Ecology Artisans

My husband and I hired Ecology Artisans to do a turf replacement project for our front yard after seeing the beautiful work they did at Dr. Bronner's (the soap company) headquarters in Vista. We are very happy with the planning, execution and final product they delivered. Our drought tolerant landscaping is getting lots of compliments from our neighbors and those walking their dogs by our house. We didn't know much about drought tolerant plants but Lindsay, our project manager, was especially helpful in developing a design that incorporates our preferences (water catchment system, specific color palette) into a harmonious look. We definitely recommend them!

Ecology Artisans did a wonderful job making my backyard vision a reality. I wanted a pollinator garden, which they created beautifully. I also needed new irrigation, a new flagstone path and patio and a new gate, all of which they did professionally and on budget. The crew was hardworking, on-time, and a pleasure to work with. I didn't think I could find a company that did great work, was environmentally responsible, and also within my budget, but I did!

Ecology Artisans did a good job. They arrived on time each day with a crew of workers under Christopher's supervision and stayed on task throughout the day. I had been looking for someone to install a grey water system and am glad I found them. Saw an almost instant improvement in my fruit trees. Feel good to be recycling the water, helping the environment and saving money.

We have used the Ecology Artisans team for multiple projects, and couldn’t be happier with their work. They are professional, always timely and within budget, and pure pleasure to work with. They have helped us to transition to more waterwise landscaping, used existing dead trees to create a beautiful gazebo, and planted a food forest that is thriving. Looking forward to working with the Ecology Artisans team again.

Christopher and his team from Ecology Artisans did a beautiful job on our front yard landscape! Christopher assessed what plants were doing well in our backyard and also noted our habits regarding yard use and maintenance, and our aesthetic. His design incorporated all of our concerns which was very satisfying! We especially love the Palo Verde tree and Queen Victoria agave! Best of all, Christopher also included our laundry greywater and one of our roof downspouts in the installation, making it a fully integrated water-conserving design!

Christopher and team did a beautiful job on creating a usable and aesthetically pleasing retaining wall and steps for our troublesome hillside. We can now easily access and maintain our fruit trees. Many of our neighbors have stopped by to exclaim over their work. They also moved and remade my garden boxes and have been helping us get our small, overgrown food forest under control with weekly maintenance. I highly recommend them.

Josh, Kevin and their crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscape. From beginning to end, from design conception to completion, these guys were professional the whole way through. They listened to what we wanted and really came through for us. The quality of their work really showed up when a couple of wrinkles came up in the course of the project, their professionalism and diligence came through again and again.. Kevin and Josh smoothed everything out and the project turned out even better than we could've anticipated. I'd happily recommend this company and crew for any landscape/hardscape projects, no matter the size. Thanks guys, really great job.

This was the second project that Ecology Artisans did for our HOA. They installed a gorgeous stairway made from Alaskan Yellow Cedar timber. The stairs came out way nicer than I expected. I observed the crew working diligently to make sure the construction was sturdy and looked visually appealing. They also planted a slope to prevent further erosion and the result exceeded my expectations. All work was on schedule and on budget.

These guys are artists on a mission to change the world :) Their design is grounded in ecological sustainability (water conservation, restoration of native, drought-tolerant landscapes while growing foods, and healing the landscape) without compromising aesthetics and function. Our project is more of a DIY, long-term endeavor to rehabilitate almost 3 acres of land on a ridiculously minuscule budget. My first encounter with Josh, Christopher and Kevin was as a student in the Permaculture Design course which Josh runs through the Sustainable San Diego Living Institute. When we purchased our property, we hired Josh and Christopher as consultants at different phases of our design process, and their sage advice was worth every penny and more :) We also hired Christopher to come out when we put in our water harvesting earthworks, which was again, a wise investment, helping us avoid several mistakes that could have been disastrous in an El Nino year (tricky slope, threatening to wash out onto neighbor's property). So, for a big or small project, don't hesitate to hire this company. They are masters at what they do.

We absolutely love our new gardens! Working with Ecology Artisans was a treat; all very friendly. We felt our worries and needs were addressed from beginning to end; the crew explained their work as they went along and were always willing to answer any questions and they even modified plans on a couple of occasions. The final results truly reflect what envisioned for our home.

The guys at Ecology Artisans rock!! And boulder!! They turned around drawings and a great price for a Downtown Encinitas alley strip of dirt and cracked asphalt, then came out and completed the project in just days. The project includes passive irrigation, boulders, a rocky stream bed and native plants. It's beautiful and they are awesome!

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.