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By Jenna Bayer April 3, 2026
Keep your yard healthy with expert tips on care and upkeep. Discover how a professional landscape design service can enhance beauty and long-term lawn health.
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April 2, 2026
In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of hiring a professional landscape design business and how it can enhance your property.
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By Jenna Bayer March 4, 2026
Are you looking for modern landscape design services that are worth the time and investment? Read this article or give us a call at Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.
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February 4, 2026
Understanding what professional landscape designers really do helps homeowners see why this is a worthy investment rather than an expense!
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January 29, 2026
This article explores elements of landscape design that not only elevate a property's financial worth but also enhance the quality of life for its inhabitants.
Comfortable outdoor dining zone for landscape and garden design in Northern California
January 26, 2026
Browse photos and explore multi-zone outdoor layouts designed to support comfort, natural flow, and everyday family use.
12Plants that thrive during dry weather and seasons
January 24, 2026
Thoughtful plant choices for resilient, water-wise West Coast gardens
Stone path winds through a garden with trees, benches, and fall foliage.
By Jenna Bayer January 15, 2026
As the garden settles into its quieter season, I’m reminded how much life is still unfolding beneath our feet. The last of the Japanese maples are letting go of their color, ornamental grasses are beginning to soften, and the perennials we’ve admired since spring are easing into their winter rest. This is the time of year when the garden asks us to slow down, look closely, and trust its quieter rhythms. For nearly two decades I’ve followed a simple winter ritual in my own garden and in many of the landscapes we care for. It’s a practice rooted in ecology, but also in the kind of intuition that comes from walking the same paths season after season. You may have heard the phrase “leave the leaves” circulating in recent years. While it can sound like a trend, the heart of the idea is something gardeners have understood for generations: that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living system, full of creatures and cycles we rarely see. In recent conversations among gardeners and ecologists, there’s been a renewed appreciation for what happens when we let fallen leaves stay where they naturally accumulate. They become shelter for overwintering insects, protection for roots, and the first step in creating the rich, crumbly soil we love. Much of the research being shared today simply confirms what many of us have witnessed firsthand that gardens are healthier and more resilient when we’re thoughtful about how much we tidy and how much we gently leave alone.
By Jenna Bayer January 14, 2026
A Note As the Year Comes To A Close

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Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc is dedicated to crafting beautiful outdoor environments that capture your personal style and improve your daily life. Our talented landscape designers bring imagination, skill, and precision to each project in the California Bay Area and the Greater Portland Metro Area. We recognize that your outdoor area is a natural extension of your home, and we're devoted to designing landscapes that are both attractive and practical.

We collaborate closely with you from the initial design to the final outcome, ensuring your vision becomes reality. Our comprehensive services include plant selection, hardscaping, lighting, and irrigation systems. We're committed to sustainability, using environmentally friendly practices and materials whenever possible. With our team's experience, we can handle projects of any scale or complexity. If you're ready to reimagine your landscape, contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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I must say we are thrilled with our new garden! We are both surprised at how much joy it brings us to see the space you've landscaped looking so good. We are already talking about new yard projects we want to get you ladies involved in.

Kelly MacNiven

Jenna's character, positive attitude, horticulture and design expertise, and attention to every detail are extraordinary.

I have hired Jenna Bayer for several projects over the years. Her designs are stunning, unique and receive numerous compliments from neighbors and friends. Designs are for seasonal beauty with environmental sensitivity. Her firm handles the whole project from design through installation. Projects are on time and on budget. Very responsive, highly recommended.

Flo, SF Mid Peninsula

The JBGD team installed my garden in 2019, and it still looks beautiful today! This spring, my garden was magazine-worthy with big, beautiful blooms all layered and nestled together. The garden remains colorful with plants blooming all year round. Everything they plant grows and thrives. They are true horticulturists who love what they do and take great pride in their work.

Jenna is simply amazing. She has designed gardens at tow different residences of mine. She has the knowledge and imagination to bring your dreams to life, literally. The depth of her team is tremendous. She has helped us with city and county permitting, the design of the garden, the soil prep, hardscape, lighting, plant procurement, installation of irrigation and plants. I give Jenna Bayer and her company my highest recommendation.

Gretchen von Guslin

I must say we are thrilled with our new garden! We are both surprised at how much joy it brings us to see the space you've landscaped looking so good. We are already talking about new yard projects we want to get you ladies involved in.

Kelly MacNiven

Jenna's character, positive attitude, horticulture and design expertise, and attention to every detail are extraordinary.

I must say we are thrilled with our new garden! We are both surprised at how much joy it brings us to see the space you've landscaped looking so good. We are already talking about new yard projects we want to get you ladies involved in.

Kelly MacNiven

Jenna's character, positive attitude, horticulture and design expertise, and attention to every detail are extraordinary.

