A Landscape That Works for You.
We start by understanding your landscape and what you’d like to change. We provide landscape design, planting advice, and project oversight, with improvements planned around your budget, all at once or in phases. Based in Humboldt County, we work across California.
Services
Help With Your Landscape, at Every Stage
Upgrading your garden or dealing with erosion and thirsty plants? We start by assessing the soil conditions, drainage patterns, and microclimates. Then we’ll develop a landscape plan that fits your taste, budget, and how you use the space.
See all servicesSite Evaluation
We assess soil, drainage, sunlight, and plant health before recommending changes.
ExploreDesign & Planning
Planting and hardscape plans shaped around your site, goals, and budget.
ExploreImplementation & Oversight
We coordinate contractors and check the work as it happens so the build follows the plan.
ExploreWater Management
Practical solutions for drainage, rainwater capture, and efficient irrigation.
ExploreNative Planting
Plants chosen for your climate, soil, light, and the care you can give them.
ExploreRestoration
Manage invasive plants and help native vegetation, soil, and habitat recover.
ExploreLong-Term Care
Seasonal care, irrigation diagnostics, and planting advice as your landscape matures.
Explore20+ Years in the Field
More than twenty years of landscape design, project coordination, and long-term care inform the advice we give.
ExploreDirect Access to Your Consultant
Work directly with the consultant who knows your site, from your first conversation through planning and follow-up.
ExploreLandscapes We Work On
Residential
Gardens and outdoor spaces designed around your home, how you use your yard, and the care you want to give it.
Commercial & Community
Welcoming landscapes for customers, staff, and visitors, with durable planting, efficient water use, and practical upkeep.
Restoration
Restore native habitat, address erosion, and manage invasive plants with a plan for lasting recovery.
Landscape Professionals
Design and support for landscape professionals, with extra expertise and capacity while you keep the client relationship.
PROJECTS
Featured Projects
Explore our landscape projects, from residential gardens to woodland restoration. Each brings our knowledge of soil, water, and plants to the needs of the site.
SEE ALL PROJECTSResidential
A Phased Homestead Landscape
A master plan connects gardens and animal areas, with each phase designed to work on its own.
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Garden Renovation
A Design with Honey Bees in Mind
A native seeding trial on a flooded lot, with meadowfoam and seasonal observations guiding the next phase.
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Restoration Project
An Oak Woodland’s Long Road Back
Oak woodland restoration in progress, beginning with site mapping, seed collection, and selective fir removal.
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COLLABORATION
Transforming a Neighborhood
Drought-tolerant landscapes for several homes in a Southern California neighborhood, in collaboration with Natural Earth Landscaping.
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Client Experience
“For nearly twenty years, Tae has been the person I call for anything that grows or simply needs a clever, practical fix. He is a versatile, gifted designer and a genuinely kind person.”
Where We Work
Based in Humboldt County, we work locally and across Northern and Southern California.
Humboldt County
We plan for wet winters, coastal fog, and woodland conditions, with careful attention to drainage, stable slopes, invasive plants, and wildfire risk.
Northern California
We plan for dry summers and winter rains, balancing water-wise planting with drainage, soil health, and wildfire-conscious design.
Southern California
We design for hot, dry summers, choosing water-wise plants and planning for efficient irrigation, wildfire risk, and erosion when winter rains arrive.
Project Concierge
One Accountable Person from First Quote to Final Walkthrough
You don't have to chase contractors or decode a schedule. One person keeps the project moving and tells you what’s happening in plain language.
Learn about Project Concierge- Vetted contractors: license, liability, workers' comp
- On-site oversight with updates
- Budget tracked, changes flagged
- Final walkthrough with a punch list
- Seasonal plan for after the build
Let the Land Do the Work: Berms, Swales, and Rain Gardens
Berms, swales, and rain gardens can slow runoff and help water soak into the soil where conditions allow.
Poison Hemlock: Look Twice
Poison hemlock can resemble Queen Anne’s lace. Compare several identifying features, understand the toxicity risks, and confirm identification before handling or removal.
Planning a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape
Review vegetation, combustible materials, access, and maintenance needs, starting closest to your home and working outward.
Integrated Pest Management: Before You Spray
Before choosing a treatment, identify the problem, assess the damage, and check whether intervention is needed.
Let’s Rock It: Using Rocks and Boulders in the Landscape
From erosion control to focal points, well-placed stone does real work in a landscape — not just decorative work.
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