Landscape Design & Build Services

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Ecological Landscaping

Regenerative by Design

What is Ecological Landscaping?

Ecological Landscaping takes a holistic approach to garden design, installation and maintenance. Rainwater is kept on the land to soak directly into the soil, or be captured in ponds, swales and tanks. Soil is made fertile using sheet mulching and compost tea. Plants are climate-appropriate and include edibles. Garden waste is composted or mulched. Pathways and patios are permeable. Habitat is created to attract wildlife.

Organic gardening is a great place to start. After all, any practice that reduces the input of harmful chemicals into our environment is a good thing. We take it one step further by using Permaculture principals in all facets of our work to mimic natural ecosystems that are not only sustainable, but regenerative.

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture strives to examine all aspects of how we as human beings can live in harmony with the earth and its limited resources. Though there are many different ways that practitioners define Permaculture, one sweeping definition might be “creating sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns.” As a guiding set of principals, Permaculture embraces many aspects of Ecological Landscaping.
The Permaculture landscape designer works towards optimal methods for integrating water catchment, human shelter and energy systems with tree crops, edible and useful perennials, self-seeding annuals, aquaculture and animals—sustainable landscaping. Plants are arranged in patterns that can catch water, filter toxins, absorb nutrients and sunlight and block the wind. Combinations of trees, perennial vines, shrubs and ground covers that are known to nourish and protect one another are clustered together. Excess or waste products from plants and animals are used as nutrients for the soil. Composted food from the kitchen is reworked into the soil to recycle its valuable nutrients.
We use Permaculture design concepts to best integrate buildings, plants, animals, soils, water and microclimates. Our focus is not on these elements themselves, but rather on a harmonious relationship created among them by the way they are placed in a garden. Equinox’s owner, Patrick Picard is a Certified Permaculture Designer.
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Water Conservation

Water
Conservation

Conserve our precious water resources through smart landscaping practices. We design and install water-wise irrigation systems and incorporate drought-tolerant plants to minimize water usage and create sustainable gardens.

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Native
Gardens

Bring the beauty of California home with a vibrant native garden. We specialize in designing landscapes with indigenous plants that thrive in our climate, support local wildlife, and protect our water.

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Edible Gardens and Food Forests

Grow your own food and create a thriving ecosystem with an edible garden or food forest. We design and install productive and beautiful landscapes that provide fresh, healthy produce while benefiting the environment.

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Are you ready to turn your landscape vision into reality? Contact Equinox Landscape today to discuss your project with our expert team. Whether you’re starting with a new design or need help bringing an existing design to life, we have the skills and experience to make it happen.

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