Services
Residential Landscape Design
We design gardens and outdoor spaces around how you use them and the care you can provide. Your goals and budget guide the plan, along with the site’s soil, drainage, exposure, and existing planting.
How We Help
Site Evaluation
We walk your yard with you, discuss your concerns, and assess the soil, drainage, sunlight, and existing plants before recommending changes.
ExploreDesign & Planning
Garden plans that bring planting and outdoor spaces together, with priorities and phases matched to your budget.
ExploreImplementation & Oversight
We coordinate contractors, check the work against your garden plan, and keep you informed about progress and decisions.
ExploreWater Management
We help you address pooling water, manage runoff, and improve irrigation, with rainwater capture considered where it suits your yard.
ExploreNative Planting
We choose native and climate-appropriate plants for your garden’s conditions, how you use the space, and the upkeep you can manage.
ExploreRestoration
A plan for managing invasive plants, protecting existing natives, and restoring habitat in your yard.
ExploreLong-Term Care
Seasonal care guidance, irrigation reviews, and planting advice as your garden matures and your needs change.
Explore20+ Years in the Field
Years of seeing gardens mature inform our advice on planting, watering, and ongoing care.
ExploreDirect Access to Your Consultant
Bring questions about your garden to the consultant who knows your yard and the reasons behind the plan.
ExploreWhere 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.
Field Journal
From the Field
Let the Land Do the Work: Berms, Swales, and Rain Gardens
Learn how your yard’s soil, slope, and drainage guide the choice of berms, swales, or rain gardens.
Calscape & Calflora: A Guide to Native Plant Selection
Use Calscape and Calflora to research native plants for your garden’s soil, sunlight, and water conditions.
Planning a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape
Explore how planting layout and ongoing maintenance contribute to wildfire preparedness around your home.
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