Shoreline Landscape Design - Santa Cruz's Local Landscaping
2380 Paul Minnie Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas in Santa Cruz County do you serve for landscape design and construction?
We operate throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties, including Capitola, Aptos, Scotts Valley, Los Gatos, and Saratoga. We offer complimentary on-site assessments for residential projects in these communities to understand your specific needs and the local environment.
How do you address common local issues like bare lawn patches or tree root damage?
In Santa Cruz's unique climate, bare patches and root damage are often symptoms of soil health, irrigation, or shade issues. Our approach starts with a site assessment to diagnose the cause. We then provide solutions, which may include soil amendment, adjusting irrigation design, installing appropriate ground covers or permeable walkways, or creating new landscaped areas that work with existing trees rather than against them.
Do you handle both the design and construction of hardscape projects like patios and retaining walls?
Yes, we are a full-service design-build firm. Our in-house landscape designers and construction crews work together seamlessly. This means from the initial concept for your patio, walkway, or retaining wall through to the final installation, we manage all aspects, ensuring the design is both beautiful and buildable, with consistent quality and communication.
What the Company Handles
- Exterior wall construction
- Greenscape construction
- Walkway construction or installation
- Irrigation design services
- Retaining walls
- Landscape design
- Driveway construction or installation
Company Background
Shoreline Landscape Design began over four decades ago when founder Brian moved from his family's New Jersey nursery business to Santa Cruz. His background in design and fluency in Spanish, combined with a passion for plants and community, shaped the company's personal approach. What started as a small two-person maintenance crew has grown into a full-service design and build firm with over fifteen dedicated employees, including multiple landscape designers and installation crews. Serving Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Clara Counties, from Capitola to Saratoga, we maintain close relationships with every client. Each project is a creative collaboration, handling everything from sustainable gardens and stone patios to outdoor kitchens and water features, all with a commitment to quality and clear communication.















