Manzanita
Arctostaphylos
- Water
- ●
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- Winter
Gardens that thrive on less water.
We replace thirsty lawns with native gardens built for the Santa Barbara coast. They need less water, less mowing and less fuss.
What your lawn is really costing you
Drag to your lawn size. We compare a typical coastal lawn with the native garden we'd plant in its place.
28,800gallons saved a year
$400off your water bill a year
Lawn
Native
Estimate based on 30 gallons per sq ft a year for turf and 6 for established natives, at about $14 per 1,000 gallons. Your walkthrough gets an exact number.
A few plants we love
Every garden starts from a short list of natives that thrive here without much help. These are our regulars.
California lilac
Ceanothus
- Water
- ●
●● - Blooms
- Spring
Hummingbird sage
Salvia spathacea
- Water
- ●●
● - Blooms
- Spring
Deer grass
Muhlenbergia rigens
- Water
- ●
●● - Looks best
- Fall
Coast live oak
Quercus agrifolia
- Water
- ●
●● - Gives
- Shade for 100+ years
Matilija poppy
Romneya coulteri
- Water
- ●
●● - Blooms
- Summer
From walkthrough to first bloom
Most front-yard conversions take about six weeks from the first visit, and our own crew does every step.
- Week 1
Walkthrough
We walk the yard with you, test the soil and note sun, slope and drainage. Free.
- Week 2
Design
A drawn plan with every plant named and one clear price. We file your rebate paperwork.
- Weeks 4–5
Build
Lawn out, drip irrigation in, plants and mulch down. Usually 3 to 6 working days.
- Month 1 on
Grow in
We visit monthly for the first year, so your garden gets established without guesswork.
Care plans
Natives need far less work than a lawn, but not none. Pick the level of help you want.
Seasonal
$95 / visit
Four visits a year
- Pruning and cleanup
- Irrigation check
Monthly
$180 / month
Most of our gardens
- Everything in Seasonal
- Seasonal plant swaps
- Mulch top-ups
- Drip repairs included
Estate
Custom
Large or hillside properties
- Weekly crew
- Fire-safe clearing
- Oak and tree care
Our water bill dropped by half, and we have hummingbirds every morning now.Sarah and Tom L., the Riviera
Book a free walkthrough
We're booking about two weeks out. Serving Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch and Goleta.
(805) 555-0128