Stefanie, 10 gold stars to you for your fantastic video and information about your California native plant garden, it's evolution, and also, the many green features you've had installed at your home. My husband and I love our native plant garden in Alameda and hope to advance to more green features one day.
Isn't this a great video? You can learn more about Stefanie's garden on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, at: www.bringingbackthenatives.net/stefanie-pruegel’s-garden
Wow this is one of the best videos on the topics of native plants AND green energy upgrades all in one! I LOVE that u also provide the plant names and how they look like fully grown. Please make more videos like this. I aspire to have a home like yours! Thanks so much for making this video
Thanks for a glimpse into native Californian plants. I am doing this in Ohio, and I use Ohio natives, but wonderful to see these unfamiliar, beautiful plants of California.
Wow so cool that you found the video! The concept is the same everywhere... plants native to your area will bring in the insects and the birds that depend on them!
Wow, this is an incredible and thorough look at how to make a property more environmentally friendly at ever level! Showed it to my partner and will certainly come back to it when we're ready to take on some of the more advanced projects!
So inspiring and informative. We’re moving soon, yo a house with a blank-slate garden and I’ve gottenlots of great ideas. One of my favorite natives is the CA Buckeye. I’ve been growing ine in a pot for several years, and looking forward to seeing it in the ground. Thanks again!
This was amazing! I am working on transforming my California yard space into native plants, and this was a great inspiration. I love the solar set up heat pump is the way to go.
Fantastic! I just started my own native landscape company (~2 years ago) and have been looking for knowledge on all the species of animals that thrive in native gardens near me. This video really helped. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you so much Matt! What's the name of your company? The Bringing Back the Natives website has a list of landscape designers specializing in natives... maybe your company can be added?
Hi Matt, Thanks you for your note. Where is your company based out of? Stefanie and I are so glad you found her video helpful. We are wishing you all success with your business. Have you seen the Keystone Species signs on the Tour's website: www.BringingBacktheNatives.net? Kathy
This truly was a major overhaul of this yard . Did you do all this work by yourself? I find it hard to make a decision as to how to group the plants so it’s a cohesive look.
Hi Vickie - Stefanie had a designer create the layout for the garden, and then she has consulted with several designers since it was installed to weigh in on areas that didn't look right to her. I always suggest that folks get consultations from designers who specialize in designing native plant gardens; there is a lot to that, such as rhythm, repetition, and continuity, which plants want the same amount of water and light, and how big plants will be at maturity.
This garden is only open once a year, on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour; you can sign up under, "Notify me" at www.BringingBacktheNatives.net to be notified about next year's event.
This was such a great overall information! I’m near your area and am slowly transitioning from lawn to mini orchard w natives throughout. What nurseries do you find your natives at? Evergreen?
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video useful. You might want to browse around the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, www.bringingbackthenatives.net. On the Tour's website you'll find a section called, "Find a Nursery". www.bringingbackthenatives.net/find-a-nursery This lists Bay Area nurseries that specialize in California native plants.
Where were you able to find your large rocks/stones and flat stones? I live in a nearby area, and am looking to get my native garden started. Thanks for the mulch delivery tip!
HI Swathi, If you'll go to Stefanie's garden page on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, you will see a link that lists the contractors Stefanie used. Here is the link to her garden page:www.bringingbackthenatives.net/stefanie-pruegel’s-garden and here is the link to the list of contractors: www.bringingbackthenatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pruegel-Green-Home-Features-2023.pdf. I used EcoPerformance Builders to install our heat pump for heating and cooling the house, and we were very happy with them. Good luck with your projects!
Stefanie, 10 gold stars to you for your fantastic video and information about your California native plant garden, it's evolution, and also, the many green features you've had installed at your home. My husband and I love our native plant garden in Alameda and hope to advance to more green features one day.
Yay way to go Poppy! I added the green features over 5 years so it really wasn't overwhelming. Good luck to you!
Probably the best homeowners video. Great pre and post production work. I can hear the presentation....
Well done.
Isn't this a great video? You can learn more about Stefanie's garden on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, at: www.bringingbackthenatives.net/stefanie-pruegel’s-garden
Wow this is one of the best videos on the topics of native plants AND green energy upgrades all in one! I LOVE that u also provide the plant names and how they look like fully grown. Please make more videos like this. I aspire to have a home like yours! Thanks so much for making this video
Aww thanks so much D H for that sweet comment. 😊
Thanks for a glimpse into native Californian plants. I am doing this in Ohio, and I use Ohio natives, but wonderful to see these unfamiliar, beautiful plants of California.
