DESIGN - INSTALL - NURTURE
DESIGN - INSTALL - NURTURE
Impact of our work
478
Gardens
517,333 Sq’ of lawn Replaced
0.623 or 32 Gallons of Water Per 1 sq’ of grass saved
12,423,988+
Million Gallon water saved per year
Working with a conscious community and tapping into Nature's intelligence allows us to co-create outdoor living spaces that are not only functional and beautiful but also deeply ecologically integrated.
Our Work
Connect with nature’s intelligence + be inspired
Smart Yards landscape designs are inspired by colors, forms and textures that we observe in nature. We also incorporate these inspirations by adding art pieces and reusing old materials and found objects.
Complex Ecosystems
We design and build spaces that emulate natural ecosystems, fostering local wildlife by blending plant combinations that are not only visually stunning but also function as interconnected, thriving habitats.
El Jardin de casa Snyder
Native plants are uniquely adapted to seasonal and cyclical weather patterns, making them resilient to both flooding and drought. By integrating these plants, our gardens create a network of micro-habitats that provide critical support to threatened species such as birds, amphibians, butterflies, and essential pollinators.
We design and construct unique, meticulously crafted stone structures, embracing an ancient art form that has been used for centuries worldwide to build houses, walls, staircases, and bridges. These structures not only enhance beauty and functionality but also offer significant ecological benefits, such as improving drainage, creating habitats for wildlife, and promoting sustainable landscaping.
Dry stacked stone work is done without the use of mortar or glue to bind the rocks.
Carefully selected stones are knitted together using a time-tested technique that forms an interlocking, load bearing structure that lasts for hundreds of years.
Dry stacked stone raised beds are beautiful and provide lasting support for people and ecosystems to thrive.
Take A Walk In The Garden
We create customized pathways depending on needs, budgets and desires.
From a simple gravel path, decomposed granite (fine golds), To flagstone path or pavers, we can build it.
Pathways enhance the landscape. They are great for children and pets.
Paths to CA Native Habitats
Utilizing passive rain harvesting techniques to nurture and sustain thriving outdoor ecosystems.
Rain gardens collect rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, parking strips and other surfaces and use the chemical, biological, and physical properties of soils, plants, and microbes to remove pollutants from stormwater.
A dry creek bed surrounded with California native plants and an array of stones makes a stunning and functional feature in our Eco Gardens, enhancing both beauty and sustainability.
Planting Water: Integrating rainwater harvesting and stormwater management is at the heart of our work, transforming landscapes into sustainable, water-wise ecosystems.
Our custom-designed and built chicken coops come in a variety of shapes and sizes, tailored to suit your specific needs.
Raising chickens isn’t just rewarding, it also brings a host of benefits, from a steady supply of fresh eggs to natural pest control for your garden.
A well-designed chicken coop provides your flock with a safe and secure space to lay eggs, roost comfortably at night, and stay protected from harsh weather and potential predators.
Enjoy backyard fresh eggs and an effective fertilizer for your garden
The Smart Yards team loves designing and building chicken coops.
Click to learn more: Chickens + the many benefits.
Friends for life
Water Optimization and Conservation: Every drop matters, sustaining life and enhancing the beauty of our gardens.
Sustainable Drip Irigation, Greywater and Rain Harvesting
Greywater is generated every time we do laundry, and with a Laundry-to-Landscape system, that water can be reused and recycled to nourish your landscape. It's a smart, sustainable way to irrigate existing fruit trees, or we can design and build a thriving food forest to make the most of this valuable resource.
Conserve our precious water resources with greywater
At Smart Yards Co-op, we prioritize thoughtful water stewardship through comprehensive, water-wise landscape solutions. Our approach includes selecting and planting drought-tolerant species, harvesting rainwater for use in the landscape, and implementing greywater systems, such as Laundry-to-Landscape setups, to reuse household water efficiently. We also install and manage advanced drip irrigation systems that deliver water directly to plant roots, minimizing waste and promoting long-term garden health.
