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address: "P.O. Box 537, Fair Oaks, California 95821, United States"
latitude: 38.6239
longitude: -121.3837
phone: "(916) 485-4769"
website: http://www.robertawalker.com
rating: 5
review_count: 4
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followers: 83
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# Roberta Walker

Original Houzz profile: [Roberta Walker](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/roberta-walker-pfvwus-pf~662918068)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Fair Oaks, CA
- **Serves:** Elk Grove, Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis, El Dorado Hills, Auburn, Placerville, Shingle Springs, Fairfield and some ares in the Bay., Sacramento & surrounding areas including Rio Vista
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 250 Ideabook Saves

I create landscape designs for every type of landscape & client. My specialty is Drought Tolerant Landscapes. For five years I designed the new-build projects for Habitat For Humanity in Sacramento; we built LEED Certified Homes, and was awarded the National Green Build Award. Color, texture, low maintenance, low water & big beauty is what I do. I have been an advocate for Drought Tolerant Landscapes for over 19 years!  I also offer instructional DVDs on how to create a drought tolerant landscape. Learn more at: www.robertawalker.com/shop.

### Services Provided

- Landscape design
- consultations
- furniture
- lighting and planting combinations.
- speaking on Water-Wise Landscaping. I also connect homeowners with landscape contractors & artists.
- terracing
- vegetable gardens

### Areas Served

- Elk Grove
- Fairfield
- Vacaville
- Davis
- El Dorado Hills
- Auburn
- Placerville
- Shingle Springs
- Fairfield and some ares in the Bay.
- Sacramento & surrounding areas including Rio Vista

### Typical Job Cost

$8,000.00 - $200,000.00

Each project taken on has the client's budget in mind. The cost of the project is based on the size of the property and the elements involved, i.e., outdoor kitchens, pools, retaining walls, structures, etc.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Roberta Walker |
| Address | P.O. Box 537, Fair Oaks, California 95821, United States |
| Phone | (916) 485-4769 |
| Website | http://www.robertawalker.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 83 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://Roberta Walker Landscape Design@facebook.com
- X (Twitter) — http://Robsplantz@twitter.com
- LinkedIn — http://Roberta Walker@linkedin.com
- Blog — http://robsplantz@tumblr.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Roberta Walker](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/roberta-walker-pfvwus-pf~662918068)
- **Website:** http://www.robertawalker.com
- **Phone:** (916) 485-4769

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 9 LEED Platinum Certificates & 8 Gold. Awards from Habitat For Humanity. Articles in Sunset Magazine, Sacramento Magazine, HGTV's Gardening By the Yard. Award from Volunteer Sacramento (for Habitat Work). Awarded the 2016 Best of Sacramento for Landscape Design

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), 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 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — jossil, Sept. 2016**

> Roberta Walker did a fantastic job designing our low  maintenance, water conserving front, side, and back yard facing the lake. She provided us with a photo book of the plants used in our design and how to maintain them which has been very helpful. Her enthusiasm and artistic flair in her designs just reflect how much she loves what she does and the results are truly amazing.  I highly recommend her for her beautiful and artistic landscaping designs.

**★★★★★ — Robert and Jean Bonar, Aug. 2016**

> Roberta Walker proved to be the ultimate professional. We wanted a to have a landscape design that was water efficient, balanced and proportional, colorful all year long, that required reasonable maintenance, was within our budget and was pleasing to the eye. She delivered on all counts and was a joy to work with.

**★★★★★ — HU-360814, July 2016**

> I first learned about Roberta Walker and her lush yet drought resistant landscapes through one of her articles in "Sunset" magazine. When she donated the playground design for our new charter school I realized she was not only a local, but also giving back to community. Watching our dream of 25 years emerge through Roberta's insight and vision was delightful. Her project management included vetting contractors whom we interviewed and selected. Personal touches included her placement of each plant; a colored photo book containing all the plants' names and care; and a beautifully detailed color rendering of our entire property. I have referred her to friends who in turn have referred her to friends. AND she is charming. What more could I ask for?

**Comment from Roberta Walker:**

> Loved doing things job and LOVED working with the Stewarts!

**★★★★★ — Sharon Shumsky, July 2016**

> Amazing vision, designed beautiful remodels of front and back yard, using drought resistant plants that were unique and interesting. Worked with crews to implement the plan and coordinated all aspects of the job. Her recommendations were helpful, cost effective and exceeded our expectations.  We love both areas and  have recommended her to our neighbors and friends.
> A delight to work with!

**Comment from Roberta Walker:**

> Sharon and her husband Peter were wonderful to work with! They are so lovely that I hope to connect with them again and again through our friendship that started the day I met them!

## Selected projects

- [Small spaces! Drought Tolerant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-spaces-drought-tolerant-pj-vj~6948899)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-pj-vj~1764075)
  - Location: Sacramento, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [It's all in the planting...](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/it-s-all-in-the-planting-pj-vj~2795341)
  - Location: Sacramento, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Outdoor living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-pj-vj~2795340)
  - Location: Davis, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Gold River Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gold-river-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~1903895)
  - Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Before & After from lawn to No Lawn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-from-lawn-to-no-lawn-pj-vj~689116)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [My own garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-own-garden-pj-vj~252372)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/roberta-walker-pfvwus-pf~662918068)

## Ideabooks

- [Laundry room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166176549/list/laundry-room) — 1 idea
- [closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166176424/list/closets) — 2 ideas
- [Kitchen cupboards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165357948/list/kitchen-cupboards) — 5 ideas
- [new room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106750742/list/new-room) — 13 ideas
- [Components](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58777666/list/components) — 11 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106751186/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8739137/list/outdoor-living) — 37 ideas
- [outdoor lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125305862/list/outdoor-lighting) — 3 ideas
- [Rooftop gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122798513/list/rooftop-gardens) — 1 idea
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96677622/list/kitchens) — 28 ideas
- [tiny house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87666082/list/tiny-house) — 6 ideas
- [Structures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44865994/list/structures) — 17 ideas
- [materials](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48429951/list/materials) — 13 ideas
- [Roberta Walker Landscape Design's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32882931/list/roberta-walker-landscape-design-s-ideas) — 11 ideas
- [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11690718/list/water-features) — 5 ideas
- [Doors, Doors, Doors!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13246457/list/doors-doors-doors) — 2 ideas
- [Front Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13246285/list/front-entry) — 2 ideas
- [Landscaping a slope](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11689240/list/landscaping-a-slope) — 3 ideas
- [Filling In a Pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11692658/list/filling-in-a-pool) — 2 ideas
- [Lush Planting Easy Maintenance](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11689958/list/lush-planting-easy-maintenance) — 8 ideas

[See all 23 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/roberta-walker)

## Community Q&A

**Q: varicolored plants in center** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the name of this plant?  Colored yellow to orange, Thank you!

A: Those two are Heuchera varieties. The common name is Coral Bells. This particular variety is currently available at the nurseries.

**Q: Light green bushes** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are these?

A: They are Juniper 'Old Gold'

**Q: what are the type of trees?  Are they all the same?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: These are all Crape Myrtles

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*