Steel fence beside a walkway with newly planted shrubs and trees

Humboldt County · California

Landscape Design in Arcata, CA.

North of the bay, home to Cal Poly Humboldt. Wet winters and plenty of older homes with fence lines that have seen better decades. The work that comes up most here is fence, and the same soil and weather realities shape how we approach landscape design work in Arcata.

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C-13 Licensed

CSLB fencing license #1079969

Insured 3×

the typical residential contractor's coverage

10+ years

on the North Coast

Locally owned

Owner-run out of Eureka

01 The work

Landscape Design built for Arcata.

Tired of an outdoor space that does not reflect your vision? We craft modern, elegant landscapes tailored to each homeowner: a lush garden, a peaceful retreat, or an entertainment-friendly patio. You see the design in 2D before any construction begins, make the changes you want, and then watch it get built to last.

What that covers

  • Initial consultation on your vision and goals
  • Property evaluation for constraints that need addressing
  • Custom landscape design, presented clearly with all essential documents
  • 2D design previews, so you approve the plan before construction
  • Changes and modifications before anything is built

From the confirmed list of 15

  • 2D property layout and plan
  • 3D landscape rendering
  • Plant and material selection
  • Full front yard redesign
  • Full backyard redesign
  • Commercial landscape design
  • Drought-tolerant or xeriscape design
  • Native and pollinator garden design
  • Edible or vegetable garden design
  • Irrigation plan
  • Landscape lighting plan
  • Permit or planning department drawings

See the full Landscape Design service list — all 15 confirmed services.

02 Working in Arcata

What this town's soil and weather ask for.

North of the bay, home to Cal Poly Humboldt. Wet winters and plenty of older homes with fence lines that have seen better decades. That is our read of the geography, not a job tally, and it is where we start every Arcata walk-through.

Also in Arcata

Fence Installation

A lot of older fence line here is past repair and wants a proper tear-out and rebuild.

Also in Arcata

Drainage & Irrigation

Wet winters this close to the bay push water toward the house if the yard was never graded for it.

Also in Arcata

Landscape Installation

Rentals and older homes near campus often need the whole yard rebuilt at once.

03 Estimates in Arcata

Free estimates, no obligation.

Estimates are free in Arcata. We come out, walk the property with you, and give you a real number for the landscape design work you are weighing.

Usually booked 2 to 4 weeks out for residential work. We always notify you the day before we come out. 50% deposit when the project begins, which helps cover materials.

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Good to know

  • C-13 licensed, CSLB #1079969, and insured at roughly triple a typical residential contractor's coverage.
  • The company behind Your Local Mow Man, with 6+ years on the North Coast.
  • Residential through public works. For landscape and fence projects we travel just about anywhere for the right project, including outside Humboldt County.

04 Arcata questions

Straight answers for Arcata.

Do you charge for a landscape design estimate in Arcata?

No. On-site estimates are free in Arcata, landscape design work included. We walk the site, talk through what it will and will not do, and put a real number on it. No obligation either way.

What landscape design work do you take on in Arcata?

15 confirmed services on this line alone, from full front yard redesign to full backyard redesign. If a job is not something we do, we will say so up front and point you to someone who does it well.

What is different about working in Arcata?

North of the bay, home to Cal Poly Humboldt. Wet winters and plenty of older homes with fence lines that have seen better decades. We plan landscape design work around that from the first walk-through.

How soon could you start a landscape design project in Arcata?

Usually booked 2 to 4 weeks out for residential work. We always notify you the day before we come out. Crews are working in Humboldt County every week, and Arcata is well inside the run.

More questions are answered on the FAQ page.

05 Nearby

Landscape Design, just up the road.

Landscape Design across Humboldt County · Everything we build in Arcata.

Arcata, California

Let's walk your property.

Tell us what you are picturing. We will look at the site, talk through what the property will and will not do, and give you a straight answer on scope and cost.

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