Business Details
36 Years
experience
Custom Residential Landscaping in Oakland, CA
Teresa Donovan Landscaping has been crafting bespoke residential landscapes in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1990. Our philosophy centers on harmonizing architectural design, client lifestyles, and environmental context to create gardens that embody timeless beauty. With over three decades of experience, we combine artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver spaces that balance simplicity with sophistication, wildness with refinement, and functionality with sensory appeal. Teresa Donovan, a UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate with honors in Ornamental Horticulture, leads the design process, drawing from global travel insights and 30 years of practical application.Partner Keni Madden contributes unmatched craftsmanship and problem-solving rooted in his upbringing on a Fijian island. Our team personally oversees every project phase, from conceptualization to installation, ensuring meticulous attention to plant selection, hardscaping, and irrigation systems. Quarterly maintenance services preserve and enhance garden vitality over decades. Client testimonials consistently highlight our reliability, creative collaboration, and ability to transform spaces into deeply personal, enduring landscapes that appreciate property value while meeting individual needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Quarterly Maintenance
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Hardscaping
Irrigation Systems
Garden Lighting
Plant Selection
Site Consultations
Maintenance Visits
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized residential landscaping expertise.
- Our team provides personalized design consultations tailored to client lifestyles.
- We oversee all projects from concept to completion for quality assurance.
- Our drought-tolerant gardens reduce maintenance while enhancing beauty.
- Quarterly maintenance services ensure long-term garden vitality.
What people say
Creative designers
Extremely knowledgeable
Fairly priced
Magical results
Safe play areas
Services
Landscape Design
Custom residential design integrating house architecture, client needs, and environmental context. Focus on intuitive planting plans and functional layouts that balance artistry with practicality. Utilizes drought-tolerant species and sustainable materials for low-maintenance, beautiful spaces.
Installation
Full-service implementation of landscape plans with expert oversight. Includes hardscaping, irrigation systems, and curated plant selection. Combines creative vision with technical precision for durable, aesthetically cohesive outdoor environments that evolve beautifully over decades.
Quarterly Maintenance
Scheduled upkeep to preserve landscape integrity and enhance plant development. Services include pruning, irrigation checks, and seasonal adjustments. Maintains design intent while adapting to natural growth patterns and environmental changes for long-term garden vitality.
Hardscaping
Stone masonry and architectural elements that define garden spaces. Features pathways, walls, and patios using natural materials. Combines technical engineering with artistic placement to create durable, visually appealing structures that complement living elements.
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Specialized garden design for arid climates using adapted plant species and efficient systems. Reduces water consumption while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Incorporates permeable paving and organic mulching to enhance sustainability and minimize maintenance requirements.
People
Teresa Donovan
Lead Designer
Graduated with honors in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Has over 30 years of experience creating award-winning residential landscapes. Combines academic training with global garden studies to develop personalized, ecologically conscious designs that evolve beautifully over time.
Keni Madden
Project Manager
Brings resourcefulness from growing up on a Fijian island. Crafts intricate stone features and implements designs with technical precision. Recognized for problem-solving skills and ability to transform conceptual plans into functional, aesthetically striking outdoor spaces.
Questions
What services does Teresa Donovan Landscaping offer?
We provide residential landscape design, installation, and quarterly maintenance services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
What areas do you serve?
We work throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, and surrounding communities.
What makes your design approach unique?
We create gardens that balance architectural integration, client lifestyle needs, and environmental context for spaces that evolve beautifully over decades.
Do you offer consultation services?
Yes, we provide initial consultations starting at $150 per hour, which can be credited toward full design projects.
How do you ensure project quality?
We personally oversee all work from concept to completion, hand-selecting plants and materials while maintaining direct client communication throughout.
