--- title: "Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/laura-frost-home-and-garden-designer-pfvwus-pf~92374661 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92374661.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/25f3a8090f2c4c2b_7260-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "McKinleyville, California 95519, United States" phone: "(415) 629-2219" website: https://laurafrostdesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 30 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 154 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer Original Houzz profile: [Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/laura-frost-home-and-garden-designer-pfvwus-pf~92374661) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** McKinleyville, CA - **Serves:** Oakland, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, San Ramon, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Eureka, Hercules, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Pinole, Arcata, Bayside, Moraga, McKinleyville, Alamo, Emeryville, El Sobrante, Piedmont, Rodeo, Saranap, Waldon, Tara Hills, Rollingwood, Vine Hill, East Richmond Heights, Bayview, Westhaven-Moonstone, Blue Lake, Fieldbrook, Manila, Clyde, Trinidad, Samoa, 95519, Canyon, HUMBOLDT COUNTY - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (30 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 27 years in business Originally from the Bay Area, growing roots in Humboldt county, Laura Frost has been transforming homes and gardens into harmonious living environments for over 25 years. As of Spring of 2020, Laura offers remote design. No direct contact will be required for transforming your yard or home. Communication by phone and electronic meetings- No Problem! There is an advantage to hiring a designer with so much experience in both the inside and outside of your home, who understands the fundamentals of design; colors, textures and style, also having extensive knowledge about plants, stone, water features, drainage, grading, lighting, irrigation, etc. Laura can manage/facilitate the construction process, and has a working knowledge of the way things are put together, so she can accurately project timelines and estimate total costs, as well as connect you with contractors and suppliers. While Laura is not the only home/ landscape designer in the area, her services are unique as they cover all design, in and out, and provide assistance for every step of the process, from concept to completion. She develops a network of qualified installers and has established relationships with suppliers, so that whatever residential improvement you want to create, she will know where to go for the best services and products. Laura’s stunning designs receive rave reviews from clients, their friends and neighbors, and has been featured on HGTV. ### 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 - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Organic Gardens - Pond Construction - Shed Design & Construction - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Natural Swimming Pools - Potted Plants - Dog Run Construction - Landscape Supplies - Construction Drawings - Masonry - plant brokering ### Areas Served - Oakland - Hayward - Concord - Berkeley - Richmond - San Ramon - Alameda - Walnut Creek - Danville - Martinez - Pleasant Hill - San Pablo - Eureka - Hercules - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Pinole - Arcata - Bayside - Moraga - McKinleyville - Alamo - Emeryville - El Sobrante - Piedmont - Rodeo - Saranap - Waldon - Tara Hills - Rollingwood - Vine Hill - East Richmond Heights - Bayview - Westhaven-Moonstone - Blue Lake - Fieldbrook - Manila - Clyde - Trinidad - Samoa - 95519 - Canyon - HUMBOLDT COUNTY ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer | | Address | McKinleyville, California 95519, United States | | Phone | (415) 629-2219 | | Website | https://laurafrostdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 154 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn\_tnmn\#!/pages/laura-frost-design-and-facilitation/234480470694 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-frost-23619510 - Blog — http://www.laurafrostdesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/laura-frost-home-and-garden-designer-pfvwus-pf~92374661) - **Website:** https://laurafrostdesign.com - **Phone:** (415) 629-2219 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Service Awards since 2012 - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 30 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Backyard beautification!, June 2024** > Laura is an absolute miracle worker. She understands design and plants in our location. She is highly responsive and a great visionary. Her expertise on mitigating erosion control is wonderful. She works hard to make sure the plan is executed. Can't recommend highly enough. