Bay-Friendly Landscaping Program

Bay-Friendly Landscaping is a whole systems approach to the design, construction and maintenance of the landscape in order to support the integrity of one of California's most magnificent ecosystems, the San Francisco Bay watershed. 

A well-designed and maintained Bay-Friendly Landscape can cost less to maintain in the long run by consuming fewer resources. For public spaces, Bay-Friendly Landscapes embody community values for health, wildlife and the environment. For private property, Bay-Friendly landscaping addresses issues that your clients care about, such as lower water or garbage bills as well as increased environmental benefits. 

As a landscape professional you can be proactive. You can be a part of the environmental solution. Bay-Friendly practices can give you a competitive edge in the market place by reducing water costs and landfill fees - while increasing the health of your client's landscape.

Trainings for Landscape Professionals

Bay-Friendly Landscape Maintenance Training & Qualification Program
Requalification Requirements & Information

Bay-Friendly Landscape Publications

- Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guidelines

- Landscaping Guide to Grasscycling (also in Spanish)

- Landscaping Guide to Mulch (also in Spanish)

- Landscaping Guide to Recycled Content & Salvaged Material
See all publications

Bay-Friendly Qualified Landscape Professionals

These Bay-Friendly Qualified landscape professionals have participated in a comprehensive training program and are enthused about offering a holistic approach to the management of your landscape. They have had the instruction to help them work with nature to reduce waste, conserve valuable resources, and prevent pollution – nurturing a landscape that is as healthy as it is beautiful!

Qualified Design Professionals: 

You can view the list of Bay-Friendly Qualified Design Professionals who can help you design and construct a Bay-Friendly landscape. You can also view the list for local government staff who have completed the training and understand Bay-Friendly's approach to sustainable landscapes.

Qualified Maintenance Professionals:

You can also search our growing list of Bay-Friendly Qualified Maintenance Professionals who can help you manage your property in a Bay-Friendly manner. 

Sponsoring a Bay-Friendly Training

If you are a public agency or organization interested in sponsoring a training in your community, please contact the Coalition.