--- title: "Katharine Webster Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/katharine-webster-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166026725 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1166026725.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Katharine Webster Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7f83e1fa0f6ce056_5382-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3352B Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California 94118, United States" latitude: 37.7812 longitude: -122.4614 phone: "(415) 757-0794" website: http://www.webstermla.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 172 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Katharine Webster Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Katharine Webster Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/katharine-webster-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166026725) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, South San Francisco, Mill Valley, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Katharine Webster Inc. is a residential landscape design firm specializing in garden design, landscape design, and the design of outdoor spaces. Kate views every project as an opportunity to design solutions that are sensitive to the needs of the client, the environmental challenges that shape it, and its relationship to surrounding built form. Kate Webster’s work is not driven by specific landscape styles, but rather the information observed during thoughtful analysis in the initial discovery phase of her process. Kate knows that a successful design process is one deeply rooted in collaboration and communication. Through her professional relationships with architects, contractors and interior designers, she has proven her ability to be both a leader and a team player. From lush green landscapes to sculptural yet functional hardscapes, Kate and her team create unique outdoor living environments that are both enduring and inspiring. ### Services Provided - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - 3D Rendering ### Areas Served - San Francisco - South San Francisco - Mill Valley - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sausalito - Belvedere - Belvedere Tiburon ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - $400,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Katharine Webster Inc. | | Address | 3352B Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California 94118, United States | | Phone | (415) 757-0794 | | Website | http://www.webstermla.com | | Followers on Houzz | 172 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/webstermla/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/KWebsterMla - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-webster-mla-b2166ab - Blog — http://webstermla.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Katharine Webster Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/katharine-webster-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166026725) - **Website:** http://www.webstermla.com - **Phone:** (415) 757-0794 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Ann Lowengart Interiors, May 2017** > Kate Webster is an absolutely fabulous landscape architect and I relish each opportunity I get to work with her. Kate's style is superb, her follow-through excellent and her attention to detail unmatched. Kate delivers a sublime product again and again and I love referring her to even my most demanding clients. She has that rare combination of skill and design savvy that nearly guarantees a 5 star customer experience every time. In fact I was recently reminded of this when I overheard some new clients talking about her. They literally went on and on! I highly recommend Kate Webster. **★★★★★ — Kaplan Architects, AIA, Jan. 2017** > Within the context of our work as architects, creating a strong visual and physical connection between the interior spaces and outdoor areas is very important to our projects. Having an excellent landscape design team involved in the project is a real asset. Kate and her office have been that added value on a few of our projects including work in my own garden. I would highly recommend her to my colleagues and homeowners. **★★★★★ — Nancy Doty, Dec. 2016** > I hired Kate to work with an architect and a landscape contractor to identify the appropriate trees to block our property from several neighbors. The project was complex for a variety of reasons and required all parties to share their knowledge and work to solve problems that were inherent due to the site conditions. Kate's guidance on the appropriate trees that would thrive in a challenging environment as well as her follow up with both the architect and the landscape contractor were critical in the success of this project. Kate stayed within the proposed budget and she was a real pleasure to work with during the whole process. I would highly recommend Kate for any project that requires the skills of a landscape designer. **★★★★ — Kathy Elliott, Dec. 2016** > We first became aware of Kate's work when we attended a house walk and were so impressed with the outdoor space she had created. We were in the process of completing a total renovation of our home and knew the outdoor space needed a complete renovation too. We met with Kate and began the process of first redesigning the front garden and then adding a small pool and landscape to the back garden. The results exceeded our expectations. Kate took our plain Jane space and turned it into a lush, drought tolerant oasis. Her work really transformed our home and made our outdoor space quite special. **★★★★★ — 300 Valley St HOA, Dec. 2016** > Kate was referred to me by a friend who had worked with her on a much larger project with a bigger budget. When I first me with Kate I thought that the scope of our project and budget might be too