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Yardzen is Mill Valley’s #1 Landscape Design Company

Transform your yard with Yardzen’s award-winning design team. From Mill Valley’s redwood-shaded hillsides to the shores of Sausalito, we create outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with Northern California’s natural beauty.

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Why your Mill Valley neighbors choose Yardzen:

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Design solutions for every yard

Work with Yardzen to create a comprehensive, build-ready plan hand-selected for your climate and outdoor space. We have the design solution for every project.

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Access to the wonderful world of Yardzen

From our in-house experts on all things landscaping, to our network of vetted builders, to our exclusive pricing at our partner brands, you’ll have the support, resources, and connections to bring your project to life.

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Own your designs. Build on your terms

We’re here to help bring your design to life–on your terms and timeline. We’re here to support you as you refine your build plan, choose your builder, style the space and see it come to life.

Stunning Mill Valley Designs by Yardzen

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The Yardzen Timeline

From kickoff to completion, Yardzen's design & build experts are on your team, ensuring every detail is just right.

Day 1
Show and tell us about your existing space and goals for your new one. We'll get to work.

Tell us everything

Show and tell us about your existing space and goals for your new one. We'll get to work.

Within 5-10 Days
Get excited. Your design is custom tailored to you, factoring your climate, style and budget.

Receive your designs

Get excited. Your design is custom tailored to you, factoring your climate, style and budget.

Weeks 2-3
Share your feedback and revise your designs in our Feedback Studio.

Collaborate and revise

Share your feedback and revise your designs in our Feedback Studio.

Week 4 and beyond
We'll help you source competitive bids to build your design. With Yardzen, you own your designs and are in control of spend and timeline.

Bring it to life

We'll help you source competitive bids to build your design. With Yardzen, you own your designs and are in control of spend and timeline.

Day 1
Show and tell us about your existing space and goals for your new one. We'll get to work.

Tell us everything

Show and tell us about your existing space and goals for your new one. We'll get to work.

Within 5-10 Days
Get excited. Your design is custom tailored to you, factoring your climate, style and budget.

Receive your designs

Get excited. Your design is custom tailored to you, factoring your climate, style and budget.

Weeks 2-3
Share your feedback and revise your designs in our Feedback Studio.

Collaborate and revise

Share your feedback and revise your designs in our Feedback Studio.

Week 4 and beyond
We'll help you source competitive bids to build your design. With Yardzen, you own your designs and are in control of spend and timeline.

Bring it to life

We'll help you source competitive bids to build your design. With Yardzen, you own your designs and are in control of spend and timeline.

We are Mill Valley’s #1 Landscape Design Company

Local Expertise

Our team specializes in plant palettes and materials that thrive in Mill Valley’s foggy mornings, coastal air, and hillside terrain.

Tailored to Your Lifestyle

Whether it’s a redwood-shaded garden retreat in Mill Valley or a sleek outdoor kitchen in Sausalito, our designs are customized to how you live outdoors.

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Design Online, Build Locally

We work with the best local contractors to bring our designs to life, with quality craftsmanship and value pricing.

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We Know Mill Valley—And We Design Precisely for It

Real data. Real challenges. Real design solutions. Here’s how we build high-performing yards for Mill Valley’s unique environment.

Climate

Mill Valley’s coastal climate nurtures lush, year-round greenery. The area experiences mild, wet winters and cool, foggy summers, creating ideal conditions for a variety of plants.

Outdoor Living

Yardzen enhances Mill Valley landscapes, creating shaded retreats, lush greenery, and cozy outdoor spaces that embrace the area’s coastal charm.

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Design & Build

Yardzen turns your landscape vision into reality, crafting designs that match your dreams and connecting you with trusted contractors.

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Hardiness Zone

Mill Valley sits in USDA Zones 9a–10a, with mild, wet winters and cool, foggy summers. We design with resilient plants like Mexican bush sage, blue fescue, and kangaroo paw that thrive in these conditions.

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Beat The Heat (LA)

In Mill Valley’s coastal climate, we turn to drought-tolerant natives like manzanita and ceanothus. Our designs highlight shaded nooks and water-wise irrigation to keep outdoor spaces thriving year-round.

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Outdoor Living Culture

Mill Valley invites year-round connection to the outdoors. We design for everyday living—cozy fire pits to cut the fog, dining and lounge areas tucked into the landscape.

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Capturing Stormwater

If left unchecked and free to run, stormwater is ultimately fed back into natural waterways, causing pollution issues and degrading ecosystems. We can stop this process with smart design!

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Welcoming Pollinators (Mill Valley)

In Mill Valley’s redwood and oak landscapes, we design with native, pollinator-friendly plants, choose deer-resistant species, and create balanced habitats that welcome wildlife

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Defensible Space

We design with defensible space in mind—layering fire-resistant plants, strategic spacing, and stone or gravel buffers to protect homes while keeping landscapes beautiful.

Yardzen Design Packages

Select where you want to design:

Essential

$995

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Everything you need to confidently plan your outdoor project—without the extras, and at our most accessible price. Includes backyard and side yards.
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Classic

$1395

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A guided design experience with photorealistic renders and a dedicated project manager to bring your vision to life. Includes backyard and side yards.
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Signature

$1995

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Our most comprehensive design experience, with expert guidance, day-to-night renders, and a cost advisor to help you build with confidence. Includes your entire backyard and side yards.
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Yardzen is the online landscape design platform that assigns a talented landscape designer to create a just-for-you design, factoring your style and your property’s unique characteristics.

Meet a few Yardzen landscape contractors in Mill Valley

Get matched with local contractors, message and schedule with the help of a dedicated Yardzen Advisor (free to you), and pay securely, all on our platform.

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Keystone Yards
4.8 / 5

Decking · Outdoor Kitchens · Pavers

Super Pro
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FG Pavers and Turf
4.8 / 5

Hardscapes · Pools · Decks · Outdoor Kitchens

Super Pro
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Buzz Landscape
4.6 / 5

CA Rooms · Decks · Pools · Outdoor Kitchens

Super Pro
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Join the Growing Community of Happy Mill Valley Clients

Raj C.

“Considering they do this process remotely, they did an amazing job with my design, better than I could have expected. The output included details, 3D renderings, and CAD drawings. It was great work done at a great value!”

Full Yard • Walnut Creek, CA

Tanvi R.

“Have worked with them a few years apart. Very happy with the service, design and now the connectivity and ease of using the platform.”

Front Yard • Pleasanton, CA

Fredrik W.

“Super easy to use. Fantastic way to get creative ideas for outdoor spaces. Great support throughout.”

Full Yard • San Jose, CA

Debjani B.

“Yardzen did an excellent and efficient job designing our front yard. They addressed feedback, questions, and concerns and were helpful finding the right plants and defining better hardscaping for our front yard.”

Front Yard • Pleasanton, CA

Mill Valley Landscape Design FAQs

Our team of design experts can answer your questions, discuss your yard renovation goals, and help choose the right package for your project.

hello@yardzen.com
(888) 927-3936

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Your New Mill Valley Yard Starts Here

Transform your yard with Yardzen’s award-winning design team. From Mill Valley’s redwood-shaded hillsides to the shores of Sausalito, we create outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with Northern California’s natural beauty.

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