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76 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126

(408) 292-9993

Business Overview

Middlebrook Gardens is a San Jose-based landscape design and build firm with a deep-rooted commitment to California's natural environment. Founded in 1995 by Alrie Middlebrook, a respected native plant specialist, the firm evolved from an award-winning interior landscaping company to a leader in sustainable, native gardening. With over 250 California native gardens installed, their work is guided by ecological principles that conserve water, support local wildlife, and create beautiful, resilient outdoor spaces. Alrie's expertise is shared through her books, like 'Designing California Native Gardens,' and her statewide 'LoseTheLawn.com' campaign, reflecting a mission to educate and connect urban landscapes with nature.

Provided Services

  • Landscaping building design
  • Disease management - shrubs
  • Driveway construction or installation
  • Shrub pruning or trimming
  • Shrub planting

Questions and Answers

How can a California native garden design from Middlebrook Gardens help with water conservation in San Jose?

Our native garden designs use plants naturally adapted to our local climate, which dramatically reduces the need for supplemental irrigation. We pair this with smart irrigation design services that ensure efficient water delivery. This approach not only conserves our precious water resources but also creates a lush, low-maintenance landscape that thrives in San Jose's conditions, saving you time and money on your water bill.

My San Jose home has a slope with a damaged retaining wall. Can you handle both the repair and redesign?

Absolutely. Our design/build approach is ideal for this. We start with a landscape design that addresses the structural need for a new retaining wall, using durable, sustainable materials. Then, we seamlessly handle the construction or installation, ensuring it integrates beautifully with the overall garden. We can also incorporate native shrubs and greenscape design to stabilize the slope and prevent future erosion, creating a functional and attractive solution.

We have broken sprinkler heads and damaged landscape edging. Do you offer repairs along with your full garden services?

Yes, we do. For San Jose homeowners, we view irrigation repairs and edging maintenance as foundational to a healthy landscape. We can fix broken sprinkler heads as part of our irrigation services and repair or replace damaged edging during routine landscape maintenance. Addressing these issues promptly prevents water waste and protects your garden's structure, which is a key part of our sustainable approach to long-term landscape care.



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