--- title: "Austin Parnow Landscape Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-parnow-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1010772045 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1010772045.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Austin Parnow Landscape Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/47332bc70fb5f0e9_1182-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 641, WINDSOR, California 95492, United States" latitude: 38.5443 longitude: -122.8073 phone: "(707) 508-7982" website: http://www.apldesign.net rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Austin Parnow Landscape Design Original Houzz profile: [Austin Parnow Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-parnow-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1010772045) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** WINDSOR, CA - **Serves:** Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Novato, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Cloverdale, Cotati, Larkfield-Wikiup, Sebastopol, Saint Helena, Calistoga, Guerneville, Forestville, Graton, Bodega Bay, Occidental, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Fulton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 2004, I returned to Sonoma County and have worked in the landscape trade ever since. Over 17 years of working in a design-build setting has informed my designs, offering practical solutions, an opportunity to observe which plants and materials withstand the test of time, and an understanding of what projects actually cost to install. I especially enjoy creating water features, which bring motion, sound and often wildlife to a landscape. I am enamored with and inspired by the natural world and am a certified naturalist from University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Fire-safe landscaping in fire-prone areas are an increasing priority in my landscape designs. A Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper. Designer for several award-winning jobs presented by the California Landscape Contractors Association, North Bay Chapter, including awards in Sustainable Landscaping and Special Effects. Just as the goal is to create a design that fits your needs, it’s important that the design process fits your needs as well. From a small backyard planting plan to a full landscape with an outdoor kitchen, shade structure, pool, et cetera, the design package can take many forms. A typical design though would include the production of a plot plan before beginning a conceptual landscape design that explores the creation of various outdoor spaces and land uses. This would involve a conceptual plan, as well as any drawings that may aid in the visualization of the project, such as 3D renderings using SketchUp or elevation drawings. Once the concept is approved, the next steps would be a planting and lighting concept, followed by another meeting and plant presentation using Plantmaster. A finished plan would then specify all hardscape, plant and lighting materials. If required for new construction, an irrigation plan and zoning map would be included as well as WUCOLS water use information. Landscape installation services coming soon. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Drafting - Custom Bocce Ball Courts ### Areas Served - Santa Rosa - Petaluma - Novato - Windsor - Healdsburg - Sonoma - Cloverdale - Cotati - Larkfield-Wikiup - Sebastopol - Saint Helena - Calistoga - Guerneville - Forestville - Graton - Bodega Bay - Occidental - Glen Ellen - Kenwood - Fulton ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Austin Parnow Landscape Design | | Address | P.O. Box 641, WINDSOR, California 95492, United States | | Phone | (707) 508-7982 | | Website | http://www.apldesign.net | | License Number | Lic.\# 1075928 | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Austin Parnow Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-parnow-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1010772045) - **Website:** http://www.apldesign.net - **Phone:** (707) 508-7982 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Designer of several 1st Place Award winning landscapes presented by CLCA, North Bay Chapter, including awards for Sustainable Landscaping and Special Effects. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — maureenfm, Dec. 2025** > We are absolutely thrilled with the work Austin did for us. We hired him for our property's landscape design and installation, and the results truly exceeded our expectations. > Austin faced significant challenges, an ongoing home remodel and an impending wedding on the property, yet he was exceptionally flexible, reliable, and completed the project right on time. He designed a stunning space capable of hosting over 100 guests while working within our budget. His selection of beautiful, low-maintenance plants was perfect for our needs. > Austin is incredibly easy to work with, a fantastic communicator, and highly dependable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience; the final result was even better than we had hoped! We are already looking forward to hiring him again for Phase 2 of our project. **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Thank you so much, Maureen! Looking forward to the next phase as well.... **★★★★★ — Erich Williams, Oct. 2024** > We were very pleased with the hard and soft scape design Austin came up with us. He listened to our thoughts regarding the project. We were pleased with the large block retaining wall that was installed with LED lighting. We ended up having him also renovate our front yard and install