Our Services

At Flowerchild Gardens, we design edible landscapes that balance productivity with lasting beauty and ecological care. Our gardens combine water-wise, seasonal plantings with well-planned hardscape elements—patios, raised beds, and retaining walls—that support both function and refined outdoor living. Respectful of natural rhythms and the local environment, these spaces connect you to food and the simple pleasures of tending to your garden. Each project is a considered composition where form and purpose come together, offering vibrant harvests while maintaining curb appeal and sustainability.

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Discover Fire-Resistant Landscaping & MWELO Design with Rescape-Certified Flowerchild Gardens.
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Flowerchild Gardens is a proud to be a member of the Northern California chapter of the Mediterranean Plant Society.

Sophisticated Edible Landscapes to Enhance Your Outdoor Space

Knowing your food is grown organically in your own backyard brings peace of mind and comfort. We design beautiful edible landscapes paired smartly with hardscape features to create outdoor spaces you’ll enjoy every day. Our sustainable, clear approach focuses on lasting beauty, organic selections, and thoughtful details that add value—making your landscape both inviting and useful, year-round.

Our Services

We create edible landscapes that far exceed the simple veggie bed—structured, stylish and integrate, with features that bring balance, beauty, and purpose to your landscape. We create gorgeous edible spaces that look and feel complete with these features:

  • Landscape design & planning

  • Material selection

  • Construction administration

  • Collaborative effort between clients and other professionals (engineers, contractors, landscapers)

  • Design features:

    • Specialized plantings (MWELO, Firescaping, Deer & gopher, Erosion, Pool, CA Native, Edible, Cut flowers, etc.)

    • Hydrozone / Irrigation

    • Landscape rebates

    • Stone, concrete, paved, decomposed granite patios & pathways

    • Seating areas & seat walls

    • Wooden, paved, porcelain decks

    • Wooden, metal arbors

    • Concrete, stone, wooden retaining walls

    • Stone, concrete water features & fire pits

    • Stone, wooden veg beds & planters

    • Outdoor kitchens

    • Landscape lighting

    • Outdoor decor & accessories (furniture, planters, etc.)

Neighborhoods we serve

We love working with clients who are in the Peninsula or South Bay areas of Northern California:

Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Emerald Hills, Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Willow Glen, Campbell

Why Choose Us For Your Landscape Design?

When your project falls between $50,000 and $300,000, our integrated approach sets us apart. Leveraging our extensive experience in design, horticulture, and construction management, we deliver thoughtfully planned landscapes that optimize both aesthetics and functionality. Our clear communication and meticulous coordination with contractors ensures a seamless process with minimal road bumps.

We’ve worked in exclusive gardens that have been published in magazines

Having worked on exclusive gardens recognized in various magazines, we’ve learned firsthand what makes a landscape truly exceptional. Our experience with some of the Bay Area’s finest properties has taught us how people live in and enjoy their outdoor spaces. We’re proud to bring this knowledge and aesthetic to every project, no matter the size and budget.

Designs that contractors trust & neighbors love

Contractors often tell us how much they appreciate our clear, easy-to-follow design plans. We're here to provide support, making sure every step of the project is smooth and stress-free. The best part? Our landscapes continue to thrive and look beautiful for years, even when others (other landscape designers’ and architects’ work) might not hold up as well.

Contractors are proud to showcase the landscapes we've designed when meeting with new clients. It’s not just the contractors who notice—neighbors and passersby often snap photos of our work as they walk by.

Have more questions? We've got answers! Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or feel free to contact us.

For consultations, please take a look at our Terms and Conditions before booking an appointment.

“Susan is a very talented and inspired landscape designer. Her compositions show excellent use of form, texture and color. She is an expert at selecting and arranging plant material, using that medium to bring emotion and passion to every garden. The variety and breadth of plants used in her designs bring a site alive. Her designs combine simple functionality with complex layers of esthetics to address the requirements of even the most demanding sites.”

— David Sauter, Landscape Architect and author