Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.

When we engaged Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, our back yard was suffering from drought damage, broken irrigation systems and a 45 year old leaking pool. The transformation couldn’t have been more profound. Keith and his team are talented and responsive and our contractors were able to realize his vision in the best sense. We are happy every day to look at the space surrounding our home.

Working with Keith Willing Landscape Architecture and their team was an absolute delight. From start to finish, they showed incredible professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail that made the entire project smooth and enjoyable. Keith leads a talented team that really knows their stuff when it comes to landscape architecture, and it made a huge difference for us. One of the things we loved about Keith Willing Landscape Architecture is how they break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand plans. It made everything clear and helped us stay on the same page throughout the project. Plus, working closely with Keith, Pamela, Carmen, and Donna—aka the "A team"—was fantastic. They went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. Overall, I highly recommend Keith Willing Landscape Architecture for any landscape project. Their expertise, attention to detail, and friendly approach make them stand out in the best way possible. It was a pleasure working with them, and we look forward to more collaborations in the future!

We spent around $13k net (after a partial refund) and 3 months on landscape designs with Keith Willig and his project manager Carmen, before they checked with the county and realized that the central pergola / entertaining area we had designed was not allowed, so we terminated the project. Background: We wanted to redesign/refresh our entire existing yard, augmenting our outdoor kitchen with a permanent shade structure / entertaining area. Given the considerable expected cost for refreshing our landscape, we wanted to create a new outdoor living area with all the bells and whistles. We considered a number of landscape designers, contractors, and architects, and signed our contract with KWLA in early January 2023 based on their strong portfolio and references, although they were on the high end cost-wise. How it progressed: January: We had a kick off meeting, followed up with some emails, and they presented 3 initial sketch proposals of some yard layouts. One only included an umbrella for the outdoor area, so we reiterated we wanted a permanent structure for entertaining. Billed charges just over $8k. February: We had a follow up meeting to discuss what we liked from the proposals, and more detailed discussion about materials / aesthetics. A few weeks later, they provided an updated sketch proposal incorporating what we discussed. Billed charges just over $5k for the month, including 6 hours ($870) for "Permit Submittal/City Codes". March: They prepared CAD layouts of our design, with a couple pages of mulch/stone and plant options. We provided some feedback, and they returned a couple weeks later with initial cost estimates using 2 material options - both were six figures higher than the original budget in our contract. We pushed back, and they provided a revised down that was still higher than the original, but not by six figures. We then had a meeting where they brought some material samples and we finalized layout. The next week, Carmen notified us that she met with the county planner, and that they had not been aware of an accessory structure setback that would rule out any permanent shade / outdoor living structure by the outdoor kitchen. We expressed our frustration to find this out so late, and Keith offered to redesign that yard free of charge. Billed charges just under $5k. April: They provided an estimate for just doing the other area, but we decided it was not worth the remaining costs to proceed without the new area, so we terminated our contract and abandoned the project. When we checked a couple weeks later to confirm our account was cleared, Keith offered to refund us for the payment we had made for March, so we ended up ultimately paying for January and February (~$13k).

We recently worked with Keith Willig Landscape Architecture on full renovation of our front and back landscaping. Keith helped us with all aspects of the project, including design, choice of plants, and construction. We are very pleased with the outcome, and have also received many compliments from others who have seen it. Keith is a good listener and clearly had our satisfaction with the result as the main priority. He did a good job of incorporating existing elements of our landscaping into the new project. Keith is very experienced; he made suggestions at various decision points and we found that where we were undecided and followed his recommendation we consistently felt that this was the better choice. However, where we had preferences of our own he was happy to accommodate them. Once he had a sense of our tastes he presented us with a manageable range of options. We were impressed by the highly professional work that went into the project. Further, Keith's crew has been with him for years; they work well together and are comfortable to be around--something that our neighbors commented on as well. Overall we found Keith to be professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and easy going. We enjoyed working with him and are spending much more time outdoors in our beautiful new environment.

Always a pleasure when you can write a glowingly positive review. We had a project with some very specific parameters - and a small space to work in. Keith immediately understood everything we were trying to achieve, in what time frame and the budget parameters. He internalized it and translated it into designs quickly and expertly. He captured important, sentimental elements, brought nuances to the project that we hadn't considered, etc. His team was a pleasure to work with - we were happy to have them at our house everyday. We were so pleased with his work (as is everyone who comes over) that our next door neighbor used him as well. Our backyard has now become the gathering place for all our friends - we've never used it this much! All and all a fantastic journey!

