Dakotah Bertsch Landscape Architecture (DBLA) is dedicated to designing ecological, place-based landscapes and custom water harvesting systems.

We work with our clients, other consultants, contractors, & permit reviewers
in order to guide our projects from concept to completion in a professional manner.


RAINWATER & GREYWATER SYSTEM DESIGN

DBLA specializes in the design of custom rainwater catchment & greywater reuse systems for residential and commercial projects, and can provide solutions for your site in order to reduce potable water use, meet storm water treatment requirements, and achieve water independence, resilience and sustainability.


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DESIGN SERVICES

✓ consultation
✓ feasibility studies
✓ water use calculations
✓ plans, details & specifications
✓ permit & construction administration

Landscape Design

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Rainwater Harvesting

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Indoor Non-potable

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Greywater Irrigation

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Site Planning

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Habitat Restoration

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Low Impact Development

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Native Plants

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Permaculture

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Lawn Replacement

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Drip Irrigation

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Low Voltage Lighting

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Hardscaping

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Landscape Design // Rainwater Harvesting // Indoor Non-potable // Greywater Irrigation // Site Planning // Habitat Restoration // Low Impact Development // Native Plants // Permaculture // Lawn Replacement // Drip Irrigation // Low Voltage Lighting // Hardscaping //


 

Based in Santa Cruz, DBLA has easy access to the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, including the Peninsula and Silicon Valley.  Contact us to inquire about projects throughout California, and possibly beyond.


We had the chance to have Dakotah do our landscaping design. We are thrilled with the results as our garden looks unique and has the native plant and wild flower feel that I was dreaming of. Dakotah’s working style is to listen to your preferences and provide suggestions and solutions backed up with research and experience. He is very knowledgeable in water management, plants and seed types and educated me. He is very responsive and was patient when I was hesitating between options. The quality and details of his drawings are remarkable such that our contractors were able to execute flawlessly. Also I appreciated that he did multiple site visits to follow up on the whole project.
— Julia, Los Altos Hills
Thank you for the careful attention you gave to preparing our plans. It seemed evident to me... that you’ve gone above and beyond the normal steps to make this a smooth process.
— Madeline, Saratoga
We are extremely pleased with Dakotah’s design... In addition to its beauty, our garden now has ecological value and contributes to the biodiversity of our local environment. Golden-crowned sparrows, black-capped chickadees, Monarch butterflies, bumblebees and other pollinators are daily visitors.
— Tai, Santa Cruz
Dakotah executed flawlessley
— Marlon, JF Constructors
We had a bumper crop of wildflowers. It was beautiful... The terrace you designed and planted looks great.... Excellent job... We really enjoy working with you.
— Jason & Terri, Scotts Valley
Thank you so much for thinking outside the box... Love the design of our new entryway!
— Patti, Soquel