Helping lead the way to sustainability
Habitat Gardens is a small, locally owned business in Santa Cruz, California, offering an ecological, sustainable, and innovative approach to landscaping and gardening.
What We Do
We offer a wide range of design packages, complete maintenance services, irrigation repair, new irrigation and other small projects. We specialize in creating and maintaining abundant landscapes that are beautiful, drought tolerant, low maintenance, and often edible.
Our Mission
We work closely with clients to expertly design and create their dream gardens, and ensure they are sustainable, easy to care for, and economical. We strive to be socially and environmentally conscious in everything we do, leading the way to sustainability for future generations.
Our Values
Habitat Gardens is determined to improve the health of our community and the environment, while ensuring every customer is fully satisfied. We are proud to donate a portion of our profits to organizations that promote social justice and a healthy environment.
Brett Graf is an Ecological Landscape Designer, Consultant and Garden Coach. He is a Certified Permaculture Design Consultant, Certified Western Herbalist, Certified Landscape Horticulturist, and has been professionally working and educating in related fields since 1993.
Brett has experience in Landscape Design, Installation and Maintenance, Integrated Pest Management, Habitat Restoration, Nursery Production and Management, Back Country Trail Construction, Wilderness Survival, various forms of construction, and teaching experience with both individuals and groups.
He is one of the teachers of the Green Gardener Certification Program, was the Coordinator of the Monterey Bay Working Group of the California Chapter of the Ecological Landscaping Association for four years, is a member of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers, the Santa Cruz Permaculture Guild, and the Surf Rider Foundation. Brett has a love for gardening and a deep understanding of what it takes to develop a successful garden.
Brett A. Graf - Owner/Operator