Founded in 2003, Curtis Horticulture, Inc. is a full-service landscape architecture and construction firm. We design and build gardens using the latest irrigation technology, low-water plantings, and ecological building practices to create gardens appropriate to our region. We are passionate about our work.
With degrees in Horticulture from UC Davis and Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley Extension, as well as hands-on experience working in some of the Bay Area's finest gardens, Stephanie's extensive experience informs all aspects of our company's services. Stephanie is a licensed Landscape Architect and Certified Arborist, and has won numerous landscaping awards throughout her 20 years of Bay Area experience.
Mark heads up our landscape construction department and brings 30 years of high-end residential landscaping experience to our team. He is well-versed in all phases of landscape construction, and has a background in both design and landscape contracting. Quality of craftsmanship and excellent communication are hallmarks of Mark's approach to our projects.
With degrees in Horticulture from UC Davis and Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley Extension, as well as hands-on experience working in some of the Bay Area's finest gardens, Stephanie's extensive experience informs all aspects of our company's services. Stephanie is a licensed Landscape Architect and Certified Arborist, and has won numerous landscaping awards throughout her 20 years of Bay Area experience.
Mark heads up our landscape construction department and brings 30 years of high-end residential landscaping experience to our team. He is well-versed in all phases of landscape construction, and has a background in both design and landscape contracting. Quality of craftsmanship and excellent communication are hallmarks of Mark's approach to our projects.
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Having designed numerous projects on the Peninsula and in the South Bay over the last two decades, our team is well-versed in working with sites of all types, from large residential lots in the hills to intimate garden spaces within the city. Our landscape designs carefully consider the architectural style of the home, natural characteristics of the site, and our clients' lifestyles to create an extraordinary outdoor living experience.
Curtis Horticulture has been building gardens for over 15 years, and specializes in residential projects from small, intimate gardens to large estates. We install gardens designed by other notable landscape architects in addition to our own designs. From the bidding process to communication during the construction of your garden, our management team has decades of experience providing excellent customer service and project management.
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Sean H.
Mar 27, 2017
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Native, drought tolerant plants is the way to go, but Curtis Horticulture is not!
Unfortunately, I had the same experience as Joseph and MK. The problems include inconsistent scheduling - visits every 3-7 weeks instead of monthly, being overpriced compared to other services in the market, and worst of all, failure to take responsibility for the plants they planted as initially agreed upon.
Rather than taking responsibility and replacing the plants, they accused me of neglect, when we in fact weed and handle seasonal planting - and tried to upsell us instead.
Unfortunately, I had the same experience as Joseph and MK. The problems include inconsistent scheduling - visits every 3-7 weeks instead of monthly, being overpriced compared to other services in the market, and worst of all, failure to take responsibility for the plants they planted as initially agreed upon.
Rather than taking responsibility and replacing the plants, they accused me of neglect, when we in fact weed and handle seasonal planting - and tried to upsell us instead.
Marty C.
Jan 03, 2016
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M. K.
Mar 05, 2015
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Lucille G.
Jan 28, 2014
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I've been through several different companies for landscape design and maintenance over the years. I'm much happier with Curtis than I have been with the others. They're responsive, friendly, easy to reach, flexible, and incredibly friendly and courteous when they are at my house working. I've been very happy with them. I guess mostly I match "Tim C" and his thoughts. I'm just glad I've found them.
Tim C.
Apr 10, 2013
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We are thrilled with the work that Curtis Horticulture did for us, and would highly recommend Stephanie and her team for anyone doing California native or other low-water landscaping/xeriscaping. Their hardscape work is much more professional than other landscapers.
Curtis Horticulture is not the least expensive solution, but they are a good value for the money. We had a budget we were working to, and Curtis' original quote came in over that. Stephanie was very good about making suggestions to save money, and I eliminated some features we originally wanted. Unlike Congress, we worked
Curtis Horticulture is not the least expensive solution, but they are a good value for the money. We had a budget we were working to, and Curtis' original quote came in over that. Stephanie was very good about making suggestions to save money, and I eliminated some features we originally wanted. Unlike Congress, we worked
H. M.
Jun 20, 2011
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Unlike everyone else, I did not have a terrific experience. They only sort of did what I needed done. The drip system they installed is inadequate for the native plants they put in. There are gaps that require me to hand water several plants. Several plants died within weeks of being put in. They also have issues sticking to a schedule. The start date of the project kept getting pushed further and further back until the finally started a full month past the original start date.
They are very nice and very hard working but in the end did not do the job I thought I was paying for.
They are very nice and very hard working but in the end did not do the job I thought I was paying for.
Lauren R.
May 21, 2011
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I've been really happy with Curtis Horticulture. They came in and fixed a bunch of stuff that a different native landscaper installed badly. They re-did the drip water system in our front yard, moved things around to open up our design, and are now working with us to improve our back yard as well. They've been friendly and responsive and they really know their stuff. I'm really grateful we found them.
Kathy W.
Jul 21, 2010
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They did an amazing job in transforming our backyard. We had a very dated grass (well to be honest, nutsedge & weed) yard with lots of dead bushes and struggling plants, along with a wasteland that had never been landscaped. We now have veggie boxes, smaller garden boxes for herbs or whatever, and some beautiful drought resistant gardens. The crew is fantastic--even my neighbors noticed how hard they worked--and they always cleaned up afterwards. They do one job at a time, so they don't start and stop like some contractors do, and the crew members seem to really care about doing a great
Mark P.
Sep 04, 2009
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We encountered a Curtis Horticulture design on the "Calif Native Plant Tour" the last year. We liked the concept of no lawn maintenance but lacked the imagination to visualize what would look "good" in our yard.
Fortunately, our first meeting with Stephanie Curtis yielded a a couple of ideas that we hadn't thought of and proceeded to planning.
The plan, price and execution went flawlessly. Stephanie and her crew were prompt, quick, professional, and meticulous in execution of our plan. (I hope yelp allows before/after pic attachments)
I heartily recommend Curtis Horticulture
Fortunately, our first meeting with Stephanie Curtis yielded a a couple of ideas that we hadn't thought of and proceeded to planning.
The plan, price and execution went flawlessly. Stephanie and her crew were prompt, quick, professional, and meticulous in execution of our plan. (I hope yelp allows before/after pic attachments)
I heartily recommend Curtis Horticulture
Omar V.
Mar 06, 2009
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Ok let me start by saying that I love what they do! They are not just your run of the mill landscaping company they specialize in planting drough resistant plants that require a lot less maintenance(hence being a lot more eco-friendly) I first met their crew when my company was doing a job at their clients house. They worked efficiently and after they left they made sure they cleaned up thoroughly. But again the coolest thing about them is that they plant bay area friendly plants.
