“He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his mind is an artisan.
He who works with his hands, his mind and his heart is an artist.”
- Saint Francis of Assisi
Pacific Garden Artistry was established to help you live the California Dream. Imagine the possibilities! We can build a landscape to reflect your tastes, creating spaces where you can experience the best of outdoor living. We also know it can be daunting to trust your vision and your dream to a contractor, not to mention the thought of having your yard dug up! Our mission is to show you how fun and exciting the process can be when you are doing business with the right company. You can count on us as a trust-worthy partner in your journey to improve your home…that’s our promise.
Creating a backyard paradise is now more important than ever. We know the positive effect that being surrounded by Nature and plant life has… it’s good for our mental and physical health! Pacific Garden Artistry offers plants and irrigation systems that use water resources wisely and efficiently.
ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING
Promoting sustainable practices, such as using native plants, organic pest control, stormwater management, and providing habitat for beneficial creatures such as hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Our goal is to help educate clients on how easy land stewardship can be, and how enticing the result!
With more than 40 years of combined experience in landscape construction and installation, our team reliably delivers you the professional results you’ve been looking for! We use drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly plants whenever possible! Check out this great article on the importance of choosing proper plants to help our pollinator friends.
“I just want to tell you how much I am loving my new back yard. I saw another hummingbird out in the salvia this afternoon. Even before the Bougainvillea has grown, the trellises have added so much interest to the back of the house and broken up that boring expanse of wall. Thank you!”
- Anne R. / San Rafael, CA
WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE!
Pacific Garden Artistry uses the best materials available and brings them together with craftsmanship. Creativity and attentive customer service are a part of each project we take on. We listen carefully to your needs to help you achieve a spectacular property that you can enjoy with peace of mind. We use all organic products for the safety of pets and people, especially children. We offer a unique blend of expertise and creativity that sets us apart.
We are Marin County's first landscape company to use all battery powered yard tools. Our mowers, blowers, weed-whackers and hedge trimmers all run on state-of-the-art lithium ion batteries, to eliminate the negative impact of gas-powered machines. Our tools create less noise, and function without the use of oil or gasoline. No spills, leaks fumes and racket means a cleaner environment for Marin. Plus, your neighbors will love you for it!
WE LISTEN TO OUR CLIENTS
We can help you achieve a beautiful landscape and increase the value of your home by up to 15%. At PGA, attentive service and precision craftsmanship allow us to offer clients an unparalleled experience in home improvement. We are friendly, professional, and organized, helping you simplify the process and eliminate hassles and delays.
Richard Sandifer (owner & master gardener) is available to meet with you to determine your goals and desired outcomes. Some customers know just what they want...excellent! We can carry out your ideas and bring them to fruition. Others know only that they want improvement, but don't know where to start...no problem at all! We offer design solutions, delivering a relaxing sanctuary that awaits outside!
This chart, produced by the Master Gardeners, outlines the principles that guide us in our work.
"Richard is so knowledgeable and professional, and a complete pleasure to deal with. He has executed and managed a great number of things in our yard, including re-grading, stone wall construction, wood retaining wall construction, soil improvement, landscaping, planting, etc. Our yard is looking great and the talk of the neighborhood!"
- Cate E. / Mill Valley, CA
WE STAND WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY!
Our company is a proud member of the The California Landscape Contractor’s Association, and the owner of PGA is a board member with the CLCA North Coast Chapter. CLCA promotes best landscape practices, encouraging stewardship of the natural environment and placing high value on landscape companies which demonstrate "Commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethics. Devotion to excellence in craftsmanship. Reverence for the Earth."
“As a homeowner for 53 years, I've had ample opportunity to evaluate the competence and honesty of many landscape and homecare specialists. Among them, I have found Rich Sandifer, of Pacific Garden Artistry Landscaping, to be a consummate professional-a term I do not often use. Without hesitation, I recommend and endorse Rich and his company. The quality of his work and advice has shown me that he has my best interests at heart. Rich carefully plans, and meets, estimates, budgets and deadlines. If you want the best, here it is.”
- James C. / San Rafael, CA
DO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR?
Your relationship with your landscape professional is more than a business arrangement. Guided by your vision and your budget, our team of landscape professionals coordinate many specialties while transforming your landscape to match your dreams. Choosing an honest, reliable contractor means you get it done well and done right, the first time. Your search for a reliable landscape contractor ends here with us!
"Richard transformed my rough garden design ideas into a space that I truly enjoy. His attention to detail in construction and landscaping is impressive. Richard cleared the overgrown chaos, built a large planter box, two trellises and installed a feature paver and gravel patio. The fence was repaired and re-imagined, trees and bushes pruned properly and a gravel pathway installed in the side yard. Richard took particular pride in his work, was punctual, professional, reliable and pleasant and always left the workspace tidy and ready for the next day's work. I highly recommend Richard and Pacific Garden Artistry for garden design and construction."
- Kelly M. / El Cerrito, CA
