About Willow Valley Landscape Design
Sustainable Landscape Design
Low maintenance, low water, sustainable and absolutely gorgeous… If that is what you are looking for keep reading to see how I can help you achieve that in your landscape.
Meet The Designer
My name is Kaaren (car-in) Davis, and I’m proud to have my roots and life in Cache Valley Utah, or Seuhubeogoi (Willow Valley) as the Shoshone nation called it.
The mountains that surround me are my greatest source of inspiration. The plants out there are doing just fine and no one is managing them!
I graduated from Utah State University with dual majors in Plant Science and Residential Landscape Design and Construction, and I’ve spent many years working in maintenance, installation, and nursery settings. I have been designing landscapes professionally for the last 7 years.
My passion lies in plants and the way they connect us to the earth. I strive to create landscape that heal the land and nurture both its human and non-human inhabitants. It saddens me how disconnected our culture has become from nature, and I believe I have tools—such as native plant and permaculture knowledge—to help mend that rift. I focus on creating spaces that welcome people outdoors, invite interaction between species, balance beauty with function, and provide both nourishment and underappreciated resources to homeowners through low water landscape solutions.
If your goal is a well-designed, functional space that welcomes you, I can help you achieve that. Whether you share my level of enthusiasm for plants and the ecosystem or not, that’s perfectly okay! I’ve dedicated my life to this work, so you don’t have to.
Whether you’re looking for a quick brainstorming session or full project oversight from concept to installation, I’m here to support you at any stage of your landscaping journey. I love the unique challenges each property brings and the joy of helping people create beautiful, responsible spaces they truly enjoy being in.
Permaculture Design
Designing a permaculture system requires an understanding of the ecosystem and how to optimize the microclimates and natural characteristics of the land for food production and resource management. When you combine this knowledge with training and experience in horticulture, cropping systems, fruit production, arboriculture, silvopasture, and a general obsession with gardening, you are well-equipped for success. I would love to assist you in creating the sustainable permaculture farm or yard of your dreams, regardless of the project scale.
The principles of restorative agriculture influence all of my landscape designs, whether they are explicitly requested or not, these principles align with a sustainable system, which is my ultimate goal for every space I design.
It's All In The Details
From soil quality and drainage to microclimates and existing plants, each landscape is unique and requires the expertise of someone who understands how these elements interact. A successful landscape design hinges on recognizing the relationship among all parts of the landscape.
Ultimately, the most important details come from you. It is your space, and the goal is to meet your specific needs there. I am grateful for every opportunity I have to help someone achieve their landscape goals!