Susan Silva Landscape Design - Landscaping Portfolio

"Curves are the yin of nature that completes the yang of the architecture".

~ Julie Moir Messervy, Fine Gardening

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"Well, Bruce and I just came inside after sitting on our deck for about an hour, enjoying our new back yard. WE LOVE IT!!! ...We really are sooo happy with the design... If I don't look at the house, I feel like I'm on vacation somewhere that is beautiful! Even if I do look at the house and remember that it is OUR sanctuary, it's even better!"

More Testimonials

Bright colorful annuals and perennials for seasonal color enhanced this beautiful backyard in El Dorado Hills and was installed by professional contractors (a).
Soft, drought tolerant plants were designed into this hillside backyard and installed by professional contractors (b).
Sun-loving colorful terraced plantings complete this Roseville backyard constructed by the landscape contractor (c)
Iris & Roses Cottage Garden
This small, existing Carmichael backyard was renovated - keeping primarily just the pool and trees. I had lots of different areas to work with. Some areas were sunnier, some shadier. The homeowners were after a colorful, perennial,"cottage" look. The results were achieved!
Lotus garden: a beautiful iris & native grasses
Graceful arbor of nasturtium to private garden
This colorful, low border of perennial shrubs was designed for a home in El Dorado Hills. The plants border the lawn, love the sun and do not obstruct the beautiful view below the hill. The plants include agapanthus, lavender, rockrose and iceplant.
Bottlebush tree & mixture of plant colors and textures
Flowering vine planted to grow over wooden gate and arbor

Contractors responsible for the engineering and installation:

(a) Alpine Terrace Landscaping C27 lic #509483

(b) Alpine Terrace Landscaping C27 lic #509483; Natural Design lic # 426266

Many of Alpine's finished landscapes originated from Susan' designs.

Website Engineer:

Susan recommends experienced licensed landscape contractors for specifications, engineering, permitting and construction of her conceptual landscape designs.

Bright colorful annuals and perennials for seasonal color enhanced this beautiful backyard in El Dorado Hills and was installed by professional contractors (a).

Soft, drought tolerant plants were designed into this hillside backyard and installed by professional contractors (b).

Sun-loving colorful terraced plantings complete this Roseville backyard constructed by the landscape contractor (c)

Iris & Roses Cottage Garden

This small, existing Carmichael backyard was renovated - keeping primarily just the pool and trees. I had lots of different areas to work with. Some areas were sunnier, some shadier. The homeowners were after a colorful, perennial,"cottage" look. The results were achieved!

Lotus garden: a beautiful iris & native grasses

Graceful arbor of nasturtium to private garden

This colorful, low border of perennial shrubs was designed for a home in El Dorado Hills. The plants border the lawn, love the sun and do not obstruct the beautiful view below the hill. The plants include agapanthus, lavender, rockrose and iceplant.

Bottlebush tree & mixture of plant colors and textures

Flowering vine planted to grow over wooden gate and arbor

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