small for her. She not only agreed to work with us but figured out how to make the project happen within our budget. The end result is that we replanted our entire garden and brought it back to life. Kate is a very talented and creative landscape designer. She has a positive "can do" attitude and is fun and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Kate to any one looking to start from scratch or to redo their landscape as we did. **★★★★★ — Ted Bartlett, Dec. 2016** > We hired Kate to transform the front and rear yards of this Presidio Heights home in 2014: http://www.bartlettre.com/property/3636-Clay-Street-San-Francisco-Presidio-Heights/13 Kate's "staging" design was perfect to highlight the beauty, space and function of the yards. Kate is very knowledgeable and professional and was a pleasure to work with from concept through maintenance including a very exciting and amicable resident raccoon relocation. **★★★★★ — N Ellca, Dec. 2016** > We hired Kate on the recommendation of our architect concurrent with a major renovation of our home. We had a large significantly sloped backyard that we never used and Kate spent a lot of time working with us to first understand our needs and desires and then to design a beautiful two-leveled backyard. She designed a retaining wall and patios, helped us select many trees and created lovely landscaping. She also worked at the front of our house to create fantastic landscaping around a newly installed driveway and raised planter beds. > > Kate was a true pleasure to work with and we are thrilled with the results 6 years later. She has great design vision and is unbelievably detail oriented. She created plans that showed each piece of the new stonewalls and caps and pavers and made sure that the plans were correctly implemented by the landscape contractors. We highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — grachong, Jan. 2016** > We hired Kate to create a garden that would meet all of the goals for our family, from preserving my husband's beloved apple and plum trees, to adding Meyer lemon trees and a compost pile for me, and creating play spaces for our young children. On visiting our garden, Kate immediately pointed out a couple of eyesores that we would need to disguise. We had lived with the garden for such a long time that we had stopped noticing our neighbors' ugly garage and support for their bamboo. She held our hands as we reluctantly agreed that if we wanted more light in the garden in order to support a vegetable garden, we would need to remove an old jacaranda tree that shaded much of the garden. Once that tree was removed, the project design moved ahead efficiently. We graded the garden into three terraces, made the entrance to the garden more effective, and replanted everything except for two fruit trees. We've been thrilled with the end result! Our kids have grown up in the garden, with our babies using the small water feature as a pool and later a fishing pond, using the rocks and rock wall as launch pads, and playing in the willow tepee. Our son loves eating the sugar snap peas we plant every year in the garden boxes, and the kids can't wait to check for strawberries and blueberries when those are in season. We don't have to worry about the kids in the garden, because Kate made sure that all plants were non-toxic. We can't recommend Kate highly enough. **★★★★★ — Ed Ortiz, Dec. 2015** > Kate was a joy to work with on both our initial landscape install and a recent refresh. Kate invested the right amount of time to listen to our project desires and implemented her program quickly and with outcomes better than expected. > > I highly recommend Kate for projects as she is resourceful, talented/creative, and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — wellworld, Oct. 2015** > Kate and her team did an excellent job for us, turning our multi level space into a single terraced garden with a European feel with lots of color and texture, which is exactly what we asked her to accomplish. She asks many questions until she is completely clear with what you want and what you want to spend. She is direct--yet gracious and diplomatic-- and very, very honest. She also completed our job in a timely manner, and managed our expectations along the way. > She incorporated a fire pit, French trellis, mirrors, and a fountain to achieve the look we wanted. She personally supervised much of the work herself, so nothing was left to chance, and that is quite rare in this industry, and contracting in general. She has an amazing network of resources and contractors, who go out of their way to perform their best for her. > I interviewed more than 25 landscape designers, and Kate was truly the right choice. I heartily recommend her. **★★★★★ — bushbrett, Sept. 2015** > We hired Kate to improve the landscaping in our backyard in San Francisco. Having completed a renovation in 2010, we rushed to complete the landscaping at that time and ended up with something we weren't using. Kate was instrumental in fixing this for us at a reasonable price, well under our budget. > > Perhaps her greatest strength in our case was really understanding how we wanted to use the yard. She was able to make recommendations that made a lot of sense given the goals we laid out, and honestly that we wouldn't have considered on our own. > > We couldn't be more pleased with her work, and currently are planning on using her again on another project we have in Wine Country. **★★★★★ — Elena Madsen, Sept. 2015** > Kate provided invaluable design and practical counsel on our garden project. She was thoughtful, easy to work with, and incredibly knowledgeable. She offers a wonderful balance of creativity and practicality - important since we didn't want our garden to look great for 2 months and then become a nightmare to maintain. I would work with Kate again in a heartbeat. . . she is a true pro. ## Selected