Gardening Services in Marin and Sonoma County
Ongoing garden care, seasonal planting, and full property maintenance for homeowners across Marin and Sonoma. Recurring service plans tailored to your landscape and your schedule.
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How Novara Handles Gardening in Marin and Sonoma
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Property Walk-Through
We walk your garden, identify what is thriving, what is struggling, and what your goals look like. Photos and notes captured for the recurring care plan.
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Custom Care Plan
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits scheduled around your property's needs. Pruning calendar, fertilization schedule, and seasonal planting windows all mapped to your landscape.
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Recurring Service Visits
Our crew shows up on schedule. Pruning, weeding, deadheading, mulching, light irrigation checks, and seasonal cleanup. Same team every visit so they learn your garden over time.
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Seasonal Refresh
Spring planting, summer maintenance, fall cleanup, winter pruning. Each season your garden gets the right treatment for that time of year, not the same checklist twelve months in a row.
All Novara Landscape and Hardscape Services in Marin and Sonoma
Every Novara service is built to work together. Browse our full range and combine what fits your property.
Full Outdoor Builds
Complete property transformations from initial 3D design through final installation.
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Patios
Natural stone, paver, and flagstone patios built on a proper base.
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Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls in stone, block, and timber for sloped properties.
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Driveways
Paver, concrete, and stamped driveways with proper drainage and grading.
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Concrete
Concrete walkways, slabs, and foundations finished clean.
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Planting and Softscape
Native and ornamental planting, lawn installation, and full softscape design.
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Wood Hardscapes
Pergolas, fences, decks, and custom wood structures built to last.
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Gardening
Ongoing garden care, seasonal planting, and property maintenance.
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Irrigation and Lighting
Smart irrigation systems and low-voltage landscape lighting design.
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Why Marin and Sonoma Homeowners Trust Novara for Gardening
28+ Years
Caring since 1998
Same-Crew Care
Continuity matters
Licensed C-27
#1134876 California
Recurring Service
No long contracts
A garden is not a one-time install. It is a living system that changes every month, every season, and every year. Most landscape companies treat gardening like a chore. Same checklist, every property, regardless of what is happening on the ground. We treat each garden across Marin and Sonoma as the unique system it is. The same crew comes back to your property visit after visit, learning which roses are slow to leaf out, which oak needs structural pruning before next winter, where the deer pressure is heaviest, and how the irrigation actually performs in dry July. That continuity is what separates a garden that looks good for a season from one that gets better every year.
Novara Gardening FAQ
How often does my garden need professional care?
Most gardens across Marin and Sonoma do best with biweekly or monthly visits. Properties with formal hedges, large lawns, or extensive containers benefit from weekly service during the growing season. Smaller, low-maintenance landscapes can stretch to monthly or quarterly visits. We assess your specific property and recommend the schedule that keeps it looking great without over-servicing.
What is included in a recurring gardening visit?
Standard visits cover pruning, weeding, deadheading, mulching as needed, lawn edging, blowing off hardscape surfaces, light irrigation checks, and removing all debris. Seasonal visits add tasks like rose pruning in winter, summer fertilization, fall leaf cleanup, and bulb or annual planting. We tailor the scope to your property and your priorities.
Can you take care of a garden during drought conditions?
Yes. Drought management is part of every recurring plan. We adjust pruning techniques to reduce water demand, monitor irrigation efficiency through our irrigation service, prioritize mulch to retain soil moisture, and identify struggling plants before they fail. A well-maintained garden uses significantly less water than a neglected one.
Do I need to be home for gardening visits?
No. Most of our clients are not home during scheduled visits. We have a system for gate access, key holding when needed, and detailed visit notes left after every appointment so you know exactly what was done. Photos sent on request after major seasonal work.
How do you handle deer pressure on Marin and Sonoma properties?
Deer pressure varies block to block across Marin and Sonoma. We track which plants are getting hit on your specific property and adjust as needed. Sometimes that means temporary fencing during establishment. Sometimes it means swapping a high-pressure plant for a deer-resistant alternative. We never use chemical repellents that wash off in the first rain. Smart plant selection and physical protection win every time.
When is the best time to start a gardening service?
Any time of year works to start service. Spring is the most popular because everything is growing and the property needs the most attention. Fall is the best time to assess and plan because plants are settling in for winter and you can see what needs to happen before the next growing season. We start new clients on whatever schedule fits the property and the time of year.
Can I cancel or change my gardening schedule?
Yes. There are no long-term contracts. You can adjust frequency, pause service, or cancel anytime with reasonable notice. We earn your continued business every visit. Most clients stay with us for years because the garden gets better over time and the relationship works.
How do I get started with gardening service?
Call us at (707) 494-8197 or request a free consultation here. We schedule a walk-through at your property anywhere across Marin and Sonoma County, discuss your goals and priorities, and follow up with a recommended service plan and written estimate within one week.