Avant Garden

Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

About Us

Galen Fultz has been designing landscapes in Northern California for 30 years and is the owner of Avant Garden, a Marin County landscape design company. He has been cited in numerous publications and showcased in Better Homes and Gardens, California Home and Design, the Ross Garden Tour, and the HGTV Channel. Also a teacher, he founded the Marin Gardening School in 1996, taught landscape design at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and frequently gives talks at local nurseries and garden related events.

Services Provided

Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Green Roofing, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Living Walls, Organic Gardens, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pond Construction, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Outdoor kitchens, Spas

Areas Served

Alto, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Black Point-Green Point, Bolinas, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Larkspur, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Marin City, Mill Valley, Muir Beach, Nicasio, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, San Quentin, San Rafael, Santa Venetia, Sausalito, Sleepy Hollow, Stinson Beach, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Tiburon, Woodacre, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay

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24 Projects

Patio - large modern backyard patio idea in San Francisco

Fairfax modern agrarian garden

Fairfax, CA

Mid-sized minimalist backyard patio photo in San Francisco

Mill Valley Modern garden

Mill Valley, CA

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

Larkspur Modern garden

Example of a small minimalist courtyard patio fountain design in San Francisco

Inner Mission Modern Garden

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit for summer.

Fairfax Mediterranean garden

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary shade backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco for summer.

Kentfield Contemporary Garden

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Business Details

Business Name

Avant Garden

Phone Number

(415) 370-2737

Website

avantgarden.info

Address

100 Sycamore Avenue #10
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 500,000

License Number

Followers

249 Followers

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20 Reviews for Avant Garden

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Karen Bolla

From our first contact Galen was a delight to work with. He listened well, amplified my ideas into a wonderfully workable design for a garden courtyard in San Francisco and oversaw the installation. Could not have been more pleased with Galen's expertise and workable manner.

November 21, 2018

mblechen

We hired Avant Garden to do a large landscaping project and couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out. It's no wonder he came so highly recommended. His knowledge of plants and design capabilities were outstanding and he was very easy to work with and quick to respond and get the job done. We can't wait to use him for our next project.

July 31, 2018

Jennifer Dresel

It was great working with Galen of Avant Garden, and his team did a fantastic job using the Handmade Fireclay Tile. I worked with the homeowners on the design of the backyard's tiled areas. Galen was clear and concise with what information he needed and made placing the order easy breezy with is quantities. Once the tile was onsite, his team was patient while Fireclay Tile sorted out the final details and product. The installations look amazing, especially the corners that they mitered! I would/will recommend anyone in the area to use Avant Garden for their landscaping projects!

March 13, 2018

Comment from Avant Garden:

Thank you so much for the review Jennifer! It is especially satisfying to get a positive review from a colleague.

Ten Eyck & Keegan, Inc.

I have used Avant Garden on several projects and I am very pleased with the results. Galen is both an horticulturist and an artist. His vision is full scope: practical and beautiful. I recommend him without reservation.

December 13, 2016

raggsfam

Galen was recommended by Tom, from West End Nursery, so we knew he would be good. The design, work and completed garden exceeded our expectations. The crew Galen uses, headed by Ruben, were a delight to have here. They were always prompt, polite, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. It is with pleasure that we highly recommend Avant Garden. Gary & Mary Lou

October 17, 2016

George McNabb

Galen/Avant Garden is a very knowledgable professional who has many years of experience with landscaping design, plants types and construction issues associated with garden design. He is available and helpful and you will not be disappointed.

August 15, 2016

HU-431838

We believe we have found the best garden designer in Marin! My wife and I have used Galen several times to redo the front and back gardens of our Mill Valley home, over nearly a 20 year period. We have always loved the results. He is extremely knowledgeable and imaginative with plants, trees and artistic with their layout. Another landscape designer whom I met recently confided that Galen is the one competitor to whom she would feel comfortable referring her own clients.

