--- title: "Roxy Designs — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roxy-designs-pfvwus-pf~915024576 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~915024576.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Roxy Designs" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b273d11e02d4846e_8066-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Pleasant Hill, California 94523, United States" phone: "(925) 300-3948" website: http://roxydesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 61 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 122 last_updated: 2026-08-30 --- # Roxy Designs Original Houzz profile: [Roxy Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roxy-designs-pfvwus-pf~915024576) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Pleasant Hill, CA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (61 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Roxy Wolosenko has retired. Thank you for all your business - it has been a joy creating beautiful sustainable landscapes and making the world a better place one garden at a time. Reka Foss (www.fossgardens.com) & Julie Lienert (www.jGrow.net) are continuing their wonderful design work. Please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you are interested in having your landscape installed, please see a list of licensed landscape contractors at www.clca.org. ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 400,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Roxy Designs | | Address | Pleasant Hill, California 94523, United States | | Phone | (925) 300-3948 | | Website | http://roxydesigns.com | | License Number | C27 License \# 905218 | | Followers on Houzz | 122 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Roxy Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roxy-designs-pfvwus-pf~915024576) - **Website:** http://roxydesigns.com - **Phone:** (925) 300-3948 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CLCA State Trophy: 2017 Xeriscape/Sustainability - CLCA East Bay Awards: 2018 Water Conservation Landscape; 2018 Renovation Install; 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Sustainable Landscape; 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011 Sm Design/Build; 2018, 2016, 2014 Med Residential Install; 2014, 2011 Special Effects - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2021), 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) - [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 61 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Esther Low, March 2020** > We couldn't be happier with our beautiful new front and back yards. Roxy submitted a reasonable bid to install a landscape plan drawn up by two designers. Based on her knowledge of plants and local conditions, she suggested some good modifications to the plan. It took Roxy's crew just under five weeks to perform major hard scape and plant demolition, and to install about 200 new plants, a tile walkway with a raised feature planter, a fountain, a special double fence, a paver driveway, a circular flagstone patio, a complete drip irrigation system, and pathway and feature lights. The crew did excellent work efficiently and neatly. In addition to being accessible and responsive. Roxy is a very nice person. We highly recommend her firm. **★★★★★ — Laura Buckley, Feb. 2020** > Roxy and her team transformed our small 40-year old patio, as well as an interior atrium and our front entry. From the first time we met Roxy and Reva, we knew that our new outdoor living space would be amazing. They delivered a comfortable, practical, sustainable and beautiful design. They worked through some HOA restrictions with ease, and kept us updated on the status of the project every step of the way. We love to sit on our patio, and the pup loves his new "puppy lawn". The view from the living room opens up our home, and the beautiful ipe wood deck in the atrium has become an extension of our dining room. Best of all, when we arrive home, or greet guests at our house, we are proud of the welcoming entryway. **★★★★★ — Lou Weckstein, Dec. 2019** > Our landscaping was 20 years old and after looking online and speaking with Roxy we chose Roxy Designs to redo front and back yard. The design was very nice and we are really enjoying the beautiful final outcome. Plant design/selection was very nice both for water conservation and beauty with some blossoms throughout the year. > We greatly appreciated that Roxy followed through to get everything right when there was a small problem with part of the project. > She has been accessible and responsible. Her crew were nice and helpful. > Most importantly our yard looks great and we will enjoy being outside more now. **★★★★★ — Keith Takata, Nov. 2019** > Roxy Designs completely re-designed our backyard, including solving a serious drainage problem. Julie did an incredible design which integrated an existing hillside and patio/pergola. The design included 33 boulders, elevation changes, a meandering path, Japanese maple trees, over 135 plants, and bocce court! Fortino and his crew did the work. At all times, the crew was professional, hardworking, skilled, polite, and responsive to our questions and requests. The end result is a beautiful, peaceful place that makes us happy just sitting there! **★★★★★ — Sivan Noiman, Oct. 2019** > We had the wonderful opportunity to work with Roxy and her team. Roxy came to our home and immediately on our first meeting we found her to be practical and thoughtful. She visited our backyard and asked great questions about what we would like to have. It felt like she really wanted to understand our personality as a family. We wanted a backyard that is functional and productive. We wanted a lot of room to grow plants, fruit trees and veggies. We have a very large backyard that is also sloped so it was not easy to figure how to get this done. Roxy knows the area very well and was able to ground us and evaluate what can be done with our backyard. She and Reka were also very thoughtful throughout the process to help us balance our budget with the outcome we wanted. They helped us understand what parts of the project are really important versus parts that can be done at a later time if we wanted to. > Within a month we had a beautiful