I have hired Jenna Bayer for several projects over the years. Her designs are stunning, unique and receive numerous compliments from neighbors and friends. Designs are for seasonal beauty with environmental sensitivity. Her firm handles the whole project from design through installation. Projects are on time and on budget. Very responsive, highly recommended.

Flo, SF Mid Peninsula

The JBGD team installed my garden in 2019, and it still looks beautiful today! This spring, my garden was magazine-worthy with big, beautiful blooms all layered and nestled together. The garden remains colorful with plants blooming all year round. Everything they plant grows and thrives. They are true horticulturists who love what they do and take great pride in their work.

Jenna is simply amazing. She has designed gardens at tow different residences of mine. She has the knowledge and imagination to bring your dreams to life, literally. The depth of her team is tremendous. She has helped us with city and county permitting, the design of the garden, the soil prep, hardscape, lighting, plant procurement, installation of irrigation and plants. I give Jenna Bayer and her company my highest recommendation.

Gretchen von Guslin

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Transform your outdoor spaces into stunning retreats with expert landscape design that blends beauty and functionality. From lush gardens to elegant patios, discover how thoughtful planning can elevate your natural surroundings.

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Unlock the potential of your outdoor spaces with expert horticulture consultation, tailored to your unique vision and needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's aesthetics or boost its biodiversity, personalized guidance can help bring your landscape dreams to life.

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Effective project management in landscape design ensures a seamless transformation of outdoor spaces, blending creativity with precise planning. From initial concepts to final touches, every detail is carefully coordinated to bring your vision to life.

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6x Best of Houzz Award Winner

Build It Green Certified

Public and Private Garden Design

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Water Features

Entertainment Areas

Outdoor Kitchens

Attention To Detail

All Phases from Design to Project Management

Sustainable Design

Horticultural Education 

Historical Restoration 

Sculpture & Art Placement

Lighting

Irrigation & Drainage

3D Renderings

Environmentally Responsible

Public and Private Garden design

Swimming Pool and Private Spa


Public and Private Garden Design

Swimming Pool and Private Spa

Water Features

Entertainment Areas

Outdoor Kitchens

Sustainable Design

Horticultural  Education 

Historical Restoration 

Sculpture and Art Placement

Lighting

Irrigation and Drainage

Recent Projects

Large, beige-colored villa with terracotta roof tiles, surrounded by a green lawn and manicured landscaping
Well-manicured landscape with green and yellow bushes, trees, and modern buildings under a blue sky.
A round brown fountain in a garden bed of black pebbles and green plants.

Recent Blog Posts

landscape design service
By Jenna Bayer April 3, 2026
Keep your yard healthy with expert tips on care and upkeep. Discover how a professional landscape design service can enhance beauty and long-term lawn health.
landscape design business
April 2, 2026
In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of hiring a professional landscape design business and how it can enhance your property.
landscape design services
By Jenna Bayer March 4, 2026
Are you looking for modern landscape design services that are worth the time and investment? Read this article or give us a call at Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.
landscape designers
February 4, 2026
Understanding what professional landscape designers really do helps homeowners see why this is a worthy investment rather than an expense!
landscape design
January 29, 2026
This article explores elements of landscape design that not only elevate a property's financial worth but also enhance the quality of life for its inhabitants.
Comfortable outdoor dining zone for landscape and garden design in Northern California
January 26, 2026
Browse photos and explore multi-zone outdoor layouts designed to support comfort, natural flow, and everyday family use.
12Plants that thrive during dry weather and seasons
January 24, 2026
Thoughtful plant choices for resilient, water-wise West Coast gardens
Stone path winds through a garden with trees, benches, and fall foliage.
By Jenna Bayer January 15, 2026
As the garden settles into its quieter season, I’m reminded how much life is still unfolding beneath our feet. The last of the Japanese maples are letting go of their color, ornamental grasses are beginning to soften, and the perennials we’ve admired since spring are easing into their winter rest. This is the time of year when the garden asks us to slow down, look closely, and trust its quieter rhythms. For nearly two decades I’ve followed a simple winter ritual in my own garden and in many of the landscapes we care for. It’s a practice rooted in ecology, but also in the kind of intuition that comes from walking the same paths season after season. You may have heard the phrase “leave the leaves” circulating in recent years. While it can sound like a trend, the heart of the idea is something gardeners have understood for generations: that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living system, full of creatures and cycles we rarely see. In recent conversations among gardeners and ecologists, there’s been a renewed appreciation for what happens when we let fallen leaves stay where they naturally accumulate. They become shelter for overwintering insects, protection for roots, and the first step in creating the rich, crumbly soil we love. Much of the research being shared today simply confirms what many of us have witnessed firsthand that gardens are healthier and more resilient when we’re thoughtful about how much we tidy and how much we gently leave alone.
By Jenna Bayer January 14, 2026
A Note As the Year Comes To A Close