111 experter inom trädgårdsmaterial Palo Alto, CA

“Patricia Larenas of Urban Artichoke just completed a year-long project - magically changing most of our yard and front hardscape areas into attractive, productive fruit, herb and vegetable gardens! Patricia created the design and my husband and I implemented it - with lots of guidance from Patricia and hands-on help from other folks. July, 2013-August, 2014 The project proceeded in the following manner: * Patricia met with my husband and me to scope out the areas we wanted to turn into edible gardens, learn about our likes and dislikes, and then the planning began! * We reviewed a few iterations of the plan and made a few requests for revisions; then we were presented with a final hand-colored drawing of the proposed edible garden areas, along with lists of the herbs, veggies and fruits we might put in each area. We loved the drawing so much that Patricia gave us a file which we converted to a large print on canvas! *California's protracted drought caused us to delay planting until late Spring 2014, However we followed Patricia's design while preparing the garden areas by removing weeds, sculpting the ground, adding potting soil and mulch, and building four raised beds with liners. We also followed her design in adding a 3-part compost bin, a trellised screen to obscure the bin, and built a gorgeous three-line clothesline -suitable for hanging cleaned camping gear or clothing. *Veggies, fruit trees, herbs were planted in various areas over several months - most are doing well, and many have provided delicious produce. We are using drip and low-pressure emitter watering systems. *Patricia provided email and in-person followup as part of the project - always showing up on time, and usually with a small cutting or packet of seeds to share, too. Patricia Larenas is talented, very warm and thoughtful, and a professional. She is clearly someone who enjoys her work, and that shines through in her projects and in her consultations. I recommend that anyone wanting excellent garden landscape design and support in Silicon Valley give her a try!”

“I worked with Gary to design a full outdoor living area that would work on a new Ipe wood deck in the Portland area. He suggested the Graysen Woods island to house the grill, fridge, icemaker and cocktail station and provided the design. Everything was delivered and installed perfectly. We added granite countertop and travertine tiles to vertical surfaces to finish. Also worked with Gary for seating area gas fire table and then Bonfire patio heaters. Everything came together perfectly.”

“Full service professional landscape contractors that do quality work. From turning your dreams into a plan, then building it, and offering a maintenance crew that does more than mow blow and go, these guys are the complete package. They have been an account with us for almost 20 years now and are always timely, courteous, and a pleasure to do business with.”

“Cannot beat these fountains, which have been made for generations. Local. Lovely. We're big Silvestri fans and will continue to adorn our gardens with these classic, timeless pieces.”