After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 2004, Austin returned to Sonoma County and has been in the landscape trade ever since. Over 18 years of working in a landscape design-build setting has informed his designs, offering an opportunity to observe which plants and materials withstand the test of time. Designer for several award-winning jobs presented by the California Landscape Contractors Association, North Bay Chapter, including awards in Sustainable Landscaping and Special Effects.

Education:
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 2004
Restoration Ecology Graduate Certificate, Auburn University, 2022

Accreditation:
C-27 Landscaping Contractor
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper
Certified California Naturalist

Originally just a landscape design firm, Austin Parnow Landscape Design has now grown to install Austin's designs as well.

We take on one project at a time, giving each installation our full attention and making sure even the smallest detail is well thought out and executed. We are a small company with big ideas and an unwavering commitment to producing a beautiful end result.

We especially enjoy creating water features, which bring motion, sound and often wildlife to a landscape.

We factor sustainability in our decision making. This involves choosing plants that wish to grow where they are placed with minimal water and care, materials with a low footprint, soil building and ecologically friendly storm water management. Additionally, it means using the landscape to help protect homes from fire danger in home in the wildland-urban interface.