DESIGN
The design process starts with a visit to your property to look at what is. A brief survey of site
elements will be conducted - existing plants, irrigation, soil condition, sun and shade exposure, soil
grade/elevation to list a few. Next we discuss a general vision of what the landscape will be. Good
landscape design begins with an understanding of the future use of the property. This involves a
combination of function and aesthetics customized to your preferences. Our designs tend to
emphasize native plants and low water landscapes. After this initial meeting, a detailed design
proposal will be given for the design services.
INSTALLATION
Garden Rain is committed to sustainable landscape practices. Whether it's our design, or you hire us to
install a plan you already have, the same sensitivity to the natural site characteristics will be adhered to.
Judicious use of resources to minimize site impact, promotion of healthy soil and efficient water use for
your plant needs...these are just some of the ways to set your new landscape up to thrive naturally. Your
landscape is a living system and minimizing the inputs to keep this system healthy is what we strive for.
MAINTENANCE
Maybe your garden has gotten a little out of hand is in need of some fine skilled pruning and clean up, or
the irrigation system is too wasteful and outdated. Garden Rain offers services to address these more
involved landscaping issues that fall somewhere between installation and "mow and blow" services.
IRRIGATION
An efficient irrigation system gives you healthy plants and saves you money. It also limits the use of our
most precious resource - water! Garden Rain uses water saving techniques and quality supplies to give
you the best working system.
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Menlo Park CA 94025
650 224-2661
Lic # 887899
SERVICES