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address: "Walnut Creek, California 94595, United States"
latitude: 37.8753
longitude: -122.0703
phone: "(925) 963-4344"
website: http://honestgardens.com
rating: 5
review_count: 1
followers: 22
last_updated: 2026-08-17
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# Honest Gardens

Original Houzz profile: [Honest Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/honest-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1200115976)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA
- **Serves:** Concord, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo, Piedmont, Saranap
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

I’m a San Francisco Bay area designer with more than 10 years of experience creating personal, sustainable gardens. I am a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and a Rescape Qualified Professional.  I love designing gardens that suit my clients’ individual tastes and lifestyles–my ultimate goal is to create a personal, welcoming space for each client to enjoy with friends and family. My hand-drawn designs emphasize California natives, draught-tolerant plants, and sustainable practices to produce livable, low-maintenance gardens that echo the natural landscape. Basically, I strive to give each client a garden to use and cherish for years to come.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Drafting

### Areas Served

- Concord
- San Ramon
- Walnut Creek
- Danville
- Pleasant Hill
- Lafayette
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Alamo
- Piedmont
- Saranap

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Honest Gardens |
| Address | Walnut Creek, California 94595, United States |
| Phone | (925) 963-4344 |
| Website | http://honestgardens.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 22 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Honest Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/honest-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1200115976)
- **Website:** http://honestgardens.com
- **Phone:** (925) 963-4344

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Bay Area District President 2020, Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Bay Friendly Qualified Designer, Winner Best of Walnut Creek, Landscape Design, 2016

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — suerubio, July 2016**

> Hired Janet to design lawn to garden front yard. Janet's expertise and creativity gave us a beautiful space to enjoy.  No more lawn! We couldn't be happier!

## Selected projects

- [Magnolia Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-garden-pj-vj~758507)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Oak Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-garden-pj-vj~758500)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/honest-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1200115976)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106707984/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117539161/list/patios) — 4 ideas
- [Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117539169/list/pools) — 1 idea
- [Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42255596/list/concrete) — 20 ideas
- [Arbors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45142081/list/arbors) — 10 ideas
- [Garden ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18269234/list/garden-ideas) — 21 ideas
- [Garden Sheds and Studios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101782308/list/garden-sheds-and-studios) — 3 ideas
- [Fencing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65949378/list/fencing) — 4 ideas
- [Paths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68872509/list/paths) — 3 ideas
- [Seating](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50624208/list/seating) — 11 ideas
- [Corten steel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31560838/list/corten-steel) — 9 ideas
- [Stone retaining walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26525050/list/stone-retaining-walls) — 6 ideas

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/janetlenkcohen)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*