URBAN FLORA
GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
URBAN LANDSCAPES & GARDENS
Garden & Landscape Design Services
We are a Complete Design Build Company
Serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in Sustainable & Low Maintenance Landscapes and Gardens for the Urban Environment .We provide all Design and Construction services in house. We have over 20 years of Design experience .
We are a Complete Design Build Company
Serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in Sustainable & Low Maintenance Landscapes and Gardens for the Urban Environment .We provide all Design and Construction services in house. We have over 20 years of Design experience .
SIDEWALK LANDSCAPES & GARDENS
We are glad to announce that we are working in Partnership with the Greening initiatives of the City of San Francisco . To provide permeable sidewalk Landscaping .
Permeable Landscaping:
* Reduces storm sewer loads, reducing potential for backups and flooding;
* Creates habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife;
* Makes a place to garden;
* Provides potential for urban farming
* Beautifies the neighborhood;
* Creates opportunities for community interaction;
* Deters crime;
* Increases property values;
* Reduces global warming (by absorbing heat rather than reflecting it);
* Increases oxygen production; and
* Recharges ground water.
Permeable Landscaping:
* Reduces storm sewer loads, reducing potential for backups and flooding;
* Creates habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife;
* Makes a place to garden;
* Provides potential for urban farming
* Beautifies the neighborhood;
* Creates opportunities for community interaction;
* Deters crime;
* Increases property values;
* Reduces global warming (by absorbing heat rather than reflecting it);
* Increases oxygen production; and
* Recharges ground water.
who we are
Thanks for visiting ! We hope you can find everything you need. Urban Flora is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.
About Us
Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry
FAQ: Client Interview with Joseph, Owner and Designer @ Urban Flora
Please take a moment to read this before
working with us at Urban Flora
How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a Designer ?
I have been Designing and Creating Products, Interiors and Gardens for over 20 years .
While I was pursuing my undergraduate degree in Media & Graphic design in New York City,
I knew then that I wanted to not just be able to see my work in 2 dimensions, I wanted to be able to inhabit what I created . I'm a creature of my senses , I want to feel, smell, hear,taste what I do
whether for myself or my discerning clients . So off to Architectural College on the West Coast I went . While there during my studies , I started my Design Company , Design Consortium .
I first started off doing a Home collection of restored and repurposed Casegoods, Upholstery and Soft furnishings . I had my Design booth at The Melrose avenue Weekend Marketplace . I wasn't the only young and inventive designer there , Many other Designers just learning their craft were also setting up shop and creating their vision . It was there that I was asked to help a plan and build a Japanese style Teahouse garden for a Private Home . Creating a living design really sparked my imagination and I decided to add Garden Design & Landscape architecture to my Skill set in addition to my Interior Design . Now jump forward twenty plus years and I have Designed 100's of Homes & Gardens , Large & Small .
As a Design Professional , I have worked and consulted with Homeowners, Realtors, Developers, Builders, Investors, and other Design Professionals to Design model home Garden projects, Project manage Garden & Landscape Installation for resale projects, Commercial and complete garden design renovations.
From the moment I started my business, I was often sought out for my unique Design pieces and concepts .
Who are your clients exactly?
My Clients are People that wish to surround themselves in a Living Green Environment . I work with Home Owners,Property Managers,Business Owners and Investors to create inviting and sustainable Gardens and Landscape for their Homes or Businesses.
How are you different from other Garden & Landscapers ?
Well , first off, I'm a College Trained Designer , not a garden laborer that will just stick a plant in anywhere and call it a garden or landscape . Anyone can go to the plant store and buy a plant ,or pull weeds and call himself a gardener or landscaper . Garden Design is a thoughtful,through and deliberate planning & creative process. Consideration is given to local weather patterns and conditions,soil and plant types,colors, textures & scents. What grows in my part of the city , may not grow well in yours, all gardens are not considered equal , especially in a City environment . I'm a Niche Specialist, I specialize in Urban Gardens . Often the spaces are on the small side, and surrounded on all three sides by other properties ,Sunlight and water access maybe limited .
I want to help you eliminate all the frustration, struggle and fear you may be having around growing your Garden. What I do know is if you commit yourself to working with me on the Project, the results will follow in record time and you will get to focus your energies on Living well and enjoying your Garden .
Who do you work best with ?
Just as you’re careful about selecting the Designer you work with, I too am careful about selecting the people I work with. With my clients, I’m committed that the work I do together for you produces the desired results you want. In order to achieve results, you want to be ready, willing and able to do the work.
Who do you not work well with ?
The type of person I don’t work well with are people who are negative, skeptical, or resistant to change and fresh ideas and approaches . people that do Not value Design , If you fall into this category, I don’t believe I can help you out. We probably will not work well together and I wouldn’t want you to waste your time or money. Is that fair?
What results can I expect and
How quickly can I expect results?
Obviously, this depends on how how large of a garden you have , or are you just starting from scratch ? Is there a lot of demo work to be done clearing the area, does the soil need to be conditioned or ammended ? Once a Plan is established , we can move very quickly to install the
Garden. Establishing new growth in a garden doesn't happen overnight, you will see marked improvements right away , however it takes a full growth season to really see dramatic changes in the garden . Growing a Garden is an exercise in patience , it will slowly reveal itself to you . In San Francisco, we have multiple Micro climates, so growth rates will determine what is fast or slow growing . If you live by the ocean, the heavier salt concentration in the air and fog with cause a slower growth rate . The same if you have a windy and foggy area . That's why a well planned garden will perform , when the right plants and conditions are set for your location . If you take a look around your neighborhood, you can already see what grows best in your microclimate .
Joseph , based on everything I’ve read and heard about you, I know you’re the one I want to work with . What are my options for getting started with you?
I highly recommend that you start with a Design Consultation . During this time we will review the current conditions , make suggestions for improvements and document the space with photographs . We will then Discuss what you want in terms of a Garden & Design, Your Budget considerations and any possible timelines & resources . The Consultation generally lasts anywhere from 1 -2 Hours in length . The fee for this is Service is 150.00 , and will be deducted from any other work that you engages us in . After that, you are free to pursue the project on your own or you may select us to design and install the Garden. For Larger projects we will have a Consultation on site, Design Plan & Review, Material and Plant Selection, Nursery Visits, Demo and Installation Work . Fees start at 300.00 to 500.00
OK, I’m ready to do this but I have a couple of additional questions. Can I call you?
Certainly , I'm glad to discuss your needs with you . I maybe out of the Studio doing an installation when you call , so don't worry if I don't pick up the phone Just leave me a message and I will call you back within 24 hours . 415-992-5975