Ecology Artisans in Encinitas

I interviewed a number of landscape companies and Chris @ Ecology Artisans stood out well above the competition when it came to plant and tree expertise. In our case, mostly CA native/low water and fruit trees. He also has a deep understanding of the surrounding environment you need to create for your flora to flourish. Most landscape vendors I spoke with just wanted to know what we wanted and where, but there is a lot more to it. We setup multiple catch basins to maximize (hold in) our occasional rains and re-graded the property to get water to flow where we wanted it. His crew are great too, and complement him not just report to him. The whole team are great communicators which is hard to find these days. We had a tricky patio (paver) install situation based on an uneven house and an overgrown tree to deal with and they were patient working through these complexities whereas most vendors would just want to push you through suboptimal solutions and cut corners. If you have a mostly hardscaping project, there are many vendors out there that can do a great job, but if you are interested in trees and plants, Ecology Artisans is a rare find.

Christopher and his crew are phenomenal. They truly care about sustainable landscaping. They were meticulous in fixing all valves and installing watering options to ensure no leaks. Came back promptly to replace plants that didn't make it. Outdoor volleyball court with retaining wall are all beautiful!

Ecology Artisans did a great job with my landscaping in delivering an easy to maintain, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing work of art. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to reconfigure their landscaping to a more efficient and layout that is a better fit for the climate in SoCal.

Ecology Artisans did a great job with our backyard project. They took a neglected yard and made it into a beautiful space. They transformed our cracked concrete, built fencing, faced an ugly retaining wall to match the fence, and added swales to our sloped yard. They finished by planting a variety of fruit trees, grapevines, native plants, and native grasses to keep the birds, bees, butterflies, and people happy.

Christopher and Kevin cut existing/unwanted concrete into usable sections, which were then used to create three retaining walls on our back slope (which extends into the Penasquitos Canyon Preserve). Then, they planted the slope with beautiful native plant species, which are thriving, and applied mulch. The project was a tremendous amount of work and turned out beautifully. I knew what to expect at each stage of the project and enjoyed Christopher and Kevin's expertise and enlightening conversation throughout our collaboration. I highly recommend Ecology Artisans and am planning to work with them again during the next phases of our landscaping.

The Ecology Artisans team did a fantastic job in our outdoor living space. From site assessment, design, to installation, their entire team was professional, efficient, and listened to our goals, wishes, and desires. The end product is better than we could have hoped for. An entire re-landscape and design of formal seating areas, as well as design and installation of a rather large gardening area, we could be more pleased with their work, their vision, and their professionalism. Highly recommended!

Ecology Artisans is a professional landscape design service that offers a thoughtful, individualized approach. Christopher listened to my preferences and concerns, then was very open to back & forth about his design ideas and proposals. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He also oversaw the installation personally and has followed up responsibly. I believe that his costs are reasonable, and he explains them well. I already have heard many compliments from neighbors on my new landscaping. I am looking forward to it growing in as planned, and I also look forward to working with Christopher on its continued maintenance.

Ecology Artisans recently did an amazing job redesigning our landscape. One of our primary goals was to capture rainwater from our roof that was previously literally going down the drain! They designed a method to effectively collect over 4,000 gallons per year into a stepped catchment area which will also reduce the watering needs of new plantings they also designed. It is not only water-efficient, but beautful as well! Their work was professional, fast, and collaborating with them was extremely pleasant.