“We chose Janice, at Seascape Succulents, to create our succulent garden because we knew that our “mow and blow” gardener would not have the qualifications to do so. There was an area of the backyard where we wanted to create a succulent garden. The project was started with a beautiful centerpiece purchased from a local nursery. The problem was we didn’t know what to do next! So we decided to contact an expert to guide us. Janice came to our home and surveyed the area. She was extremely knowledgeable about the type of plants, soil, nutrients, sunlight, and watering that plot of the backyard needed. Janice also explained how the space needed dimension, and suggested we add a couple of large rocks to increase the scale of the area. Janice took measurements, prepared the ground and brought over the most unique succulents we had ever seen. We love our new succulent garden! We were very pleased with Janice’s attention to detail and skills, and highly recommend her.”
–Elsa and Randy Egger, Ocean Colony
“I cannot rave enough about what a great Master Gardener Janice Moody is! I recommend her highly. She is creative, prompt, knowledgeable, and follows through on her projects. Janice wants her clients happy and is thus, not only a good listener, but is willing to work with her client’s suggestions until they are happy. She follows up several months later to make sure her succulents are growing properly and will take care of whatever has not thrived. Her gardening is comprehensive. Janice also likes to educate her clients on how to take care of the soil, nutrients, and especially on how to save on water!”
–Susan Perls, Ocean Colony, Half Moon Bay
“I’ve found by experience that the best way to choose a gardener is to see his or her garden. Since my own garden was languishing after a series of poor choices and improper planting, I had my eyes peeled for one that grew successfully in our Coastside climate. Recently I passed a neighboring home whose hillside—once a tangle of weeds and dry brush—was suddenly a thing of beauty. It was artfully designed and so well-executed that every planting was a success. It has since flourished and enhanced the entire block. I had found my gardener. She is Janice Moody of Seascape Succulents, and though she usually works in a hat, I take mine off to her. Janice truly understands plants and trees of the Coastside—what will thrive here and what will not, and what is invasive and should never be introduced into a garden. She generously shares what she knows, and how to create a natural palette of hues and textures both easy on the eyes and on the back. I was weary of swimming upstream to keep my pallid plants alive. I needed help and she responded in a flash. Her hands communicate directly with the dirt and she works like a well-oiled machine. No one gives better value for dollar or creates a better garden–no one I’ve seen yet, and I’ve lived here over two decades. I just hope she stays as healthy and resilient as she is because our Coastside needs her, from one end to the other.”
–J. Brinckloe, Montara
“There are several ways to experience joy with your new garden. One is to love looking at it every time you come home.
Another is to have the neighbors drop by to tell you how much they like it (perhaps a subtle commentary on our pre-existing efforts…). A third is to have total strangers walking by and ask you “who did that lovely garden?” (perhaps a subtle commentary on our demonstrated prior lack of skill?). These types of independent testimonials to Janice’s efforts are ongoing. So we have three (3) ways of enjoying her expertise! Janice redid our front yard (with appropriate re-use of existing flora), and added a driveway succulent garden (photos).”
– Gregg & Nancy Dieguez, Montara