We had a terrific experience working with Keith Willig and his team for both design and construction services over the course of a year. Our primary project goals were to better utilize various parts of our backyard and enhance our overall landscape to be more modern, streamlined and water tolerant. We added a large trellis over our deck, an outdoor kitchen, a play structure area, a water feature, and a seating area on our porch as well as extended the existing decking and stairs, enhanced the walkways with stone/tile elements, and changed several groups of plantings From design to construction and installation, Keith and his crew were professional, easy to work with, responsive, thorough, and just plain nice. Keith and his team handled everything, from the biggest headaches like securing permits to the smallest challenges like finding just the right shade of paint. Keith follows an orderly process thanks to his experience in the field but not at the expense of making on-the-spot, inspired changes along the way. He was direct about what works and what doesn't not only in terms of function and design but also budget. He wants to make the client happy, takes pride in a job very well done, and doesn't overpromise and under-deliver. Our family has been able to use and enjoy every inch of our yard after making the improvements thanks to Keith and his team. We would work with him again and recommend his services without reservation.

Loved Keith and his whole team. Very personable. No small thing as it it was the first six months of 2020...which was no easy season. Keith did a great job taking my ideas, developing them beyond my ability, walking back things beyond my budget, accommodating my taste, and gently correcting me when my instincts were off. We couldn't be more happy with the result. Highlights are the split level which adds dimension and the puncturing of the solid fence with several sections to expose the creek out back....ideas I wouldn't have thought of. Challenges he met and overcame were a rambunctious Golden Retriever that ultimately required burying and anchoring chicken wire over all of the planting areas and cutting out spaces for individual plants so the dog couldn't dig them up, and, making a custom hutch top for a new vegetable bed so the pandemic-inspired wildlife didn’t destroy my veggies. The project included a gas fire pit and grill, a fountain, accommodating a basketball hoop and a ping pong table, grading, mixed hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and included new trees, shrubs, flowers, and some containers...all drought tolerant. Crew was always on time and very neat.

I have had the pleasure of working with Keith and his team. They are incredibly talented and have an incredible sense of style, color, sustainability and being unique. They are good listeners, responsive and creative. They worked on a new construction project and truly exceeded our expectations. We are super proud of the project and the landscape played a huge part in the overall presentation of the home. I highly recommend working with Keith. JC

We are very pleased to have worked with Keith Willig and his crew for a major overhaul of our home landscape, a project including concrete removal, extensive refashioning of retaining walls, pouring of a new patio, abundant carpentry (benches, steps, fencing), lighting, irrigation, ivy removal and planting. We worked with Keith for both the design and build aspects of the project and were very happy with the overall design – the construction experience in particular was a great pleasure. Keith led us through the process in a reliable, consistent, organized and predictable way. The budget framework was clear from the beginning of the design process, and once the budget was established, overall deviation was minimal (

We have used Keith Willig Landscape for two landscaping jobs and have been extremely pleased with his work. The guys are all friendly and they get the job done when they say they will. We love how our projects have turned out and Keith has great ideas that we never would have thought of. We give 5 stars all around!

Keith did an outstanding job with our landscape project. I was looking for an all in one landscape architect and contractor. Our house has modern architecture and we wanted the landscaping updated to match the house, as well as building a new deck for us. Keith Willig's team did it all - from design to implementation. We have new lighting, new steps, a new retaining wall, several new patios, and a brand new beautiful deck with built in bbq and jacuzzi that we have enjoyed all summer and look forward to enjoying for many, many years to come. The project was completed professionally and on the time line described to us. Keith and his team handled all the permitting, subcontracting with electricians and plumbers, and other trades people. They also ordered all the new plants, lights and materials for our new sprinkler system and completed the installation. Keith and the team responded promptly (usually within 30 minutes - sometimes less!) to any little question I had by phone, text and email. We couldn't be happier with the result. Our neighbors keep asking us who did the work because it is beautiful and it was done in a timely manner! We really couldn't have asked for more.

Keith Willig Landscape created a fabulous design aesthetic that connects with nature and accentuates simple, profoundly beautiful elements, shapes, and textures for us to enjoy. We absolutely love being in our outdoor spaces - they bring harmony, surprise, and a updated energy. Keith listens well and helped us make decisions with patience and expertise. He has an easy going nature, unique artistic eye, communicates well, and gets the job done in a timely manner!! His crew are the best craftsman - meticulous and hard working! We're so grateful and highly recommend him for any project - large or small.