Award-Winning Permaculture Design Services for Home and Landowners Since 2004.
Hello!
I'm Jadene Mayla
I'm recovering Earth's landscape, one yard at a time, with permaculture.
It's not just a pretty yard, it's about the future of humanity. I bridge the gap between landscape architecture and permaculture design, restoring critical land functionality disrupted by mismanagement. We can't thrive if the land that supports us remains debilitated. Allow me to help you integrate permaculture into your project.
MY STUFF
PORTFOLIO SELECTIONS
Desert Restoration Demonstration Project
BEFORE:
Compacted bentonite dirt
High level of erosion across the site
Barren ground with dead trees and trees, lacking perennial and ground cover layers
Hot and reflective, no pollinator species present
AFTER:
Porous soil with naturally accumulated organic mulch layer
Erosion halted completely
Plant cover over entire area with native species of perennials, forbs, ground covers, shrubs, and grasses
Cooler temperature, pollinating dragonflies, bees, hoverflies, and butterflies abundant
Urban Backyard Design+Build
BEFORE:
Pea gravel
No organization or places for belongings and equipment
Hot, sunny, exposed area
Little plant cover or usable yard space
AFTER:
Permeable paths recharge ground water
Native and pollinator-friendly perennial beds
Flowering vines and other plants emit pleasing scents
Redwood deck with pergola for shady outdoor dining
Landscape lighting for atmosphere in the evening and night security
Wall fountains mitigate traffic noise and add tranquil sounds
Regrading allows for storm water to hydrate planting beds and lower water use and costs
Urban Frontyard Design+Build
BEFORE:
No privacy from street
Overgrown plants
Unutilized pond
Barren dirt
Unsafe for foot traffic
AFTER:
Permeable paths recharge ground water
Native and pollinator-friendly perennial beds
Flowering vines and other plants emit pleasing scents
Reclaimed wood retaining wall and steps for safe foot traffic
Landscape lighting for atmosphere in the evening and night security
Stucco fence and gate with plantings add privacy and security
Sitting area among planting beds expands outdoor living space
Urban Frontyard Design+Build
BEFORE:
Neighbors complained it was the worst yard on the block
Dead lawn
High cooling bill
High-maintenance exotic plants
Dry dirt and struggling shrubs, perennials, and trees
AFTER:
Neighbors remarked it is now the prettiest yard on the block
Regraded to infiltrate storm water and hydrate soil
Native & pollinator-friendly perennial beds provide abundant flowers
Soil regeneration for healthy microbial life
Tree growth rate increased
Cooling bill went down
House is now nestled into the landscape
LECTURE TOUR
5/25/2022
Christmas Mountains Symposium
Bunkhouse
Big Bend, TX.
8/22/2019
Friday Coffee Meetup
Cross Campus
Pasadena, CA.
4/6/2019
Education Series
L.A. County Arboretum Pasadena, CA.
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