Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Experts in Windsor, CA
Founded in 2004, Sweetwater Landscape has established itself as a premier landscaping design and installation company serving California's North Bay region. As the only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor in the North Bay area, we combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create naturalistic water features and landscapes. Our team, led by the Auch family, brings decades of combined experience and a commitment to excellence in every project. We specialize in ecosystem ponds, pondless waterfalls, fountainscapes, and sustainable rainwater harvesting systems. Our reputation is built on trust, personalized service, and a dedication to transforming outdoor spaces into functional works of art. Through partnerships with industry leaders like Aquascape Inc., we maintain cutting-edge techniques while teaching best practices to other contractors.Our portfolio includes notable projects at Disney's Epcot Center, Lincoln Park Zoo, and local conservation sites, demonstrating our ability to handle both residential and commercial installations. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, attention to detail, and a process that begins with understanding each client's unique vision and property characteristics.
Services
Landscape Design
Ecosystem Ponds
Pondless Waterfalls
FountainScapes
RainXchange Systems
Drainage Solutions
Hardscape Installation
Smart Irrigation
Water Feature Maintenance
Sustainable Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in naturalistic water features since 2004
- Our team includes Master Certified Aquascape Contractors
- We offer customized designs that work with your property's natural features
- We provide sustainable solutions that reduce water consumption
- Our family-owned business maintains direct owner involvement in every project
Associations and certifications
- Master Certified Aquascape Contractor
Services
Ecosystem Ponds
Our ecosystem ponds create self-sustaining water features that blend naturally with your landscape. Using natural stone, plants, and fish, we design low-maintenance ponds that attract wildlife and provide years of enjoyment. Each system incorporates circulation, mechanical filtration, and biological filtration for optimal water quality.
Pondless Waterfalls
Pondless waterfalls offer the beauty and sound of flowing water without pond maintenance. We create custom designs that fit any space, including automatic fill systems to minimize upkeep. These features enhance outdoor environments while maintaining safety for children and pets.
RainXchange Systems
Our RainXchange systems capture and store rainwater for landscape irrigation. These underground systems reduce water bills and storm runoff while maintaining property aesthetics. The filtered storage prevents stagnation and integrates with existing water features.
FountainScapes
Custom fountain designs add visual interest and soothing sounds to outdoor spaces. We offer multiple styles including water walls, spillway bowls, and natural stone features. Our fountains require minimal maintenance while attracting birds and butterflies to your garden.
Landscape Design
We create customized landscapes that reflect personal style while incorporating functional elements. Our designs consider drainage, hardscaping, irrigation, and plant selection to create cohesive outdoor environments that enhance property value and usability.
People
Dan Auch
Business Operations & Sales
Certified Aquascape Contractor since 2006, Dan leads business operations and sales while maintaining technical expertise in water feature installation and design.
Michele Auch
CFO & Corporate Director
Michele manages financial operations and corporate strategy, ensuring the company maintains its commitment to quality while operating efficiently.
Justin Auch
Project Manager / Foreman
Justin oversees project execution with hands-on management, applying his construction expertise to ensure each installation meets the company's high standards.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve California's North Bay region including Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and Marin County communities from Santa Rosa to San Rafael.
Are you certified water feature specialists?
Yes, we're Master Certified Aquascape Contractors, the highest certification level available, and have held this designation since 2014.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we provide financing options to help make your landscape project more affordable while maintaining quality standards.
What water feature types do you install?
We specialize in ecosystem ponds, pondless waterfalls, fountainscapes, and RainXchange rainwater harvesting systems tailored to your property.
How do you handle project consultations?
We begin with photo review, followed by phone consultation and on-site meeting to understand your vision and budget before finalizing plans.
Reviews (3)
Michelle C.
Aug 27, 2021
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Wow-what a treat it was to work with Sweetwater! It was the best contracting/landscaping experience we've ever had. Our backyard is SOO beautiful already (and the plants haven't even grown in yet) We try to spend all our time outside. We originally wanted to hire them just to build us an ecosystem pond, but after a few conversations with them, it became clear to us we wanted them to do everything! Our entire backyard landscaping and the pond. It was a big project-- a pond, stream, waterfalls, garden boxes, gazebo, flagstone, super long retaining wall. We couldn't be happier with
Chris K.
Jul 04, 2020
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When we rebuilt our Larkfield home destroyed by the 2017 Tubbs fire my wife and I vowed that we would treat ourselves to a water feature for the beauty, the tranquility and the sound to enhance our birdwatching hobby. We chose Sweetwater Landscape, local specialists in water features and aquascapes. We returned to our new house in late February and Dan, Michele and Justin Auch's work produced a "pondless waterfall" that exceeded our hopes and expectations. They made a special effort to complete the basic structure just before the shelter-in-place so that our quarantine time would
Vance M.
Aug 20, 2019
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We wish we had an oppportunity to base our review on their work. The problem? We left 3 messages to get an estimate on a job that need attention. After 3 telephone attempts (all with voice mail messages) no one ever bothered to returned our calls. So sad in this day and age that this business cannot find time to return call.
