--- title: "Studio Green — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/studio-green-pfvwus-pf~1292049101 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292049101.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Green" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/89a3388b0011d681_8224-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "232 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, California 94960, United States" latitude: 37.9846 longitude: -122.5711 phone: "(415) 721-0905" website: http://www.studiogreen.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 followers: 132 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Studio Green Original Houzz profile: [Studio Green](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/studio-green-pfvwus-pf~1292049101) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** San Anselmo, CA - **Serves:** Atherton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - High-end - 30 years in business Design firm focusing on unique estate residential garden design, public parks and institutional projects ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - Living Walls - Rooftop Deck Installation - Landscape Design Planning ### Areas Served - Atherton ### Typical Job Cost $80,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Green | | Address | 232 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, California 94960, United States | | Phone | (415) 721-0905 | | Website | http://www.studiogreen.com | | License Number | 4119 | | Followers on Houzz | 132 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Green](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/studio-green-pfvwus-pf~1292049101) - **Website:** http://www.studiogreen.com - **Phone:** (415) 721-0905 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Landscape Architect ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Mahoney Architects & Interiors, Sept. 2013** > John Merton is really a prof. We worked together on several Tiburon gardens and I was always happy with the way the gardens and architecture were so well integrated. **Comment from Studio Green:** > Hi Colleen, > > Thanks for writing a review I hope you are doing well. > > Cheers, > > John **★★★★★ — Arcanum Architecture, Inc., March 2013** > I have worked with John and Studio Green on numerous projects over the years. He and his team have shown the ability to adapt their design skills to a variety of project types. John is extremely creative, but also very sensitive to every clients needs. This rare combination makes Studio Green an easy Landscape Architect for me to refer our clients to. **★★★★★ — Ruth Last, Feb. 2013** > We hired Studio Green to design and oversee the construction of a swimming pool and surrounding stonework and landscape, a new balcony and staircase leading from the house to the garden, and a new stone entry and walkway to the front of the house. We were impressed with John Merten's taste and expertise. The design was and is beautiful and has added tremendous use and aesthetic value to our home. John and his staff oversaw the construction of the project, ensuring that it was completed as designed. I thoroughly enjoy working with John and others at Studio Green and recommend them without reservation. **★★★★★ — DANIEL HUNTER AIA Hunter architecture ltd., Jan. 2013** > I have worked with John and his firm on three major projects in Southern Marin and have found him to be an wonderful collaborator as well as a very talented and thoughtful designer. Soft spoken in manner, a very strong talent percolates through all his work and is quite evident in the beautiful landscapes he has created. I look forward to collaborating with John and Studio Green in the future because their participation in the design effort from the early stages always results in a superior project. **★★★★★ — Kappe Architects, Jan. 2013** > We have worked with John Merten of Studio Green in a collaborative design fashion for both residential and institutional projects in Marin County. John has been very professional and an easy person to work with. He is a good designer and is timely with his production and his responsiveness. I enjoy his various techniques for sketching out his ideas and communicating with the owner and our design collaborations with him have been fun...with good results! **★★★★★ — dmlederman, Jan. 2013** > Sudio Green did a complete six figure landscaping job for us on a gutted mid century modern. This included extensive hard scape, driveway, and all planting. The original landscaping was completely removed and parts of the grounds were regraded. The design work and choice of plant material were outstanding. The work in front is such a show stopper that people driving by for the first time seem to stop and contemplate just how nice everything looks. > > Working with Studio Green was straight forward. They understood how we wanted the exterior to look and did a fantastic job in translating what we like into a finished product. They also made sure the contractors executed the design properly. > > We would definitely use Studio Green again were we to do another project and recommend them highly. **★★★★★ — afpop, Jan. 2013** > It's extremely hard to find a landscape architect that is good at gardens/plants and hardscape -- big and small projects. But after going through four or five firms while we were building our house, we finally found John Merten of Studio Green. John did a fantastic job and we have continued to use Studio Green for all of our projects since then. > > He has a great design aesthetic and is very easy to work with. I always recommend him to anyone that asks. ## Selected projects - [Emerson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerson-residence-pj-vj~5875919) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 5 - [Estate Grove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/estate-grove-pj-vj~5806317) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 7 - [Redwood Grove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redwood-grove-pj-vj~5806329) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 10 - [Atherton Woodlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atherton-woodlands-pj-vj~5806343) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 12 - [Atherton Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atherton-oasis-pj-vj~5806376) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 6 - [Marin House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marin-house-pj-vj~65512) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 6 - [Bay Area Planting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-area-planting-pj-vj~67144) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 5 - [Tiburon mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-mediterranean-pj-vj~66566) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 6 - [Zero water line](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zero-water-line-pj-vj~66574) - Location: Belvedere, CA - Photos: 4 - [coastal living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-pj-vj~66018) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 3 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/studio-green-pfvwus-pf~1292049101) ## Community Q&A **Q: site orientation** *(in Photo Questions)* Not a question, but just wanted to say that this is a most excellent site orientation and beautifully executed. Well done! A: Thank you for the positive comments **Q: Hi can you tell me what kind of plants are these? They are beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: these are Phormium duet **Q: Beautiful med border!** *(in Photo Questions)* I was curious what is the name of the purple hued foliage plant in the front corner? A: Hi The purple plant is Wondering Jew, Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart it is not frost hardy **Q: love the stairs** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the width of the stairs? A: Hi Jennifer, the staircase is 7' wide **Q: Corten steal worries** *(in Photo Questions)* Is there a chance that this steel could bleed out some rust? A: Hi Sunk, The corten does bleed for the first year or so then it mostly stops. **Q: What is exterior material - the bronze colored material?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi jodivila - the siding of this home is weathering steel (Cor-Ten). John --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*