Edible Ecology

Richmond, California

About Us

Edible Ecology, based in Richmond, California, has been serving the San Francisco East Bay area since 2007 with its specialized expertise in edible landscaping, wildlife habitat creation, and water and soil conservation. The company stands out for its commitment to regenerative and ecologically sustainable practices using a whole-systems design approach informed by Permaculture principles. Offering a comprehensive range of services, including meadow ecosystems, forest gardens, lawn replacements, and rainwater catchment systems, Edible Ecology ensures that each project is tailored to fit the unique social, climatic, and geographical context of the client’s location. In addition to design and installation, they provide ongoing stewardship and coaching to ensure long-term success. With a focus on building fertile soil and fostering resilient communities, Edible Ecology demonstrates why it’s a valuable member of Thrive Lot’s exclusive network of trusted providers. Their dedication to integrating beauty and ecological function makes them an ideal choice for homeowners seeking sustainable solutions.

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Services Offered

Meadow Ecosystem

Bring natural beauty and pollinator life to your yard with a vibrant, low-maintenance native meadow.

Forest Garden

Turn your yard into a self-sustaining, food-producing forest that thrives with minimal maintenance.

Lawn Replacement (Solarize)

Effortlessly transition from turf grass to an ecological garden using the power of the sun.

Lawn Replacement (Sod Removal)

Start fresh with clean soil by removing turf grass and preparing your yard for something beautiful and lasting.

Planter Box Annual Gardens

Grow fresh herbs, veggies, and flowers in beautiful, easy-to-maintain raised planter boxes.

In-ground Annual Garden Beds

Create abundant, high-yield growing spaces directly in the ground with healthy soil and smart layout design.

Sheet Mulch

Smother grass and build fertile soil naturally with this low-impact, weed-suppressing technique.

Fence

Define space, enhance privacy, and protect your garden with fencing that fits your landscape and values.

Paver Patio

Enjoy a beautiful, durable outdoor space for gathering, relaxing, or dining — with expertly installed ecological pavers.

Gravel

Use gravel to create clean, low-maintenance paths and patios that support drainage and structure without concrete.

Pergola

Add shade, style, and structure to your outdoor living space with a handcrafted, durable pergola.

Greenhouse

Grow food year-round and protect delicate plants with a custom-designed, climate-smart greenhouse.

Compost Station

Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, living soil with a tidy, odor-free compost system built for your lifestyle.

Rainwater Catchment

Harvest and store clean rainwater for garden use, drought resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Mushroom Logs

Grow delicious gourmet mushrooms at home with log inoculation setups that blend beautifully into your landscape.

Backyard Ponds

Bring tranquility, wildlife, and beauty to your yard with a custom-built backyard pond that supports a living ecosystem.

Large Agricultural Ponds

Transform your landscape with a large, earth-sculpted pond that provides water storage, habitat, and beauty at scale.

Rain Garden

Manage stormwater naturally with a beautiful, planted depression that filters and absorbs rain runoff.

Fire Pit

Create a cozy, gathering-friendly fire pit that fits your landscape, lifestyle, and safety needs.

Perennial Stewardship

Protect your investment in perennial landscapes with expert seasonal care that promotes long-term health and beauty.

Annual Stewardship - Weekly

Stay ahead of pests, weeds, and weather with weekly support that keeps your annual garden flourishing.

Annual Stewardship - Monthly

Enjoy seasonal support for your annual garden with monthly expert visits to guide planting, maintenance, and harvest.

Coaching

Gain confidence and clarity in your landscape goals with one-on-one guidance from an experienced ecological designer.

Design

Get a custom ecological landscape design tailored to your goals, property, and long-term vision.

Reviews for

Edible Ecology

Ensuring our customers' vision for their property comes to life is our #1 priority. That, and making a healthier planet. They're the same, really...

The Edible Ecology team completed a total land and hardscaping/permaculture project for us and have been taking care of it's growth for over 5 years now. We've been able to dramatically decrease water needs and at the same time seen our little orchard, garden and wildlife habitat flourish into an amazingly diverse ecosystem. We really appreciate the way they work with our input and come up with insightful, creative and pragmatic ways to keep everything going and incorporate new features from time to time. On top of it all, just really good people that you feel great about working with.
Scott G
“My boring little back patio is now an enchanting and abundant garden complete with herbs, fruit trees, veggies and even mushrooms! All in about 400sf of space. Thank you Thrive Lot and Doug!”
Sam Rolfes
Ohio property owner
“I can’t begin to express how pleased we are with the first phase of the installation, it’s really very exciting. Just came in from looking at the Edible Edge and things are really starting to flourish!”
Joe Cox
CEO, Museum of Discovery & Science
★★★★★
4.8

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OUR Impact

Join us in creating beautiful habitats and healthy food resilience

Thrive Lot is having a direct impact on helping our environment, from bees to birds to butterflies. Check out what we've accomplished so far.

2,751,982

ft² of yard transformed

38,119

trees & plants installed

24,357,280

gal of water conserved

2,187,516

lbs of CO₂ sequestered