Tag Archives: Landscaper

Lawn Goodbye: Hello Pollinators & San Carlos Stay-Cation

Dana and Grace now have more free time for entertaining friends al fresco and they wanted to have different areas to make that happen. They also wanted their garden to be a respite from the hectic days. Grace wanted a space for renewing her soul – a stay-cation almost as wonderful as putting her toes in the sand when on vacation. There is no place like your own garden to be able to slow down and embrace the gifts you have.
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Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now Colorful

This 2021 Project began with Beth, an existing wonderful Palo Alto client, inviting me to discuss their expansive corner planting area.  “The once ugly, uninspiring corner planting beds have now become a destination spot for neighborhood walkers, who often stop … Continue reading

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Blue Doors Mingle with Blue Pots

Cupertino, CA client had a beautiful blue door and one blue pot at front door. One thing leads to the next…in her garage we discovered there are 2 more small matching blue pots… Fun begins adding a decorative blue gazing … Continue reading

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Lawn Goodbye #2 2014

May 2014 This client hired us last year to come and design with plant material to the perimeter of her then existing grass backyard. Accomplished bringing the year round interest in her small but beautiful backyard. “It is so wonderful … Continue reading

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2013 Year in Review!

This has been an abundant year of gardening! Planting in 25 gardens;   From Palo Alto to Menlo Park, Los Altos, Redwood City,  Sunnyvale Traveled as far away as Pleasanton & Hillsborough 16 on-going seasonal update clients & 9 new … Continue reading

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“Beautiful Pots greeted us by Moonlight even @ 11 pm!”

“We’re home.  Beautiful pots greeted us by moonlight even at 11PM!!” Also,   “With irrigation installed it was effortless.  They took care of themselves for four weeks in our absence.  We’re thrilled with the results.”

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Small Inviting Space Transformed!

This most recent make-over-turned-magical space happened in just one day!! By taking the existing and necessary objects for the main small patio/front entrance combination (Front door,BBQ, Table & Chairs, Recycling Bins), I created this inviting space for these clients for their … Continue reading

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Honoring Steve Jobs

Yesterday I was delivering flowers to my clients’ house and discovered Steve Jobs is my clients’ neighbor! This inspiring man coincidently lives in Palo Alto, approximately two houses away in a section of town known as Old Palo Alto. His … Continue reading

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Waking Up and Seeing My Garden!

Home – Sweet Palo Alto Home — Carol,  Palo Alto client since meeting in middle of May 2011 I received a lovely call to me with an elated voice on the other end of the phone calling to share “Kim, … Continue reading

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Better Late Than Never

  Summer 2011 is so late this year…. but better late than never! The sunflowers, dahlias and individual colorful array is happening all around here in Palo Alto now end of August….. Much to enjoy and fun every new day … Continue reading

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