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Bay Maples

At Bay Maples, we believe your outdoor space should be a stunning sanctuary that gives back to the planet, not drains it. Serving Santa Clara County, we are your dedicated partners in creating uniquel...

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About Bay Maples

At Bay Maples, we believe your outdoor space should be a stunning sanctuary that gives back to the planet, not drains it. Serving Santa Clara County, we are your dedicated partners in creating uniquely beautiful, low-impact gardens that thrive while conserving our most precious resource: water.Founded by Alan Hackler, a recognized Water Conservation Champion, our mission is rooted in ecological responsibility. We don't just install landscapes; we craft living ecosystems. By thoughtfully incorporating California native plants, recycled materials, and innovative irrigation methods like greywater reuse and rainwater catchment, we design gardens that are resilient, sustainable, and breathtakingl...
Ecological Landscaping & Garden Design
Rainwater & Greywater Reuse Systems
Custom Sawmill, Carpentry & Metal Fabrication
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Professional solutions tailored to your specific needs — delivered with expertise and care.

Ecological Landscaping & Garden Design

Transform your yard into a vibrant, water-wise oasis with Bay Maples' comprehensive ecological landscaping services in Santa Clara County. Our process begins with a deep consultation to understand your vision, lifestyle, and sustainability goals. We then craft a custom design blueprint that artfully blends beauty with environmental stewardship, specializing in native plant garden concepts that reduce water use, support local wildlife, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.This service is perfect fo...

Rainwater & Greywater Reuse Systems

Dramatically reduce your outdoor water footprint with a custom rainwater collection or greywater reuse system from Bay Maples, the Santa Clara County Water Conservation Champion. We design and install innovative irrigation solutions that capture valuable water from your roof (rainwater) or gently used water from your home (greywater from showers, sinks, and laundry) to nourish your landscape.This service is ideal for environmentally conscious residents and businesses in Santa Clara County lookin...

Custom Sawmill, Carpentry & Metal Fabrication

Bring unparalleled artistry and sustainability to your garden with Bay Maples' custom woodworking and metal fabrication services in Santa Clara County. We go beyond typical landscaping by offering a truly unique material source: our own sawmill. We salvage logs from local tree services, milling them into beautiful slabs that become live edge benches, stunning custom furniture, and architectural garden features.This service is for homeowners and designers in Santa Clara County who seek one-of-a-k...

Ecological landscaping in Santa Clara County

We design and build yards that look good and work with the land. Our process starts with a conversation about how you use your outdoor space, what you want it to feel like, and what sustainability goals matter to you. From there we draw up a custom plan built around native plants, efficient drip irrigation, and features like flagstone paths, decomposed granite walkways, and stormwater swales that keep runoff on your property. Every detail, from paving patterns to placement of boulders and stumps...

Greywater system installation

Greywater reuse lets you send water from your showers, sinks, and laundry back out to irrigate your garden instead of down the drain. We start with a site assessment to see what will work on your property, then handle the plumbing connections, pump installation, and permitting so the system is safe and meets code. The result is a yard that keeps more of the water you already use, which can lower your bills and help your plants get through dry stretches.

Native plant garden design in Santa Clara County

Native plants are adapted to our local climate and soils, so they need less water and support the birds, bees, and insects that live here. We build garden designs around species that suit your site's sun exposure, drainage, and the look you want, whether that is a meadow-style planting or a tidy border near the house. We plan the layout, the plant palette, and the irrigation together so your garden establishes well and stays attractive through the seasons.

Rainwater collection system in Santa Clara County

We design and install rainwater collection systems that capture runoff from your roof and store it for later use in the garden. Options range from a simple rain barrel setup to larger systems with filtration and pumping for whole-yard irrigation. We look at your roof area, downspout layout, and how much water your landscape needs, then build a system sized to match. Permitting and integration with your existing plumbing are handled as part of the job.

Custom landscape design in Santa Clara County

Every property is different, so we begin each project by learning how you live in your outdoor space and what you hope it will become. We draw up a custom design that fits your lot, your budget goals, and your taste, then refine it with you until it feels right. Our team stays involved through the build, adjusting details like paving, planting, lighting, and custom woodwork as the garden takes shape.

Sustainable garden management

A garden needs regular care to stay healthy and water-efficient. We help you keep your landscape in good shape by checking irrigation performance, adjusting plantings as they mature, and recommending practices that suit native and drought-tolerant plants. We can also advise on mulching, soil health, and seasonal tasks so your garden keeps looking its best with minimal waste.

Water conservation landscaping in Santa Clara County

Cutting outdoor water use starts with smart design. We combine drought-tolerant native plants, efficient drip irrigation, and features like greywater reuse or rainwater catchment where they make sense for your property. Our approach is practical: we look at where water goes on your site today and redesign the landscape so it uses less without giving up the beauty you want. Many of our projects are for homeowners who are tired of high water bills and dry, lifeless lawns.

Landscape designer in Santa Clara County

We are a landscape design team that works with homeowners across Santa Clara County who want outdoor spaces that are beautiful, functional, and sustainable. Our work includes concept drawings, plant selection, hardscape planning, and custom woodwork such as live edge benches and garden features milled from salvaged local logs at our own sawmill. We work closely with you from the first sketch to the finished garden, so the result reflects your vision and your values.

Reviews

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Bay Maples did a great job transforming our front and side yards to a low water-usage garden. Together, we selected plants that don't require much water but still flower, attracting bees, butterflies and other insects (I have even seen grasshoppers and praying mantises). We already had fruit trees, and they added a couple more that we wanted (figs & persimmons). They also come by periodically to help us keep the plants in good shape. We are very happy with the results, and after a stressful day or week, it's nice to look at the garden, soak in its tranquility, and feel those relaxing vibes.
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Miguel Mateos
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The designer incorporated our ideas into the blueprint with minor adjustments. We were very satisfied with the backyard design. We wished that we had a 3D rendering of the blueprint as we weren't good visualizing the final garden. Workers were courteous and clean. Alan was good at answering all our questions before, during and after the project. He modified and/or added details as a response to our concerns. The result is a beautiful, professional-looking, and earth friendly backyard. We just had our first maintenance visit before the rains, Aiden left the backyard looking great. PD We were happily surprised at the amount we got back from the landscape rebate program. Thank you, Alan and his team.
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Elsa Manco
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Alan and his team installed last year a bird-and-pollinator friendly, drought resistant garden in our backyard, including a winding path and a raingarden, in place of our old lawn. We loved the finished product and we loved the process. Alan and his team were friendly and knowledgeable as well as timely. We can highly recommend Bay Maples.
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S Smith
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Bay Maples is a great company to work with. They took care of our frontyard landscape design with drought tolerant plants, as well as redesigning the backyard. They guided us through all phases of the project, from design to implementation and stayed available to lisyen to us and explain what they are doing now and what is coming next. They did a great job and work hard to build the best landscape with the given constraints and requirements!
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Tania Mathern
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Without reservations, I recommend working with Bay Maples on your drought tolerant landscape project. Alan and the team transformed my original idea into a truly superb yard that gives me joy every time I see it. They are true experts with so much experience...
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Dominique
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Bay Maples designed and installed a beautiful new front yard for us full of native, drought-tolerant plants that are not only lovely but also bee- and bird-friendly, just as we wanted. They were incredibly patient through several plant selection iterations as we honed in on the exact assortment of plants to include The end result is magazine-worthy! It makes us happy to see it every day and we've received several compliments from our neighbors.
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Eric Melski

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