backyard that had lots of space to grow veggies. We are already harvesting crops and making use of it and our kids are enjoying helping out in the process. We got our dream come true. > Our project is not over but we are so excited to get to work with Roxy and her team. **★★★★★ — Dave Rees, Sept. 2019** > Roxy completed a full landscaping job for us that included front, back and side yards, stone wall, concrete and paver driveway, new front steps and porch, new back deck, irrigation and lighting. It was a large project and challenging in many ways. Throughout the process Roxy and her team kept us informed, managed the schedule, helped deal with concerns by neighbors and anything else we felt we needed help on. We certainly couldn't have done this without their help. > > The planning stage was very thorough. Julie and Roxy listened to what we wanted and our preferences and created a great plan. They were happy to incorporate changes we wanted and the process was very collaborative. The installation was likewise well planned out and everyone on the installation crew was excellent. They were considerate towards us and our neighbors and I never heard any complaints about too much noise, dirt, etc. The installations were topnotch and they were very helpful when we asked for some changes to be made, there was no hesitation. Even after they were complete, Roxy and her crew came back to check on things and make sure the plants were doing well and things remained working. Additionally Roxy spent time training us on the irrigation and lighting systems, which is a big help (even though they need no oversight.) > > I wholeheartedly recommend Roxy for any landscaping need. Her team can handle as much as you throw at them with professionalism and zeal! **★★★★★ — Andrea B, Sept. 2019** > We really enjoyed working with Roxy and Reka on our backyard project. They worked with us to create a wonderful space for entertaining and playing with our children. Their ability to transform our backyard into a beautiful space, while incorporating our ideas and needs, is greatly appreciated after years of trying to brainstorm by ourselves. We also appreciated Roxy and Reka’s flexibility in developing our project and staying within our budget. We wish we had started our project sooner with Roxy Designs! **★★★★★ — Jesse Dohemann, Aug. 2019** > We wanted to crest a peaceful oasis in our yard. Roxy and Julie designed and completed a project of our neighbor’s which is so beautiful and we knew they were the team who could help us. Roxy and Julie sat in our yard multiple times getting to know us and the space. This was a large project including a new deck, dry well for gutters to drain into, fencing, hardscape, grading, lighting, you name it. We now have an area for our grandkids to play, berries for them to pick, veggie beds we have wanted for so long, colorful drought tolerant plantings. A quiet haven after a long day. Even months later Julie is checking in... feel like family. Would highly recommend Roxy design **★★★★★ — Janice Drew, Aug. 2019** > Roxy Design is a design and build firm and did a wonderful job re-designing my backyard (which was a disaster after adding on to the house). One of the things that I appreciated about working with Roxy and Reka, was their ability to walk into the back yard and immediately have great suggestions about what was needed to optimize the space as well as highlight some of the natural beauty of the yard. The re-design was extensive and involved new irrigation, lighting, soil removal to allow for more usable space, decking, two retaining walls made of stone and moss rock, a fire pit, replanting and my favorite, a fountain. Her building team was on time and respectful of my property. The yard looks great and Roxy Design is highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Kathy Weiner, Aug. 2019** > We really enjoyed working with Roxy and her team. They came up with a great design for both our front and back yard refreshes. Design was in early 2019 with implementation in the spring. The crew kept things pretty tidy throughout. As with any large project there have been a few items to tend to once the project was completed (drip irrigation needed adjustments) and Roxy and team were responsive in dealing with this follow-up. The plants are already growing but we can't wait until next spring when everything should really fill in. **★★★★★ — Balaram Puligandla, Aug. 2019** > We had an old deck with dry rot and decades old plantings that all needed updating. Most importantly our French drains were not working and water was getting under our home, Roxy and Julie created a very attractive new plan that fixed the water problem and added pizzazz to our backyard with new accent lighting and plants. **★★★★★ — Brian Lee, Aug. 2019** > What a transformation! Years of drought and a failed irrigation system left our yards a wasteland. Roxy and Julie were a delight to work with and they designed a drought tolerant plan that included a new irrigation system and accent lighting. We couldn't be happier with the way it turned out! ## Selected projects - [Bringing the Outside In](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bringing-the-outside-in-pj-vj~5824533) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Former Deck Becomes a Living Courtyard The primary goal for this project: continue the home’s mid-century architectural theme of “bringing the outside in,” and reclaim the views through existing courtyard glass walls. A new flagstone landing carries you through lush planting berms that flank a dry creek bed and a bubbling boulder water feature. There’s now more room for football parties, with an expanded patio and seating wall area, centered around an outdoor fire pit. In addition, low water and… - [Creekside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creekside-retreat-pj-vj~5825301) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Front and back outdoor living landscapes. Step outside the front door to grab those tomatoes and herbs out of easy-to-access raised veggie beds. A rustic decomposed granite path leads you around the house to the backyard oasis: a down-sized lawn leaves more room for California native and other climate-friendly planting, an expanded concrete paver patio for