Smart Yards Co-op - A Sustainable Landscaping Cooperative
Smart Yards Co-op - A Sustainable Landscaping Cooperative
1376 N 4th Street,
Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95112
1376 N 4th Street,
Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95112
Categories: , 'green' Products & Services
Smart Yards provides sustainable landscaping services to help save Water, Energy & Maintenance Costs
Free Home Visit and Consultation call 408 665 2621
Smart Yards creates sustainable and beautiful landscapes that are easy on the planet, enjoyable for families, welcoming to the community, and economically feasible.
We design and build landscapes that promotes:
Bio-diversity with:
• Horticultural techniques
• Permaculture design principles
Water Conservation by using:
• California native and drought-tolerant plants and ground covers that require low to no water once established
• Greywater installations to divert shower and laundry water to your landscapes
• Intelligent irrigation systems to increase water efficiency
Environmentally Friendly practices:
• Use of non-toxic and reusable material that are children and pet friendly
• Yard amenities such as raised beds, chicken coops, fruit trees, composting systems and holistic spaces for fun and relaxation such as pergolas, play yards, patios and meditation alters.
Our designs are tailored to suit your taste, soil conditions, environmental exposure and budget.
Garden Styles to choose from:
• Mediterranean Style
• Woodlands
• Contemporary Style
• California Coastal Style
• Zen Gardens
• Rainwater Gardens
• Edible Herb Gardens
• Food Forests
• Custom Designs
SAVE MONEY - About 20% of our electricity usage is linked to water and more than half of the city water is used in landscaping. By replacing water thirsty lawns with sustainable landscapes you can realize significant savings and also be ELIGIBLE FOR REBATES from Santa Clara Valley Water District. We can assist you in this process!
Keywords: Sustainable, Landscaping, non-toxic, eco-friendly, water conservation, ecological, save water, greywater installations, irrigation systems, California native drought tolerant plants, native drought resistant plants, children and pet friendly, save energy, low maintenance, bio-diverse, permaculture, horticulture, grey water
Free Home Visit and Consultation call 408 665 2621
Smart Yards creates sustainable and beautiful landscapes that are easy on the planet, enjoyable for families, welcoming to the community, and economically feasible.
We design and build landscapes that promotes:
Bio-diversity with:
• Horticultural techniques
• Permaculture design principles
Water Conservation by using:
• California native and drought-tolerant plants and ground covers that require low to no water once established
• Greywater installations to divert shower and laundry water to your landscapes
• Intelligent irrigation systems to increase water efficiency
Environmentally Friendly practices:
• Use of non-toxic and reusable material that are children and pet friendly
• Yard amenities such as raised beds, chicken coops, fruit trees, composting systems and holistic spaces for fun and relaxation such as pergolas, play yards, patios and meditation alters.
Our designs are tailored to suit your taste, soil conditions, environmental exposure and budget.
Garden Styles to choose from:
• Mediterranean Style
• Woodlands
• Contemporary Style
• California Coastal Style
• Zen Gardens
• Rainwater Gardens
• Edible Herb Gardens
• Food Forests
• Custom Designs
SAVE MONEY - About 20% of our electricity usage is linked to water and more than half of the city water is used in landscaping. By replacing water thirsty lawns with sustainable landscapes you can realize significant savings and also be ELIGIBLE FOR REBATES from Santa Clara Valley Water District. We can assist you in this process!
Keywords: Sustainable, Landscaping, non-toxic, eco-friendly, water conservation, ecological, save water, greywater installations, irrigation systems, California native drought tolerant plants, native drought resistant plants, children and pet friendly, save energy, low maintenance, bio-diverse, permaculture, horticulture, grey water
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Oct 19, 2015
What is your primary product or service?
- Sustainable Landscapes Consultation and Design service - Creating gardens using horticultural, permaculture and California native and drought-tolerant plants for supporting our habitat and saving water - Green and Chemical-free practices using non-toxic and reusable material that are children and pet friendly - Designing and installing Greywater systems and Irrigation systems for water conservation - Designing and builing yard amenities such as hardscapes, water features, raised beds, chicken coops, composting systems and spaces for fun and relaxation
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Elizabeth Sarmiento has a deep love for nature and its innate value in our lives. Originally from Honduras, she has a degree in Environmental Studies and a strong commitment to conservation. She is trained and certified with Greywater Action to design and install greywater systems. She is a certified Bay-Friendly Regional landscape designer, Santa Clara County Master Composter, Permaculture Designer, and Landscape Water Management Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) Specialist. She brings her knowledge and experience in the challenges of water supply, lost habitat, soil depletion and energy demands to design, install and maintain ecological gardens and empower others with this understanding. Using ecological principles she installs native and drought-tolerant plants, drip and greywater irrigation system, rainwater systems, previous paving, and reusable materials.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Smart Yards is a San Jose based sustainable landscaping cooperative that serves the Santa Clara County and beyond by designing and creating landscapes that foster biodiversity, water conservation and environmentally friendly practices. We have highly skilled professionals who are worker-owners and thus motivated to provide their best services. In addition Smart Yards has a 17-member Advisory Board of professionals who are knowledgeable in every aspect of cooperatives and sustainable landscaping, to support and guide our operations.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We serve the entire Santa Clara County and it's bordering cities going up to Santa Cruz.
Provide detailed directions to your location
1376 N 4th Street, Suite 101, San Jose CA 95112 Near Gish Light Rail Station
Which areas do you service?
Residential & Commercial Landscaping needs
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Smart Yards is a cooperative and as such it is owned by all its members.
What are your hours of operation?
9 am to 5 pm - weekdays
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We love and appreciate your work!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
corinthians 13
Oct 19, 2015
What is your primary product or service?
- Sustainable Landscapes Consultation and Design service - Creating gardens using horticultural, permaculture and California native and drought-tolerant plants for supporting our habitat and saving water - Green and Chemical-free practices using non-toxic and reusable material that are children and pet friendly - Designing and installing Greywater systems and Irrigation systems for water conservation - Designing and builing yard amenities such as hardscapes, water features, raised beds, chicken coops, composting systems and spaces for fun and relaxation
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Elizabeth Sarmiento has a deep love for nature and its innate value in our lives. Originally from Honduras, she has a degree in Environmental Studies and a strong commitment to conservation. She is trained and certified with Greywater Action to design and install greywater systems. She is a certified Bay-Friendly Regional landscape designer, Santa Clara County Master Composter, Permaculture Designer, and Landscape Water Management Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) Specialist. She brings her knowledge and experience in the challenges of water supply, lost habitat, soil depletion and energy demands to design, install and maintain ecological gardens and empower others with this understanding. Using ecological principles she installs native and drought-tolerant plants, drip and greywater irrigation system, rainwater systems, previous paving, and reusable materials.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Smart Yards is a San Jose based sustainable landscaping cooperative that serves the Santa Clara County and beyond by designing and creating landscapes that foster biodiversity, water conservation and environmentally friendly practices. We have highly skilled professionals who are worker-owners and thus motivated to provide their best services. In addition Smart Yards has a 17-member Advisory Board of professionals who are knowledgeable in every aspect of cooperatives and sustainable landscaping, to support and guide our operations.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We serve the entire Santa Clara County and it's bordering cities going up to Santa Cruz.
Provide detailed directions to your location
1376 N 4th Street, Suite 101, San Jose CA 95112 Near Gish Light Rail Station
Which areas do you service?
Residential & Commercial Landscaping needs
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Smart Yards is a cooperative and as such it is owned by all its members.
What are your hours of operation?
9 am to 5 pm - weekdays
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We love and appreciate your work!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
corinthians 13
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