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# Pat Brodie Landscape Design

Original Houzz profile: [Pat Brodie Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pat-brodie-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1098972327)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Goleta, Carpinteria, Ojai, Solvang, Santa Ynez
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2025), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
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- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Garden Restoration and Consultation, Professional Garden Planning, Hardscape layout Design, Santa Barbara, California

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Site Planning
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Project Management
- Edible Gardens

### Areas Served

- Santa Barbara
- Lompoc
- Goleta
- Carpinteria
- Ojai
- Solvang
- Santa Ynez

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 800,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Pat Brodie Landscape Design |
| Address | P,O, Box 50345, Santa Barbara, California 93150, United States |
| Phone | (805) 969-4157 |
| Website | http://brodiedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 299 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — brodiedesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Pat Brodie Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pat-brodie-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1098972327)
- **Website:** http://brodiedesign.com
- **Phone:** (805) 969-4157

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2025), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — Katharine Streeton, Jan. 2017**

> When we first met with Pat Brodie to discuss a plan for our Japanese-inspired backyard remodel, we expressed our desire to capture a sense of "practical magic." Not an easy, nor very specific, concept to turn into reality! We wanted to extend our outdoor living space for our growing family, but didn't want a cookie-cutter remodel. Pat made it happen in spades. Now, when we look in our backyard, we see a golden gingko tree illuminated by late afternoon sun; calm plants and beautiful mixes of color; boulders that look like majestic, aged Japanese mountains; miniature vistas from every angle; beautiful transitions from one space to another; and we can hardly wait for the wisteria blooms in spring! We greatly appreciated Pat's excellent attention to detail, her willingness to listen to our ideas (and her honesty when she felt our ideas wouldn't bear out), and her involvement at every step of the process. Her calm and pleasant demeanor make her a joy to work with. Her ability to take her customer's wants and needs and create a vision is unparalleled in my experience.

**★★★★★ — nmcrouse, Feb. 2016**

> Pat designed new patios and landscaping for my backyard and it is spectacular.  This was a major project incorporating 3 patios and a relatively large area that needed to be totally redesigned.  The dead lawn was replaced with drought tolerant plants and Pat incorporated texture,color and variety.  She clearly understood my taste and created a garden which complements this very contemporary home.  She designed two new patios to take advantage of views and created a planter which adds architectural interest to the home.  It was a true pleasure to work with Pat who listened, was sensitive to taste and cost and who worked well with my contractor and landscape installer.   I now have outdoor living space that everyone enjoys using, almost like adding a room, and which offers an artistic backdrop to look out upon.

**★★★★★ — howardschiffer, Dec. 2013**

> Pat Brodie design did a phenomenal job on our landscape design for our house rebuild (Jesusita Fire). We were impressed at the time with the quality of the work and the dedication Pat Brodie showed to our project. Now after watching the landscape 'fill in' over the last few years, we are in awe. Pat Brodie's 'vision' for our landscape is masterful. The way the design compliments our home is magnificent and has helped land our home in magazine profiles, and in the Architect's Association tour of homes. Pat Brodie was also a pleasure to work with, before, during and after our home was completed. The value she added to the final result was exceptional and truly is award winning. We would strongly recommend Pat Brodie to anyone who wants a creative, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing landscape for their home.

**★★★★★ — jfealy, July 2013**

> We hired Pat Brodie after we had hired another landscape architect, which turned out to be a disaster.    That made Pat's job more difficult as we had already started the project.   Pat has great vision and is very detail oriented.  Pat thinks of things that a homeowner wouldn't, until of course the project is complete, and it's too late to change things.  Pat listens to what you would like as a homeowner & then has the knowledge to let you know if it's something you should go with or because of the terrain or soil, will let you know what will really work & what you can have & stay within budget.  We had a very long drawn out project that included hardscape such as an outdoor fireplace, built in kitchen, stairs leading to the lower level, and a beautiful garden & Pat was with us through it all.  I quickly learned to trust Pat & I would just say, "What does Pat think, that's what we will do."   Pat not only has the expertise, but she's been doing landscape design for many years, so she also has solid contractors that she's worked with in the past that makes completing the job so much easier.  Our project turned out to be quite beautiful & the garden blooms at different times throughout the year, & it's a joy to watch & a peaceful place visit & it would be none of these things without Pat.  I highly recommend Pat, she's trustworthy & quite simply, she knows what she's doing.   The only bad part about our completed project is that I don't get to work with Pat anymore, but we think of her often, every time we visit our beautiful backyard.

