Love's Gardens - Santa Cruz's Expert Landscaping

1955 Encina Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 471-9100

http://www.lovesgardens.com

Q&A

How can Love's Gardens help with my overwatered lawn or bare patches in Santa Cruz?

We address common Santa Cruz lawn issues by designing water-neutral solutions that replace thirsty grass with drought-tolerant native plants and edible landscapes. Instead of repairing irrigation for traditional lawns, we create sustainable systems using rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse, eliminating overwatering problems while keeping your garden thriving with minimal water.

What does 'water neutral' landscape design mean for my Santa Cruz property?

Water neutral design means creating landscapes that don't rely on municipal or well water. For Santa Cruz homeowners, this involves strategic rainwater collection, greywater systems from household use, and selecting plants adapted to our local climate. Your garden becomes self-sufficient, reducing water bills while maintaining beauty through California's dry seasons.

Do you handle irrigation installation and maintenance for sustainable landscapes?

While we specialize in irrigation design for water-neutral systems and offer repair guidance, we focus primarily on consulting and design. We'll create customized irrigation plans for rainwater and greywater systems, then refer you to trusted local professionals for installation and maintenance, ensuring your sustainable landscape is properly implemented.

Service Capabilities

  • Landscaping building design
  • Landscape design
  • Irrigation construction
  • Landscape construction or installation
  • Greenscape design
  • Landscape maintenance

Business Background

Love's Gardens is a Santa Cruz-based landscape consulting company founded in 2003 by Golden Love, a horticulturalist, arborist, and licensed landscape contractor with nearly 30 years of experience in sustainable landscaping. Specializing in creating 'water neutral' gardens that thrive without municipal or well water, the company focuses on rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, drought-tolerant native plants, and edible landscaping. Through design, consulting, and educational workshops, Love's Gardens helps local homeowners transform their outdoor spaces into resilient, beautiful landscapes that conserve water and support community food security.



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