Testimonials

Pink Flower Carpet Rose“Genevieve… Super Heroine of Plant Buying…faster than a growing Podocarpus, more graceful than a Weeping Willow…. Thanks for all that you are doing…to make this a prettier place and adding humor and character to the journey.” - Nancy Corral, Eureka

For Landscape Design, Consultation and Coaching:

eureka small -space front gardenEmily Weber and Joanna Marcuz, Eureka:“What a wonderful experience it was working with you! We love how professional you  are, yet how warm and easy to work with you are too! Our yard looks beautiful. So excited for spring!”
Nancy Corral, Eureka:“How does my garden grow? Very well with special thanks to you Genevieve! It has been two years since you designed my garden and I must say it has grown into a lovely palette of deep greens, bright whites, iridescent purples that please the eye.

I love all the plants and I still appreciate the way you worked with me to make sure that I was involved in the plant selection at the early stages of the landscape design. Before meeting you, I would be inspired by the warmer weather in spring and make trips to nurseries where I would buy plants that never seemed to work in this space for very long. You put together groupings of plants that have thrived and they compliment the more mature plants that I was attached to like my tree-sized Rhododendrons and Camellias.

I also appreciate the garden coaching sessions that you have offered to me. I learn so  much from you and it has helped me take better care of my garden. I love to spend time in it pruning, watering and just sitting on my garden bench admiring the beauty of it all.

Geranium 'Rozanne' with AcorusI made an investment in this garden and I have to say that that decision was a sound one. Without your professional guidance, I’d still be buying plants each spring that did not make it past a winter or two! Would I make this investment again? Absolutely.

Thank you and I look forward to your garden mentoring as the days become longer, drier and warmer this spring.”
Daniel Duncan, Arcata:“My front yard is filled with such beauty that I look at it daily with wonder.”(Dan wrote a gorgeous poem in honor of his garden – read it here)
Judy Davis seeing her new landscape photo by Robert DavisRobert and Judy Davis, Eureka:
(My first photo testimonial – only partway through the installation and Judy was very pleased with the progress!)
Joyce and David Hayes, Eureka: “We are enjoying our yard so much more and wonder why it took us so long to do this.  Thank you again for all your work.”
Beth Leebolt, Eureka:
“My across-the-street neighbor gave you a nice compliment the other day – she was looking at the yard while returning a toy her son had borrowed and she said "you know, she did a really nice job".”
eureka woodland garden Nancy Vellutini, Eureka:
“Before all this rain came, I finally had time to go out and walk slowly through the garden and really look at each plant. It’s so lovely. The Lenten Roses are starting to bloom, so I’m excited to see those. It will be fun to see what surprises each plant will bring as it matures.”
Sabrina Knight, Eureka:“I have gotten so many compliments already, not because of the work I did, but because of your design. I would spend that money again and again, it was so worth it. I just couldn’t believe the difference it made to have someone knowledgeable do the design – it looks so good!”

For Garden Maintenance:

Marty Burdette, Arcata:
“Thank you so much for making my yard look so much more put together than when you arrive. I always get compliments on how nice it looks (because of you).”
Steve Moser, McKinleyville: “I’m not sure if it was your landscape plan or your ongoing maintenance or my good judgment in hiring you in the first place (you know me, I kind of think it was the latter) but pretty much every day I truly enjoy the plantings, spacing, colors, etc. here at my office.”
Catherine Andrews, McKinleyville:
“I’ve been told that our garden looks “so well cared for”. Thanks!”
Robert and Judy Davis, Eureka: “The only word I have is “wow”. You did a great job – really looks wonderful. Thank you ever so much (and I don’t think you charged me enough money!). If you ever want to tell anybody about your maintenance service or any of that, you just give them my number and I’ll be sure to tell them how things are. Thanks again Genevieve!”
John Somers, McKinleyville:
“Thanks for giving my front yard a facelift (can you make me look 21 again????????????).”
Irene Schultz, Arcata: “Thank you for doing such a wonderful job taking care of my garden. I treasure you and look forward to seeing you.”
fountain Nancy Corral, Eureka:“The yard work you did was perfect.  Everything looked so tidy…and better.  I do work out there but I think you have the magic touch…”
Ira Blatt, Arcata:“Thank you so very much for helping to keep things neat, tidy, and beautiful around here.”
Susan Hansen, Arcata: “Your fertilizing and pruning did wonders. I don’t believe my yard has ever looked so nice.”
Barbara and John Brimlow, McKinleyville: “John and I were talking about today and all that got done and we just wanted to say ‘thank you’ again. He really appreciated your tutelage with the pruning. And I’m excited that we got all those plantings bought and IN! We feel very accomplished – Thank you!”
Mini fir bark chips used in the gardenLaura and David Dun, Eureka: “We so appreciate you and all you do to keep our home looking so beautiful – and always  doing it so cheerfully too!”