**★★★★★ — Calvin Design, June 2013**

> Working with Pat is always a pleasure. Her knowledge of ladscape design, planting materials, and hardscapes is valuable to the client and the end product.  Clients have always told me they would recommend Pat to friends and use her services ago in the future.

**★★★★★ — pattiprairie, May 2013**

> Pat Brodie is an extraordinarily talented landscape architect, the best I have ever worked with.  She has the rare ability to create something magical and unique all the while paying attention to our interests, budget, and timeline.
>
> Pat listened to what we wanted, developed the plan, incorporated our feedback, and presented it to local review boards.  She is so knowledgeable about vegetation, practices, and resources in our area.  We first reached out to Pat about plants and then, when we realized just how talented she was, broadened into stone walls, stone benches, and other hardscaping.  As our builder staked our new home on the available building footprint, she came up with better positions and designs of our outdoor structures.  Her style and color sense is so impeccable that I turned to her when finalizing our home's stucco color and other design considerations.
>
> Two other things make Pat stand out.  She is available for the big projects, small ones, and for questions.  And she comes on site often rather than drawing or managing from afar.  Those two attributes made the entire process a real pleasure.

**★★★★★ — lithops1, Feb. 2013**

> Pat Brodie's designs are always innovative, original and inventive. Her knowledge of plant material far exceeds the industry standard as she is always up to date on new introductions to the nursery trade. She manages to combine beauty and practicality with whimsy and playfulness in her designs as well keeping them environmentally  "green".
>
> I would recommend Pat Brodie Landscape Design to anyone that doesn't want to settle for a typical,  uninspired, run of the mill landscape. Pat will work in collaboration with the client to create the perfect design and plant palette.

**★★★★★ — cookingbiz, Feb. 2013**

> Pat Brodie designed a beautiful ornamental and edible landscape for our two acre property in Santa Barbara.  We love what the garden has grown into over the last eight years.  She was great to work with, took our desires into consideration and made a yard and garden better than we could have imagined.
> Our property is also a historic one, having been designed originally by the landscape architect Lockwood de Forrest in the 1920's.  While installing a more informal design than the original, which is what we desired, the design also nods to some of his more formal designs in the landscape, preserving much of the original stonework.  Pat's additions fit seamlessly with the old.
> We still meet with her occasionally when we want to add something - over the last couple of years we've added raised beds to do additional vegetable gardening, and we appreciated her wisdom in placement.  I like to meet with her at least annually for plant advice also.  We highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — tompollack, Feb. 2013**

> Pat did a superb job planning and planting my garden.  The site was overgrown after years of neglect, with boulders strewn around the property and broken down stone walls.  The garden is now magical, with beautiful stone walls, punctuated by a variety of diverse plants.  The universal reaction to the property is now "wow!"

