Get a hand-drawn design that…
• Helps you lose or limit the lawn and create a natural garden area that draws hummingbirds and butterflies • Looks good and is unique to each customer & their yard • Is clear (either homeowner or contractor can use it) • Comes as an "industry-standard" blueprint ready-for-bid by contractors • Uses Rebate-compliant drought-tolerant plants intended for low-delivery irrigation
Where Do We Start?
• When you know “you’d like something” but aren’t sure what's possible (or do know but need it formalized)…I work with you to clarify your design needs and what’s workable, from small projects (1000-1200 sq. ft.) to larger ones (3000-5000 sq. ft+) so everyone working from the design is “on the same page”…
• When the area is too big or for a "do-it-yourself" project or you just can’t picture “losing your lawn”…I can come up with a good design that will include what you'd like from a palate of plants custom curated with you (artistry) and including what works for your “wish list” in the yard (experience)—click here for step-by-step walk-through
• When you’d like to take advantage of local Water District rebates in your lawn conversion…I can navigate the application and rebate process for you so your rebate is approved (many times paying for the design itself—see Rebate above).
• When you need trusted referrals for installers and plant suppliers…I have resources and contacts to help take your project to a satisfying completion.
Residential design: previously a lawn, converted for water district rebate (eight weeks after planting—and yes, they are all drought-tolerant), Almaden Valley/San Jose (click here for more)
Residential design: home in Milpitas with converted back yard (smaller lawn) and drought-tolerant plants with pathway leading to private seating area.
Whatever you're after, be it more enjoyable outdoor entertainment spaces; more water savings; easier maintenance; more diverse vegetation; more floral color; more harmony with wildlife and watershed, I can help realize that through proper design, bringing the degree of professionalism which will compliment your abilities as you enhance the curb appeal, enjoyability, and value of your house both on the block and in the community.
Don Schneider, owner
Designs by Don
Recent residential design
(August 2023):
expansive back yard with pool, BBQ and recreation areas. Note off-pool area (drought-tolerant ground cover kurapia) and decomposed granite fire pit. Pathway on left leads to vegetable garden on side behind shrub screen as well as to back of fire pit area; 'wandering path' on right winds lazily behind shrubs, down past pool area and loops around to pool's back stairs in back area.
