Business Details
Sustainable Garden Design Services in San Francisco
Honest Gardens is a San Francisco Bay area garden design firm with over a decade of experience crafting personalized, sustainable outdoor spaces. Our founder, Janet Cohen, combines expertise in landscape horticulture with a commitment to California-native plants and drought-tolerant solutions. Certified by the Contra Costa Water District's Lawn to Garden Program, we specialize in creating low-maintenance gardens that harmonize with natural ecosystems. As an active member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, we prioritize hand-drawn designs that reflect each client's unique lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.Our work has been featured in industry publications including The NorCal Designer Plant Picks and Watershed Approach. We focus on transforming landscapes into functional, enduring spaces that clients can enjoy with family and friends while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Services
Garden Design
Sustainable Landscaping
Native Plant Selection
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Outdoor Space Planning
Highlights and features
- 10+ years of sustainable garden design experience
- Certified by Contra Costa Water District
- Specialize in California-native plant integration
- Hand-drawn designs tailored to client lifestyles
- Member of Association of Professional Landscape Designers
Associations and certifications
- Contra Costa Water District
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers
Services
Garden Design
Custom garden design services focusing on sustainable practices and California-native plants. We create functional outdoor spaces tailored to client preferences while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our hand-drawn designs emphasize long-term usability and aesthetic harmony with natural ecosystems.
Sustainable Landscaping
Specialized landscaping solutions that minimize environmental impact through drought-tolerant plants and water-efficient techniques. Our approach combines ecological responsibility with practical design to create low-maintenance gardens that thrive in local climate conditions.
Native Plant Selection
Expert guidance in selecting California-native plants that enhance biodiversity and reduce maintenance needs. We help clients choose appropriate species that create authentic, ecologically beneficial landscapes while meeting aesthetic goals.
Outdoor Space Planning
Comprehensive planning of garden layouts that optimize space usage and functionality. Our designs consider client lifestyles and property characteristics to create cohesive, inviting outdoor environments that extend living spaces naturally.
People
Janet Cohen
Landscape Designer
Certified garden designer with over 10 years of experience creating sustainable landscapes. Completed Merritt College's Landscape Horticulture program and actively participates in professional organizations to maintain industry expertise.
Questions
What services do you specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable garden design, native plant selection, and eco-friendly landscaping solutions tailored to California's climate.
Are you certified for water-efficient designs?
Yes, we're certified by the Contra Costa Water District's Lawn to Garden Program for sustainable water practices.
How do you approach garden design?
We use hand-drawn designs focusing on California-native plants and client lifestyle needs to create functional, low-maintenance spaces.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay area with customized garden design solutions.
