In our designs we have always tried to be environmentally responsible and therefore our strengths lie in areas that more traditional contractors may have little experience with. We have been creating waterwise gardens for over 20 years and therefore possess considerable knowledge of the particular needs of native plants, Mediterraneans and other drought tolerant species. Another specialty is hillside plantings for erosion control & fire safety. To maximize irrigation systems, in our design work we group plantings into clusters that have the same water needs. Then we design an irrigation system that waters these different areas individually. This is called hydrozoning. Finally we use the latest irrigation technology: ET based & multiple program controllers, low flow, drip irrigation & efficient heads to minimize water usage in the landscape.
Recycled Building Materials
We like to recycle onsite building materials such as broken concrete because this lowers costs & keeps resources out of dumps. We also use a variety of landscape products made out of recycled materials such as bender board & plastic lumber.
Creating Habitat
We use a wide variety of flowering plant species that are California natives or come from other Mediterranean climates. This makes for a garden that is not only rich in color but also provides food and attracts birds & butterflies.
