About Us

Equinox Landscape Construction Corporation is a family business, owned and operated by Patrick and Heather Picard (Contractors License #717135.) Since 1992, they have built their business upon the principals of quality, integrity and respect for their clients, their staff and the environment.

They are Accredited Business members of the Better Business Bureau and members of the Green Business Program of Marin County.

As members of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), they have won awards for both their installations and maintenance of gardens.

Patrick Picard, Owner - Patrick is a Bay-Friendly Qualified Landscaper who is certified in Permaculture Design and Landscape Water Efficiency. Throughout the Bay Area he is known for pioneering ecological landscape practices and changing the way landscapers in the Bay Area do business. Patrick has spoken on sustainability panels for the North Coast Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, has taught classes for the Bay-Friendly Qualified Landscaper Program, and has led workshops in Sonoma County converting public lawns into neighborhood food forests.

Heather Picard, Owner - Heather is committed to making a difference in the world by educating the public about ecological landscaping and setting an example for the rest of the industry. With a Masters degree in Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelors degree in Mathematics/Economics from U.C. Santa Barbara, she manages several areas of Equinox including finances, marketing and human resources. She is responsible for the growth and integrity of the company.

Cynthia Sumner, Director of Design - Cynthia creates landscapes that hold true to the principles of environmental sustainability while being architecturally appropriate and conveying a strong sense of place. Her designs are winning awards and being publically recognized as models for eco-friendly landscapes. She has a background in both art and environmental advocacy which has lent itself perfectly to her job at Equinox. Her formal schooling includes a B.F.A. from San Francisco Art Institute, a Landscape Design Certificate from Santa Rosa Junior College and a certificate in Sustainable Landscape Design from Sonoma State University. In 2009 Cynthia served as President of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, North Bay District, and she continues to educate designers and clients about sustainable landscape practices.

Serena Estes, Maintenance Division Manager - With over 8 years in the landscaping industry and a fierce commitment to protect the earth, Serena Estes is an exceptional leader for sustainable landscape management. She is a Bay-Friendly Certified Landscaper who regularly volunteers with local organizations teaching workshops on ecological landscaping techniques and heading up teams of volunteers to transform public spaces into edible demonstration gardens. Serena is certified in Permaculture Design and has a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder in Anthropology. She is a wealth of information on sustainable practices and is constantly educating herself in the field. Several of her gardens have won awards from the California Landscape Contractors Association for excellence in maintenance.

Equinox Landscape supports the Marin Conservation League, the Sierra Club, the National Resource Defense Council and is a member of the Business Environmental Alliance (BEA) of Sonoma County and the Greenscapes Program introduced for landscapers by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Their company is fully bonded and insured.

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