Terra Rubina

We recently hired Terra Rubina for a front yard update. Our goals included a low-maintenance, drought resistant design. From our very first meeting, Juliana impressed us with her creative suggestions and solutions. She pointed out a number of issues that we had never noticed. The improvements Juliana advised have made an enormous difference in how our landscape looks and functions. Her estimate was detailed and well-organized, with options for keeping within budget as well as splurging. We were impressed with Juliana's ability to repurpose existing materials and plants. I agree with another reviewer that Terra Rubina's prices are not the lowest, but their results are excellent. If not, they are quick to correct the problem. Juliana herself is a delight to work with: kind, enthusiastic, creative and fun. I must also compliment the crew. They are dedicated and reliable, with high standards for quality work.

After thinking about our project for over a year and interviewing 4-5 landscape/design build companies, we decided to go with Terra Rubina. Excellent decision! From our first meeting, Juliana brought incredibly positive energy and enthusiasm for our project. She listened carefully to understand the aesthetic we were going for (modern asian-fusion, whatever that is), and after coming back from a trip to Japan was bursting with ideas. She had strong opinions about what she thought would work, but was open to feedback and adapted the plan, although not without some intense discussion and occasional debate. We took that as her wanting the final product to be as wonderful as it could be. After we agreed on the design, her build team started their work, ranging from building out a new IPE deck, to hardscaping, to a new lawn and plant installation, to installing lighting in our japanese lanterns, to adapting our irrigation system. They were incredibly pleasant, reliable, showed up when they said they would, and cleaned up after themselves. After one of the plants that was moved at our request died, she came out and replaced it with no questions asked. Terra Rubina is a boutique and bespoke landscape design company, so their cost structure reflects that. Juliana was transparent with us at all stages about costs, giving detailed line items that allowed us to make trade-off designs with full information. They aren't the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Now that the project is done, the curb appeal of our home has been substantially improved, and the backyard has been transformed from a basic yard to a thoughtfully designed garden that always generates compliments from guests and has been a very welcome place and restful space to work and entertain.

We contacted Terra Rubina after seeing her signs in some very nice looking yards in our neighborhood. Juliana was (and still is) great to work with. We had an outdoor space that had to be completely reimagined - floor, fences, gates, planting etc. Juliana was extremely flexible in finding a solution that fit within our budget. Step by step we converted a previously non-usable area into an outdoor oasis that we are looking forward to fully taking advantage of this spring and summer. Juliana understood our needs to come up with a planting plan that is low maintenance. She was also always very honest on what investments make sense now vs. what we should first have 'grow' on us before we make further decisions. Juliana was also a great help as we discovered a leak in our watering system and she was able to quickly come by and fix it. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Juliana and her team as new needs come up.

Juliana was a truly wonderful person to work with while we completed a full backyard remodel. She came up with great functional beautiful designs and worked with us to do any modifications before and during the project. I really liked how flexible and responsive she was during the entire process. Juliana made our backyard remodel an easy process for us!

We love the results! We hired Juliana to design and then construct our new backyard. She was engaging and collaborative every step of the way. And when there came an inevitable bump, she was there to smooth it out same day. I will, and have recommended Terra Rubina to everyone, without qualification.

We love Juliana and Terra Rubina! We hired them to re-landscape our backyard to make it more useable/attractive and drought tolerant. Her designs were excellent and installation went smoothly. She is very responsive and really listens to what you want and need as a client. I will definitely hire her again when we do the front yard.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Juliana! From our first meeting to following up on questions after the project completed, we were very impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She’s easy going and her creativity shines through in her design. Juliana was able to take our boring backyard and transform it to a beautiful entertaining space, incorporating a custom 9 foot rectangular fire feature. The project involved extensive running of gas lines, rerouting sprinklers and electrical. Not only was Juliana a pleasure to work with, but her team was first rate. They arrived on time, were organized and cleaned up at the end of each day.

We enjoyed working with Juliana and Terra Rubina to completely rethink and refresh our backyard. She had great ideas, walked us through the process, was collaborative, professional, and responsive. The only thing I would have liked would be one or two "check-in" visits a month or so after the project was complete, to make sure the plants are growing in the way we envisioned. Overall, we highly recommend working with her!

Juliana got to know us quickly and provided a wonderful design which reflected our likes better than we could have ourselves. The planning process was easy and collaborative. The construction phase was on time and on budget. We look forward to working on another project with her. Highly recommended.

We love our new yard! I wish I had a before/after photo to show you the amazing work of Juliana and her team. I underestimated the knowledge required to do a job like this and Juliana amazed us with her know-how and expertise. I'm consistently receiving compliments about how our yard has been transformed. When 2 of our new trees didn't like our soil/location Juliana swiftly took care of the situation and replaced them with a better fit. She is "on it" and very responsive. Her team is also wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience with them. Juliana is full scale and can help you from conception through completion:-)

Juliana Rauch and her crew helped us turn our rock filled weedy hillside into a charming rock garden. Juliana was fun to work with. She listens, offers creative ideas and is clearly knowledgeable. In the scheme of things, we were a small job. Although busy, she was reliable and timely.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Terra Rubina landscaping. Juliana Rauch, the landscape designer did an amazing job with our backyard. She took a general idea that my husband and I had and made it a reality. She listens and respects her clients. The yard has become this beautiful, serene oasis for us. Juliana and her crew did not only the design, hardscape, ad landscape but also the drainage work needed, based on the design we provided her. Everyone on the job was efficient, on time, communicative, and thoughtful. The work proceeded at the pace she had told us. I give her my highest recommendation!