Services
Landscape Design
Every landscape has the potential to strengthen local biodiversity and inspire others to reimagine how beautiful and resilient California landscapes can be. Whether transforming a small front yard, creating a wildlife-friendly patio garden, or restoring acres of degraded habitat, I design gardens that are rooted in place, adapted to your site's unique microclimate, soils, hydrology, and existing plant community.
Every project integrates habitat creation, ecological resilience, and fire resilience into a cohesive design that is both beautiful and enduring. My gardens are designed to establish with minimal input of additional nutrients, and require low maintenance and little to no supplemental irrigation after establishment. Plant material is sourced through trusted wholesale growers and specialty nurseries, with locally sourced ecotype plants available for clients seeking to maximize ecological value. Every design also includes recommendations for lawn conversion, invasive species management, and sustainable mulch strategies, creating landscapes that continue to mature and improve over time.
Site Consultation
On-site consultations are available throughout the Bay Area for native plant landscape design, habitat gardens, and fire-resilient landscapes. For clients elsewhere in California, I also offer remote consultations via video walkthrough.
For Berkeley Grizzly Peak & Panoramic Hill Mitigation Area Residents
Free on-site consultation — no strings attached.
As a neighbor, I'm offering complimentary consultations to help residents navigate the new vegetation management requirements while improving the long-term ecological health of their landscapes.
During the visit, I'll evaluate your site's microclimate, sun and shade patterns, drainage, soils, existing vegetation, and defensible space. Together, we'll identify practical opportunities to improve fire resilience, strengthen biodiversity, and create a landscape that is both ecologically functional and visually compelling.
Whether you're planning to tackle the work yourself or considering a larger landscape transformation, my goal is to provide you with with clear, site-specific recommendations and a deeper understanding of your garden's ecological potential.
Plant Procurement
Native plants are sourced through trusted wholesale growers and local specialty nurseries, with selections tailored to your design goals, site conditions, and budget. For clients interested in maximizing ecological value, locally sourced ecotype plants are available, subject to seasonal availability.
Site-Specific Seed Mixes
Custom California native seed mixes tailored to your garden's unique conditions and ecological goals. Individually composed to establish resilient native plant communities—not a generic wildflower blend. Available as part of a landscape design or as a standalone service.
Native Plant Substitution Report
Have an existing landscape design? I'll review it and recommend California native substitutions throughout the planting palette, carefully matched to your region, site conditions, and the design intent of the original plan.
Deliverables include a written substitution report, local sourcing recommendations, and a 30-min review call to discuss the findings. This remote service is available throughout California for homeowners, landscape designers, landscape architects, and landscape contractors.
Garden Coaching
Learn to garden with confidence through ongoing, personalized coaching tailored to your landscape. Whether you're installing your first native garden or caring for an established one, sessions provide expert guidance on plant selection, placement, establishment, seasonal maintenance, and the ecological principles that help landscapes thrive over time.
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
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