Services
Landscape Design
Custom native plant garden design for residential and commercial properties. Every plan is developed for your specific microclimate, soil, and plant community, working with the character of your property rather than against it. From a single parkstrip to a full property, our designs support habitat, biodiversity, and long-term ecological health, with fire risk and defensible space woven in as part of a responsible whole.
Sustainability is central to how we work. We design every garden to thrive without irrigation after the first establishment year, source plant material locally with an emphasis on native ecotypes, and take a low-impact approach to mulching, lawn removal, and invasive plant management. Every design includes assessment and recommendations for turf and invasive removal as part of your garden transformation.
Site Consultation
For Berkeley Grizzly Peak & Panoramic Hills Mitigation Area Residents:
Free on-site consultation — no strings attached. I'll assess your microclimate, sun and shade, drainage, and soil, and we'll talk through your vision for the space. Afterward I'll send you a written summary with plant and design recommendations. This is a free service I'm offering to neighbors navigating the mitigation requirements.
Other Projects:
I'm available for consultations on native plant design and fire resilience outside the mitigation areas, including remote video walkthroughs for projects beyond the Bay Area. Reach out to discuss your project and we can talk about scope and whether a fee makes sense.
Plant Procurement
Native plants sourced through wholesale channels, selected to match your design specifications and site conditions. Wholesale plant selections are guaranteed for one year. For projects where local native ecotypes are sourced through regional nurseries and CNPS chapter sales, we will provide an appropriate replacement if plants fail, subject to seasonal availability.
Site-Specific Seed Mixes
Custom native seed mixes designed for your property's exact location, microclimate, soil, and sun conditions. Every mix is composed individually — this is not a generic wildflower blend. Available to design clients and as a standalone purchase.
Native Plant Substitution Report
Have an existing landscape design? I'll review it and identify California native alternatives for each plant, matched to your region, and to the conditions and maintenance preferences defined in the original design. Deliverables include a written report on suggested substitutions, local sourcing guidance, and a short call to walk through the findings. My goal is to bring native plant knowledge into more design projects. This is a remote service available to homeowners and landscape professionals alike.
DIY Coaching
On-site guidance for homeowners who want to install their own garden with expert support. Sessions include planting direction, spacing and layout, and establishment guidelines tailored to your specific plants and conditions.
Contact
Let’s Grow Something That Matters
Beauty is just the beginning. Whether you're ready to replace a lawn, restore habitat, or simply find out what's possible on your property — we'd love to hear from you.
phone: 209-679-4645
email: jessica@goldenauragardens.com
Not sure where to start?
Take our short garden quiz and help us understand your vision, site, and goals before we meet.
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