entertaining, and quiet seating nooks for a good book in hand -- with still enough grass for black Labrador paws to run free. Step down to th… - [Alive With Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alive-with-color-pj-vj~5824502) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Sloping, outdated lawn was transformed into a vibrant terraced front entry, with a mixture of low water habitat plants and Napa Basalt stone walls and boulders. Concrete paver pathway, porcelain tile and colored concrete help add interest to the landscape. Driveway was expanded and old concrete was replaced with concrete pavers. - [Contemporary Beachside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beachside-garden-pj-vj~3866888) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This contemporary beachside landscape was transformed for an active professional couple with newborn twins and a full-size dog. Goodbye to deteriorating artificial turf and backyard flooding. Hello to a livable, easy to maintain landscape with cozy areas made for relaxation and entertaining. Their new exterior is clad in a modern mix of sustainable materials – metal, wood, stone, and concrete— fused together so that their outside rooms now act as a natural extension of the home’s stylish interio… - [Form & Flow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/form-and-flow-pj-vj~2722904) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Capturing the essence of and honoring the waters of Las Trampas Creek, this garden features an elegant rain garden with bubbling boulder fountain, surrounded by 100% oak woodland planting. Overflow of the rain garden flows into the creek. To recreate the heritage landscape, thirsty dead sod was transformed into low water, low maintenance native bent grass sod with subsurface drip irrigation. The spacious new bluestone patio provides ample room for entertaining large groups, and intimately connec… - [Pool to Garden Reservoir](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-to-garden-reservoir-pj-vj~3874316) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: With kids grown up and moving out of the house, rather than working on their pool, these clients decided to make their pool work for them. Now the rainwater being collected on their rooftop is going directly into their own underground garden reservoir, inside the old pool. Instead of water loss, they now have a water gain -- enough for about 75% of their landscape irrigation needs. No more pool chemicals, no more cleaning. More time for harvesting fruits and veggies, and sitting by the fire! Ple… - [Berkeley Rock Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-rock-garden-pj-vj~2685032) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 10 - [Casa del Arte](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-del-arte-pj-vj~2685111) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 16 - [Birds, Bees & Butterflies](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birds-bees-and-butterflies-pj-vj~2685067) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 15 - [Mow-less Bounty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mow-less-bounty-pj-vj~1191032) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 19 - [Contemporary Casual](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-casual-pj-vj~1180576) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 16 - [Scenic Habitat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scenic-habitat-pj-vj~1177539) - Location: Martinez, CA - Photos: 10 - [Beautiful "New Normal" California Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-new-normal-california-landscape-pj-vj~1177441) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 9 - [Moraga Hillside Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moraga-hillside-pool-pj-vj~1180529) - Location: Moraga, CA - Photos: 7 - [Intimate Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intimate-entertaining-pj-vj~2964743) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Hardscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscapes-pj-vj~764974) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Hillsides](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsides-pj-vj~421586) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~763367) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Drought Tolerant Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drought-tolerant-landscaping-pj-vj~765017) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~763394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roxy-designs-pfvwus-pf~915024576) ## Ideabooks - [Windows on corners](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157170108/list/windows-on-corners) — 4 ideas - [Steps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157170078/list/steps) — 1 idea - [Front entry interior hallway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157170044/list/front-entry-interior-hallway) — 2 ideas - [Hall window ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157169461/list/hall-window-ideas) — 3 ideas - [Buzzie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78127344/list/buzzie) — 16 ideas - [Interesting ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50931497/list/interesting-ideas) — 1 idea - [caulfield](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47393719/list/caulfield) — 11 ideas - [For Claire](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34019107/list/for-claire) — 5 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/roxydesignslandscaping) ## Community Q&A **Q: Trees** *(in Photo Questions)* What trees are behind the bench? A: These are Podocarpus Icee Blue **Q: Cost??** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, we just bought a house in Fairview (Hayward Hills) with a similar slope in the backyard. how much does something like this design cost? just give me a ballpark. right now, we have several fruit trees only and a cemented stairs similar to this photo. would love to make it look like this! A: It depends on how much of this picture you want. We didn't install the stucco retaining walls but did put in the veggie boxes, steps, and plants. I think you should expect to pay about 20-30K for this work. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-30.*