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SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS

Landscaping

About us

Welcome to Sustainable Landscape Designs, where our focus is on non-toxic, reusable local materials; drought-tolerant plantings; and the latest technologies in drip, graywater, and rainwater harvesting. Our goal is to create beautiful landscapes that are easy on the planet. A custom landscape design is the result of collaboration between the client and the landscape architect, and is a unique and rewarding experience. We look forward to working with you to make your landscape dreams a reality. Ms. Osaka is a licensed Landscape Architect, a Bay-Friendly Qualified Designer, and a Certified Green Building Professional. She is the co-founder of the Sustainable Landscape Roundtable, an organization which encourages local landscape professionals to adopt ecological practices, and a director of the local chapter of the California Native Plant Society. She speaks about and implements ecological landscaping techniques; including drought-tolerant native plants, drip irrigation, non-toxic garden maintenance, graywater, and rainwater systems, pervious paving, and reusable materials.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape Architecture and Design. Our services range from a simple 90-minute consultation, to a concept plan, and finally to a full set of construction drawings used to obtain bids from licensed landscape contractors. Here are some of the steps a full project might take: Meet and discuss project goals on site Create proposal and contract Measure and document existing conditions Develop two conceptual plans (Schematic designs) and review with client Develop a final conceptu

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
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Paula D.
06/2011
3.0
landscaping
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The end result just did not live up to my expectations. The plants she used just don't have the impact I had hoped for. I could have spent many, many hours researching the plants myself. I mistakenly deferred to her in this area, she is the expert, after all. Also, I had asked for a small area to be set aside for annuals. I wanted a splash of color by the front door that I could change with the seasons. Ms. Osaka is hard over on the sustainable side of landscaping. The words "annuals to be provided by owner" were in her plan but she in no way actually accommodated my wishes. When all was said and done, there was no real room left for annuals; they are crowded out by the other plants. Also, she did not plan for the irrigation of these plants. I asked her how I was supposed to keep them watered. Her response was that I could either water them by hand or significantly over water the plants surrounding the annuals. She is very pleasant and can be very professional. Some of her designs are quite nice. My experience, though was very negative. I feel she only paid lip service to my desires and implemented her agenda instead.
Description of Work: Ms. Osaka redesigned my front yard. She drew up all plans and schematics and worked with the contractor to implement her design.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,500

Response from SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
I contacted the client after hearing that she was not satisfied and offered to correct these items. Our goal is 100% satisfaction. I hope she will accept my offer to correct these items so she can fully enjoy her new landscaping.

    Contact information

    PO BOX 6335, San Jose, CA 95150

    www.sustainable-landscape.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Landscaping

    FAQ

    SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS is currently rated 3 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS offers free project estimates.
    No, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS does not offer a senior discount.
    No, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS does not offer emergency services.
    No, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS does not offer warranties.
    SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS offers the following services: Landscape Architecture and Design. Our services range from a simple 90-minute consultation, to a concept plan, and finally to a full set of construction drawings used to obtain bids from licensed landscape contractors. Here are some of the steps a full project might take: Meet and discuss project goals on site Create proposal and contract Measure and document existing conditions Develop two conceptual plans (Schematic designs) and review with client Develop a final conceptu

    Contact information

    PO BOX 6335, San Jose, CA 95150

    www.sustainable-landscape.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM