Marin County
Landscape Design in Greenbrae, California
Landscape design for Greenbrae's hillside and Ross Valley homes.
Schedule my $300 consultationDesign-first landscape design for Greenbrae properties
Greenbrae sits in the Ross Valley between Larkspur and Kentfield, with hillside lots looking toward Mount Tamalpais and the flats along Corte Madera Creek. We design full-property master plans that fit its mid-century homes and steep sites — clean, low-water, and built for the view.
Greenbrae's hillside lots mean grade changes, retaining walls, and driveways that double as the front garden. We design walls and steps that read as architecture, with planting that softens the concrete and holds the slope.
The Ross Valley climate is mild, often foggy in the morning and warm by afternoon, so plant palettes can range from Mediterranean to coastal. Pools and decks are designed around the long view across the valley, and fire-wise spacing is built in on the wooded upper streets.
The Transformation
A real Greenbrae before & after
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Faded redwood deck → grey composite deck & cedar fence around the pool
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Worn pool deck → resurfaced pool with a new spa & pale coping
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Overgrown side yard → turf panel, concrete pads & river-rock joints
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Eucalyptus scrub bank → board-formed concrete walls & a cedar screen at the street
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Shaded dirt slope → concrete steps, retaining walls & a planted terrace
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Construction-stage patio → poured terrace with a lounge set
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Palm & dead planter → concrete planter wall & drought planting
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Cracked side path → turf, pavers & river rock along the glass wall
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Plywood & rubble → string-lit courtyard with a fire pit
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Bare concrete pool edge → new deck, pool & glass-wall lounge
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Weedy roadside slope → terraced olives, lavender & grasses
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What we design in Greenbrae
Client Success Stories
Results that make you proud to host again
When we decided to remove our swimming pool and redesign our backyard, we planned to do it ourselves. After we couldn't agree on designs or scope, we hired Hall Landscape Design. Ian incorporated our ideas and his expertise into a design that exceeded our expectations. He was pleasant, flexible with changes, and stayed in communication throughout. Highly recommend.
Micheal Crawford
Ian and his team did a wonderful job. He created a personalized, functional space, gave multiple options, and delivered a detailed plan any contractor could use. After design, his team connected us with reputable contractors for bids. Highly recommend.
Daniel Lebe
Ian is the landscape designer I prefer to work with on any project. I've worked with him for 20+ years, and he consistently brings fresh ideas that fit the client's requirements. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about bringing people's dreams to life. No cookie-cutter designs here.
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Start with a $300 on-site consultation. You'll leave with clarity, priorities, and a clear path forward — and if you move into design, the fee is credited.
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