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address: "16641 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creeks, California 95006, United States"
latitude: 37.1547
longitude: -122.1365
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# Jan Nelson Landscape Design

Original Houzz profile: [Jan Nelson Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jan-nelson-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1225073323)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Boulder Creeks, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Felton, Bonny Doon, Mount Hermon, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Lompico, Zayante
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

I specialize in residential landscape design and garden consultation in Santa Cruz county. I enjoy designing areas that extend the living space into the outdoors. Low water use plants including deer resistant and bird and butterfly attractors are just some of the plant palettes that I use.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Design Consultation

### Areas Served

- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Ben Lomond
- Boulder Creek
- Felton
- Bonny Doon
- Mount Hermon
- Brookdale
- Pasatiempo
- Lompico
- Zayante

### Typical Job Cost

$800 - 3,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Jan Nelson Landscape Design |
| Address | 16641 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creeks, California 95006, United States |
| Phone | (831) 295-3347 |
| Website | http://www.JanNelsonLandscapeDesign.com |
| License Number | n/a |
| Followers on Houzz | 14 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Jan Nelson Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jan-nelson-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1225073323)
- **Website:** http://www.JanNelsonLandscapeDesign.com
- **Phone:** (831) 295-3347

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Advanced Certified California Nursery Professional

**Affiliations**
- [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973)
- [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204)

## Selected projects

- [Ben Lomond patio project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ben-lomond-patio-project-pj-vj~7251252)
  - Location: Ben Lomond, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Part time home remodel in hot, sandy location. Front & back patios, fire pit, artificial lawn for play.
- [Santa Cruz lawn replacement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-lawn-replacement-pj-vj~7251244)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: lawn replaced with low water use plants attractive to birds, bees and butterflies.
- [Zayante garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zayante-garden-pj-vj~7228620)
  - Location: Felton, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Small front yard needing an upgrade
- [Boulder Creek modern in the woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-creek-modern-in-the-woods-pj-vj~6044693)
  - Location: Boulder Creek, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Boulder Creek front entry patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-creek-front-entry-patio-pj-vj~5716988)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Aptos garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-garden-pj-vj~1373850)
  - Location: Soquel, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Design assignment was to make the small front garden wheelchair accessible and provide a place for extra seating, a compact water feature and showcase the owner's orchid collection
- [Boulder Creek Deer resistant garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-creek-deer-resistant-garden-pj-vj~877765)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Front yard in heavy deer area. Pergola designed to provide a sitting area sheltered from the hot sun. Colorful, low maintenance plantings provide habitat for birds and butterflies.
- [Ben Lomond sand garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ben-lomond-sand-garden-pj-vj~877810)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Sandy soil, full sun, inherited garden with lots of roses. New raised vegetable beds and fruit trees added. Flagstone sitting area under dogwood to view terraces in comfort.
- [Santa Cruz corner lot remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-corner-lot-remodel-pj-vj~1603703)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The lot surrounding the house was completely bare after the remodel. The owners wanted to incorporate an outdoor shower to be used after surfing, an outdoor sitting area, screening from the sidewalk, edible plants, wispy small trees and shrubs and their collection of driftwood and garden art. Installer- Dave Baxter Landscaping
- [Johnson residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/johnson-residence-pj-vj~140088)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Drought tolerant, wildlife friendly landscape with raised vegetable beds and fruit trees.
- [Felton pocket garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/felton-pocket-garden-pj-vj~877785)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Small front garden to disguise septic treatment cover and provide colorful perennials to attract birds and butterflies.
- [Boulder Creek bocce court and garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-creek-bocce-court-and-garden-pj-vj~877797)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Bocce ball court in the forest with redwood gazebo for players to enjoy the game. Meditation area under the redwoods. Deer tolerant, low maintenance plants with seasonal color, flowering trees, fall foliage.

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jan-nelson-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1225073323)

## Ideabooks

- [Janes residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114859497/list/janes-residence) — 3 ideas
- [Barnes residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112157369/list/barnes-residence) — 7 ideas
- [Bean Creek property](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87397727/list/bean-creek-property) — 16 ideas
- [Seabright property](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89860285/list/seabright-property) — 6 ideas
- [sloping garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76795330/list/sloping-garden) — 3 ideas
- [water feature](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76795351/list/water-feature) — 1 idea
- [janisannnelson's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6793156/list/janisannnelson-s-ideas) — 100 ideas
- [plant ideas for sun or shade gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67566156/list/plant-ideas-for-sun-or-shade-gardens) — 11 ideas
- [hot tub privacy screens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67567037/list/hot-tub-privacy-screens) — 2 ideas
- [lawn replacement ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56117671/list/lawn-replacement-ideas) — 3 ideas
- [succulent gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45510478/list/succulent-gardens) — 2 ideas
- [outdoor showers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25185901/list/outdoor-showers) — 6 ideas
- [Ornamental iron gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25185873/list/ornamental-iron-gates) — 2 ideas
- [Raised beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22658366/list/raised-beds) — 2 ideas

[See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/janisannnelson)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*