In this episode of Storytellers: Benicia Life, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Paula Knox, owner of Gardens of Eden Landscaping—a woman redefining success in a male-dominated industry.

With over 20 years in landscaping, Paula built a business focused on beauty, customer care, and deep integrity. Her journey reflects grit, heart, and the power of designing a life rooted in values. As a woman balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership, she brings honesty and wisdom to what it really takes to grow something of your own.

Topics in this episode:

• Gender disparity in landscaping

• Voice of the Customer in real-world service businesses

• Building a values-led company

• Balancing leadership, family, and community

• Why supporting women-owned businesses matters

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Keywords: women in trades, landscaping, benicia california, small business stories, customer care, leadership, resilience, women entrepreneurs, storytelling