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address: "1435 Technology Lane, Petaluma, California 94954, United States"
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# Equinox Landscape

Original Houzz profile: [Equinox Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/equinox-landscape-pfvwus-pf~1543922089)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Petaluma, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Cloverdale, Boyes Hot Springs, Cotati, Sebastopol, El Verano, Penngrove, Fairfax, Black Point-Green Point, Glen Ellen, Eldridge, Bloomfield, Nicasio, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calie, Marin, Pt. Reyes Station, Vineburg
- **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Eco-friendly
- Award winning
- 32 years in business

Designing and building gardens for a sustainable future, Equinox Landscape is an award-winning company serving Sonoma, Marin and the surrounding counties since 1992. Equinox feeds the soil, the senses and the ecosystems by combining sustainable practices and permaculture techniques with contemporary landscape design.  Our gardens are aesthetically created to compliment nature, inspire outdoor living and assist the earth to heal itself

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Organic Gardens
- Pond Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Living Walls
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Natural Swimming Pools
- Potted Plants
- Estate Maintenance Management
- Firepits and Fireplaces
- Landscape Maintenance
- Masonry Construction & Repair
- Native Plantings
- Organic Gardening
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Patio Construction
- Permaculture
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Trellis & Pergola Construction

### Areas Served

- Santa Rosa
- Napa
- San Rafael
- Petaluma
- Novato
- Rohnert Park
- Windsor
- Healdsburg
- Sonoma
- Cloverdale
- Boyes Hot Springs
- Cotati
- Sebastopol
- El Verano
- Penngrove
- Fairfax
- Black Point-Green Point
- Glen Ellen
- Eldridge
- Bloomfield
- Nicasio
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calie
- Marin
- Pt. Reyes Station
- Vineburg

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Equinox Landscape |
| Address | 1435 Technology Lane, Petaluma, California 94954, United States |
| Phone | (707) 789-9786 |
| Website | http://www.equinox-landscape.com |
| License Number | 717135 |
| Followers on Houzz | 61 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Equinox-Landscape/328082006044
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/wwwlinkedincompatrickpicard
- Blog — www.equinox-landscape.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Equinox Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/equinox-landscape-pfvwus-pf~1543922089)
- **Website:** http://www.equinox-landscape.com
- **Phone:** (707) 789-9786

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2021 CLCA Large Design/Build Award, 2021 CLCA Sweepstakes Award for Garden Maintenance (Best in All Categories) , 2018 Sustainable Install Award, 2014 CLCA Judges Design/Build Award, 2013 CLCA California State Trophy Award for Best Sustainable Project

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973)
- [National Association of Landscape Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-landscape-professionals-pfvwus-pf~1351514719)
- [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Laura Alders, July 2018**

> Equinox did an excellent job landscaping my home. I had just moved into a new home on .5 of an acre, I wanted to turn the mostly weeded yard into a sanctuary and a great place to entertain. I wanted a drought tolerant garden, a place to grow flowers and vegetables, a place to sit by a fire pit, a nice patio for dining, and they even came up with a secret room we created we call "the moon garden". I am a designer and avid gardner, so I was not their "normal" client (smile),
> I wanted to be part of the design process. There were changes along the way and they graciously worked with me. The team that worked here for almost 4 plus months were upbeat, they often sang while they worked! I now have a "Rain Garden" in the front of my house that takes the water off the roof, down a rain chain and into a swell, it is oh so beautiful when it rains. Also at night the lighting is spectacular and dramatic in an understated way. I LOVE my new landscape!
>
> On the business side of things I had never worked with a contract like they have, I would make sure you understand and read it carefully.
> If your project is large you may want to check to see where you stand 1/2 way through, to make sure you are still in your budget.
>
> If you want a company that cares about what they do and the environment these are your people.

**★★★★★ — Carol, July 2018**

> Six years ago we bought an older home that needed new landscaping. After interviewing several contractors, we asked Equinox to do the work. During construction they suggested ways we could reduce water use, improve the soil and provide habitat for local fauna. We subsequently asked them to maintain the yard and the results have been spectacular.
>
> The crew is always friendly and open to questions. The crew leader is very knowledgeable about maintaining the natural native garden look I requested. There have been challenges, but the crew leader doesn't give up until I'm happy. They continue to help us improve the spaces, and the plants and animals have thrived. Our water usage and maintenance requirements are minimal, and our living space is all we hoped for. We couldn't be happier!

**★★★★★ — Michael Gould, July 2018**

> Patrick Picard and his company are the best. We originally hired them to bring our small, brand-new-home-dirt backyard to life and they built a lush garden and patio system that had three distinct rooms, a water feature, a spiral brick patio, 19 trees, a hot tub, and well, it was perfect. If a plant died, they came and replaced it. The work was performed on schedule, and with great precision and imagination.
>
> So when we moved and had to ready our new large place for our daughter's wedding, we hired Equinox again. Same pleasure working with them. Same astounding results. Thanks Patrick and company. We're about to move again. You'll see us again.

**★★★★ — pfazzone, Aug. 2015**

> Equinox is a solid company. They are dependable, follow direction, give clear feedback and offer a broad range of services from general landscape maintenance to full blown design and installation. We have been a customer for about 2 years and, while they are on the expensive side for general maintenance, they are competitive on the design and installation side and don't nickel and dime on every little detail change during a project.