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much! I just wish I knew which project it is that you are referring. **★★★★★ — Suzanne Cook, July 2023** > Because of drought conditions and increasing irrigation costs, I decided that my backyard grass had to go. I had a general idea of what I wanted the backyard to look like but needed someone to fill in the details. I’m so glad I hired Laura to do the design work. Not only is she very knowledgeable about plants, but she listens to you and comes up with creative solutions to problems. She knows which plants grow well in windy coastal areas like mine and came up with a design that included a colorful variety of perennials, trees and grasses. I also wanted to discourage ticks, so Laura did some research and found a variety of plants that ticks stay away from. We interspersed those plants among the perennials and grasses. I didn’t want a piecemeal look, so was very happy to see that everything flowed beautifully. We also used cedar bark rather than fir bark because Laura told me that cedar repels ticks. Laura cares for each plant like they were her own children, visits every so often to make sure they’re thriving, and replaces any that look like they’re not doing well. She cared so much about my project that she even gave me one of her personal beautiful flourishing miniature maples for a special spot in my yard rather than settling for a smaller spindly miniature maple from the nursery. Hiring Laura was a leap of faith for me because I had never hired a landscape designer, separate from the company doing the physical work, before. Laura is worth every penny of the very reasonable rate she charges. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much, Suzanne, for such a wonderful review! I love visiting your beautiful home and project! **★★★★★ — HU-747275108, July 2023** > Laura was very easy to work with and had great ideas. She is very knowledgeable about plants and guarantees them for a year. She continues to work with you even when the project is finished. Laura has lots of patience and you can trust the end result. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much! I just wish I knew which client to be grateful for this review. **★★★★★ — HU-737448482, June 2023** > Laura provided such an incredibly serene backyard and had a vision of a modern look with such incredible plants with seasonal color that I could not have even attempted to do. I would highly recommend Laura and her team for any future projects. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review and current pictures. You are doing an excellent job maintaining everything and can't believe how much everything has grown since I last visited. I really appreciate you for taking the time to do this for me! **★★★★★ — HU-646825090, June 2023** > Laura was just the person I needed to make suggestions on landscaping my dated front yard. I ended up eliminating any lawn ( an idea I had not even considered) and she designed pathways and planted areas. She was supportive throughout the process of selecting gardening vendors to do the demolition of existing 15 ft bushes, putting in an irrigation system, and designing a water feature. I feel so lucky to have found her. Mary Ann Sells **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you Mary Ann! You have been a wonderful client, to work with, and also so glad you found me! **★★★★★ — Nancy Monnig, July 2019** > Our yard was in terrible condition with seven foot weeds when Laura first came to scope out our project, but that didn't stop Laura from having a vision of how lovely it could be. She is a quadruple threat - a skilled designer who came up with a unique and beautiful concept, a knowledgeable individual about the technical aspects of hardscaping (drainage, materials, grading, irrigation, etc.), a plant geek who searched near and far for just the right trees and plants for our climate and taste, and an effective project manager who tied it all together. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much Nancy! > I couldn't have done a as great a job without clients who did their homework and communicated exactly what they wanted! **★★★★★ — Mary Mora, Nov. 2017** > What a great experience! With just a few suggestions from me, Laura was able to return with a design for my front yard that brought the picture in my mind to life. She incorporated plants not commonly seen in my area to create a visually pleasing and unique landscape that will only improve with time. Laura and her crew were organized and professional...everything was done on schedule and on budget. It was a great experience from start to finish. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much Mary! Working with you was a pleasure for us as well! **★★★★ — Lyla Belli, Nov. 2017** > Our kitchen remodel is finally coming to an end. Laura helped us form our vision for our new design and the outcome looks amazing! She is creative and artistic and worked diligently to find us the best prices for quality work and products. She addressed our concerns as they arose and kept our job moving forward. She is talented in her field and organized. Laura has a foundation of knowledge to pull together contracted work, materials and the concept for a quality kitchen space. **★★★★★ — Karen Carothers, Oct. 2017** > I hired Laura to redesign my guest bath, master bath and bedroom. It took 4 months but they are spectacular. Laura is a great designer and the contractors she recommends did beautiful work. I'm very happy. **★★★★★ — Lisa Mason, Nov. 2016** > We decided to remove our lawn and switch to all drought tolerant plants on drip irrigation, and Laura Frost was our landscape designer. We loved working with Laura and love how our project turned out! Laura has an encyclopedic knowledge of plants that work in drought conditions as well as a lovely artistic/aesthetic sense, and we now have plants that will give us waves of color and beautiful foliage with every season. Her rates are very reasonable, and we appreciate how responsive and professional she is. She guarantees all of the plants for one year, and asked us to call her any time to make sure that everything continues to grow and thrive. She listened carefully to what we wanted and had wonderful suggestions that were beautiful and creative that worked with our