Coyote Gardens

Specialties

Feeling like your landscape is more of a jungle than a garden? Our small crew of experienced gardeners know just what needs to be done. Or, if you’re ready for a fresh start, a landscape design is the best place to begin.

We offer an earth-​friendly approach to landscape design, installation, and maintenance inspired by place and personality. Call to schedule a 1-​hour free consultation with landscape architect and coastal native plant expert, Katie Brehm Shluka.

History

Established in 2007.

Coyote Gardens was begun to provide an environmentally conscientious approach to gardening. The most basic philosophy of natural garden care is not to attack the problem but to encourage the solution. By promoting a healthy garden environment we increase plants natural ability to deal with pests and diseases; healthy soil & healthy gardeners = healthy plants. Even more important is maintaining clean air, soil, and water by discouraging the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Practicing natural care also protects the health of the people and animals enjoying the garden.

Meet the Business Owner

Katie B.

Business Owner

Landscape designer Katie Brehm Shluka (B.L.A.) has a degree in landscape architecture from Michigan State University. She is also a licensed, bonded and insured landscape contractor in the state of Oregon. In 2010, she became an Oregon Tilth accredited land care professional demonstrating her dedication to an earth-​friendly approach to gardening. Katie’s creativity, knowledge of local ecology and local artist & builders, as well as practical experience from coastal gardening will help translate your personal style and needs into a functioning landscape plan. Katie will explore elements unique to your site to build upon and create a sense of place that is in harmony with the natural systems of the Northwest coast. Texture, color, and contrast make up a balanced compositions that develop into healthy mature landscapes.