Organic Care

An organic approach is more than the use of organic materials. Organic care emphasizes the prevention of disease and pests with planting and pruning practices that encourage the flow of air and sunshine; employs the proper placement of plants; composts garden materials whenever possible; and incorporates the compost back into the garden. Read more...

Clay Soils & Water

Clay is often a problem for homeowners in the bay area. I use its characteristics (it’s fine particles) to create a solution (the horizontal flow of water). By grading the clay precisely, I re-direct water where I would like it to go. Read more...

Raingardens

I harvest rainwater – incorporating it into your garden and nourishing your plants – with the use of swales, berms, wetlands and ponds. A client called me to put in a French drain with a pump. The oak floors in her house were buckling because every winter a pond formed below her house. Read more...

Permaculture

Drawing from ecological and sustainable models, permaculture is a design tool that addresses the needs of people as well as nature. Organizing your garden space into zones of use allows you to determine how you can most successfully interact with your garden. Read more...

Greywater

Water from your home via your washing machine, shower and bathroom sink can be brought into the garden throughout the year. 
This is an exceptionally good way to water deciduous fruit trees as well as shrubs and many other plants. Read more...