Urban Landscapes & Garden Designs

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. That we are all very highly Educated and Trained Professionals . Our work is not a hobby or past time for us . In fact , we must be Licensed by the state of California to do the work we do . It is part Craft, Science, Art and Process. The best kept secret is really no secret to most of our clients, and friends. It is to use the best possible quality materials and plants that you can afford on your investment ! A well designed Garden/Landscape will bring a Lifetime of Joy, that is priceless !!!

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. We deliver quality work and customer services knowing that our business reputation is only as good as the Relationships & Gardens we build. By providing Superior services to our clients , we know that is the best possible marketing tool we have . We work with our clients to achieve their dreams ,on their budgets and on time . We welcome feedback on how we may improve any of our services and skills . We are available to our clients 7 days a week for all service requests . Through educating our clients about "Greening" & "Growing" we increase the Healthy Habitat of our Homes and Workspaces, we like to think that we are growing the Atmosphere and eliminating our carbon footprints,nourishing the earth and our spirits along the way !

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Everyday brings new discoveries and challenges and we welcome them freely. To be able to offer creative solutions and enhance the beauty in our daily lives is a wonderful opportunity . We enjoy meeting new clients
and creating a vital synthesis of healthy well being ,harmony and balance in a ever changing world . We directly engage our clients for direct imput in the creative process and of connecting to the living environment by placing "hands on" with the materials we use . Gardens go far beyond just the visual pleasures . The smell of the flowers, and plants . the feeling of connectedness to the earth, and the delight of the whole being .

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. The most popular question we receive is budget concerns, the second most is water usage & maintenance . We pride ourselves in being able to work with any clients realistic budget . We offer several working options for every client , not just one . The San Francisco Bay Area is a study in micro climates, what grows in my garden my not flourish in yours . By designing your landscape or garden, we are sensitive to all the environmental factors that are unique to your area.
Is it Shady, Windy, Sloped, Sandy Etc. Most clients like to have a low maintenance garden/landscape as possible to conserve resources .
The good news is that there are thousands of plants, trees,shrubs and flowers that thrive in our micro climates and are appropriate for your space.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. I have a great pleasure in my work to be able to see a Garden/Landscape I have designed long ago evolve into a Mature space. Its almost like watching a child grow over the years . I had a very
extensive container garden that I had grown from my years in Southern California. When I relocated I had to gift my garden to a very good friend that shared my passion for plants and had a very large garden herself . When many years later I returned on a visit, My container garden had been transformed into a Planted garden . I was so taken aback from the beauty and color of the garden, I could hardly recognize that they were all started by me so very long ago . I didn't want to leave the garden for hours , content to just view the beauty. What a Gift .