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Designing the Sustainable Garden
At Gardens by Gabriel, we take an ecological approach to building landscape environments, helping them grow in harmony with their natural surroundings while providing you with a living sanctuary. Our designs use nature as a blueprint, reflecting the diversity of the central coast, while sustainable harnessing resources. We believe that gardeners are stewards of the earth, and take pride in developing it responsibly.
In our site evaluation, we give careful attention to your garden’s particular micro-climate, its soil types, sunlight exposure, and watershed patterns. Understanding these patterns of natural systems allows us to address your garden as an ecosystem, and design a landscape plan that utilizes your natural resources to the fullest while mitigating factors like excessive heat, wind, and poor drainage.
The result of bringing these natural systems into harmony is a thriving, low maintenance environment for plants, wildlife, and you!
Our methods for conservation:
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Winter rainfall is directed into the soil via gutter downspouts and captured in the landscape by earthen contours. Instead of allowing run-off, these water infiltration basins are created to allow water to sink into the landscape – replenishing local aquifers and forming deep moisture reservoirs for plants to draw from throughout the seasons. |
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Recycled water from laundry, sink and shower known as ‘GREYWATER’ can be piped into the garden (when possible) providing nutrients and irrigation for plants, lessening fresh water use and reducing strain on septic and water treatment systems. |
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Plants that are known to nurture and mutually benefit one another are grouped, in order to capture nutrients, repel pests, attract wildlife, and add valuable organic matter to the soil. |
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Edible tree crops, vines, perennials and herbs are integrated for their ability to produce seasonal shade, contribute beauty and texture to the garden, and provide delicious food for the whole family. |
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Water hungry lawns are substituted with water-wise native grasses and ground covers. |
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Succulents are used not only to save water, but also as a FIRESCAPING barrier, especially in fire-prone regions of chaparral |
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