--- title: "Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/schwartz-and-associates-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1954816621 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954816621.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c1635ebf0122bb8f_0736-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "227 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, California 94941, United States" latitude: 37.8958 longitude: -122.5339 phone: "(415) 302-3593" website: http://www.schwartzandassociates.com rating: 4.6 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 117 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/schwartz-and-associates-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1954816621) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Mill Valley, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Richmond, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sebastopol, Kentfield, Sausalito, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, North Richmond, Santa Venetia, Marin City, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Belvedere, Fairfax, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Bolinas, Alto, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, San Geronimo, Belvedere Tiburon, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Lagunitas, San Quentin - **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves SCHWARTZ AND ASSOCIATES is a landscape architecture, planning, and project management firm. Our practice encompasses an extensive range of project types from large-scale residential estates and small-detail commercial projects to the design and project management of unique gardens across the Bay Area. Decks: $50- 275,000. Outdoor Kitchens: $50 - 200,000. Spa Environments: $40 - 200,000. Planting: $20 - 250,000Turf: $25 - 55,000. Lighting: $15 - 150,000. We also might include minor home renovations to better connect your indoor living space to the new and fabulous outside living areas. We believe that landscape architecture, at any scale, presents the opportunity to integrate environmental sensitivity and quality design with the anticipated users’ enjoyment. We work closely with our clients from design through construction administration in order to create unique, quality, cost effective and sustainable landscape solutions. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Drafting - Shed Design & Construction - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - City and County Permit Administration, Application - Collaboration with Subcontractors, Architects, Eng - Conceptual Design and Master Plan - Construction Drawings - Construction, Installation Coordination, Project M - Custom Backyard Spas - Custom Outdoor Kitchens - Design Development and Working Drawings - Preliminary Cost Estimates and Value Engineering ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Richmond - San Rafael - Novato - Mill Valley - Larkspur - San Anselmo - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Piedmont - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sebastopol - Kentfield - Sausalito - Lucas Valley-Marinwood - North Richmond - Santa Venetia - Marin City - Sleepy Hollow - Ross - Belvedere - Fairfax - Lagunitas-Forest Knolls - Woodacre - Bolinas - Alto - Stinson Beach - Muir Beach - San Geronimo - Belvedere Tiburon - Forest Knolls - Greenbrae - Lagunitas - San Quentin ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 1 million Decks: $50- 275,000. Outdoor Kitchens: $50 - 200,000. Spa Environments: $40 - 200,000. Planting: $20 - 250,000Turf: $25 - 55,000. Lighting: $15 - 150,000. We also might include minor home renovations to better connect your indoor living space to the new and fabulous outside living areas. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture | | Address | 227 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, California 94941, United States | | Phone | (415) 302-3593 | | Website | http://www.schwartzandassociates.com | | License Number | RLA 3998 | | Followers on Houzz | 117 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/schwartz-and-associates-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1954816621) - **Website:** http://www.schwartzandassociates.com - **Phone:** (415) 302-3593 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Registered Landscape Architect, LEED Certified Professional, Sustainability Consultant, Landscape Contractor, SF Landscape Garden Show Awards: Best of Show, Best use of native plants. Progressive Architecture Award (With TAC, San Francisco) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### Reviews **★ — R C, July 2022** > Charming salesman, terrible listener. Excellent at billing, poor in creating value for the client. Wants control and trust and a great match for people who have more money than taste. **★★★★★ — Cheryl Taverna, March 2018** > Awesome company! Schwartz & Associates landscaped the front and side of my yard ... very rural and uneven landscape. They came up with ideas I would never have thought of and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. David and Lisa both listened to concerns, ideas and complaints about the existing landscaping (or lack thereof) and turned it into something I am extremely pleased with, especially now that much of the landscaping has matured. The hardscaping was perfect for the site and the entrance to my property is now something that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain. They were on time, professional and great fun to work with, as was their staff. I highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — Jeffrey Leiken, Dec. 2017** > I affectionally refer to David Schwartz as our "Landscape Therapist"! He has multiple suggestions and solutions to every thing that comes up, and always reassures us that no matter the challenge or want, there is a way to make it work... What I especially appreciate is how he can create different visions for our yard that is appropriate for the different stages our family goes through, and can help me come up with ways to do things on a tight budget when needed. Thanks to David's vision and suggestions, we now have a beautifully functional yard complete with a peaceful space for adults and a fun filled play area for our (and the neighborhood kids) to enjoy. He also goes over and above to be available to reply to my text messages when I need a quick question answered (like while I was waiting in line at the Garden Store and needed specific advice on which product to buy just yesterday) and he has all the best resources in his network who can help with just about anything landscape, yard and garden care related. The work we've asked him to help with is relatively small compared to some of the amazing large