**★★★★★ — Brigid Callinan, Aug. 2015**

> I hired Equinox to replace my grass front yard with drought tolerant landscaping that features lots of edible plants. I love the design and they were very responsive and easy to work with. Patrick provided excellent recommendations that accommodated my budget and style preferences. Very happy with the service Equinox provided.

**★★★★★ — Barry X Lynn, Aug. 2015**

> We use EquinoX for all of our landscaping - maintenance, design, outdoor architectural elements and lighting.  They do a great, conscientious job at all.  Management is responsive.  The crews are professional and friendly.
>
> Barry X Lynn
> Tamalpais Valley

**★★★★ — Myrto Ashe, June 2015**

> The work done by Patrick and his team at Equinox Landscape brightens every single day of my life. I love the design, almost entirely suggested by Patrick. I love the quality of the materials and the wokrmanship. We had to modify the project a couple of times while in progress: costs went up too fast once we realized how hard it was to do any digging into the hillside. I also realized I wanted more of a finished look in one area than I had previously indicated. A drought set in and I became concerned about water rationing making it impossible to keep all the projected trees alive. A bobcat attacked my chickens and I changed the design for the coop. So it was an adventure, and in the end there were many changes. The end result though, makes me smile every day.
> Please work closely with the team to make sure the cost does not go over budget, but keep in mind that this is not just about how everything looks, but also how meaningful it is to you in the end.

## Selected projects

- [Living Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-table-pj-vj~1144725)
  - Location: Sonoma, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This garden was created for the ultimate outdoor dining experience Using green roof technology this table is covered in herbs, lettuces, grasses and succulents. Two basalt sculptures head up the water feature that funnels across the table, waters the plants and recirculates underground. It has been featured in several magazines and made it into the Sunset Western Garden book.
- [California State Trophy Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-state-trophy-winner-pj-vj~452417)
  - Location: Cazadero, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The landscape for this estate won the California Landscape Contractors Association award in 2013 for all its sustainable elements: water catching ponds, a graywater system from the house, native and edible plants, permeable surfaces, and natural boulders. It draws deer, fox, birds, bees and butterflies from the surrounding forest.
- [Colorful Drought Tolerant Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-drought-tolerant-garden-pj-vj~452424)
  - Location: Novato, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Low water, climate appropriate, sustainable garden with a soothing water fountain. This garden draws birds, bees and butterflies to its colorful palette of plants.
- [Cozy Wine Country Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-wine-country-courtyard-pj-vj~2763595)
  - Location: Sebastopol, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Outdoor Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-water-features-pj-vj~1056111)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Hillside Drought Tolerant Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-drought-tolerant-garden-pj-vj~1056103)
  - Location: Tiburon, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Designed to blend in with the surrounding hills, this garden features rock walls and stairs that level the slope and perennial grasses and plants that look good all year long.
- [Award-Winning Entry Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-entry-garden-pj-vj~1079223)
  - Location: Larkspur, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-pj-vj~241826)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This multifaceted landscape provides the homeowners with endless opportunities to be outside. Raised vegetable beds and a fruit tree orchard provide food for the family, an outdoor kitchen and fire pit extend their living and dining room onto the patio. A chicken coop and compost bins provide an ongoing source for healthy soil and rainwater is captured from the downspouts from the roof and stored underground to water the landscape. All this whil capturing the view of the surrounding pastural hil…
- [Raised Vegetable and Flower Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-vegetable-and-flower-garden-pj-vj~1079193)
  - Location: Kenwood, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Natural Bird Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-bird-garden-pj-vj~452422)
  - Location: Novato, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Designed to compliment the surrounding open space, this garden attracts a variety of birds to it's nectar-producing flowers and edibles. For the homeowner, it is like a private regional park that provides him meandering pathways, food to gather and hours of bird watching.
- [Permaculture Rain Harvesting Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/permaculture-rain-harvesting-landscape-pj-vj~1079267)
  - Location: Jenner, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This coastal property embodies several Permaculture design principles. Rainwater is directed from the roof tops to swales that circulate it throughout the gardens. A habitat garden contains hedgerows that attract beneficial insects and create homes for birds. California native plants attract birds and butterflies while providing food for bees. Raised vegetable beds and over 30 fruit trees will provide food for the homeowners. The living roof structure gives shelter to the cob pizza oven.
- [Outdoor Stone Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-stone-work-pj-vj~1145599)
  - Location: San Rafael, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Unique Backyard Pool and BBQ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unique-backyard-pool-and-bbq-pj-vj~1145597)
  - Location: San Rafael, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Outdoor Steps](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-steps-pj-vj~1145592)
  - Location: Novato, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Sacred Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sacred-space-pj-vj~2257783)
  - Location: Sebastopol, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Carpentry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carpentry-pj-vj~1145589)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Native Boulder Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/native-boulder-landscape-pj-vj~7502441)
  - Location: Santa Rosa, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Fountain Grove, Luxurious, Fire Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fountain-grove-luxurious-fire-rebuild-pj-vj~6882878)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Sustainable, Wine Country Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-wine-country-paradise-pj-vj~6285694)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Dreamy, Secret Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreamy-secret-garden-pj-vj~6285624)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12

[See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/equinox-landscape-pfvwus-pf~1543922089)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is the height of the boxes?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: 18 inches!

**Q: How do you make this type of pathway and what is the material?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Think I said everything above.

A: It is Decomposed Granite (D.G.).

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*