Catherine L. Kauer

New project, a great place to get together with family and friends! Preserving views, saving the beautiful existing trees, new lovely gardens, Travertine patios and outdoor cooking area. In Gilroy, California.

Current projects in process, Beforehand photos, in Stanford, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Carmel and Los Altos, overall master plans and construction installations. Exciting things are happening! An understanding of budget, and costs of items, is key to feeling comfortable with the design plan. I design sustainably, so your garden will last, and know the key: scale and fit relationships, for the best design layout.

I create rain gardens to recycle rain water, do grey water design, and determine needs for terracing, seat walls or retaining walls. I understand costs so can guide you in different directions. Design for low maintenance is integral, as I want you to enjoy your garden and landscape without creating work.

I provide plants with a long season of bloom, change through seasons, edible gardens, native, drought tolerant plants, and deer-resistant plants as needed. I have a total familiarity with plants that work in our areas, from the coast to the mountains, in widely varying microclimates to get the best results for you.

I create a harmonious, private garden for you and your family to enjoy and relax in, so you can have total a respite and refuge, at your own home.

Great fire pit, at a good table height. Make your back yard or patio a great place for feeling comfortable! This comes in several shapes, is propane, and under $1000+-. Cover lifts off, looks really attractive in person. The generous size makes it good for keeping the required social distance too.