Wow so cool that you found the video! The concept is the same everywhere... plants native to your area will bring in the insects and the birds that depend on them!
Wow, this is an incredible and thorough look at how to make a property more environmentally friendly at ever level! Showed it to my partner and will certainly come back to it when we're ready to take on some of the more advanced projects!
This was an AMAZING video. So informational and full of great tips to work toward a green home. Thank you, Stephanie!
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So inspiring and informative. We’re moving soon, yo a house with a blank-slate garden and I’ve gottenlots of great ideas. One of my favorite natives is the CA Buckeye. I’ve been growing ine in a pot for several years, and looking forward to seeing it in the ground. Thanks again!
May 2024: wow! Nicely done. The surrounding grounds and plants look gorgeous. (Lucky Neighbors!). Have a great year.
This was amazing! I am working on transforming my California yard space into native plants, and this was a great inspiration. I love the solar set up heat pump is the way to go.
Super informative video, one to watch again and again for enjoyment and great points.
Thank you Doris!
Yes!! This is great. Thank you :) for all the great information and inspiration.
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Wonderful video, very inspirational as we plan our native plant landscaping.
Thank you for your note, Marlene. Stefanie did make a terrific video, didn't she? Kathy Kramer
Fantastic video and a dream setup on your home, and a wonderful garden!
Thank you Joseph! The trick is to do it over time so it's not overwhelming.
Really fascinating! Thanks for sharing all these details.
Great ideas, great video!
Wow love the use of the larger rocks on the hell strips. The rocks are a bit hidden by the plants. Have you ever had someone run them over?
Fantastic! I just started my own native landscape company (~2 years ago) and have been looking for knowledge on all the species of animals that thrive in native gardens near me. This video really helped. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you so much Matt! What's the name of your company? The Bringing Back the Natives website has a list of landscape designers specializing in natives... maybe your company can be added?
Hi Matt, Thanks you for your note. Where is your company based out of? Stefanie and I are so glad you found her video helpful. We are wishing you all success with your business. Have you seen the Keystone Species signs on the Tour's website: www.BringingBacktheNatives.net?
Kathy
This is what i needed to see. i am getting the native garden asap thanks stef!
So glad my video is helpful! Best of luck with your garden!
this garden looks amazing 👍
Awesome video, thank you!
This truly was a major overhaul of this yard . Did you do all this work by yourself? I find it hard to make a decision as to how to group the plants so it’s a cohesive look.
Hi Vickie - Stefanie had a designer create the layout for the garden, and then she has consulted with several designers since it was installed to weigh in on areas that didn't look right to her. I always suggest that folks get consultations from designers who specialize in designing native plant gardens; there is a lot to that, such as rhythm, repetition, and continuity, which plants want the same amount of water and light, and how big plants will be at maturity.
fantastic!
Seems daunting to make so many changes to a home.
Hi Karen - Remember, this didn't happen overnight, and creating a native plant garden was Stefanie's passion. Kathy Kramer
Great video, love your yard. Is it open to the public ?
This garden is only open once a year, on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour; you can sign up under, "Notify me" at www.BringingBacktheNatives.net to be notified about next year's event.
This was such a great overall information! I’m near your area and am slowly transitioning from lawn to mini orchard w natives throughout. What nurseries do you find your natives at? Evergreen?
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video useful. You might want to browse around the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, www.bringingbackthenatives.net. On the Tour's website you'll find a section called, "Find a Nursery". www.bringingbackthenatives.net/find-a-nursery
This lists Bay Area nurseries that specialize in California native plants.
a coast live oak right next to the street??
Where were you able to find your large rocks/stones and flat stones? I live in a nearby area, and am looking to get my native garden started. Thanks for the mulch delivery tip!
Hi Clare, You should be able to find flagstone (flat rocks) and boulders at American Soil Products in Richmond.
If we want the contractor for solar and heat pump who worked on this for Stephanie. Would it be ok to ask for the contact.
HI Swathi, If you'll go to Stefanie's garden page on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour's website, you will see a link that lists the contractors Stefanie used. Here is the link to her garden page:www.bringingbackthenatives.net/stefanie-pruegel’s-garden and here is the link to the list of contractors: www.bringingbackthenatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pruegel-Green-Home-Features-2023.pdf. I used EcoPerformance Builders to install our heat pump for heating and cooling the house, and we were very happy with them.
Good luck with your projects!