projects - [Sonoma County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-county-pj-vj~1726546) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Seacliff Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seacliff-revival-pj-vj~1726537) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-retreat-pj-vj~825986) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: After moving out of the city, a Bay Area family wanted to create a resort-like setting in their new backyard and take advantage of breathtaking views of Mt. Tamalpais. Bluestone landings, treads and multiple patios were designed to create connectivity throughout the garden. A cohesive planting palette extended to the pool deck, while succulents were added in the rear, known as "the Walk of Fire." - [English Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-living-room-pj-vj~1726504) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Innovative Screening with Planters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/innovative-screening-with-planters-pj-vj~1520893) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 - [Katharine Webster Outdoor Furniture Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/katharine-webster-outdoor-furniture-collection-pj-vj~794683) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Our first furniture collection - sold exclusively at Horchow and Neiman Marcus - reflects our passion for the outdoors, a relaxed but elegant lifestyle, and the sun-splashed colors of Greece. Vibrant, colorful, casual, and interchangeable, our designs meld indoor elegance and sophistication with low-maintenance practicality. - [Wine Country Escape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-country-escape-pj-vj~1277965) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Looking westward toward a sun-soaked vineyard, this St. Helena oasis boosts a wealth of entertaining and leisure options. The simplicity and scale of the hardscape creates an expansiveness, while the planting palette adds texture, structure and interest. - [2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2015-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~1117246) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Classical Revival Curves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classical-revival-curves-pj-vj~893384) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: An 1899 Classical Revival home gets a curvilinear sculptural design to enhance its front entry experience. Gravel, mirror mulch, and lawn create a graphic pattern on the ground while balled shrubs add multi-dimensional interest. The circular lawn in the rear garden promotes relaxation and play. - [2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Tumble](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2013-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-tumble-pj-vj~825197) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Katharine Webster MLA was delighted to have been selected to complete two exterior spaces for the 2013 Decorator Showcase, located at Pacific and Divisadero Street. “Tumble” was installed on the site’s sloping front lawn and provided visitors a first hint of the creative transformation taking place within the home. A stately, yet stale, garden called for an infusion of life and motion. Five spheres; constructed of rebar, wrapped with grapevines, and lit at night; roll like tumbleweeds in a barre… - [2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Bespoke](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2013-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-bespoke-pj-vj~825141) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Katharine Webster MLA was delighted to have been selected to complete two exterior spaces for the 2013 Decorator Showcase, located at Pacific and Divisadero Street. “Bespoke” was installed on a small top floor balcony and provided visitors with a surprise moment. Adding art to an empty frame, this bespoke sculpture brings a visual focus to a bare deck while connecting to the strong architectural elements of the adjacent residence. Made from painted decking, two rippled fans grow out of the pictu… - [Artful Terraces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/artful-terraces-pj-vj~825336) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This artful Manhattan roof terrace called for a complete custom transformation, whose overall effect enhances the gorgeous views of Manhattan's skyline and its adjacent Central Park. The focal point is a bronze sculpture screen that multi functions as art, lighting, seating and storage. The integrated planters and benches are made of bronze with grommets accenting the seams and corners. The bluestone flooring was hand selected to match the interior tones of the custom rugs and soft goods inside… - [2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2014-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~568824) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Katharine Webster MLA joined forces with Thayer Hopkins Architects to transform two spaces - Gallery Retreat & Reflect - for the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Gallery Retreat begins the final interlude of the Showcase, a sequence of spatial and tactile experiences. Luminous ceiling panels create a texture of light and shadow that illuminate the pathway, combining the unexpected sensations of entering an indoor exhibition while walking through a canopied glade. Panels of art inspired by… - [Holiday Wreaths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-wreaths-pj-vj~812799) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Tiered Alfresco Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiered-alfresco-living-pj-vj~755813) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This triple tiered alfresco experience is ingeniously partitioned to create a