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Urban Forestry Design for the semi-arid Southwest
beautiful — adaptable — smart
Viewing platform accented by plantings 
Geometric flagstone path 
Flagstone path 
Initial 3D rendering of plantings and erosion control elements 
Dry riverbed guides water to trees and flowers while a large rock provides seating along Alameda Street 
Dry riverbed guides stormwater runoff to trees and shrubs 
Looking across the lawn to the center of the Stations garden 
Plantings provide a lush backdrop for the sculptures 
Some areas of the garden are sheltered by trees, while others are more open 
Rock design inspired by Japanese shoji 
Torii gate along a flagstone path 
The dry riverbed ends in a Zuni bowl with a stepped headcut pour-over 
Erosion control elements guide stormwater to trees 
Terracing provides erosion control and creates space for plantings
Athena Beshur
Principal Urban Forestry Designer and Owner,
Seeds of Wisdom, LLC
What We Do
Founded in 2005, Seeds of Wisdom, LLC, specializes in Urban Forestry Design and Stewardship.
From species selection to tree health, from conceptual design to green infrastructure, Seeds of Wisdom cares for trees in urban and semi-arid environments. Our projects aim to address climate change through supporting urban ecosystems, which provide many benefits: protecting habitat for wildlife, making the most of stormwater, and creating spaces for people to enjoy trees.
We value specialized, high-quality work, and are continually adapting management strategies for urban trees, forests, and landscapes.
Our Specialties
Tree Services
Athena Beshur, Principal Designer and Owner, is an International Society of Arboriculture–certified arborist. Specialties include tree selection, planting, pruning, diagnostics, and care. Seeds of Wisdom focuses on building healthy soil, harvesting stormwater, and Integrated Pest Management protocols to support healthy trees.
Rain Gardens
Our award-winning public space design captures and redirects rain water effectively to hydrate and nourish gardens, trees, and landscapes.
Smart Plans
We utilize technology to make informed decisions for our urban forestry designs and planting plans. Tree inventory data, Geographic Information System maps and layers, and soil analysis help us create smart plans that are long-lasting as well as beautiful.
Fire Wise Landscapes
Fire-defensible space is key in our semi-arid climate. These projects take into consideration wildlife habitat, privacy needs, and aesthetics. Projects may also include soil stabilization, erosion control, and passive water harvesting. A 19-acre Seeds of Wisdom project in the wildland-urban interface involved collaboration with the New Mexico Forestry Division and received an AAA rating from the insurance agent!
Lagunitas
Seeds of Wisdom developed an award-winning low-impact development technology that helps stormwater infiltrate into soil and supplies nearby trees with beneficial mycorrhizae, helping them thrive.
Hardscape Design
Working our expert stonemasons, we design and install elegant, long-lasting stone elements for your gardens and landscapes.
What Our Clients Say
About Us
Occasionally we are able to capture the kind words our clients have to say to us.
We are grateful for all of them! Here are just a few:
