"Our project would present a definite challenge for a landscaper - an oddly situated new home on an empty, uninspiring lot in Carmel Valley. To see the potential, you really had to look for it - and find a creative landscape designer who could not only create a vision, but also bring it to life. A to Z. Happily, we found Gillian Brown. After questioning us to ascertain our "wish list", she created a working plan which consisted of creative use of space, architectural elements, and plant selection (as a native to the area, Gillian has encyclopedic knowledge of native plants and all plant species and their requirements). Her plan was perfect and also included paths, a pergola, a large deck, irrigation and lighting. Gillian, her foreman Nick, and their crew went to work. They were hard working, reliable, knowledgeable, and talented. And now, two months later, we happily survey the results. The property is transformed and has drawn the amazement of neighbors who can't believe the transformation. Equally happily, Gillian found the best specimens at the best price, studiously tracking and reporting spending, and in the end came in under budget. Highest recommendation!"

"It took me many gardeners, before I found Gillian — Down to Earth Gardens — to understand gardening in Pebble Beach. Dealing with fog, animals, rodents, and soil. When I found Gillian I was thrilled. She has provided me the beautiful, unique, natural, healthy, drought tolerant, garden that I love."

"For several years we have relied upon Gillian as our sole resource for the creative installation and careful maintenance of the landscaping for our 27 acre farm in Carmel Valley. Gillian’s expertise, good judgment and wide experience have proved invaluable to the successful development of our property, which features over 100 olive trees and numerous fruit trees and vegetable gardens. Talented, intelligent, and a pleasure to work with, Gillian is innovative and diligent in proposing and concluding projects, most recently reflected in her successfully obtaining the State of California’s organic designation for our farm’s products, and development of our website."

A word about your awesomeness!
Recently I wanted to completely redo the landscaping of our 20+ years front yard. I was introduced to Gillian Brown and her company "Down To Earth". Gillian was not only helpful in her vision, but also listened very carefully to things that were important to me. I honestly don’t even remember mentioning that I liked white roses, yet there she was the next day planning a perfect place for some white roses. When I asked how she knew I liked them, her reply was that I had briefly mentioned it the day before. Her ability to combine landscape design, knowledge of plants and horticulture, intuitiveness, great listening skills to detail, and her desire to please her client, all make for the perfect combination for great success. Her crew was punctual, responsible, professional, friendly and hard working: everything you would want on your team. I couldn’t be happier with the end result.