The most important thing for us is to make gardens that people notice and love. This often means simplicity and restraint. We edit and pare things back. We keep what’s good and lose the rest. 

We love the natural world.  We care that your garden is part of a larger neighborhood, not just the people next door, but also the neighborhood of animals, birds, insects and other plants. Sometimes they complicate things, but they also bring a great deal of joy. 

We value conservation. We avoid using chemicals if we can. We care for and build the soil. We value what is old and beautiful. We are working on ways to reduce the use of water in gardens: to help California live within its means. We try to cut down on single use plastics in the garden by coming up with plantings that eliminate the need for irrigation. And we use battery operated tools, where possible, to reduce air and noise pollution and the consumption of fossil fuels.

We take pride in our social environment, aiming to have good relations between crew members and with our clients. We try to communicate clearly, and even over-communicate sometimes to try to rule out misunderstandings. 

Finally, we have the deepest respect for the craft of gardening. It can take a lifetime to gain deep knowledge of plants and good garden design. Collectively, we have been working on it for a long time. We bring a seriousness to our craft. We are detail oriented and our motto is to take the time needed to do the job well.