California Native &
Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Licensed | Bonded | Insured
Our Mission
3R Garden Design operates under the belief that a holistic approach is the best way to rediscover our connection to the natural world, and our connection to one another.
To us, a holistic approach means looking at the bigger picture when solving a problem; whether we are facilitating a community volunteer day at an organization in need, teaching the next generation of sustainable leaders at one of our STEAM school gardens, or installing dynamic and environmentally harmonious landscapes at a client’s home or business, it is a labor of love we happily undertake as we work together toward a more sustainable future.
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“We highly recommend Kyle. He is extremely knowledgeable and very reliable. He is easy to work with and has come up with several great ideas that has improved our native yard, which has many challenges. (pine trees, soil, etc.) Kyle is a pleasure to work with and is the type of person that solves rather than creates problems. We look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.”
“Kyle was a really wonderful collaborator — he not only brought his expertise, but was also very open to our ideas and input. He has since been a generous consultant to us as our garden grows — answering basic care questions and recommending resources etc. He has a real sense of integrity and passion in his work. We are now stewards to a verdant native plant sanctuary, and we’re so grateful to Kyle for helping us create it.”
“We worked with Kyle and 3R Garden Design to redo our small front lawn with native plants, and could not be happier with the results. Kyle was great to work with and communicated well throughout the entire process, from making a design that incorporated what we wanted and that qualified for the turf replacement rebate, through to ripping out our old lawn and putting in the new plants. The colors and textures Kyle chose work beautifully, and all the plants are thriving and flowering six months after planting. The landscape attracts pollinators and smells wonderful. I would highly recommend using Kyle for any native landscaping project you are considering. ”
“I had a very good experience working with Kyle and his team at 3R. They are creative and conscientious, and extremely knowledgeable. As we went along with my project, Kyle was always willing to answer my many questions, and if something I asked about couldn’t be done, he explained why not and offered up an alternative that worked just as well. Where there was once a very thirsty and uninspired lawn, 3R created a vibrant front yard for my home, filled with lush California native plants and shrubs. The team was also very good about securing rebates, and made sure all of that was taken care of for me. Kyle continues to monitor my garden to make sure the plants are happy and thriving. I’m grateful I found 3R.”
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Our Core Values
Environmental Stewardship
Responsible care and use of local and larger ecosystems are overarching objectives. We aim to honor the original caretakers of the land we are on and prioritize Indigenous knowledge and sciences that have been made accessible to non-Indigenous folks. As the original inhabitants and stewards of this land, acknowledging and honoring their role in maintaining and managing biodiversity and landscapes is essential. One of our central avenues for this pursuit is through education and expanding environmental literacy to build a lasting foundation of ecological consciousness and accountability for future generations.
Soil Regeneration
Over 95 percent of life on land exists in soil. Industrial agriculture and colonization have depleted the Earth and the need for soil restoration has never been more critical. Healthy soil means more biological diversity, carbon storage, water regulation, and erosion prevention. In order to amend decades of damage to one of Earth’s largest carbon sinks, we implement intentional growing practices to regenerate the soil health where we are. For us, this looks like using organic and local materials, utilizing no-till practices, cover cropping, composting, and increasing microbe populations.
Water Conservation
As water becomes more scarce, the need for water-wise growing practices is here. In order to conserve water while also supporting a thriving urban agriculture movement, proper irrigation, and planting design is key. Growing California native-heavy plants and knowing when and how to water allow for year-round healthy gardens. This includes growing drought-tolerant, endemic plants with cooperative companions, watering less often, and recycling water where we can through grey water systems and atmospheric water catchments.
