Kelly Green Native Landscape Living Co.

From steep slope to sustainable showcase 🌿

This hillside transformation was all about stability, structure, and supporting nature. We built a natural rock retaining wall to reinforce the grade, prevent erosion, and create long-term slope stability — while keeping an organic, coastal look.

Layered throughout the hillside are carefully selected California native plants that thrive in our climate with low water use. The result? Deep roots for soil retention, year-round texture, and a habitat that attracts bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators 🐝🦋

This project blends:
✔️ Natural stone for structural integrity
✔️ Smart slope stabilization
✔️ Drought-tolerant native planting
✔️ Pollinator-friendly design
✔️ Clean modern lines to complement the architecture

Functional. Ecological. Beautiful.

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Permeable driveway install + a look back at how native landscapes mature 🌿

We recently completed this permeable driveway installation using a GeoBlock® system by Soil Retention Products. Permeable paving allows water to infiltrate naturally into the soil, helping reduce runoff, erosion, and stormwater impacts while still providing a strong and functional surface for vehicles.

Along with the driveway work, we stopped by to check in on an ADU garden we installed here a few years ago. It’s always rewarding to see California native and climate-adapted landscapes grow in, fill out, and create habitat while remaining low water and low maintenance.

Projects like this highlight how thoughtful grading, drainage solutions, and native planting can work together to support both function and ecology.

If you’re considering permeable paving or a native landscape conversion, feel free to reach out — happy to talk through options that fit your property and goals.

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🎄✨ HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY ✨🎄

As a happy holidays gift from us at Kelly Green, we’re giving away this one-of-a-kind, handmade copper & crystal rain chain. A beautiful way to turn winter rain into something magical ✨

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Thrilled to be supporting Encinitas Board riders at the parade this year! We’re lucky to live in a community that’s all about surf, beach style, and taking care of our coast!