
"River-Friendly" offers a holistic approach to landscaping that works with nature to reduce waste, prevent pollution and support the integrity of one of California's key ecosystems, the Sacramento River watershed.
Green Gardener training combines cutting-edge technology with ecologically sound landscape maintenance practices. The qualified Green Gardener conscientiously adheres to the River-Friendly Landscape Guidelines and will have successfully completed 10 weeks of intensive training examining complex subjects such as:
| Name | Phone # | Additional Qualifications |
| Tony Tachera River City Greenscapes |
916.897.0066 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Colleen Hamilton
Bloomin' Landscape Designs |
916.961.0191 | Horticulture Degree |
| Steve Revering Steve Revering Landscape |
916.725.0603 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Anthony Phelps American Landscape Design & Installation |
916.612.0776 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Tim Kut Suntown Landscape & Maintenance |
916.224.1253 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Laurie Gates The Secret Garden Landscape Design |
530.406.0848 | California Licensed Contractor |
| David Rivera
Optima Landscape of Sac, Inc |
916.773.1140 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Akie Fukushige Wenk
Callander Associates Landscape Architecture |
916.631.1312 | |
| George Evers Simple Solutions Landscaping |
916.202.1965 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Bobby Alvarez Granite Valley Landscaping |
916.792.1562 | California Licensed Contractor Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor |
| Jeffrey Stapleton Stapleton Development |
916.505.2068 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Isaac Terrazas Terrazas Landscape Maintenance |
916.247.2748 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Debbie McGinty
Dynamic Designs Landscape |
916.276.2742 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Gonzalo Cazares Evenflow Landscape |
916.206.2872 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Mary Rivera Verdure Garden Design |
530.263.2526 | |
| Jason Lewis
Urban Renewal Landscaping |
916.370.3005 | |
| Vicky Bartish Shades of Green Horticulture |
916.663.2872 | Certified Arborist |
| Carl Curtis Spring Landscapes |
916.203.6603 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Suzette Odlozil Greenhart Landscape & Nursery |
916.985.3300 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Beth Abalos River City Landscaping |
916.729.3586 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Holly Greenwood Under the Greenwood Tree |
916.730.3634 | |
| Cindy Bryars Blooming Gardens |
916.248.2266 | Horticulture Degree |
| Kati White Buds 2 Branches Landscape Designs |
916.804.3991 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Eduardo Escalera English Garden Care, Inc |
916.635.4275 | |
| Darleen Halsted dh Landscape Design & Consulting |
916.832.4600 | |
| Steve Moodey Moodey Incorporated |
916.871.4791 | California Licensed Contractor |
| David W. Calhoun Outer-Spaces Landscape Construction |
916.240.5583 | |
| Barry Friesen Dawn Landscaping |
510.385.5139 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Jeannie Hanson Geno's Garden Design |
916.764.5243 | |
| Steven M. Zien Living Resources Company |
916-726-5377 | Qualified Applicators License Holder |
| Charl duPlessis The Lawn Jock |
559.280.3382 | |
| Eric Zemlicka Z-Scapes |
916.205.6749 | California Licensed Contractor Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor |
| Emerald Sica Living Space |
916.869.6092 | |
| Daniel Gannon Everyday Ecology |
916.572.6466 | |
| Tina Henricksen Heart and Soil Garden Design |
916.960.6190 | |
| Bruce Wilson Cypress Landscaping |
916.966.6341 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Joseph Rea
Cut-N-Edge Landscapes |
916.524.6980 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Jennifer Hart Hart Garden Design Studio |
916.580.5944 | |
| Charles Beaver BHR Construction |
916.213.7331 | |
| Colin
L. Geraghty Sunworld |
916.368.7337 | Certified Arborist |
| Janet Gerland Green Star Landscape |
916.947.6828 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Linden Nies Zuke's Landscape, Inc. |
916.416.7492 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Daniel Piper Piper Landscape |
916.580.7445 | Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor |
| Scott Volmer Great Valley Design, Inc. |
530.792.7095 | Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor |
| John Inglett O2 Compost |
916.223.8172 | |
| Lynn Scholl Red Studio Design |
916.834.7844 | |
| Soleil Tranquilli
Tranquill Gardens |
916.685.8010 | |
| James Berry Western Landscape, Inc. |
916.375.8873 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Mele Huffman Mele's Gate Gardening & Copper Structures |
916.422.9042 | |
| David Roberts Roberts Landscape Design & Consulting |
916.416.9368 | California Licensed Contractor Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator EPA WaterSense Partner |
| Jim Stripe All Phase Landscapes |
916.599.9204 | California Licensed Contractor Landscape Architect (CA) Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) Irr. Association |
| Richard Hallstead Hallstead Tree Service, Inc |
530.878.8562 | Certified Arborist |
| Jessy Parker JP Landscape Services |
916.300.9532 | California Licensed Contractor Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor |
| Christopher Reilly Reflection Landscapes |
916.521.9472 | California Licensed Contractor Qualified Applicator Certificate |
| Cheryl Buckwalter Landscape Liaisons |
530.887.9887 | Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper EPA WaterSense Partner |
| Cindy Corino English Garden Care |
916.635.4275 | |
| Garrett Hinsey Urban Renewal Landscaping |
209.608.4930 | |
| Jim Riffle DJM Landscaping |
916.968.0303 | |
| Candace Schuncke Candace Schuncke, Landscape Designer |
916.996.6817 | California Licensed Contractor |
| Melissa Rivera DJM Landscaping |
916.968.0303 | |
Elaine Applebaum |
530.878.7347 |
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