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Alderland

Featured in Walnut Creek Today 5.00 (21 reviews)(925) 933-3848

Alderland is based in Walnut Creek and designs and builds custom landscapes, swimming pools and outdoor living spaces for Bay Area homeowners. It has served the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 43 years, offering pool and landscape design and construction as an all-in-one service.

Business Highlights
  • California-licensed landscape and swimming pool contractor, license #492439.
  • Don Vivatson's work earned the California Landscape Contractors Association's Excelsior Award.
  • More than 1,100 completed projects.

Service Area

Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Los Gatos and Santa Rosa, plus surrounding Northern California communities.

Featured on ProsGrade. Alderland is one of 8 landscapers ProsGrade lists in Walnut Creek, California.

Listing details

7 services listed, including Landscape design and construction, Custom pool design and construction and Landscape remodeling. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 21 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Alderland compares with the other 7 landscapers on ProsGrade in Walnut Creek, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 8 Walnut Creek landscapers on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Walnut Creek landscapers on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (21) than 5 of the 7 other Walnut Creek landscapers on ProsGrade.
  • One of 4 Walnut Creek landscapers on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

7 services
  • Landscape design and constructionCustom landscape design; complete construction from concept to completion.
  • Custom pool design and constructionSpas, water features, Baja shelves and poolside living areas.
  • Landscape remodelingOutdoor space renovations.
  • Outdoor living spacesKitchens, bars, fire features and entertainment spaces.
  • Patios, decks and shade structuresIntegrated hardscape and planting plans.
  • Planting plansPlant selections based on architecture, climate, sun exposure, soil and irrigation needs.
  • 3D design visualization3D designs and flyover videos before construction begins.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise attentive communication and support through design and construction. One pool customer recalls quick answers to first-time-owner questions; another points to Don's plant selections and the added lighting in the finished yard.

Customer Reviews

Prashant Tyagi

We couldn't be more happier with the results from Alderland Pools & Landscaping! We hired them to help design our backyard and front yard project with pool, decking and hardscape, and the experience from start to finish was fantastic. Their designer, Aaron, was an absolute pleasure to work with. He truly listened to our vision and translated our ideas into a stunning, functional design that perfectly suits our lifestyle. His communication was excellent; he was professional, incredibly creative, and was very responsive to all our questions. The quality of work is outstanding, and the process was smooth and efficient. We would highly recommend Aaron and Alderland Pools & Landscaping to anyone looking to create their dream outdoor space.
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Leslie W.

Wow! An amazing team. Between Don's decade's deep expertise in the field and Aaron's exemplary customer service, it's hard not to be a fan of Alder Landscaping. They really helped us think through our property's potential and provided us with a design that pulled out all the stops. Highly recommend them as a "one-stop-shop" to turning your backyard into an oasis. Particularly if you are installing a pool. Which is a highly complex undertaking. My only regret is not hiring them sooner.
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Christine Chiang

After 40 years the backyard and front yard were long overdue for a makeover. Don and his team at Alder Landscaping were incredible from start to finish. They communicated clearly at every stage, took our scattered ideas, and transformed the backyard into paradise. A special shoutout to Aaron, Israel, and Leo for all their hardwork. Every single person on the team was a joy to work with. Don really listened to what we wanted, then somehow made it even better than we imagined. You can tell this crew treats each project like it’s their own home. Every plant, stone, and detail was placed with pride and care. We left the plant selection up to Don, and let’s just say the man knows his greenery. His design and placement choices brought the whole yard to life. I used to think “landscaping” meant planting a couple shrubs and calling it a day. Apparently, it actually involves briefly turning your yard into the surface of Mars before transforming it into something that might be featured in Better Homes & Gardens. Now we've got a backyard that feels like a resort. The added lighting provides a perfect finishing touch and beautifully highlights all the features. There’s a lovely fire pit to cozy up around and enjoy peaceful nights under the stars, a pergola that’s perfect for relaxing with a drink, and a garden that my cat treats like her personal botanical amusement park. The space is stunning, peaceful, and honestly kind of magical. Thank you, Don and the team, for completely “Alderizing” our yard. We couldn’t be happier!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during Alderland's initial design consultation?

It begins with an on-site consultation lasting two to three hours, focused on the property, goals, priorities and how the space will be used.

Does Alderland's design service require a construction commitment?

No. A completed design direction does not require moving forward with construction.

When does Alderland review the budget and project scope?

It refines the design and reviews the project scope before developing a realistic budget, ahead of scheduling, planning or permitting.