budget. We give her our highest recommendation. **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, Lisa! It was my pleasure, working with you and Doug, on making your beautiful property, even better! **★★★★ — Gladys Warr, Feb. 2016** > We picked Laura Frost to design our yards because one of her existing neighborhood designs reached out and grabbed us. > Even at our first meeting she had some really grand ideas on how to make the yards comfortable, but yet with interest to the eye. With Laura’s design, she was able to incorporate the pool by replacing the walkway and plantings around the pool to make it a feature of the back yard and not just a body of water. > The same went for the front yard. She kept her design casual, but with a few formal elements. Again, Laura kept the design interesting to the eye by incorporating several existing plants, the dry creek bed and color, Also, focused on design elements for interest from the street. > She was very helpful with her suggestions for Concrete and Landscape Contractors. She was responsive when her expertise was needed regarding colors and plant maintenance. Laura was always willing to listen to our needs and to make changes to the design or the planting materials. > We would recommend Laura Frost to any one that is looking for a unique design and a partner in creating their surroundings. > Gladys Warr and Bob Nelson **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you for the kind and thoughtful review, Gladys and Bob! **★★★★★ — LaHaye Team, Jan. 2016** > Working with Laura was a complete pleasure. Her knowledge and creativity were a breath of fresh air. She did a fabulous job developing a plan based on our wants and needs. She also has a great control of the budget. She managed the plant ordering, delivering and placing for the landscaper to plant. > I am very excited to work with her on the next project as we love our yard! **Comment from Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer:** > Thank you so much for the great review! You both were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to seeing you and your project again, soon! ## Selected projects - [Samoa Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/samoa-beach-house-pj-vj~7511675) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Nestled in the Redwood Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nestled-in-the-redwood-forest-pj-vj~7269110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Landscape Renovation in Eureka](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-renovation-in-eureka-pj-vj~7356972) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Backyard remodel, including overhead structures, spa, and trampoline](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-remodel-including-overhead-structures-spa-and-trampoline-pj-vj~7268326) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Potrero Hill Modern Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-hill-modern-craftsman-home-pj-vj~1429380) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Modern craftsman home in the heart of Potrero Hill. Features an open floor plan, spa like bathrooms, two decks and a drought friendly yard. - [Making the most of a small yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/making-the-most-of-a-small-yard-pj-vj~7511693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Small city backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-city-backyard-pj-vj~7483407) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Contemporary backyard with a slope](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-backyard-with-a-slope-pj-vj~7511662) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lawn conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lawn-conversion-pj-vj~6888985) - Location: Danville, CA - Photos: 21 - [Covered Patio with Fire pit, Bocce Ball, and Outdoor Kitchen in East Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/covered-patio-with-fire-pit-bocce-ball-and-outdoor-kitchen-in-east-bay-pj-vj~235020) - Location: East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: We transformed a rotting raised deck with lattice into this year round outdoor room with cozy fire pit, built in barbecue in kitchen area, tongue and groove on ceiling, and beautiful gardens with fountain. - [Contemporary backyard in Danville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-backyard-in-danville-pj-vj~6776076) - Location: Danville, CA - Photos: 6 - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~1209500) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Walnut Creek Bocce Ball and play structure for a child friendly front yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-creek-bocce-ball-and-play-structure-for-a-child-friendly-front-yard-pj-vj~6912958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Walnut Creek low maintenance, terraced, front and back yards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-creek-low-maintenance-terraced-front-and-back-yards-pj-vj~6568813) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 13 - [Terraced Mediterranean Front Yard in Danville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terraced-mediterranean-front-yard-in-danville-pj-vj~42477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: This yard was out of control, covered with English Ivy and Hypericum, and a dead Willow Tree. We transformed it into an accessible low maintenance yard that accentuates the architecture of house, adding a concrete walkway and trees for shade. We also added new stairs to the front door, making new porch large and