## Selected projects

- [Birnam Wood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birnam-wood-pj-vj~7627765)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Buena Vista Restored](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buena-vista-restored-pj-vj~6279497)
  - Location: Montecito, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This is a restoration of a garden that was destroyed in the Santa Barbara fire and debris flow.. The garden was completely covered in mud and boulders. We have carefully sculpted the earth, placed each boulder and replanted to get the garden back to its previous splendor .
- [Allan Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allan-rd-pj-vj~7484348)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Vista la Playa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-la-playa-pj-vj~50659)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: This is a small condo backyard which was originally a steep hill that was difficult to even walk down. We terraced with stone and created 2 seating areas.The main outdoor living space now has an outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace. The garden includes succulents, seasonal color, and drought tolerant plants. For a drought tolerant and succulent filled garden it still feels very lush and even a bit tropical.
- [Spyglass ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spyglass-ridge-pj-vj~2335033)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 23
- [Shoreline Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreline-drive-pj-vj~6165490)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [Freehaven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/freehaven-pj-vj~984212)
  - Location: Montecito, CA
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: A modern house surrounded by a naturalistic drought tolerant garden. This is an example of a mediterranean landscape in Santa Barbara that t is bird and bee friendly.
- [Hodges Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hodges-lane-pj-vj~1655274)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 19
- [Buena Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buena-vista-pj-vj~47961)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Only the sound of water from the koi pond is heard as one approaches the front entry from the lower guest parking area . Upon reaching the top step the water feature and garden are revealed surprising the guest with a lush and soothing vista.Tropical looking plant material complements the Pan Asian Pole House Architecture.
- [Penny Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penny-lane-pj-vj~47591)
  - Location: Montecito, CA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: A Mediterranean Garden with stone bridges and retaining walls. Native plants were incorporated alongs with other Oak tree compatible plants.
- [Park Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-pj-vj~251191)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: This is a contemoprary mediterranean garden, comprised of drought tolerant planting, fun benches , stone walls, and 'eye candy'. There is a clean line pool deck with ocean view and fire pit. Hillside planting of drought tolerant plants help to stabilize the soil.
- [contemporary cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-cottage-pj-vj~5690548)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Alston Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alston-road-pj-vj~118552)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: This contemporary beach house garden is designed to be low maintenance and water conserving. Gravel and stone are used in the pathways and a variety of meadow grasses create open spaces that mimic the meadows in the view corridor. The Mediterranean plant palate includes Olive trees, Lavender, Sages and Native California plants.
- [Edible Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edible-garden-pj-vj~47586)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Mission Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-canyon-pj-vj~131945)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: A garden in the Oaks. The garden surrounding this Mid Century Modern house was planned to compliment the native landscape. Plants were carefully chosen to be compatible with our native Coast Live Oak, Quercus agrirfolia,
- [Tunnel Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tunnel-road-pj-vj~99426)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: The goals of this landscape project were to provide a functional outdoor space with low water use, low maintenance and fire resistant design. The home owners careers and lifestyles revolve around food, family and community . The landscape had to provide ample space for entertaining and contain a large variety of edible plants The original home was burned in the Jesusita Fire
- [RR Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rr-rd-pj-vj~5992157)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Channel Drive project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/channel-drive-project-pj-vj~47581)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Mediterranean Garden seasonal interest grasses purple flowers
- [project 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-3-pj-vj~47552)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [favorites](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/favorites-pj-vj~630444)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4

[See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pat-brodie-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~1098972327)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/167868818/list/wish-list) — 5 ideas
- [hardscape, fire-pit , outdoor dinning, cooking](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5615456/list/hardscape-fire-pit-outdoor-dinning-cooking) — 90 ideas
- [courtyard water](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24658804/list/courtyard-water) — 31 ideas
- [small space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11213557/list/small-space) — 33 ideas
- [steel Cor-Ten](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4051882/list/steel-cor-ten) — 20 ideas
- [fence/ gate](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14654313/list/fence-gate) — 33 ideas
- [planting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87984189/list/planting) — 1 idea
- [secret spots](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14535949/list/secret-spots) — 6 ideas
- [shower](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4530992/list/shower) — 6 ideas
- [overhang/overhead](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45957672/list/overhang-overhead) — 9 ideas
- [side yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14673760/list/side-yard) — 9 ideas
- [entry trellis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9614367/list/entry-trellis) — 18 ideas
- [pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24958023/list/pool) — 7 ideas
- [fountain](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16596200/list/fountain) — 12 ideas
- [driveway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85054850/list/driveway) — 4 ideas
- [veggies herbs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16638155/list/veggies-herbs) — 5 ideas
- [Gravel and swales](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61708990/list/gravel-and-swales) — 5 ideas
- [japanese](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71365628/list/japanese) — 10 ideas
- [bbq patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15509675/list/bbq-patio) — 3 ideas
- [front yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24958623/list/front-yard) — 17 ideas

[See all 27 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/brodiedesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love your work** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the name of the yellow flowering shrub in the right foreground?  Thanks so much.

A: Thanks you! That shrub is  Leucodendron 'Pisa'

**Q: Purple ground cover flower?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi! Beautiful work- what is the name of this purple flower plant?

A: Ground Morning Glory,Convolvulus sabaticus. Thanks

**Q: Would it be possible to get your permission to show one of your photo** *(in Photo Questions)*

We are creating a presentation on Soils and Climate change through the Master Gardeners in Napa, CA and want to include this photos in our presentation. Do we have your permission to use this for educational purposes in our presentation to show people an idea of what is possible for summer dry climate planting.

A: Thank you Carol You may use this photo for your presentation.. Please give me design credit an I'm happy to answer any questions you may have
.

**Q: Is that a tall fescue left unmoved? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Grass in the picture...

A: Yes it's Tall Fescue

**Q: ID the ground cover** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you please tell me the name of the ground cover around the boulders?

A: The foreground ground cover is Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'

**Q: WHAT KIND OF SUC PLANT IS THE BIG GREEN ONE** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: both succulents shown in this image are Aloe rubroviolacea

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*