--- title: "Good Earth Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/good-earth-design-pfvwus-pf~126384436 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~126384436.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Good Earth Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/55e39f3e02276ba5_5174-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Near, Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419, United States" latitude: 38.8124 longitude: -107.7472 phone: "(720) 432-5437" website: https://goodearthdesign.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # Good Earth Design Original Houzz profile: [Good Earth Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/good-earth-design-pfvwus-pf~126384436) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Hotchkiss, CO - **Serves:** Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Delta, Carbondale, Cedaredge, Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford, Lazear - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 250 Ideabook Saves My business is to design and consult for projects and people that want to be more sustainable, efficient and productive. I have a degree in fine arts and am a self-taught graphic and web designer. Working with landscapes became my focus after learning permaculture, a design science for sustainable living. I am by no means a traditional landscape architect. My primary focus is long-term productivity expressed in a beautiful and meaningful way. Visit my website to learn more. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Site Planning - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Gazebo Design & Construction - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens ### Areas Served - Grand Junction - Glenwood Springs - Delta - Carbondale - Cedaredge - Paonia - Hotchkiss - Crawford - Lazear ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Good Earth Design | | Address | Near, Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419, United States | | Phone | (720) 432-5437 | | Website | https://goodearthdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/aaron.jerad ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Good Earth Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/good-earth-design-pfvwus-pf~126384436) - **Website:** https://goodearthdesign.com - **Phone:** (720) 432-5437 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Permaculture Design Certificate, Permaculture Aid Workers Certificate, Permaculture Teachers Certificate. Certified by: Geoff Lawton, NSW - Australia. ## Selected projects - [Stacked Stone Steps with Natural Stone Edges](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stacked-stone-steps-with-natural-stone-edges-pj-vj~2680966) - Location: Hotchkiss, CO - Photos: 3 - [Raised bed, container garden with cold-frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-bed-container-garden-with-cold-frame-pj-vj~526761) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Re-designing a sub-urban garden plot. Adding container garden boxes and drip irrigation to replace overgrown, weedy garden. - [Grape Trellis in Edible Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grape-trellis-in-edible-landscape-pj-vj~318043) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: This trellis is designed to be looked at, provide privacy and will support 5 varieties of seedless grapes in zone 6. It is a part of a low water garden design. - [High Plains Desert Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-plains-desert-garden-pj-vj~318033) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Edible Forest Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edible-forest-garden-pj-vj~318063) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/good-earth-design-pfvwus-pf~126384436) ## Ideabooks - [Low Water Gardening for Peace of Mind](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17385603/list/low-water-gardening-for-peace-of-mind) — 10 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/aajdesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: Non-spreading comfrey variety** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell us the Latin and cultivar names of the non-spreading comfrey? I've been reading such good things about it, but I don't want to get the wrong kind. Also, is it something I can find seeds for, or will I need to order a plant? Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing these great photos, too. A: Hi Jennifer. The non-spreading varieties are the Russian Comfrey cultivars Bocking No. 1 through Bocking No. 21\. The Latin name is: Symphytum uplandicum or Symphytum uplandica. Bocking \#14 is one with the highest nutrient density and is the most widely used and available variety as far as I know. Best, Aaron ps: You will need to order or find root cuttings as the seeds of all the Russian (Bocking) varieties are sterile... thus its non spreading nature. However if you have moles or dig near it and accidentally cut the roots, it will grow from even very small pieces of root. So, you only need to buy a few plants and you can make your own cuttings after a season. I have hundreds of plants now and use it instead of compost, just chop and shred the leaves right into the garden beds 4-5 times a year. **Q: back yard redesign for young family** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi there, I'm looking for ideas for my backyard. What I need help with is how to make my small yard look larger, be useful playing in and a gettaway all in one. Not sure if I can create the illusion its larger when looking down from the deck, but atleast from the large patio below. I want to feel on vacation when I look out and my yard is very narrow (33ft). I need a space for my young children to play, I have a 1 yr old. What I have decided on is a garden at the back fence and path along the garage to the gate. Looking forward to ideas. A: Edible trees, bushes and plants make great interactive elements for children. A design concept could be 90 percent edible and beautiful plants. (I don't know your location/climate for specific plant suggestions.) Many Japanese gardens also illustrate how to make small areas appear spacious. Some techniques include: disguising fences with vines and espaliered fruit trees. Use tall thin trees in the far back strategically placed to block elements that break the view. Work with color from very bright up close to more muted and neutral at the back. Use plants with large leaves up close and thin leaves further back. Flagstone pathways that both use large stones up close and smaller ones further away, and get slightly more narrow further away. Here's a great resource for finding edible/useful plants for your climate and needs: http://pfaf.org/user/plantsearch.aspx **Q: Repurpose a grassy sloping backyard w/ an economy desert oasis resort** *(in Design Dilemma)* 25' x 30' grass on a slope, surrounded by greenery bamboo, jasmine Want low water plants, a water feature, a dry river bed & a seating area Blend-in with the existing vegetation but meet LA DWP low water rebate Need to do on a low budget. Also want the front yard to match A: Some primary low water strategies for gardening include selecting the right plants, creating dappled shade, mulches, drip irrigation and building healthy soil. I encourage people to select multifunctional plants, for example thyme and oregano, both are low water, ground-cover, fragrant, and edible. In fact most Mediterranean plants like grapes and rosemary will thrive in your area. Figs if you have room. Dwarf citrus also make good ornamental and functional additions, though they require a bit more water. Espaliered low water fruit trees like pomegranate or jujube can make a wall both beautiful and edible. Try this tool for selecting other useful interesting plants that suit your needs: http://pfaf.org/user/plantsearch.aspx --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*