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The work of Habitat Horticulture combines our knowledge of horticulture, environmental psychology, art, design and construction with a belief that plants have an invaluable capacity to enhance the relationships existent between people and place. Our practice designs, installs and carefully maintains vertical gardens with an underlying design philosophy that seeks to promote the psychological and e

nvironmental benefits of plants in urban settings. Through a constant interchange with our clients we work through the design process from inception to completion to deliver and maintain truly unique living walls that define and enrich the spaces they occupy.

A great visit with our neighbors at PWP Landscape Architecture.Earlier this week, we welcomed their team to our warehous...
06/17/2026

A great visit with our neighbors at PWP Landscape Architecture.

Earlier this week, we welcomed their team to our warehouse for a tour of our space. We walked through our R&D area, discussed some of the different systems we’re developing, shared a low-light test we’re currently running for trees. We finished the tour with a look at our outdoor test walls.

These kinds of visits are always a welcome opportunity to share what happens behind the scenes: the research, experimentation, and care that support our finished work.

Thanks to the PWP team for stopping by.

Last week, we participated in ’s Greenbuild conference at UC Berkeley.We were proud to contribute greenery to the event ...
06/03/2026

Last week, we participated in ’s Greenbuild conference at UC Berkeley.

We were proud to contribute greenery to the event by providing planters for the outdoor coffee and gathering area, helping create a more welcoming space for attendees to connect, recharge, and share ideas.

The conference also kicked off with a happy hour at Helen Diller Anchor House, where guests gathered beneath our impressive 13-story twin living walls. Seeing these spaces come alive with conversation, collaboration, and community is always rewarding.

Thank you to everyone we met throughout the week. We enjoyed connecting with industry partners who share our passion for bringing nature into the built environment.

Events like these are a reminder that great projects start with great conversations.

A living wall on the side of a home isn’t something you see every day—especially one that wraps around the corner like t...
05/27/2026

A living wall on the side of a home isn’t something you see every day—especially one that wraps around the corner like this.

Inspired by nearby ocean waves, flowing bands of blue Senecio ripple across the wall, giving the planting a sense of motion

Because of the coastal exposure, the palette leans on hardy species that can handle salt spray and shifting conditions, layered with pollinator-friendly geraniums and warm accents of Aeonium and Haworthia.

Framed by ipe wood cladding, the whole thing reads like a living painting.

Even better: this is one of our older installations, and it’s still going strong! Proof that when they’re designed right, living walls last.

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A living wall changes the feeling of a home instantly.
This custom residential installation in Los Angeles layers ferns,...
05/18/2026

A living wall changes the feeling of a home instantly.

This custom residential installation in Los Angeles layers ferns, lush tropical greens, and vibrant orchids to create a statement piece that’s refined and inviting.

Incorporating plant life into the architecture of a home isn’t just a trend.
Leaning into biophilia connects us back to nature, and it’s the future of design.

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Thirteen years since install, and this living wall at Westfield Century City is still thriving. Standing 22’ wide by 35’...
05/13/2026

Thirteen years since install, and this living wall at Westfield Century City is still thriving. Standing 22’ wide by 35’ high, it remains one of our proudest installations in Southern California.

It’s a reminder of how biophilic design can bring vitality, texture, and a sense of calm into the heart of a bustling shopping destination.

In a city defined by concrete, glass, and movement, living walls like this reconnect people with nature in an immediate, tangible way.

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At 2201 Westlake in Seattle, a living wall flows through the lobby like a river of greenery, inspired by the movement of...
05/06/2026

At 2201 Westlake in Seattle, a living wall flows through the lobby like a river of greenery, inspired by the movement of Puget Sound.

Bold streaks of Ficus ‘Ruby’ and golden pops of Philodendron brighten the space, while ferns soften the edges.

Living wall installations like this filter the air, quiets noise, and gives visitors a true breath of fresh air downtown.

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Inside the dramatic “canyon” corridors of 200 Park, this sculptural planter pulls the landscape indoors.Inspired by the ...
04/28/2026

Inside the dramatic “canyon” corridors of 200 Park, this sculptural planter pulls the landscape indoors.

Inspired by the converging rivers of San Jose and the tonal shifts of nearby mountainsides, a “river” of baby’s tears winds through crushed black slate—contrasting exposed stone with luminous green groundcover.

Maidenhair and autumn ferns soften the edges with layered texture, while liriope brings seasonal purple blooms that echo the exterior landscape by James Corner Field Operations. Farfugium anchors the planting, and olive and Shady Lady trees rise between the windows—giving the space the quiet feeling of a forest floor tucked inside the city.

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Meet some of the (young) minds behind our living walls!
04/14/2026

Meet some of the (young) minds behind our living walls!

04/08/2026

In a redwood park in the middle of downtown SF—right next to the Transamerica Pyramid—’s “EarthSeed Dome” is a living, site-responsive structure.

The dome is constructed from 3D-printed, seed-infused soil blocks, fabricated using robotic arm technology.

By installing live plants and moss, we help initiate the next phase—transforming the structure into a living system that will shift and grow over time.

As spring and summer unfold, embedded seeds will bloom and disperse, extending the sculpture’s impact beyond the park.

The sculpture is on view through July 2026.

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1038 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94710

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14159326445

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