when the job is finished, Cory and Michelle are always following up months and even years later making sure that everything is still working and you are still happy with your yard.”
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NC Designs
- Contractors
- Plan
“Nicole took the time to talk us through all the plans, made adjustments that helped us feel comfortable with the scope, and made suggestions on options.”
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Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
“A real professional and we have done a lot of work on the same homes over the years!”
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Manuel Cisneros Landscape Design
- Pavers
- House
“He is also a pleasure to work with, easy to communicate with, shows up when he is scheduled to be there, and is patient in answering any questions I might have!”
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AAA Landscaping
- Yard
“We had some changes to the scope of our plans at the outset of the project and Shawn was great with working with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted and providing us with the information we needed to make decisions.”
Landscape Architectural Services in San Luis Obispo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$252
Maximum cost
$8566
National Average
$2684
Avg Per Hour Rates
$202
$950
$4576
Fair price range is based on 536 cost profiles
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