Gardens by Gabriel, Inc. will guide you through the process of idea generation, design creation, and landscape installation. We specialize in everything from the small backyard sanctuary to the large-scale property transformation. Our commitment to sustainable practices drives us to design and install garden environments that are wildlife-friendly, low-impact and resource-efficient. And if you're looking to tackle your own project, we also offer hourly consultation services.
Gardens by Gabriel Landscape Services
Design + Planning
Every project begins with a good design
- Landscape Design: from simple, sketched concept drawings to full-scale blueprints
- Consultation for garden DIY-ers
- Consultation for land planning and ecological restoration
Plant Sourcing
One of our specialties. Contact us if you’re looking for something hard to find!
- Mediterranean and California Native plants
- All things edible: organic veggie starts; fruiting plants for orchards and food forests
- Succulents and Proteas for coastal gardens
- Specimen trees and rare plants for collectors
- We propagate many of our own succulents (which are great for firescaping!); visit our backyard nursery
Hardscape
Structural elements of your landscape created by wood, stone and other materials
- Permeable pavers, stone patios, pathways, and stairs
- Retaining walls: recycled materials, stone, earthbag and interlocking block
- Water features, fountains, and seasonal creek beds
- Fencing, firepits, and wooden arbors
Water Conservation / Irrigation
Sustainable use of our most valuable resource
- Rain water harvesting and storage
- Greywater capture and distribution
- Low flow drip irrigation systems and water saving sprinkler nozzles
- Smart irrigation controllers and moisture sensors to optimize your watering schedule
Installation
The nitty gritty of landscape transformation
- Prep work and site clean-up
- Rock work
- Soil ammendments
- Irrigation
- Planting and beautification
Custom Structures + Accessories
Enhance your landscape with creative structural pieces
- Pergolas and arbors
- Built-in benches
- Ecclectic pottery
- Soothing water features
- Elegant sculptures
Testimonial
Jennifer, San Luis Obispo, California
"What an absolute treat to watch Gabriel and crew transform an otherwise plain raised bed into a beautiful Zen Garden. Gabriel is a master plants-man, a very creative landscape designer and a gentle soul. He and his crew moved quietly through the garden doing their magic, transplanting, laying new irrigation and general clean-up leaving the garden immaculate. I have become a Gardens by Gabriel groupie, always thrilled when I discover another of his gardens about town! I would highly recommend this wonderful group of pros - Gardens by Gabriel!"
