Ecological Landscape Design in Marin and Sonoma Counties

Equinox Landscape is a design/build company that can take your vision for your property from the idea stages through to completion. What distinguishes us from most other landscape design/build companies in Marin and Sonoma counties is the incorporation of organic gardening knowledge and Permaculture concepts into our landscape designs. Our designers will meet with you to collect your ideas, measure the space and make suggestions for plants, materials and features, all specific to your unique location. Depending on your needs, our designs can include drought-tolerant plants, native plants, edible plants, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens to minimize water use, while maximizing food production. Our ecological designs may include a dry creek bed to raise the water table on your property or route rainwater to other parts of the garden. Plants are grouped together to create not only beauty, but to attract beneficial insects and provide nutrients to the soil. Patios, trellises, pathways, decks, ponds and waterfeatures are artfully integrated as well.

Our designs are unique, practical and beautiful, reflecting years of landscaping installation experience and ecological awareness. Return to top

Ecological Landscape Installation

Equinox Landscape installs both gardens it designs and those designed by other architects. We guarantee high quality craftsmanship with attention to detail, while using environmentally friendly, ecological garden installation techniques. Our installation crew is a group of seasoned professionals who are trained in masonry, carpentry, planting, drainage, concrete pouring, low voltage lighting, and water features.

Here are some of ways in which we build landscapes while
maintaining the integrity of the environment:

Our gardens are beautiful, compelling, well designed and in balance with nature. Return to top

Organic Garden Maintenance

In 1998, Equinox Landscape established a Maintenance Division to meet the needs of Marin County customers who wanted to maintain their newly installed gardens. Within two years, our Maintenance Division won the First Place Award for Medium (sized) Residential Maintenance awarded by the California Landscape Contractor’s Association (CLCA) for Northern California. Four years later we eliminated our use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers and began organic practices. Our efforts paid off in 2006, when our Maintenance Division won the CLCA first place award for Unlimited Residential Maintenance of a large estate in Belvedere.

In June 2007, Equinox won three CLCA awards for our maintenance work: First Place Awards for Small Residential and Medium Residential Maintenance, and the Recognition Award for Sustainable Landscape Management / Maintenance.

Our Marin and Sonoma County maintenance clients can expect complete landscape maintenance that includes fine organic gardening with in-depth plant knowledge and care, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, pest management, soil amendment, irrigation maintenance and general clean-up, all provided in an environmentally sensitive way.

If you are interested in our Organic Landscape Maintenance Services, please call us at (415) 456-6480 to arrange for an appointment. Return to top

Irrigation Installation and Repair

Trained by the Marin Municipal Water District in water conservation, Equinox Landscape is skilled at balancing beautiful landscapes with water conservation. Marin and Sonoma Counties face water shortages routinely, causing the price of water to continually increase. To manage the use of water in your garden, your irrigation system should have a rain gage and a timer that is programmed at different seasons to ensure a reliable source of water for your trees, flowers and shrubs, without over- or under- watering. Satellite controlled irrigation systems with soil sensors are also available to get exact watering needs for different parts of your gardens. But even the best irrigation systems eventually need maintenance. Punctured pipes, broken sprayer heads, timers malfunctioning are just some of the problems that occur over the years. In addition, relocating plants may require an adjustment to or replacement of your irrigation system as well. At Equinox, we have trained staff who specialize in meeting your irrigation needs. Return to top