stacked stone on our front veranda. We have received many compliments on the projects. **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Thank you Erich, glad to hear! A pleasure working with you as well. **★★★★★ — SSDesignHub, Dec. 2022** > It was such a pleasure working with Austin to create spectacular gardens at my forever home in Santa Rosa. Austin took my ideas and ran with it. The garden design and install occurred at the same time as a very stressful home remodeling project. He was a breath of fresh air throughout the process. Always calm, cool, and collected and full of great ideas. I couldn’t be more happy with the final results. Everyone is in awe of the gardens when they visit for the first time and every time. I will definitely use his services again. I can’t recommend him and his team enough! **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Hi Sandy! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Definitely looking forward to working with you again for future projects! **★★★★★ — lj\_kiefer, Oct. 2022** > Austin and his crew were fantastic! Originally, we hired Austin to provide an architectural redesign for both our front and backyard. He worked with us to understand our vision, and turned it into so much more. We wanted a drought and fire resistant landscape, which also included a natural, peaceful garden throughout. The backyard now has a large paver patio, which includes BBQ, dining, lounge, and seating areas with fire pit. It’s surrounded by colorful plants, which soothe our souls. Our front yard is mounded and also includes a variety of plants and colors. We have had multiple people knock on our door, asking who we used for the project. > > Austin and his crew were a delight to work with from beginning to end. They were responsible, extremely hardworking, and fun. They listened to all our input, made changes throughout the project as our vision changed, and bent over backwards to ensure our needs were met. We give them a 5 star rating and then some. First rate all the way! **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > It was wonderful working with you and Bill, Lori. Thank you for the kind and thoughtful review! **★★★★★ — kathyogamom, April 2022** > This was our second time working with Austin and his crew on a landscape design project. > From our first meeting throughout the duration of our project, Austin made thoughtful, creative and sensible choices for our entire outdoor space, taking into consideration California drought conditions, the health of our existing trees, as well as our preferences and input all along the way. It felt like a truly collaborative effort, resulting in a total transformation of an unsightly yard into a beautiful and serene property. > Austin’s experienced team of meticulous and diligent landscapers/hardscapers were a pleasure to have working on our property. > Austin’s artistry and attention to every detail resulted in a lovely outdoor space that is everything we had hoped for, but so much more beautifully executed than we could have dreamed of ourselves, from the lighting of our existing oak trees and water feature to the placement of plants and boulders to the creative use of pavers for walkways and patio. We are thrilled and I recommend Austin enthusiastically! **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Hi Kathy- thank you for the review and for your partnership on this project! **★★★★★ — Susan Milstein, Jan. 2022** > After deciding to get rid of our large backyard lawn, we hired Austin Parnow to plan and create an attractive, relaxing new outdoor space that would require low water and maintenance. Since we know very little about plants or design, we relied on Austin to make all the specific design and plant suggestions, and we were thrilled with the plan he delivered. Even more exciting was watching the building of the project over the course of several months by his skillful, hardworking crew. The finished result exceeded our expectations. > > Austin is a creative designer with high standards and a meticulous eye for detail. We appreciated how closely he stuck to his detailed project budget and how careful he was to explain all charges to us. He listened attentively to our comments and questions and responded quickly to our emails and texts. We feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with Austin and can recommend him enthusiastically. > > Susan Milstein and Elliot Morrison > Santa Rosa, CA **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Thank you so much for the kind words, Susan- such a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Nancy Hartwick, July 2021** > We confidently recommend Austin Parnow as a talented landscape builder/designer. > He transformed our large, gently sloping backyard full of mismatched brick, unsightly lava rock, and crumbling deck and trellis, into an award winning backyard (first place CA Landscape Contractors Assoc. No. Coast, design/build large residential installation). Our yard is now a beautiful, functional, terraced yard, two seating areas, pond with cascading water feature, and BBQ area. The project consisted of site grading, relocating large boulders, rock wall, steps installed with recessed lighting, natural bluestone pavers, underground irrigation, and per his suggestion, an innovative material for retaining walls capped with bluestone for additional seating. The stunning design is enhanced with thoughtful plant selections. We were so pleased with his work on our backyard that we had him design our front yard also. **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Thank you, Nancy. Your yard will