our services
from artistic landscaping, sustainable design to garden care
landscape design
We specialize in landscape design and aesthetics, and welcome opportunities to incorporate garden sustainability. Whether it’s a cozy corner or an expansive outdoor area, we take pride in our garden artistry, crafting gardens of various styles, including California, Modern, Natural Habitat, Mediterranean, Japanese, Tropical and unique blends. We work with you throughout the design and installation process to create an environment customized to your needs and dreams.
garden renovations
Re-imagining your current garden aesthetics.
Many of our clients are looking to enhance and revitalize their existing gardens rather than design from scratch. Our deep understanding of plants, trees, irrigation, design and installation; will breathe new life and beauty into your landscape.
Using our sustainable landscaping and design approach we can renovate, or restore your garden while maintaining its natural flow. We apply sustainable practices and elevated landscape aesthetics to create gardens that are good for the environment.
consultations
At Judy’s Gardens and Design, we offer focused consultations:
Design: Our design consultation is an interactive process. The initial meeting is a brainstorming session, your lifestyle, needs and goals for your outdoor living environment and garden aesthetics are expressed. With this understanding we can begin to create a garden design that reflects your vision.
Garden Health: Gardens have a delicate balance. This consultation is the first step in discovering and understanding the heartbeat of your garden. We will, in detail, look at plants, trees, soil, and garden layout related to your microclimate. Through this meeting you will better understand the next steps to bringing garden harmony and balance to your landscape.
Home & Garden: If you’re considering redesigning your living space and would like our perspective on home and garden aesthetics, then this is for you. This includes entry ways to and from the gardens, structural changes, materials, colors, etc. We’ll brainstorm with you on the possibilities. If a project is in progress and you would like an additional viewpoint, we’re happy to collaborate.
garden health management
This service is ideal for large landscapes or clients who are looking for an extra measure of overseeing. We provide a full spectrum of care with fine garden aesthetics. This overall garden management includes fine pruning on your plants, irrigation management, attention to soil and drainage, and more. We also address issues, including soil health, and other garden challenges that may arise, such as disease and non-beneficial insects. All this supports a lush and vibrant, evocative landscape. Partnering with your regular mow & blow gardener is an option, or we can provide that.
Communication is a key part of our service. We pay attention to detail and care for your garden giving it the opportunity to reach its full potential. The results will speak for themselves.
fine garden care
Fine garden care is focused attention on your garden’s health and garden aesthetics helping to create garden harmony and balance.
We prune and care for your plants beautifully and intelligently with horticultural knowledge, understanding what each plant and tree needs and when. We use natural and aesthetic pruning principles; organic compost and organic fertilizers – no chemicals or synthetics. Research is an aspect of what we do when needed. Through attention to the elements of your garden, we provide prevention and troubleshooting of horticultural problems in the landscape. This enhances its’ beauty, an essential element in all we do. Your plants will love this care.
As an elevated degree of health and beauty, ask us about applying compost tea.
aesthetic pruning
Aesthetic pruning is a sophisticated, beautiful and scientific approach to tree pruning that goes beyond traditional arboriculture. A tree that has been aesthetically pruned and trained over time can be transformed. It is often about creating a beautiful focal point, while in some cases, it’s about blending into the landscape.
While Japanese maples are one of our specialties, we excel at pruning all deciduous and evergreen trees, as well as trees that require specialized pruning techniques, such as olives, pines, and fruit trees.
Our expertise in landscape design ensures that every tree is pruned beautifully and in harmony with your overall garden aesthetics.
garden cleanup
The garden cleanup is a launching point for many possible directions.
It can lead to a simple refresh or it can stand alone. There is often existing beauty or a sense of order that is unveiled, under the overgrown leaves, branches, etc.
The cleanup can also be the first step in redesigning or renovating your garden. It can be thought of as a kind of clean slate from which to renovate, add to, or completely re-design a space. Clients often feel a breath of fresh air, or a huge weight has been lifted when they experience what a “cleanup” brought to their garden experience.
installation project management
Garden installation project management is the process of overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the installation, from the initial planning and design stages to the final installation.
We work together with all parties in the effort to facilitate the project plan. We coordinate various timelines and manage the resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, needed to execute the plan.
garden coaching
Garden coaching is a service that provides personalized support to individuals who want to improve their gardening skills.
In this process you can learn about sustainable landscaping techniques, garden harmony and balance, and landscape aesthetics. Our coaching sessions will give you the tools and approaches you need to care for your garden.