Testimonials
Testimonials
"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!" 

"GOOD JOB SUSAN!!! You listened to what we had to say about our ideas, and you made it happen! Thank you so much. If you ever need a reference, please feel free to give our name and phone number, and we will give you lots of kudos!"
Bruce & Susan Barstis, Fair Oaks, CA, clients

"During my 20 year work relationship and friendship with Susan I have watched her grow into one of the most creative and professional landscape designers in the Sacramento region. She achieves this by carefully listening to and incorporating the clients desires and dreams into her designs, Susan has a wonderful ability to add color, texture and depth to the landscape with her innovative plant designs. An added plus is the simplicity and clarity of her designs making them ideal for either professional installation or the enthusiastic do-it-yourselfer.Finally, there is no denying the persona of friendliness and honesty Susan displays which often leads to lasting friendships with clients. Any one hiring Susan is making the right choice and is lucky to get her design."
Steve Irwin, Owner 
Alpine Terrace Landscaping, Granite Bay, CA
916.791.0508
"I have known Susan Silva for nearly ten years. As director of the Sacramento Trades Guild (a contractor referral service), I had the privilege of recommending Susan to hundreds of homeowners over the years. In addition, I used her services personally to design two different yards for my last two homes."

"Susan is creative and passionate about her designs. She develops ideas that are fresh, original, and charming. Her designs are also great for the "do it your-selfers" who want a yard that looks like a work of art. I loved our last yard and I truly believe that the house sold so quickly because of the beautiful landscape design. In our new house, I will enjoy Susan's backyard design for years to come."
Nancy Roberts, ServiceMagic/ Sacramento Trades Guild 
2140 Professional Dr. Suite 130, Roseville, CA 95661
916.772.3660, nroberts@servicemagic.com
"What began as a client relationship has, 3 years later, blossomed into not only a dream come true, but a treasured friendship. Susan has woven magic in her creation of our back yard."

"Three years ago I took her out to see an incredibly ugly space, badly in need of a makeover. I had no idea what I specifically wanted, only that I wanted flowing lines, water sounds, fragrant plants and NO grass to mow. Someplace serene. She came through with it in her first design."

"Somehow she has a way of feeling what her clients want. This isn't something that came through education. It is a very special gift. Anyone fortunate to employ her cannot help but come away with the feeling they have been touched by an angel; someone bestowed with a gift from a higher power; someone with the ability to touch and feel not only her clients' dreams but also the earth's needs."

"I highly recommend Susan for any landscaping design needs anyone may have - big or small. She is an outstanding designer. And your life will be touched by a most magical lady. Thank you, Susan."
Carol Davidson, Rancho Cordova, CA, client
"Susan Silva is a professional, friendly and creative designer. She will take your ideas, offer her own, and create a design that is not only functional, but also beautiful and unique. Her expertise in texture, color and flow will give you the haven you’ve always dreamed of. She did it for us; she can do it for you."
David and Marci Bridgeford, Granite Bay, CA, clients

"Most people needing a professional landscape designer would call Susan because of her talent. Susan's abilities are, of course, unparalleled -- but what makes her talent truly special is how she applies it based on her clients' needs and lifestyles. You won't say, "Now there's another Susan Silva design." It's distinctly YOUR special design, tailored by Susan to your own dreams and ideas."

"And almost as importantly... (I could go on for pages, and I know you're thanking me that I'm not, but...) Susan put me at ease. I was so nervous before our first meeting. My household was chaotic, my yard was horrible, and what would this professional designer say when I told her I wanted my two big dogs taken into consideration in the design? What Susan said was, "I completely understand. I have four dogs." Ya gotta love her."
Liz Zelandais, client
"We were fortunate enough to be able to schedule time with Susan to do our landscape project. Because we had no idea of what to even imagine for our yard, Susan listened carefully to our dreams and desires and turned them into a reality. Her talents as a professional landscape designer are phenomenal. Because she has a passion for her work, she made us feel very comfortable in the choices we were making, and added her professional and technical expertise to complete a workable design that definitely meets our needs. The end product resulted in a dream we only imagined we would have. Susan was able to visualize down to the smallest detail, how the whole project was going to come together. Susan cares about your ideas and provides you with comfort in knowing your project will be one that definitely reflects your personality. If you want the best in landscape design, look no further, Susan Silva will meet your every need."
Pat Gacutan, Granite Bay, CA, client
"Lovin' it. We've had many evenings hangin' outside with a good book or a glass of wine. I put in citronella lanterns which light it up even more at night and keep the bugs away. We really will have to have that get together sometime before rainy season, so you can see how big the Bunny Grass has grown. I also put in some big beautiful ceramic pots....(purchased at Costco for 50 bucks each... not bad, huh?). I have four of them, one at the base of each post of the cover. Greg strung some (invisible) drip line down to each of them, and now they're all brimming over with flowers I planted... (what kind, you ask? I have no idea. I just picked ones that looked pretty). You've had many compliments on your design... people always say "I love the flow!!" and "It feels so peaceful!" and "What a transformation!!" A big surprise is how much the animals love it. The cats especially love to hang out on the flagstone or on the bench seats now. Missy hangs out there to watch (and chase) the squirrels that now love to circumnavigate the yard from tree to tree. Sierra.... well it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. She still mainly thinks it's her bathroom. But WHAT a bathroom!"
Jody Gordon, East Sacramento, CA, client
"Wow! Lisa and I love our yard more than our words can express. We spend time out there every day and generally one of the weekend days. It's become the place we love to be every day, even as the cold descends upon Sacramento. The final design that Susan created met all of our desires and fit our personalities to a "T". She captured the essence of 'John and Lisa' and created a space for us that is both exciting and meditative at the same time. The execution of Susan's design (by Alpine Terrace Landscaping) has created a yard that we love to be in puttering every day. The contractor's focus on the big picture and attention to the smallest detail has created a yard that is beautiful and trouble free. The contractor's staff was always friendly, hard working and we almost never knew that they were around. The job was done on schedule and on budget and went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the end product. We cannot thank you both enough. It was money well spent!!!! We highly recommend you to your future clients and would be happy to speak to anyone considering working with you." 
John Orgera & Lisa DeFinis, Sacramento, CA, client
"I keep meaning to tell you how lovely the landscaping is on the corner house of Westerberg. I go by there on my paper route every week. The house is quite a bright blue and the landscaping softened everything and it is lovely.  Steve Irwin's men are almost finished with my deck. I am very, very pleased with it. I hope you will come by some time to see it." 
Signa Crutcher, Carmichael, CA, client
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