Nothing helps you calm down at the end of the day like kicking back and relaxing in a beautiful garden, and there’s no better place than Marin to make your garden dreams come true.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Yardzen (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Landscape Design picks see below.
Our 2025 Home & Design category sponsor is SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern Marin
Green 17 Design
Mill Valley
DJ Johns and Tim O’Shea are in the business of connecting people to the earth, enhancing the influence of natural beauty, and providing ecological engineering solutions for any space they work in. The name “Green 17” comes from the numbered climate zone that defines the Bay Area and coastal California.
6 Knoll Ln # C, Mill Valley, 415.332.3033
Integrated Design Studio
Mill Valley
Michael Erskine and Jane Sedonaen founded Integrated Design Studio in 2005, focusing on reconnecting with nature and washing away the stress of the modern world. They’ve done everything from resorts to schools to single-family homes, so no matter what you’re looking for, you can trust that they’ve got a wealth of experience behind them.
227 Flamingo Rd, Mill Valley, 415.381.9500
Yardzen
Mill Valley
Founded in 2018, this VC‑backed online landscape design and build platform offers AI-enabled custom outdoor designs — from plant layouts to hardscapes — delivered digitally and connected to vetted local contractors.
Mill Valley, 888.927.3936
Central Marin
Christian Douglas Design
San Anselmo
For over 25 years, Christian Douglas has been in the landscape business. He worked in the UK for 12 years, winning numerous awards including one from the Chelsea Flower Show, before settling in Marin in 2012 and providing his expertise to landscapes across the county.
Miscellaneous Locations
Gardeners’ Guild Inc.
County-wide
Gardeners’ Guild Landscaping specializes in environmentally responsible landscaping, with services including integrated pest management, irrigation and drought-tolerant plantings. Serves Marin and the Bay Area.
2780 Goodrick Ave, Richmond, 510.439.3700
MK Bradley Gardens
County-wide
MK Bradley Gardens focus on understanding clients’ needs and environment to build their personalized garden oasis.
Home & Design Sponsor
SDI Insulation & SDI Fireplaces
Proudly family-owned and operated since 1977, SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces are full-service insulation, fireplace, and home performance contractors. Energy efficiency is their passion, and they strive to stay at the forefront of advancements in sustainable building technology, codes, and building science. They are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs; their project managers will assist you in finding the best solution for your project and budget.
SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces | San Rafael, CA | 650.685.5500 | sdi-insulation.com
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