Vegetable Gardens

Aug 26, 2024

Vegetable Gardens

Vegetable Gardens

Gardener: Gemme Vonknopka

We strive to provide beautiful, yet functional vegetable gardens. We use organic gardening methods, soil amendments and fertilizers, while also focusing on plants that harmonize with local insects and wildlife. Our vegetable gardens often include a healthy balance of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Including flowers in a garden can help improve soil health and attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.

Our vegetable garden services include design, preparation, installation, and maintenance. We can work with you to design a custom garden that complements your unique outdoor space. Additionally, we can teach you how to harvest and identify your fruits and vegetables or we can do that for you.

Our vegetable gardens have won multiple awards, including First Place in 2022 for CLCA’s Sustainable Installation Award and Gardenista’s 2018 Best Edible Garden Award.

Hestia Gardens

Jul 9, 2024

Hestia Gardens

Build, Maintain | 2020

Hestia Gardens

Design: Peter Wendt

Landscape Construction: Penning Landscapes

Interior Design: Maria Torres

Construction: Total Concepts

Photography: Paul Dyer

We began this zen garden renovation project in 2020. Our goal was to create a relaxing oasis for the client that showcased their art, incorporated water features, and created a 360 degree view of lush green gardens. Our scope of work included an intricate hand-laid stone driveway, custom light fixtures, travertine fountains, ivy covered walls, stone walkways, vibrant plantings, and installation of precious art.

Our maintenance crew has provided a full service maintenance plan since 2020.

"Our goal was to create a relaxing oasis for the client that showcased their art, incorporated water features, and created a 360 degree view of lush green gardens."

McKinley Guest House

Jul 9, 2024

McKinley Guest House

Design, Build, Maintain | 2022

McKinley Guest House

Landscape Design: Penning Landscapes

Landscape Construction: Penning Landscapes

Building Design: Arcanum Architecture

Building Construction: Total Concepts

Photography: Paul Dyer

In 2022, we collaborated with the owner of the McKinley Estate to design and build the landscape for their elaborate guest house. The vision was to create an inviting space for guests that complemented the architecture of the house and the adjacent property.

To create contrast with the dark Shou Sugi Ban (carbonized wood) exterior, we surrounded the guest house with white blooms of crape myrtle trees, bright purple Russian sage and verbena. By installing steel-edged sand around the house, we added dimension to the property and reduced the water required for maintenance. Exterior lighting strips were installed under the deck to safely guide guests back to their room each evening.

We have nurtured and maintained this property since 2022. By planting species well suited for the Northern California soils and climate, we ensure that the landscaping for the McKinley Guest House will continue to grow and thrive for years to come.

"By planting species well suited for the Northern California climate, we helped ensure that the landscaping for the McKinley Guest House will continue to grow and thrive for years to come"

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