Business Profile

Do you know those people who want to bring their scenic vacation back with them? Peter Thomas Bowyer creates garden scenery for people who want to bring nature into their home or workplace.

Peter regards the shaping of earth, water, plants and architecture as equally important in the big picture, and to creating beauty in detail. His inspirations range from natural landscapes to cultural ones. He is holistic and interdisciplinary in his approach to landscape gardens.

Peter grew up in the family garden and has been a horticultural professional since 1981. He has collaborated with organizations, government, citizens, property owners and other trades-persons on projects large and small and often in a leadership or creative role. A native English speaker, he also speaks Spanish well, and some Japanese. He continues to educate himself and add new skills. As a result, he holds 6 certificates in horticulture in addition to a university degree. He also serves as an educator himself.

Aesthetic pruning, Arboriculture, Carpentry, Classes, Coaching, Consultations, Conceptual designs, Design-build, Drainage, Grading, Irrigation, Japanese design principles, Japanese gardening, Maintenance, Native planting design, Paving & paths, Planting, Project management, Rock placement, Subcontractors, Training, Tree-moving, Dry water features, Workshops.

Peter is based in Oakland, California, USA. Most jobs are close to home, but the added cost of travel may be worth your while if your project requires his skills.