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address: "San Jose, California 95128, United States"
latitude: 37.3163
longitude: -121.9356
phone: "(408) 838-6855"
website: http://gsgbayarea.com
rating: 5
review_count: 5
best_of_houzz_awards: 2
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# Golden State Gardens

Original Houzz profile: [Golden State Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/golden-state-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1891438351)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Alum Rock, Los Altos Hills, East Foothills, Cambrian Park, Loyola, Monte Sereno, Seven Trees, Fruitdale, Buena Vista, Alviso, New Almaden
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

We work with you to create beautiful landscapes that are sustainably focused. We achieve this by focusing on primarily California native plants, reducing waste, using drought tolerant plants, harvesting rainwater, and creating an eco-system where plants, animals, and you can thrive.

Golden State Gardens is able to provide you with high quality landscapes tailored to fit your lifestyle, and we pride ourselves on discovering unique solutions to your site challenges.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Water Features
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- 3D Rendering
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Organic Gardens
- Shed Design & Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Living Walls
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Artificial Living Walls
- Green Roofing
- California Native Plants
- Dog and Pet Friendly Gardens
- Drought Tolerant Landscape
- Environmentally Friendly Landscape Design
- Kid Friendly Gardens
- Low Maintenance Landscaping
- Pollinator Gardens
- Rain Garden and Bioswale Design

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Mountain View
- Milpitas
- Cupertino
- Campbell
- Los Gatos
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- Alum Rock
- Los Altos Hills
- East Foothills
- Cambrian Park
- Loyola
- Monte Sereno
- Seven Trees
- Fruitdale
- Buena Vista
- Alviso
- New Almaden

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 100,000

Project costs vary upon client needs, site requirements, and design specifications.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Golden State Gardens |
| Address | San Jose, California 95128, United States |
| Phone | (408) 838-6855 |
| Website | http://gsgbayarea.com |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Golden State Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/golden-state-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1891438351)
- **Website:** http://gsgbayarea.com
- **Phone:** (408) 838-6855

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Qualified Water Efficient Landscape (QWEL) certified, Rescape certified, A.A. Environmental Horticulture and Design.

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), 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)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Nancy, Sept. 2023**

> We came in with some plant and layout ideas, and Bianca adapted to our project needs— a low water, mostly CA native landscape that mirrored our love of the scenery we see on Bay Area hikes. She quickly provided expert guidance and new ideas, materials suggestions and alternate plants to better meet our practical and aesthetic goals, contractor recommendations, etc. It’s only been 3 months since installation, but already it’s provided my husband and I so much daily joy to see the yard brimming with bees, hummingbirds, and monarch butterflies. We loved working with her and would absolutely recommend!

**★★★★★ — Chris Wilson, Sept. 2023**

> Working with Bianca on our yard project was a joy. Bianca was receptive to our requirements, creative with her ideas, and attentive to the fine details as the work was being performed. We are incredibly happy with the yard Bianca designed for our family, and would recommend Bianca highly to anyone looking to bring joy, energy and gusto to their outdoor space.

**★★★★★ — Chris, Dec. 2022**

> I'm very glad that I chose Golden State Gardens to design and manage the landscaping project of my front and back yards. Our first meeting assured me that Bianca knew the local environment and native plants. She listened carefully to my ideas while enhancing the design with her knowledge and experience.  I found that Bianca's guidance and enthusiasm supported me in being able to envision what I really wanted for my outdoor space. The design process and timelines were clearly explained and met. We worked well together in evaluating and selecting a landscaping contractor. Bianca helped guide the contractor with just the right amount of monitoring and oversight, paying attention to important details that would have escaped me. I am thrilled by my new environment each time I return home or walk outside. Thank you Golden State Gardens!

**Comment from Golden State Gardens:**

> Thank you for your review, Chris! It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to seeing your garden flourish this coming year!

**★★★★★ — Mark, Oct. 2022**

> We recently completed our front yard project, with Bianca Vallorz, of Golden State Gardens. We worked with Bianca to convert our front yard to a drought tolerant landscape. Bianca is a knowledgable, creative, landscape designer. Bianca is easy to work with and effectively collaborated with us every step of the way. Bianca took our inputs as well as making suggestions from landscape design to completion of our project within budget and expectations. Bianca was also knowledgeable of the SCVWD water rebate program and provided required plant lists and plans for rebate submittal. Bianca works with Landscape Companies, who brought the project from design to reality and she personally came out on several occasions to oversee the planting and landscape. Bianca did an excellent job with not only the Design, but also her personal attention to ensuring the project was successful and within our budget! We would highly recommend Bianca Vallorz, of Golden State Gardens for any Landscaping Design and yard conversions.

**Comment from Golden State Gardens:**

> Thank you, Mark! It was great working with you and Laurie. I hope you continue to receive much satisfaction from your new landscape!

**★★★★★ — HU-334061894, Feb. 2021**

> We wanted to add more curb appeal, interest, and functionality to our
> front yard, but we didn't have any idea what that would look like.
> Bianca was able to take our vague statements about what we like and
> incorporate the current look/color of our house into a cohesive
> design. I'm not very imaginative, but Bianca was able to present the
> vision for the yard in a very clear way that made it easy for me to
> understand what it would look like. She also was very conscientious
> about what was possible given our budget. She has exceptional
> attention to detail and was very communicative, making it easy for us
> to move forward with the design.

## Selected projects

- [Habitat/ Pollinator Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/habitat-pollinator-garden-pj-vj~7507666)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [California Native Plants- Front and Back Yard Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-native-plants-front-and-back-yard-design-pj-vj~7377213)
  - Location: Santa Clara, CA
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: This project is designed for homeowners with young children, a dog, and a cat. They wanted a landscape that reflected their love of the outdoors. In the front yard, a rain garden improves drainage and pulls water away from the house. California native plants provide habitat for local wildlife and focal points of interest. In the backyard, the focus was creating more shade and outdoor living that can be enjoyed as a family space. A drywell removes water from puddling around the residence and feed…
- [English Cottage Inspired](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-cottage-inspired-pj-vj~6493408)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [California Native Garden and Bioswale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-native-garden-and-bioswale-pj-vj~6390483)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: This design focuses on using California native plants to create a low water use pollinator garden. It also modernizes the original 1950's walkway using the existing materials and diverts rainwater away from the house and towards the plants with a drywall and swale. The driveway was widened by adding pavers so a second car can be easily accessed.
- [Low Maintenance Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/low-maintenance-transitional-pj-vj~6493373)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Low Maintenance Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/low-maintenance-transitional-pj-vj~6493375)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 3

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/golden-state-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1891438351)

## Ideabooks

- [My Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139018852/list/my-project) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/gsgbayarea)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*