Landscaping in Petaluma, CA
San Judas Landscape is based right here in Petaluma. From the historic homes near downtown to the hillside lots east of Highway 101, we build retaining walls, fencing, decks, and full landscape designs for the yards we drive past every day.
Landscaping on Petaluma's Ground
Petaluma grew up along the Petaluma River as a dairy and agricultural town, and that history still shapes the lots we work on — older West side properties near downtown often sit on smaller, established parcels with mature trees and decades-old hardscape, while newer development east of Highway 101 and up into the hills brings steeper grades and clay-heavy soil that moves with the seasons.
That clay soil is the single biggest factor in how we build here: it expands when Sonoma County's wet winters soak it and contracts hard in the dry summer, which is exactly what cracks patios, leans fence posts, and pushes on retaining walls that were built without real drainage behind them. Hillside lots on Petaluma's east side and in the foothill neighborhoods add grading and runoff into the mix — water has to be directed away from a structure, not just around it.
What We Build Here
Retaining Wall Installation
Common on Petaluma's hillside lots east of 101 and in the foothill neighborhoods.
Fence Installation
Property-line and privacy fencing for both flat and sloped Petaluma lots.
Deck Installation
Custom decks for backyards ranging from flat East side lots to graded hillside parcels.
Landscape Design
Planning for both older established yards near downtown and newer, blank-slate lots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What part of Petaluma do you work in?
All of it — the older West side near downtown, the hillside neighborhoods east of Highway 101, and the newer subdivisions toward the edges of town. We're based here, so we know the difference between a flat East Petaluma lot and a graded hillside parcel before we ever walk the site.
How fast can you get to a Petaluma property for an estimate?
Since we're based in Petaluma, estimates here don't involve a long drive — call and we'll get a time on the calendar, usually within the same week depending on current job load.
Do you work on older, historic Petaluma properties?
Yes. Petaluma's downtown-adjacent neighborhoods have a lot of older homes with mature landscaping and original hardscape that's often settled or failing — we're used to working around existing trees, older retaining walls, and uneven grade rather than treating every job like a blank lot.
Get a free estimate in Petaluma
Call San Judas Landscape to schedule a site walk.