Landscaping Design

Landscape Design in Sacramento & Surrounding Areas

American Gardens Landscaping designs and builds complete landscapes for homeowners across the Sacramento area. One company from the first sketch to the final plant — so the design you approve is exactly the yard that gets built, with no hand-offs and no surprises. Licensed, Bonded & Insured — Lic. #1105341.

How Our Design Process Works

1. On-site consultation — we walk your property together: how you live outdoors, sun and shade patterns, drainage, and what is worth keeping.
2. Design plan — layout of patios, paths, walls, planting, lawn or turf, and lighting, drawn for your lot and your budget.
3. Plant palette — trees, shrubs, and ground covers chosen for Sacramento’s climate and your yard’s microclimates — grouped by water needs so the whole yard is efficient to irrigate.
4. Step-by-step proposal — the build explained in detail, with materials and pricing laid out clearly before any work begins.
5. Build — our own crew installs the design: hardscape first, then irrigation, planting, and finishing.
6. Walkthrough and care guidance — we hand over a finished yard and show you how to keep it thriving.

Design Specialties

• Water-wise and xeriscape designs that cut the water bill without looking dry
• Outdoor living spaces — patios, shade, and garden lighting
• Front-yard transformations for curb appeal
• Sloped and hillside yards — terraces, retaining walls, and drainage built into the design
• Fire-wise planting and defensible clearance for foothill properties
• Low-maintenance designs for busy homeowners

Why Design Matters in This Climate

Sacramento summers punish the wrong plants and reward the right design: deep-rooted, climate-adapted planting; drip irrigation zoned by need; shade placed where the afternoon sun hits; and drainage planned before the first winter rain. A designed yard costs less to water, less to maintain, and adds real value to the home.

Service Area

We design and build landscapes throughout Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Orangevale, Antelope, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Elk Grove, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, El Dorado Hills, and Cameron Park — and across Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties. see all the areas we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you charge for the design?

A: The process starts with a free on-site consultation and estimate. We will explain exactly what your project involves and what it costs before you commit to anything.

Q: Can I build the design in stages?

A: Yes — many customers phase the work: hardscape first, then planting and lighting. We design the full picture so every stage fits the final yard.

Q: Do you redesign existing yards, or only new builds?

A: Both — full renovations are most of our work: removing what has failed or overgrown, and rebuilding around the trees and features worth keeping.

Q: How long does a full landscape project take?

A: It depends on scope — most complete front or back yards take one to several weeks. Your proposal includes a clear schedule.

Let’s design the yard your home deserves. Call (916) 579-3063 for a free consultation.

Licensed • Bonded • Insured — CSLB Lic. #1105341