Landscape Design
Site-sensitive concepts, planting plans, and material palettes built around the architecture and the land itself.
Palo Alto's Premier Landscaper
Where Vision Meets the Land
We design and build outdoor spaces that feel inevitable — as though the land was always meant to look this way. Serving Palo Alto and the greater Peninsula for over 18 years.
500+ Completed landscapes across the Peninsula
Design. Build. Care. A single team from concept to maintenance
18+ Years shaping outdoor spaces with architectural discipline
24 hrs Average response time for new inquiries
Licensed CA contractor, bonded, insured, and design-led
What We Do
Disciplined craftsmanship across every layer of the landscape.
Stoneleaf is built for clients who want more than labor. We combine design thinking, material knowledge, and long-view horticulture so the finished result feels considered from the first arrival to the last planting bed.
How we are different
Every scope is approached as a composition, not a checklist. That means fewer disconnected decisions, stronger material continuity, and a more finished result once the work is in place.
Hardscaping
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, and driveways composed with clean detailing and materials that age beautifully.
Planting & Gardens
Native and climate-appropriate planting schemes with seasonal interest, structure, and long-term resilience.
Outdoor Living
Fire features, shade structures, kitchens, and gathering spaces designed for elegant everyday use.
Water Features
Custom fountains and reflective elements that introduce movement, atmosphere, and acoustic calm.
Maintenance
Ongoing horticultural care that protects the investment and helps each landscape mature with intent.
Featured Work
Landscapes that feel settled, storied, and entirely specific to place.
Our strongest projects are never just pretty. They hold up to the home, the climate, the circulation patterns, and the way clients want to host and live outdoors.
The Atherton Estate
A three-acre transformation featuring native oak restoration, a natural swimming pool, and sculptural hardscaping throughout.
Why Stoneleaf
Measured by lasting relationships, not just finished installs.
Clients come to Stoneleaf for a more composed process and stay for the confidence that the details will hold up after the handoff.
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Years of Experience
Designing and building residential landscapes across the Peninsula.
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Projects Completed
From compact courtyards to full estate transformations.
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Client Satisfaction
Built on communication, finish quality, and long-term care.
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Industry Awards
Recognition for thoughtful design, horticulture, and craft.
Client Stories
Trusted because the finished work still feels right years later.
Homeowners remember the quality of the process as much as the quality of the design. These are the details that keep referrals coming.
Common feedback
Clear communication, calm job sites, and landscapes that feel more resolved in person than they did in the renderings.
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“Stoneleaf transformed our backyard from a patchy lawn into a space we actually live in. The design feels like it was always meant to be there.”
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“We interviewed four landscapers. Stoneleaf was the only one who asked how we wanted to feel in our outdoor space, not just what we wanted it to look like.”
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“Three years in and our garden looks better than the day it was installed. Their maintenance team treats our property like it is their own.”