always be a favorite of mine. **★★★★★ — dbdeforest, April 2021** > I bought an older home with dated landscaping. Austin's design transformed a back yard with dirt, weeds, gravel and concrete under gnarled fruit trees into a beautiful, usable area with shady patios, lush plantings, and garden boxes. Austin's front yard design replaced white gravel and a wall of unkempt juniper bushes with an inviting path to the front door through a variety of blooming shrubs and succulents. At my request, Austin made sure the designs were low maintenance, drought-resistant, and featured plants that bloomed at different times throughout the year. Austin's designs doubled the usable space on my property, adding so much value. I now spend more time outside than inside! **Comment from Austin Parnow Landscape Design:** > Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! It was a pleasure working with you. ## Selected projects - [Skyfarm Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyfarm-estate-pj-vj~6433761) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 15 - [Spring Lake Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-lake-estate-pj-vj~6433751) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 20 - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~6641695) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Proctor Terrace Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/proctor-terrace-backyard-pj-vj~6433774) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 8 - [Windsor Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windsor-farmhouse-pj-vj~6433778) - Location: Windsor, CA - Photos: 9 - [Montecito Meadows Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-meadows-backyard-pj-vj~6433771) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 9 - [Sebastopol Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sebastopol-contemporary-pj-vj~6433768) - Location: Sebastopol, CA - Photos: 5 - [Fountaingrove Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fountaingrove-rebuild-pj-vj~6616859) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 15 - [Wikiup Hilltop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wikiup-hilltop-pj-vj~6433758) - Location: Larkfield-Wikiup, CA - Photos: 9 - [Healdsburg Vineyard Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/healdsburg-vineyard-landscape-pj-vj~6433760) - Location: Healdsburg, CA - Photos: 2 - [Contemporary Mid-Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-mid-century-pj-vj~7868333) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 6 - [Redwoods Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redwoods-retreat-pj-vj~7855220) - Location: Healdsburg, CA - Photos: 8 - [Lake Front Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-front-backyard-pj-vj~7330285) - Location: Windsor, CA - Photos: 20 - [Healdsburg Under the Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/healdsburg-under-the-oaks-pj-vj~6935261) - Location: Healdsburg, CA - Photos: 9 - [Skyhawk Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyhawk-backyard-pj-vj~6898455) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 13 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-parnow-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1010772045) ## Ideabooks - [Tremayne Residence Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185699032/list/tremayne-residence-ideas) — 7 ideas - [Adams Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181567687/list/adams-backyard) — 26 ideas - [Blakely Backyard Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185607644/list/blakely-backyard-ideas) — 13 ideas - [Davis Pool Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185481238/list/davis-pool-ideas) — 14 ideas - [Howe Residence Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184934000/list/howe-residence-ideas) — 10 ideas - [Anderson Privacy & Shade](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169364172/list/anderson-privacy-shade) — 14 ideas - [Dawson Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177217886/list/dawson-ideas) — 16 ideas - [Braude Wulsin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170966801/list/braude-wulsin) — 6 ideas - [Burrell Atrium](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161940758/list/burrell-atrium) — 13 ideas - [Kurz Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166469642/list/kurz-landscape) — 7 ideas - [Sherman Screen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164276896/list/sherman-screen-ideas) — 10 ideas - [Anderson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161229870/list/anderson) — 1 idea - [Moss Rock Cabana](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156687936/list/moss-rock-cabana) — 1 idea [See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-303149888) ## Community Q&A **Q: Decorative screens** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please share the source of the metal screens? Also any details on how they were mounted/back-lit? Trying to do something similar in my yard. I’ve found companies for the screens but particularly like this pattern and the way the light comes through. Thanks so much! A: Just standard landscape uplights in the ground behind the screen. **Q: How do I copy the photo to my desktop? I want to share for pers use** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to download/copy whatever the photo to my desktop then phone to share with friend helping me on yard. A: These questions go to the owner of the photo, not the website. Sorry I cannot help with that question, but I'm glad you like the photo! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*