Business Details
We are an ecological landscaping company dedicated to designing, building, and maintaining native and edible gardens that serve both people and pollinators. Our philosophy respects natural processes and works in harmony with the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. We ask how your outdoor spaces can sustain you while supporting the beneficial flora and fauna found in thriving gardens. Our approach moves beyond the post-WWII landscaping industry, avoiding unnecessary inputs like pesticides and high-nitrogen fertilizers. Instead, we focus on creating gardens that are dynamic, living systems, which stay healthy and beautiful naturally. We help clients reap the bounty of their land, whether that is a container garden on a patio or the grounds of a spacious estate.
We steer clear of chemical exposure, wastefulness, and superficial aesthetics, bringing design into alignment with modern realities and ethics. Our ecological softscaping provides a low-input, high-yield solution with great flexibility for changing needs over time. We hold a Permaculture Design Certificate from Merritt College and an M.A. in philosophy of aesthetics from the University of Wisconsin Madison. This academic and practical background informs our expertise in crafting resilient, beautiful landscapes. We are committed to providing longer lasting value by emphasizing a site's inherent strengths and maintaining natural systems. Our clients consistently report immense beauty, bouncy plants, and few pest or weed problems as a result of our work.
We steer clear of chemical exposure, wastefulness, and superficial aesthetics, bringing design into alignment with modern realities and ethics. Our ecological softscaping provides a low-input, high-yield solution with great flexibility for changing needs over time. We hold a Permaculture Design Certificate from Merritt College and an M.A. in philosophy of aesthetics from the University of Wisconsin Madison. This academic and practical background informs our expertise in crafting resilient, beautiful landscapes. We are committed to providing longer lasting value by emphasizing a site's inherent strengths and maintaining natural systems. Our clients consistently report immense beauty, bouncy plants, and few pest or weed problems as a result of our work.
Highlights and features
- We hold a Permaculture Design Certificate from Merritt College.
- Our founder has an M.A. in philosophy of aesthetics.
- We specialize in low-input, high-yield ecological softscaping.
- We design gardens as dynamic, living systems for natural health.
- We avoid chemical exposure and wasteful landscaping practices.
Services
Landscape Design
We design landscapes that harmonize with the SF Bay ecosystem, emphasizing native plants and natural processes. Our designs are tailored to support both human needs and local wildlife. Clients benefit from gardens that are beautiful, resilient, and require minimal inputs.
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Our drought-tolerant landscapes maximize permeable space to retain moisture and nutrients. This approach reduces water usage while creating thriving soil microbiology. The result is a low-maintenance garden that stays healthy and vibrant even in dry conditions.
California Native Gardens
We design and build gardens using California native plants that support local pollinators and wildlife. These gardens are naturally adapted to the region's climate, requiring less water and care. Clients enjoy a resilient, ecologically beneficial landscape that reflects the local environment.
Permeable Softscapes
Our permeable softscape methods retain moisture, biomass, and nutrients by working with a site's existing structure. This technique keeps natural systems intact and promotes healthy soil microbiology. The result is immense beauty with few pest or weed problems.
Edible Landscapes
We design and maintain edible gardens that provide fresh, homegrown food while attracting pollinators. Our approach integrates food production into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Clients can harvest their own produce from a garden that is both productive and aesthetically pleasing.
