We have a passion for ecological design and have been "green" pioneers and advocates for the benefits of being water-wise, sustainable and organic long before it became trendy. With our palette, of over 100 eco-friendly proven solutions, we design, reclaim and recycle landscapes and hardscapes, into healthy environments for family, pets, and wildlife. At the core of our projects are deeply prepped raised beds using a premium, proprietary, organic soil blend that supports healthy, thriving plants that don't need chemical life support.
We strive for longevity and sustainability. We, therefore, provide craftsmanship, biodiversity, fertile soil, exceptional bed prep, organic and chemical-free options for installation and maintenance.
Every project is designed to attract and support a wide variety of birds and butterflies. We’ve seen many arrive as we install the plants. This attraction is initially due to specially chosen plants that provide nectar or seed. The continued attraction is due to “biodiversity”, which simply means a wide variety of naturally good things that allow the landscape to adapt, evolve and regenerate itself. The three keys are skilled plant selection, building the soil fertility and chemical-free maintenance. This allows the intrinsic relationships of soil, plants and wildlife to thrive. In return, you enjoy a lower maintenance garden that beckons you to experience all that this “living” landscape has to offer: thriving plants, beautiful colors, wonderful fragrance, the songs of birds and other pleasures.
We strive for longevity and sustainability. We, therefore, provide craftsmanship, biodiversity, fertile soil, exceptional bed prep, organic and chemical-free options for installation and maintenance.
Overview
From each project’s inception, we take the time to really listen then search for creative, innovative and insightful design solutions that fit the family’s specific lifestyle and objectives while ensuring that all choices are environmentally friendly, use water wisely and meet zoning requirements. Throughout the process, Home & Garden Design offers unparalleled service & proactive communication for homeowners with distinctive tastes who appreciate directness, integrity, professionalism and true value.
We have a proven reputation and longevity as a company specializing in integrating the home & garden for projects ranging from modest to grand. No matter the size, each project receives the same level of detail, concern and attention for everything from planting installation to hardscape construction. Our company thrives because we thoroughly enjoy every step in creating amazing sanctuary gardens and outdoor havens.
Embodying these words has manifested into a very successful and respected business within the landscape industry. Let us create something wonderful for you!
We have a proven reputation and longevity as a company specializing in integrating the home & garden for projects ranging from modest to grand. No matter the size, each project receives the same level of detail, concern and attention for everything from planting installation to hardscape construction. Our company thrives because we thoroughly enjoy every step in creating amazing sanctuary gardens and outdoor havens.
Embodying these words has manifested into a very successful and respected business within the landscape industry. Let us create something wonderful for you!
Company Structure
Here, you will be communicating only with the owners of this company from design thru construction. Danna and Conrad Cain offer an extraordinarily diverse combination of creative and technical services encompassing over 60 years of combined experience specializing in residential projects for private homeowners. This invaluable resource of talent, knowledge and experience is rarely found in one company, much less in only two people. We encourage you to review our complimentary and interesting backgrounds in the profiles below and at Linked-In.
Our complete involvement from start to finish enables us to maintain a high level of quality and project satisfaction. It’s efficient and eliminates the problems inherent with the chain-of-command of other company structures. We feel strongly that design and build together creates the finest results. Here, your designer knows construction, which avoids problems later as plans go from design dept. to build dept. as in larger design/build firms. This makes the project streamlined thus cost effective. This becomes a value to you as it maximizes your investment.
We personally have trained and supervise our crew. When the skills of a specialist are needed, we use only the finest craftsmen. Still, we are the ones who not only oversee the work, but also handle the entire layout, hand-selection of materials and all the details to ensure that all aspects meet the objectives of the project. We limit the number of projects that we accept each season so that each gets the time and attention it deserves.
Our complete involvement from start to finish enables us to maintain a high level of quality and project satisfaction. It’s efficient and eliminates the problems inherent with the chain-of-command of other company structures. We feel strongly that design and build together creates the finest results. Here, your designer knows construction, which avoids problems later as plans go from design dept. to build dept. as in larger design/build firms. This makes the project streamlined thus cost effective. This becomes a value to you as it maximizes your investment.
We personally have trained and supervise our crew. When the skills of a specialist are needed, we use only the finest craftsmen. Still, we are the ones who not only oversee the work, but also handle the entire layout, hand-selection of materials and all the details to ensure that all aspects meet the objectives of the project. We limit the number of projects that we accept each season so that each gets the time and attention it deserves.
Our Philosophy
We call our creations “Sanctuary Gardens” and “Outdoor Havens” because they provide an enticing outdoor environment to be “lived in” and enjoyed by the whole family. They are designed and built to delight the senses, soothe the soul and uplift the spirit.
These beautiful outdoor spaces are inviting, unique & environmentally sound. Of course they also solve grading, drainage and erosion issues. This maximizes the effectiveness and functionality of the entire site while also increasing the value of the home.
Being keenly aware of the long term impact that our recommendations and services have on the environment, we follow a synergetic design & installation protocol that creates a balanced ecosystem and sustainability while recycling, reusing, and repurposing whenever feasible.
Our approach to landscaping is holistic. It unites art, landscape architecture, construction, horticultural expertise and organic gardening with an intuitive sensitivity to person and place.
When we are given the opportunity to create a long lasting, well-built project that is delightful to the eye, comforting to the soul and enriches the quality of your lifestyle, it pleases us.
Since our success is determined by your satisfaction now and in the future, we will never sacrifice service, quality, safety or health. We feel that this integrity builds long term, win-win relationships based on honesty, fairness, respect and professionalism.