fun atmosphere with an array of entertaining possibilities. Meals spill out of the kitchen onto the heated dining loggia where customized bench seating embraces the whole family. A custom metal trellis enveloped in Jasmine and Wisteria hangs over the dining area and creates a lush backdrop. A naturalistic hillside planting flanks the main set of stairs and leads you to the second and third levels, which include open sp… - [A Mediterranean Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-mediterranean-villa-pj-vj~642009) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: With a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, this Spanish styled estate features a courtyard with Moorish curves and an entryway with balled shrubs of varying sizes and textures. An alfresco dining area set under a beautiful Olive tree brings a touch of Europe's cafe lifestyle to this terracotta capped Sea Cliff home. - [More with Less](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-with-less-pj-vj~628094) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: The low maintenance landscape we designed for this Adobe inspired home celebrates its unique location in a neighborhood filled with lawn-dominated solutions. After solving severe drainage and grading challenges, KWMLA designed a sculptural landscape using low maintenance plants set within a gravel garden. The entry is gracefully defined with curved Core-ten steel panels, and extends to the street with graphically placed concrete pavers. Arbutus and Magnolia trees add height variation while softe… - [Terrace with planted joints](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-with-planted-joints-pj-vj~140882) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Outdoor Wedding Bliss](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-wedding-bliss-pj-vj~198002) - Location: Hillsborough, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: A tired-looking garden in Hillsborough was given a thoughtful make over on the occasion of the owner's daughter's wedding. The new, drought-tolerant planting plan brought color, texture, and warmth to the landscape. The planting palette represents KWMLA's multi-layered approach to design. Seasonal interest, evergreen elements, hardy succulents, and perennials blend together as the backdrop for one night's celebration and the owner's ongoing enjoyment. - [Effortless Simplicity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/effortless-simplicity-pj-vj~371530) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/katharine-webster-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166026725) ## Ideabooks - [Bhusri paving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56389990/list/bhusri-paving) — 4 ideas - [Chapman Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54379955/list/chapman-pergola) — 11 ideas - [Pacific Posts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53491398/list/pacific-posts) — 5 ideas - [Gold Mine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53140279/list/gold-mine) — 20 ideas - [Rosenberg Metal Screens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50382527/list/rosenberg-metal-screens) — 5 ideas - [Trainor Overhead Structure and Fabric](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34509842/list/trainor-overhead-structure-and-fabric) — 15 ideas - [Candido](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29074945/list/candido) — 3 ideas - [Presidio Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29074318/list/presidio-terrace) — 48 ideas - [Elliott](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29800630/list/elliott) — 26 ideas - [Delray Gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26082855/list/delray-gates) — 8 ideas - [metalwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25233359/list/metalwork) — 1 idea - [Showcase Swings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25183576/list/showcase-swings) — 1 idea - [scott](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24584852/list/scott) — 18 ideas - [Dog House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23095302/list/dog-house) — 2 ideas - [Cedro](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20123927/list/cedro) — 29 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webstermla) ## Community Q&A **Q: Nice relaxed house design** *(in Photo Questions)* House has a very relaxed look to it. Are interior or design plans available. A: Photos of the interior are published on Jay Jeffers’s website. Thank you! **Q: Pergola color please** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this landscaping! Can you please tell me brand and name of paint color for pergola? Is it paint or stain? A: Thank you! The paint color was chosen by the owner. **Q: Love the variety of plants** *(in Photo Questions)* I see Dusty Miller and Catmint, do you mind sharing what the other plants are? A: In addition to the Dusty Miller, some of the plant varieties that make this garden unique are Artemesia 'Powis Castle' and Lavender 'Otto Quast' planted with existing boxwood. Also, the plant that looks like Catmint in the image is actually a combination of Common Thyme and Lime Thyme. **Q: Love the table and chairs! Where is the table from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you. The table is from Sue Fisher King on Sacramento St, San Francisco. **Q: Patio Cover Question - material and purchase** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the patio cover material made of? Bamboo? And where can it be purchased? A: The material is willow, and was constructed by Trainor Builders 707 963 9020 **Q: Fence** *(in Photo Questions)* Please tell us more about this fence on each side of the fence. Thx. A: Thank you for asking about the fence. It was custom designed and fabricated, and hand painted wtih metallic silver paint. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*