Home Orchard in the Santa Cruz Mountains

The owner of this property had recently purchased it for a family getaway from the bustle of living in town. They now had an abundance of space and a warmer climate to grow a wide variety of fruiting plants. The dream was to have a backdrop for play with family and friends and to be able to share the abundance of the earth. We worked with the owner to lay the foundation for a successful home orchard in 2023.

Our maintenance team visits bi-weekly to ensure the orchard is thriving.

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Three young green avocados ripening on a backyard avocado tree branch -- Orchard Keepers
Wooden and gravel staircase pathway winding through an oak woodland trail -- Orchard Keepers
Yellow flowers growing in a mulched garden bed with green netting in the background - Orchard Keepers
Purple and magenta salvia flowers blooming along a garden bed with wire deer fencing and trellising in the background -- Orchard Keepers
Flowers in beautiful residential garden -- Orchard Keepers
Wooden markers in lush garden -- Orchard Keepers
Dry mulch and green plantings in residential garden -- Orchard Keepers
Mulching beds and green netting -- Orchard Keepers
Wooden and gravel staircase in an oak woodland trail -- Orchard Keepers
Mulching beds, green plants, and netting to protect crops -- Orchard Keepers
Row of young fruit trees mulched with wood chips in an open orchard at golden hour sunset -- Orchard Keepers
Purple and magenta salvia flowers blooming along a garden bed with wire deer fencing -- Orchard Keepers
Row of young fruit trees mulched with wood chips in an open orchard -- Orchard Keepers
Cluster of young green avocados ripening on a backyard avocado tree branch -- Orchard Keepers
Black metal wire-mesh garden gate with wooden entry steps, framed by native oak trees -- Orchard Keepers
Red and white flowers blooming from a mulch garden bed -- Orchard Keepers

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

A Home Orchard Designed to Flourish

Thoughtful planning, site selection, and expert installation laid the foundation for a productive home orchard designed to thrive for years to come.

Pencil Drawn Flower Image for Orchard Keepers

Variety selection

Choosing proper site selection

Deer Fencing

Installation of plant material

Designing the orchard and berry garden

Pencil Drawn Lemon Tree Branch for Orchard Keepers

Removal of old garden

Ground prep

Irrigation system

Project Investment: $65,000

Santa Cruz Area Landscape Care Rooted In Stewardship And Local Knowledge

A clear process helps you understand what your land needs now, what can wait, and what will support healthier growth over time. Schedule a consultation to talk through your property, your goals, and the best next step for design, installation, or ongoing care.

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