scale projects he does, yet he treats us with the same level of care and attention to detail. I cannot recommend David enough for his creativity, vast range and depth of knowledge and easy-going yet highly professional manner. He's the person you want to help you design your yard, oversee the project then sit down and enjoy a glass of wine with when it's all done to perfection. **★★★★★ — Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc., March 2017** > David is a pleasure to work with. > We have worked with David on numerous very successful projects with our customers and David also helped us with the landscaping of our own home prior to our daughters wedding. It was a fantastic experience. > He has a great crew of talented and knowledgeable craftsmen and we continue to recommend his services to our clients. > If you are looking for high quality service and design expertise, give David a call. > Keep it up David! > Jerry Wilkins > Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins inc. **★★★★★ — Judy Allen, Aug. 2016** > We used David to redesign our deck. The outcome is all we imagined and more. We now have a beautifully designed deck that wraps around the back of the house where the dining room opens with newly added French doors to a waterscape carved into the natural hillside. David was excellent at visualizing ideas and solutions that hadn’t occurred to us, selling those he thought we could embrace and finding alternatives when we pushed back. In addition, he executed on the ideas we brought to him with the result exceeding our expectations. His ability to visualize elevations and incorporate the new design into the previous work was extraordinary. The result is a property that flows elegantly and is available for us to use in a manner optimum for our lifestyle. His crew is excellent: skilled, professional, clean and efficient. **★★★★★ — Donna McCauley, Aug. 2016** > David Schwartz and Associates did an amazing job transforming our front yard into an open, warm and welcoming entry to our home. The design was well thought out and the execution was beyond our expectations. David walked us through every step of the way and was flexible throughout the process. He handled everything from permits to plantings. His knowledge and expertise with building and planting is extensive. David's crew is terrific and did an amazing job. They are hard working artisans and are all personable and efficient. It's such a joy to sit in our new front yard and chat with neighbors. Thanks for the beautiful new space David! **★★★★★ — edr130, Aug. 2016** > We had a wonderful experience working with Schwartz and Associates this past spring/summer. As new homeowners needing a little direction on how to tackle a blank slate outside, David was able to come in and design a layout and plan that exceeded our expectations. He laid out meticulous plans, a breakdown on budget and details that would come towards the end of the project. David had weekly check-ins with us and explained options we had in order to stick around the original budget. His team was extremely professional, courteous and hard working throughout the process. Upon completion, David helped us tie up loose ends that we wanted to have done design wise. We would definitely recommend working with David and are extremely happy with his eye for design, execution and wrap up. Thank you for making our outdoor living space a place to enjoy! **★★★★★ — cswimmer, July 2016** > Schwartz & Associates did a phenomenal job in designing and building two wonderful decks and in landscaping our grounds. David designed a deck adjacent to our kitchen that was transformational in integrating the indoor/outdoor flow of our home. David provides outstanding design expertise. He is highly skilled at creating a landscaping plan appropriate for the traffic flow and microenvironment of a house, suggesting plants and building materials that add to the natural environment, and developing an efficient irrigation system. The Schwartz & Associates work crew was highly professional, and they were happy to work with us in fine-tuning their jobs as they worked. Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with the job done by David and his crew. The proof is in the pudding. All who visit are universal in their admiration for the beautiful setting of our home. **★★★★★ — Heacox Associates Landscape Architects, July 2016** > I have worked with David Schwartz and his associates on several challenging large scale projects throughout Marin County. Their work is excellent, efficient and timely. If you need attention to detail, excellent execution, and highest cost effectiveness I would highly recommend hiring them. **★ — thierrykoblentz, Oct. 2015** > We hired David Schwartz, Schwartz and Associates, and were disappointed from the get go. He was difficult to communicate with, his estimate was extremely high and his work was poorly done--all in all, we regretted our decision to hire him early on. When we finally told him that we were no longer interested in his services after many problems and much dissatisfaction, he had to revise his final invoice to make up for (only a few of) the inadequate things he delivered. > > To add insult to injury, David went to the city to remove the permit that had been submitted for our job (something we had paid for). That was a terrible thing to do and entirely unnecessary. Holding up our job completion is really unfortunate behavior and we feel that others should know about our very regrettable experience. **★★★★★ — jando51, May 2014** > Having used David as both a Landscape Designer and Project Manager, I have no hesitation in recommending his services. He designed and implemented a complex project, and delivered the project on time and on budget. His collaborative style, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines made him a pleasure to work with. His follow up continued after the completion of the work and is still involved with us today. **★★★★★ — rkessinger, May 2014** > David and his team were wonderful to work with - from the design process through the final construction. The changes to our yard are amazing. With David's help we now have a gorgeous space for idling away an afternoon, hanging out with friends, or throwing a barbecue party. His vision and expertise developed an underused area into an outdoor extension of our home. I can't recommend him highly enough! ## Selected projects - [Kentfield - Mount Tam View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentfield-mount-tam-view-pj-vj~192555) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Sonoma County Estate, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-county-estate-ca-pj-vj~172444) - Location: Sonoma County, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Family