• A paved stone pathway surrounded by lush flowering plants leading to a beige house with black-trimmed windows in a garden setting.
  • Front yard garden with colorful flowers, green bushes, ornamental grass, and stone pathway in front of suburban houses on a sunny day.
  • Front yard garden with various plants and flowers, brick border, with houses and a sunset sky in the background.
  • A suburban house with a brick and gray exterior, front yard with green grass, small trees, and landscaped rocks, a concrete walkway leading to the front porch, and trees framing the scene.

About Us

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Monarch Native Landscapes was founded to assist property owners discover the beauty and functionality of their outdoor space by designing landscapes with emphasis on the use of native plants. Our focus is on creating sustainable and ecologically appropriate landscapes that fulfill our clients' dreams and goals.

We provide residential and commercial landscape design, consulting during the design and construction phases, and plant ordering and coordination services. We collaborate with contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike, and help our customers navigate rebate programs to complete their projects within budget.

Lets Work Together!

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Step 1

Get In Touch

Tell us about your project! The more information you include in your message to us, the better understanding we will have of your personal style and specific project goals.

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Step 2

Design Consultation

We'll meet for 1-2 hours where we'll walk through the site, discuss design ideas, plants, materials, furnishings, the installation process, and potential project costs.

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Step 3

Design Phase

Soon, you'll be able to see the vision of what we theory-crafted during the consultation. We'll refine the design gradually over a few rounds of revision.

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Step 4

Construction Phase

Once the design is finalized and construction drawings are delivered, we're happy to provide guidance as you navigate the construction phase of your project!

Landscape Design Services

Pricing for landscape design services is $700 incrementally for each 1000 square feet of project area. However, a final quote will need to be prepared as projects can vary widely in complexity. Design costs are typically around 10% of total project costs. Deliverables included in this cost are listed below:

Starting at

$700

  • A detailed landscape construction set, which may include some or all of the following sheets: construction/layout plan, demolition/site preparation plan, planting, irrigation, and lighting plans, construction details, and plant and materials lists with quantities.

  • A computer-generated representation of the conceptual landscape design. Used for presenting the design as it would be constructed before moving into construction.

  • Analyzing the site, taking inventory of existing elements, and measuring the site to prepare a base map for the design are all done during the consultation. However, for larger or more complex sites, a surveying company may need to be brought onto the project for a topographical and/or property boundary survey.

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  • Customers of the City of Sacramento’s turf conversion rebate program may be eligible for a $200 rebate towards design costs after installation. Click here for more info: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/utilities/water-conservation/rebates/outdoor-rebates/grass-conversion

  • 1 - 1000 square feet……………...…..$700

    1001 - 2000 square feet………….…$1400

    2001 - 3000 square feet……….……$2100

    3001 - 4000 square feet……..…..…$2800

    4001 - 5000 square feet……..…..…$3500

Additional Services

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We offer several services in addition to landscape design:

  • We can coordinate your plant needs with our partnered wholesale nurseries for either you or your contractor.

  • If you or your contractor would like our eye for design to space/lay out the plants at the time of planting as envisioned , we can help! A benefit of this service is that we’re able to adjust the planting layout if necessary.

  • While we do not offer installation services, we can help provide installation advice or guidance to either you or your contractor.

  • Consulting from a California Licensed Landscape Architect without design services.

  • We offer CAD or SketchUp drafting services for design companies in need of additional hands or individuals who need something drafted.

  • "Chris's concept design has been absolutely instrumental in helping us with our decisions. We can't thank him enough for the vision. He was really amazing to work with."

    -Leslie & Larry W.

  • "About 4-5 months after installation, I'm so thrilled with the new landscape! I saw our first butterfly out front a couple weeks ago and I hope it's the first of many pollinators we'll see in coming years. Where our old lawn didn't provide any pleasure to us, and our old tree just meant constant clean up, I love walking down our new steps and seeing new growth. I can't wait to see what it looks like when the plants mature. I'm sure I'll miss the shade from the tree in the summer, but I don't miss the mess at all."

    -Alexia H.

  • "Chris started the process by asking me what I wanted and offered a few different iterations for the yard that catered to my low maintenance and dog friendly needs, while also incorporating his local and native plant flare. He was hands-on during the project build and remained engaged as a resource through the first growing season. If I do my front yard too, Chris is the landscape designer I will call!"

    -Amanda L.

  • "We love the final product and can't thank Chris enough!"

    -Heather D.