--- title: "Foss Garden Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/foss-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1329628548 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1329628548.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Foss Garden Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8323672e00f4ff5f_9369-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Berkeley, California 94708, United States" phone: "(510) 847-0102" website: http://www.fossgardens.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Foss Garden Design Original Houzz profile: [Foss Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/foss-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1329628548) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Berkeley, CA - **Serves:** Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 5 Ideabook Saves ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Water Features - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - 3D Rendering - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Potted Plants - Outdoor Kitchen Design ### Areas Served - Oakland - Berkeley - Walnut Creek - Danville - Martinez - Pleasant Hill - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Alamo ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 250,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Foss Garden Design | | Address | Berkeley, California 94708, United States | | Phone | (510) 847-0102 | | Website | http://www.fossgardens.com | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Foss Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/foss-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1329628548) - **Website:** http://www.fossgardens.com - **Phone:** (510) 847-0102 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Runae Lee, Sept. 2024** > We moved to south Walnut Creek a year and a half ago, and decided to renovate our front yard. We had the pleasure of working with Reka Foss to design our landscape. She came highly recommended, and it was clear from the start that she has deep expertise designing landscapes for Walnut Week. Reka’s deep knowledge of native plants and the local climate was invaluable, especially as we were looking for a design that would thrive in Walnut Creek's summer sun while being drought-tolerant (not that rain has been a big issue for us as of late). > > Throughout the process, Reka took a consultative and collaborative approach, meeting with us multiple times on-site to ensure she fully understood our vision. She worked closely with us to create a beautiful, zen-like garden, providing detailed plans for trees, plants, ground cover, hardscaping, fencing, lights, and an efficient irrigation system. Reka is also highly creative - we had removed a non-native tree that was growing into a power line, and she suggested that we turn it into a stump jump. Reka is incredibly easy to work with—knowledgeable, patient, and always open to feedback - and will work within your budget. > > She also recommended several landscapers/installers, and we ended up going with one of her top suggestions (Calvin Landscaping). The final product was even more stunning than we imagined, and to our delight, our landscape won second place in a local landscape competition. > > We highly recommend Reka Foss to anyone looking for an expert landscape architect, particularly for those interested in sustainable, native plant designs. We're glad that we used a professional to create a garden we'll enjoy for years. **★★★★★ — Barbara P, April 2023** > Reka transformed our large lot, terracing an unusable hillside into a lovely seating area with fire pit, building a rain garden, and integrating vegetable troughs into our small side yard. She helped us realize our vision of water-sparing landscaping, with native plants, that attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Her communications were straightforward and clear. Business practices were very professional. She has a warm demeanor that invites collaboration. We were so pleased that we are working with her again to refresh our garden! **Comment from Foss Garden Design:** > Thanks so much for the review and beautiful photo Barbara! Your garden design was quite a joy to piece together! And thanks for understanding that challenges are to be expected in establishing gardens for the long-haul - heat waves, deer, gophers, clay, irrigation irritation - it's tough! I'm delighted you sought my help to see your garden through the "refresh" stage of it's evolution. It sure has come a long way! **★★★★★ — Linda vonNovak, April 2023** > You would be very fortunate to work with Reka. She listens. to what you are trying to achieve, and then creates something better than you ever envisioned. Reka has a wonderful eye for plant heights, texture, color. In Spring 2022, I decided it was time to get rid of my backyard of grass, and create a garden that would attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. And that is exactly what Reka did. It is my oasis, and brings so much joy into my life. And, with everything being low water use plants, I am using much less water to take care of the garden. Even with all of the rains of this winter, we still need to be water conscious. And the beauty of the garden goes so far beyond the expanse of grass. Absolutely spectacular! And, I was so happy that I had Reka back in the fall of 2022 to refresh my front yard, too. Thank you, Reka. **Comment from Foss Garden Design:** > Thank you Linda for your glowing review, I'm so glad your new garden is making such a big difference in the enjoyment of your outdoor oasis, and your water bill! It's been a pleasure working together with you! My plant choices and your furnishings make a great combination!! **★★★★★ — HU-826155576, April 2023** > Reka’s design for our backyard went beyond our expectations! She took a neglected, overgrown, and unused part of our yard and made it into a beautiful gathering spot with a fire pit and surrounding plantings that attract hummingbirds and gift us with spots of color. We really appreciated that she listened to and incorporated all of our preferences. **Comment from Foss Garden Design:** > Thanks for your review! I'm so glad you are able to enjoy a more usable back yard area, and that it is attracting more birds as well! Would love to see a photo of the fire pit in-action! ## Selected projects - [Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sanctuary-pj-vj~6676059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Urban Homestead](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-homestead-pj-vj~6676054) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Form & Flow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/form-and-flow-pj-vj~6676052) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Diablo Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diablo-vista-pj-vj~6676050) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/foss-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1329628548) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*