AFLA Landscape Architecture

I had a fabulous experience working with Ashini on my front yard landscaping project in 2014. First and foremost, Ashini's landscaping sensibilities and plant expertise were first-rate, and she provided me a wealth of ideas to work with. But she also demonstrated all of the personal qualities that are necessary for a successful customer relationship --- reliability, flexibility, and commitment, along with an easy-going and engaging personality. In my particular case, I requested a mid-course modification to the original design, and it was not a problem at all for her; she was happy to accommodate my change of heart. Since this project was completed I have recommended Ashini to many of my neighbors who were impressed with the work, and were planning their own landscaping renovations.

Ashini moved from contractor to friend on this project. She did a great job working with our existing limitations and ideas, then added her own touches. She encouraged us to seek out cost-effective, sustainable solutions for our yard that addressed some sore needs with drainage and differing conditions in different regions, while also meeting our desires for more edibles and shade. We highly recommend her.

Ashini planned a lawn conversion and landscape project for our house. We wanted to convert our lawn to drought tolerant landscape but we also wanted to do it in a way that would add some curb appeal to our house. We talked to several landscape contractors and as soon as we spoke to Ashini, we felt like she understood what we wanted. Additionally our backyard was dominated by a pool and we didn’t have a lot of room for guests to hangout so we asked her to address this issue too. When she showed us the plan, we felt that it reflected what we wanted and more. She incorporated irrigation features that redirected the water from the front gutter to the new plants. Her designs allowed us to qualify for the Santa Clara Valley Water District lawn conversion rebate program. She was mindful of our budget and suggested money saving alternatives to some initial design ideas. I really appreciated that she didn't rely on weed killing chemicals to remove and suppress the many weeds that had taken over our lawn. She was incredibly helpful in helping us find the contractor to do the work. As others have mentioned, the project was stress-free. In very little time, we were able to enjoy the extra space in our backyard to welcome our friends and family. We have received many compliments from our neighbors and family about the front of our house as well as our backyard. We enjoyed working with Ashini and we would recommend her without hesitation.

I am a general contractor and AFLA Landscape architect provides landscape design for my clients. All my clients are happy with her thoughtful designs. Her fees are very reasonable. I highly recommend her.

I really loved working with Ashini on my California Native front yard. It was originally installed by another designer in 2012, but never really took off (four years of extreme drought didn't help). Since 2016, working with the existing plants and hardscape, Ashini has helped me to make changes and additions that have given my garden a much more cohesive and pleasing design. Benz and his crew did an amazing job of installing new plants and repairing and rerouting the irrigation so that it functions now. I actually enjoy working in my garden now and I'm looking forward to working with Ashini on future projects.

Ashini has great people skills and wide knowledge about plants and how to make them thrive. She also has very good taste in designing the garden and a genuine concern for the planet. You can't go wrong with her!

Ashini Fernandez is a delight to work with! She is efficient and has good design ideas. She is very knowledgeable about CA Native Plants, which were used for our front and side yard gardens. Ashini promptly answered emails & phone calls, even for minor questions, & even now after completion of the project. I believe her prices were very reasonable. We were very satisfied with Ashini ,as well as the Contractor she suggested to implement her garden design .

Very professional! Responsible, good communication and comfortable to work with. Good coordination with the City and client, writes very good responses to City's comments.

Ashini is a very capable and gifted designer that always shows creativity and knowledge in her work. During the execution of the design she is always on hand to monitor the work , but manages to cooperate with the contractor.

Ashini did a great job drawing up plans for my Laundry to Landscape system, and enabled me to convince the city to get the available rebate. She's also done a great job advising me on other landscaping needs on an "as needed" basis.

Ashini Fernando, Landscape Architect with AFLA Landscape Architecture, has all the qualities that made creating a new back, side and front landscape for my Saratoga home a pleasure, free from hassles and mistakes. She is creative; artistic; pays attention to small details; vast knowledgable about plants and trees; punctual; thoughtful; and an absolutely delightful person. Ashini listens carefully to ideas, makes suggestions, and creates plans that reflect our conversations. She comes with visuals to help me see how the design would look and even accompanies me to the Garden and Supply Stores to help with the selection of pavers and bricks. She evaluates the pros and cons of each choice I make. For example, as we were discussing which pavers to use, she recommended seeing the color in the shade of my own patio area. Ashini also recommended the contractor with whom I'm working. She obviously knows quality work for I cannot say enough good things about the workers who cut and placed the pavers for the patios. The design (Ashini's work) and the workmanship (the contractor) combine to create a patio that is getting rave reviews from all who see it. I absolutely love it! The project is not finished. I have the design plans with plants and trees for the front and back which Ashini created for me. We will not start the planting until October to give the plants a great start. I recommend Ashini Fernando and AFLA Landscape Architecture highly without any hesitation. She is simply the best, a pleasure to work with and your satisfaction will always be a priority!

Ashini planned and oversaw an affordable lawn conversion to a native landscape for our corner lot front yard. We appreciated her listening skills, which she then turned into a plan and, thru her network of experienced contractors, created a magnificent native front yard. The entire project was stress-free and completed per schedule and cost. We have been on the Going Native Garden Tour the past 2 years. The feedback from visitors confirmed the quality of her work. We recommend her without hesitation.