August 5, 2016

Virginia Fauvre

The garden possibilities were what drew me to purchase this 1945 vintage cottage. I wanted a space in which I could be renewed, refreshed, inspired. Galen understood my wishes and designed an informal garden that matched my expectations exactly. He is intuitive yet grounded in a great knowledge of his craft. He designed and supervised the installation of plantings that surround a sitting area, a raised vegetable garden, grilling and eating areas. Not to mention plants that attract butterflies, humming birds and bees, creating an environment that is dynamic and beautiful. Galen always was on time and responsive - a pleasure to work with. He has lived in and loved this area for years. He has excellent resources for all aspects of landscaping and maintenance and I know, now that the project is finished, that Galen will always be there for any future garden needs.

August 3, 2016

tommyg2013

We had a huge 1/2 year project with Galen and his excellent crew. Galen was local to our area (Fairfax/San Anselmo) which was a big plus. He was on-site quite often and was quite pleasant to work with. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and listened very well to our requests. His quotes were very in-line with the actual work that was done. He had done a wonderful job on a neighbors property, which was how we first came to hear about him. I can't say enough about his work and the work of Ruben and his large and very hard-working crew. Great job and thanks!

July 30, 2015

Yard Art, Inc

Galen is extremely easy to work with. It is nice to know someone you can feel confident about referring your own customers to.

June 26, 2015

S Maress

Galen helped transform our yard from a barely usable concrete jungle to a functional, wonderful space for our family to enjoy. He has a great knack for listening to a ton of "wants" and picking out what works best for a space. We enjoyed working wih Galen very much and would highly recommend him!

June 11, 2015

bsandler9

I am a plumber, and I found Gaylan twelve years ago, when I admired the landscaping in front of a customer's house, and asked who did the design and planting - the customer gave me Gaylan's number and my wife and I used him to landscape our entire property. Gaylan was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job of picking and placing plants, and helping us find a paving company to do our driveway and patio. We just took out three invasive trees, and have hired Gaylan to design and replant several large areas of our garden. The first stage is done, and is spectacular. And once again, Gaylan was terrific to deal with, and created a gorgeous area. We give him our highest recommendation.

June 5, 2015Last modified:June 5, 2015

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73 Comments

Commented: Curious about the rock paths3" or so of compacted base rock under the gravel. But weed seeds will get into the gravel and sprout especially if organic matter or soil collects in it providing a place for them to get a footh...

September 18, 2019

Commented: heaven of plantsLavender 'Goodwind Creek', Phormium 'Tricolor', Berberis 'Royal Cloak', Teucrium 'Azureum, and the Canna 'Erebus. Purple trees in the back are purple plums

April 3, 2019

Commented: What color stain did you use for this fence. It’s lovely.Hi, It was so long ago so don't remember. It was probably more of a natural oil/preservative than a stain as that's what I tend to use .

January 16, 2019

Commented: Fake grassIt is actually not fake grass. The sod was fairly newly laid when this photo was taken so its looks too perfect.

December 2, 2016

Commented: What is the manufacturer of the lights?Who is the manufacturer of the the stainless down lights? Very nice design by the way!

August 28, 2016

Commented: Fencing. How are your fences made? I think I see tensioners?There are no tensioners. Fencing is a 2" x 4" welded wire that was pulled tight so not to sag.

August 14, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Avant Garden rated?

Avant Garden is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Avant Garden provide?

Avant Garden provides the following services: Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Green Roofing, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Living Walls, Organic Gardens, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pond Construction, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Outdoor kitchens, Spas

Where does Avant Garden provide services?

Avant Garden provides services in the following areas: Alto, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Black Point-Green Point, Bolinas, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Larkspur, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Marin City, Mill Valley, Muir Beach, Nicasio, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, San Quentin, San Rafael, Santa Venetia, Sausalito, Sleepy Hollow, Stinson Beach, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Tiburon, Woodacre, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay

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