Success, happiness and health are a manifestation of well-balanced ideals and spirituality in our lives and surroundings. When we help a client to create this for themselves, we have done our part to make this world a better place for all.
These beautiful outdoor spaces are inviting, unique & environmentally sound. Of course they also solve grading, drainage and erosion issues. This maximizes the effectiveness and functionality of the entire site while also increasing the value of the home.
Being keenly aware of the long term impact that our recommendations and services have on the environment, we follow a synergetic design & installation protocol that creates a balanced ecosystem and sustainability while recycling, reusing, and repurposing whenever feasible.
Our approach to landscaping is holistic. It unites art, landscape architecture, construction, horticultural expertise and organic gardening with an intuitive sensitivity to person and place.
When we are given the opportunity to create a long lasting, well-built project that is delightful to the eye, comforting to the soul and enriches the quality of your lifestyle, it pleases us.
Since our success is determined by your satisfaction now and in the future, we will never sacrifice service, quality, safety or health. We feel that this integrity builds long term, win-win relationships based on honesty, fairness, respect and professionalism.
Success, happiness and health are a manifestation of well-balanced ideals and spirituality in our lives and surroundings. When we help a client to create this for themselves, we have done our part to make this world a better place for all.
Our Ideal Client
We seek those who appreciate creativity, innovation, exceptional quality and integrity and understand the intrinsic value of these things.
Our clients have specific goals they want to achieve and want someone who will listen, integrate and advise in a creative manner based on proven knowledge and experience. They want to increase the beauty and meaning of their surroundings for a more profound connection with self, family, friends and nature. They also want to be assured that the project can be built on time and on budget while meeting all requirements of zoning and their homeowner's association.
Most of our clients are well educated due to having landscaped or remodeled before. They know the value of hiring a designer/consultant who fully understands the inherent complexities of a project and is capable of handling the process. They are looking for someone with vast knowledge and vision to tie the project together, navigate zoning/permitting and provide drama-free construction that minimally impacts their daily routine. They also realize that the broad perspective that we offer will address all parts of the puzzle that might be overlooked by other companies/individuals who have limited specialties. They also realize that with Home & Garden Design, they will get the personal attention and longevity that is lacking in large companies.
Our clients differ greatly in their preferred style and budget and want a solution that matches their needs. Most are unpretentious, caring thinkers who have viewed our portfolio and checked our references to the extent of knowing & trusting that we design according to our client's preferred style, offer options, educate and advise. Clients on a limited budget like that they have the option to construct in phases or hire us to do only the heavy construction thus giving them the opportunity to handle the parts they feel capable of tackling. Most clients, however, are looking for trustworthy professionals to handle every detail of the process for them so they don't have to. These are the clients who have the finances available for their dream.
Some are advocates of everything green, environmental and health conscious while others realize there are benefits in such but it's not their primary concern. They just want something pretty and long lasting. The main things that all of our clients have in common are that they choose to invest in beautiful & functional surroundings and choose to participate in the design process of creating the ideal environment for them. After that, they also choose to trust our company to get it done right, on budget and on time.
Our clients have specific goals they want to achieve and want someone who will listen, integrate and advise in a creative manner based on proven knowledge and experience. They want to increase the beauty and meaning of their surroundings for a more profound connection with self, family, friends and nature. They also want to be assured that the project can be built on time and on budget while meeting all requirements of zoning and their homeowner's association.
Most of our clients are well educated due to having landscaped or remodeled before. They know the value of hiring a designer/consultant who fully understands the inherent complexities of a project and is capable of handling the process. They are looking for someone with vast knowledge and vision to tie the project together, navigate zoning/permitting and provide drama-free construction that minimally impacts their daily routine. They also realize that the broad perspective that we offer will address all parts of the puzzle that might be overlooked by other companies/individuals who have limited specialties. They also realize that with Home & Garden Design, they will get the personal attention and longevity that is lacking in large companies.
Our clients differ greatly in their preferred style and budget and want a solution that matches their needs. Most are unpretentious, caring thinkers who have viewed our portfolio and checked our references to the extent of knowing & trusting that we design according to our client's preferred style, offer options, educate and advise. Clients on a limited budget like that they have the option to construct in phases or hire us to do only the heavy construction thus giving them the opportunity to handle the parts they feel capable of tackling. Most clients, however, are looking for trustworthy professionals to handle every detail of the process for them so they don't have to. These are the clients who have the finances available for their dream.
Some are advocates of everything green, environmental and health conscious while others realize there are benefits in such but it's not their primary concern. They just want something pretty and long lasting. The main things that all of our clients have in common are that they choose to invest in beautiful & functional surroundings and choose to participate in the design process of creating the ideal environment for them. After that, they also choose to trust our company to get it done right, on budget and on time.
Every project is designed to attract and support a wide variety of birds and butterflies. We’ve seen many arrive as we install the plants. This attraction is initially due to specially chosen plants that provide nectar or seed. The continued attraction is due to “biodiversity”, which simply means a wide variety of naturally good things that allow the landscape to adapt, evolve and regenerate itself. The three keys are skilled plant selection, building the soil fertility and chemical-free maintenance. This allows the intrinsic relationships of soil, plants and wildlife to thrive. In return, you enjoy a lower maintenance garden that beckons you to experience all that this “living” landscape has to offer: thriving plants, beautiful colors, wonderful fragrance, the songs of birds and other pleasures.