Meet Our Team
Kathleen Bunte
Plant Specialist, Designer, Co-Owner
With a deep love for plants and a keen eye for design, Kathleen leads our gardening team with a commitment to creating flourishing and sustainable gardens. Her extensive knowledge of local flora ensures that every garden thrives in its natural environment.
Kathleen brings years of horticulture expertise to every property, crafting landscapes that reflect each client’s vision. She listens closely to how the client wants to interact with their outdoor space, designing functional, beautiful gardens that inspire joy.
Her background includes wholesale nursery management, estate landscape maintenance, vegetable and cut flower gardens, and the design of biodiverse, year-round landscapes. With a personalized touch, Kathleen ensures every garden thrives and serves its unique purpose.
Kathleen holds a BS from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Horticulture.
Mark Bunte
Landscape Contractor, Designer, Co-Owner
With 35 years in the landscape industry, Mark’s passion for innovative, sustainable design shines in every project. His creative approach blends beauty, functionality, and eco-conscious practices, crafting landscapes that thrive with minimal resources.
He specializes in California natives, low-water-use plants, site analysis, land formation, drainage, irrigation, soil health, and climate-adaptive plant design.
His designs prioritize water conservation, reduced maintenance, biodiversity, and resilience against environmental challenges like drought, extreme temperatures, and fire risk.
Mark creates sustainable, cohesive outdoor spaces that harmonize with nature while meeting each client’s unique vision.
Mark holds a BS from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Horticulture.