welcoming. - [El Cerrito updated landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-cerrito-updated-landscaping-pj-vj~7268352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Bay Area Pool Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-area-pool-remodel-pj-vj~6889004) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 19 - [East Bay Backyard with Hammock Structure and Water Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-backyard-with-hammock-structure-and-water-feature-pj-vj~641213) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: There used to be a step down from the family room and we changed the grade by pouring new concrete over existing, saving from dumping more debris in landfill, and making the patio at the same level as the floor in the house. The garden attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while still low maintenance and drought tolerant. - [Montclair Kitchen Remodel maintains Old World Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montclair-kitchen-remodel-maintains-old-world-charm-pj-vj~609893) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This kitchen became beautiful and functional with custom cabinets, doorways relocated, and new flooring and arched, leaded glass window. The Calacuta Marble was used for countertops and tile backsplash. There are no plugs in the backsplash, as they are tucked under the upper cabinets, keeping it clean and beautiful. The cabinets are moss green with an antique glaze. - [Recycle Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recycle-concrete-pj-vj~907276) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 62 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/laura-frost-home-and-garden-designer-pfvwus-pf~92374661) ## Ideabooks - [Dan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185780805/list/dan) — 27 ideas - [Cindy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184321913/list/cindy) — 52 ideas - [Maggie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161345736/list/maggie) — 36 ideas - [Mary Ann](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160921930/list/mary-ann) — 49 ideas - [Bob and Cindi](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158138375/list/bob-and-cindi) — 94 ideas - [Annie and Daniel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158119714/list/annie-and-daniel) — 31 ideas - [Jeremy and Haley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157656310/list/jeremy-and-haley) — 70 ideas - [Debbie"s front yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156733867/list/debbie-s-front-yard) — 35 ideas - [Tanya](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156053233/list/tanya) — 32 ideas - [Adriane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155347263/list/adriane) — 64 ideas - [Rosilda](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154935805/list/rosilda) — 56 ideas - [Paul S.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154533380/list/paul-s) — 59 ideas - [Lia](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153592506/list/lia) — 42 ideas - [Annie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151069421/list/annie) — 56 ideas - [Barb](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150739785/list/barb) — 53 ideas - [Heather](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141283146/list/heather) — 43 ideas - [Jim and Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145562402/list/jim-and-barbara) — 69 ideas - [Dave and Cheryl](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28800946/list/dave-and-cheryl) — 66 ideas - [Evelyn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6470478/list/evelyn) — 122 ideas - [Ari and Abra, book 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121076141/list/ari-and-abra-book-2) — 48 ideas [See all 113 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/laurafrost) ## Community Q&A **Q: What are the golden grass-like mounds in the terrace gardens?** *(in Photo Questions)* They’re just what I’m looking for! A: Carex testaceae **Q: What are the golden grass-like mounds in the terrace gardens?** *(in Photo Questions)* They’re just what I’m looking for! A: Carex testaceae **Q: Love the hammock!** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, I'd love to get this hammock and stand for my husband, who admired it. Do you recall the brand of the hammock and stand? Or was the stand custom built? Thanks so much! A: The structure was custom built by a local carpenter. The hammock was purchased by the homeowners many years ago, so I'm sorry I can't help you duplicate it. **Q: Retaining Wall question** *(in Photo Questions)* Please May I know what stone is used in these retaining walls? Thanks!! A: It was called Chinese Fossil stone, built in 2010. **Q: dimensions of the niche** *(in Photo Questions)* is it possible to share the dimension of the niche? we are considering the same design and wondering what is the right dimension. A: It was designed from the size of the tv holder, but, I don't know the exact size. **Q: What length is the structure for the hammock?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd like to have a similar hammock structure but not sure if I have room. What are the measurements of the structure please? A: I'm sorry, but, this was installed 8 years ago, and I don't recall the exact measurement. It was custom built to the size of the hammock. The client held up the hammock to the desire height and that's how the size was determined, so you might start with the hammock to decide if you have room. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*