Naturally Green Garden Landscaping Design - Berkeley's Expert Landscapers

Our landscape design specifically addresses Berkeley's hilly terrain. We create terraced levels, install retaining walls with proper drainage, and strategically place native, deep-rooted plants to anchor the soil. This approach slows water runoff, reduces soil loss, and transforms an erosion-prone slope into a stable, multi-level garden feature.

Greenscape design focuses on the living, planted layers of your garden. For compacted Bay Area soils, we design planting schemes that naturally aerate the earth. This includes specifying plants with strong taproots to break up hardpan, incorporating organic matter to improve structure, and using groundcovers to protect soil from further compaction, leading to healthier plant growth and better water absorption.

We typically address slope stabilization first, as erosion can undermine any other improvements. Our process starts with a design that controls the slope through terracing or retaining structures. Once the land is stable, we then focus on remedying the soil compaction within those new, defined planting areas. This sequential approach ensures a lasting and healthy foundation for your entire garden.