Estate with views of Santa Rosa and beyond. Assisted client with purchase of property, land evaluation, site planning, design development, permitting, construction administration and installation of all outdoor landscape items. Developed concept sketches, Master Plan, and managed all sub and general contractors. - [Stinson Beach, Seadrift Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stinson-beach-seadrift-courtyard-pj-vj~1016282) - Location: Stinson Beach, CA - Photos: 18 - [Kentfield - Outdoor Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentfield-outdoor-entertaining-pj-vj~511679) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Design of outdoor living spaces for existing home. Concept development, permitting, working drawings and construction administration. Worked closely with clients to develop a high functioning outdoor space for family and friends. Coordinated the work of sub contractors and general contractors working on the house. - [Kent Woodlands Mountain Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kent-woodlands-mountain-retreat-pj-vj~338607) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This Kent Woodlands landscape is located on a steep hillside and the infinite edge swimming pool was sited to take advantage of the distant views. The client loved the Mediterranean so we designed the plantings to reflect a Provencal plant palette of salvias, lavenders and olive trees. - [Mill Valley Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-canyon-pj-vj~192549) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 5 - [Mill Valley Outdoor Living - Outdoor Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-outdoor-living-outdoor-entertaining-pj-vj~171957) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Design of outdoor living spaces for existing home. Concept development, permitting, working drawings and construction administration. Worked closely with clients to develop a high functioning outdoor space for family and friends. Coordinated the work of sub contractors and general contractors working on the house. Watch the video! https://vimeo.com/187031175/8a921a29e7 (Patty Northcutt, videographer) - [Planting Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/planting-details-pj-vj~192540) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Mill Valley Redwood Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-redwood-garden-pj-vj~338598) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 4 - [Kentfield Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentfield-contemporary-pj-vj~337642) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Tiburon Terraced Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-terraced-garden-pj-vj~580177) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Terraced hillside garden in a Mediterranean style overlooking spectacular views of the bay. The spa is ringed with bougainvillea and palms. Watch the video! https://vimeo.com/187046604/7504b6f221 Patty Northcutt, videographer - [Tuscan Grill in Strawberry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-grill-in-strawberry-pj-vj~192527) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Tucked into a hillside, this fireplace heats the space while cooking dinner on the front grill! - [Tiburon Hillside Family Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-hillside-family-estate-pj-vj~580123) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 18 - [Piedmont Modernist Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-modernist-garden-pj-vj~401133) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 25 - [Landscape Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-features-pj-vj~330172) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Design Sketches for Mill Valley Outdoor Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-sketches-for-mill-valley-outdoor-room-pj-vj~172430) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Sketch up drawings developed to help client visualize outdoor spaces. Collaborated with Buddy Williams, Architect in development of Sktech Up. - [Westin Palo Alto Hotel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westin-palo-alto-hotel-pj-vj~338610) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This project was developed in collaboration with APDW of Sausalito. The design is inspired by the courtyard gardens of Spain. Each courtyard in the hotel has a different fountain, all featuring a modern interpretation of traditional Spanish Gardens. The plantings are drought tolerant and Mediterranean, carrying on the theme and whimsy of Spanish courtyard landscapes. - [Inspirational Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inspirational-gardens-pj-vj~337638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Mill Valley Family Back Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-family-back-yard-pj-vj~2421759) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Synthetic turf was a practical choice for this active young family backyard. Bluestone paving was added under the existing outdoor dining area, extending into the new outdoor kitchen, bar and lounge areas. A pergola supports heaters and lighting and ties it all together with vines on the way. Watch the video! https://vimeo.com/187058706/832b096681 Patty Northcutt, videographer [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/schwartz-and-associates-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1954816621) ## Community Q&A **Q: WHAT TYPE OF STONE IS THIS ON THE PATIO FLOOR** *(in Photo Questions)* IS THIS STONE AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA? HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THIS TO LIMESTONE? THANK YOU A: Full range bluestone from Bay Area Bluestone in San Rafael. Ca **Q: LIke the patio tiles - what brand slate are those?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: bluestone from bay area bluestone in san rafael ca **Q: what hardscape was used for this project. Limestone\> concrete\>** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Napa Valley Precast Concrete **Q: Size of pool** *(in Photo Questions)* Please can you tell me the dimensions of this pool? A: Hi, Thanks for your interest. That pool is approximately 16' x 42' **Q: Where did you get the agave?** *(in Photo Questions)* I live in Sonoma and cannot find agave attenuate but absolutely adore them. Is it true they won't survive our winters? A: We recommend you go to http://www.thedrygardennursery.com/ over in Oakland. Tell them David Schwartz sent you :) **Q: Succulents** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the succulents growing in the wall? Birds nest? A: Thank you for your interest. Those are hens and chicks: echeveria --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*