From Lawn to Garden

A California native garden in winter

California native plants support wildlife, require low maintenance, prevent erosion, and offer natural beauty to the winter

Spring has unofficially sprung

A mesmerizing drift of purple blooms blankets the California native garden, swaying gracefully in the breeze, blending soft lavender hues with deep violet tones, creating a serene, natural masterpiece.

A glimpse of lawn conversion

Why keep mowing a lawn with little to enjoy? What if we introduced some natural color for you to enjoy with seasons?

From lawn to CA native garden

18 months after California native garden was built.

Lawn conversion - before and after

A former lawn now flourishes with a breathtaking drift of purple native blooms, their rich hues dancing in the sunlight, inviting wildlife and creating a serene, water-wise sanctuary.

A Chart for Approval

There are rebate programs across cities in the Bay Area to get a refund for converting lawns to CA native plant gardens. We will propose specific plants to meet the City's standards to pass the rebate program.

Sheet Mulch Process

After the design is complete, we will start to ‘sheet mulch,’ - a process of covering the lawn with cardboard and adding topsoil over it, with consideration of designated plants!

Lawn Coverage

There are rebate programs across cities in the Bay Area to get a refund for converting lawns to CA native plant gardens. We will propose specific plants to meet the City's standards to pass the rebate program.

Adding Top Soil + Mulch

And yes, the topsoil will be covered with mulch, and the cardboard and lawn below it will decompose and become part of the nutrient, supporting new plants.