California Nativescapes

Our native landscape design service begins with a deep understanding of your property's microclimate, soil conditions, and your personal aesthetic goals. We create a custom planting plan that features only California native plants — species that are naturally adapted to the region's seasonal wet and dry cycles. This means less watering, no chemical fertilizers, and a garden that practically takes care of itself after establishment.During the design phase, we assess sun exposure, drainage, existi...

Our installation service brings your native landscape design to life. We handle everything from site preparation and soil amendment to planting, mulching, and initial irrigation setup. We use recycled and reclaimed materials whenever possible for hardscape elements like retaining walls, pathways, and dry creek beds. Our goal is to minimize waste and maximize the ecological performance of your new garden.The installation process is methodical and respectful of your property. We start by removing...

Native gardens require far less maintenance than traditional lawns or exotic ornamentals, but they are not zero-care. Our maintenance services are designed to keep your native landscape healthy, attractive, and in balance with the seasons. We offer regular (monthly or bi-monthly) or seasonal maintenance packages depending on the size and complexity of your garden.Typical maintenance tasks include light pruning to maintain shape, weeding of opportunistic non-natives, replenishing mulch, checking...

Our native landscaping starts with the plants that already belong here. We select species adapted to California's wet and dry seasons, then arrange them to suit your property's sun, soil, and slope. Once established, these gardens need far less water, no synthetic fertilizer, and very little attention. We also design for the wildlife that comes with them, so you can expect birds, bees, and butterflies moving through your yard. Whether you want a full overhaul or a smaller refresh, we work from t...

Sustainable landscaping means building a yard that can largely sustain itself. At California Nativescapes we plan around the conditions already on your property, choose plants that thrive without heavy inputs, and use recycled or reclaimed materials for paths, walls, and other hardscape. The result is a landscape that reduces water use, cuts down on chemicals, and lowers the time you spend on upkeep. Our approach balances ecology with good design, so the garden looks intentional and feels comfor...

A native plant garden begins with a plan shaped by your property. We study how sunlight falls across the yard, how water drains, and what views you want from your windows. From there we design a planting scheme using only California natives, paying attention to color, texture, and bloom timing across the seasons. Our plans can include meadow areas, pathways, berms, or a more structured entry, depending on your taste. Because we are licensed contractors as well as designers, every plan is practic...

As a native landscaper, we work only with plants and methods suited to California's natural cycles. Our work covers the full process, from assessing your site and soil to planting and setting up irrigation for the first couple of years. Rebecca Schoenenberger, who leads the company, is a Santa Clara County Master Gardener, so the planting decisions are grounded in real horticultural knowledge. We clean up thoroughly and keep disruption to your property low. If you are looking for a landscaper wh...

Drought tolerant landscaping uses plants that have evolved to handle long dry summers, which is exactly what California natives do. We choose species that need little supplemental water once they are established, and we set up efficient drip or low-volume irrigation to get them through their first seasons. Good soil preparation and natural mulch help hold moisture where roots need it. The end result is a garden that stays attractive through dry spells without draining your water bill. If you are...

We plant California natives because they are adapted to our climate, soils, and seasonal rhythms, and they support local pollinators and birds. Our palette includes a wide range of shrubs, perennials, grasses, and groundcovers chosen for sun exposure, drainage, and bloom sequence. Every plant is placed with room to reach its mature size, which keeps the garden healthy and reduces pruning later. We handle sourcing, planting, and the first stretch of care so the plants settle in well. If you want...

Eco-friendly landscaping, as we practice it, means avoiding synthetic pesticides and herbicides, reducing water use, and choosing materials that have a light footprint. We design with native plants that work with local insects rather than against them, and we use reclaimed materials where we can for walls, paths, and dry creek beds. During installation we remove invasive species and improve the soil with organic compost. The finished yard supports wildlife and needs fewer inputs over time. If yo...

Native gardens need less care than lawns or exotic ornamentals, but they still benefit from regular attention. We offer monthly, bi-monthly, or seasonal visits, depending on the size and character of your garden. Typical work includes light pruning, pulling opportunistic weeds, refreshing mulch, checking irrigation, and cutting back spent stalks to encourage rebloom or collect seed. We use only organic methods, and we handle seasonal tasks like late-winter grass cutting and fall perennial divisi...