Garden Design in Los Angeles
A garden can completely change the experience of a property without requiring a complete landscape transformation.
It can create privacy. Soften architecture.
Make an unused side yard inviting. Introduce seasonal change.
Frame a view.
Or simply make sitting outside more enjoyable.
Carmen approaches garden design with an understanding of both composition and the practical requirements of keeping a garden successful over time.
More Than Choosing Plants
Plant selection is important, but a garden is influenced by much more.
- Depending on the site, the design may consider:
- Circulation
- Pathways
- Seating
- Views
- Privacy
- Sun and shade
- Existing trees
- Materials
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Architecture
- Scale and proportion
These elements determine how the garden feels and how well it functions.
The Right Plant In The Right Place
A shaded courtyard needs a different planting strategy from a sunny front garden. A narrow space requires careful consideration of mature plant size.
A garden for an enthusiastic gardener may be designed differently from one intended to require minimal care.
Carmen considers these distinctions so the garden is appropriate for the people who will actually live with it.
Garden Design May Include
- Garden layout
- Planting concepts
- Plant palettes
- Plant placement
- Pathways
- Circulation
- Privacy strategies
- Material selections
- Seating areas
- 2D design plans
- 3D visualization
- Design guidance
Construction and installation are arranged separately from the design service.
