Landscape Design in Windsor, CA | Geared for Growing
Landscape Design in Windsor, CA
Windsor has grown quickly over the past decade — newer neighborhoods with standard builder landscaping, older established properties that need a refresh, and plenty of homeowners in between who want something more thoughtful than what came with the house. The climate here is warmer than the coast but cooler than the inland valleys, which gives designers real flexibility with plant palettes.
Geared for Growing has been designing landscapes across Windsor and northern Sonoma County for over 40 years. We work on everything from new construction to full backyard redesigns — designing spaces that fit how you actually live in your yard, built for Sonoma County’s long dry summers and USDA zones 9b–10a.
Free on-site design consultation for Windsor and Sonoma County properties. We’ll walk your site, listen to what you’re trying to accomplish, and give you an honest picture of what’s realistic and what it costs.
Our Landscape Design Services in Windsor
Smart Controllers, Repairs & Seasonal Service
How Our Landscape Design Process Works
Every design project starts with a site visit and a conversation — we want to understand how you use the space, what you love about it, what frustrates you, and what you’re hoping to create. From there we develop a design that solves for your actual goals, not just what looks good on paper.
We handle all phases from design through installation: permits where required, grading, drainage, planting, landscaping, and hardscape. You’ll have a fixed-price proposal before any work begins, and we stay in communication throughout so there are no surprises at the end.
What our Customers are Saying
At Geared for Growing, your satisfaction is our priority. With over 100 award-winning projects and four decades of experience designing landscapes across Sonoma County, we build outdoor spaces that reflect how you want to live.
Landscape Design FAQs — Windsor
What does the landscape design process look like?
Our design process begins with a site visit and a design brief. We assess sun exposure, drainage, soil, existing plants worth keeping, and your goals for the space. From there we develop a design concept — planting plan, hardscape layout, and any structural elements — followed by a detailed installation proposal. Most residential designs are complete within two to three weeks of the initial visit.
How much does landscape design cost in Windsor?
Landscape design and installation in Windsor ranges widely based on scope. A focused backyard redesign (planting, mulch, small patio) typically runs $15,000–$40,000. Larger projects with significant hardscape, grading, or drainage run higher. We provide detailed fixed-price proposals after the design phase so you know exactly what you’re committing to before work begins.
Do you handle permits for landscape projects?
Permits depend on scope. Projects with retaining walls over 30 inches, significant grading, drainage work, or covered structures typically require permits from Sonoma County or the Town of Windsor. We handle permit coordination — you don’t need to navigate the process yourself. We’ll tell you upfront what’s required and factor it into the timeline.
Can you upgrade my existing sprinkler system to a smart controller?
Yes. We regularly work with existing landscapes — preserving mature trees and shrubs worth keeping, removing what isn’t working, and designing the new elements around what’s there. We’ll give you an honest assessment of what’s worth saving during the site visit.
How long does a landscape project take?
Most residential landscape projects in Windsor run four to eight weeks from design approval to completion, depending on permit timelines, material availability, and project complexity. We’ll give you a realistic schedule in the proposal and keep you updated throughout. Spring and fall tend to be the best windows — summer books up fast.
Do you serve areas outside of Windsor?
Yes. We serve all of Windsor and Sonoma County, including Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Kenwood, and Sonoma Valley. Select commercial and estate work in Napa Valley and Marin as well.
Geared for Growing takes care of all our garden needs. Our yard has never looked better.
Robert G