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# Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery

Original Houzz profile: [Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/acanthus-design-denise-woolery-pfvwus-pf~151122863)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Santa Ynez, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland
- **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Landscape Design and Planning

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Deck Design
- Drafting
- Shed Design & Construction
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Barn Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Santa Barbara
- Goleta
- Montecito
- Santa Ynez
- Mission Canyon
- Toro Canyon
- Summerland

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery |
| Address | 407 West Pedregosa Street, Unit 1, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States |
| Phone | (805) 886-3600 |
| Website | http://acanthusdesign.net |
| Followers on Houzz | 68 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/acanthus-design-denise-woolery-pfvwus-pf~151122863)
- **Website:** http://acanthusdesign.net
- **Phone:** (805) 886-3600

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Santa Barbara Beautiful

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Kari Architect, March 2017**

> I have been working with Denise at Acanthus Design for several years on my Residential Architectural projects.  She is extremely professional, creative, and a great team player.  Her attention to detail and design of her planting palettes is a strong suite, along with attending to the proper plant types for the soil and light conditions.  I would highly recommend her for both large and small residential projects.

**Comment from Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery:**

> Thanks Lori! It has been a pleasure to work with you over the years! and an honor to work with such a great architect! You are the best!
> Denise

**★★★★ — Pamela Andrews, Oct. 2014**

> Denise designed a back patio for me complete with hot tub deck, outdoor kitchen, seating and planting beds.  She came up with very creative design options before we narrowed down to one to pursue.  She helped with the city permit process, which can be challenging.  I would highly recommend her for landscape design projects.

**★★★★ — User, May 2014**

> Acanthus Design (Denise Woolery) did a landscape master plan in Hope Ranch for about a 2 acre site when I was the Director of Design and Construction.  It involved stone walls, fountains, ponds and a waterfall feature of 4 cascading ponds and the entire property was re landscaped and re-irrigated with a tropical landscape theme.
> At our Hope Ranch Architectural Review Board we had a packed house at all our meetings with all kinds of prfessionals and neighbors reviewing the project.  It passed with flying colors and then Denise went on to be project manager of the entire installation overseeing at least 20 workers a day.  She fully cooperated with everyone and the project could not have run more smoothly.
>
> The end project was serene and beautiful.

**★★★★★ — elainelv, Feb. 2014**

> Denise Woolery is an immensely talented garden designer, who considers how the garden looks from every angle, including from a home's interior. Besides my own home, for which I won a Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, I have seen two other completed projects of hers. Ms. Woolery successfully gave me a front and back garden that achieved my goals: a flow of walking paths throughout, low water needs, ease of care, shade in summer only, lots of color year round (leaf, flower and fruit),  lots of edibles, and some natives for to bring birds, bees and butterflies. She was reasonably priced and worked work smoothly with my contractor and my gardener.

**★★★★★ — Garcia Rock And Water Design, Nov. 2012**

> Denise Woolery of Acanthus Design in Santa Barbara is an artist who creates beautiful environments for all to enjoy! She has an eye for color and plant structure composition that flows and is engaging. Keep up the good work Denise!

## Selected projects

- [Paradise in Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-in-santa-barbara-pj-vj~1065962)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Brentwood Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-beauty-pj-vj~1066053)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [LeVasseur Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/levasseur-garden-pj-vj~22151)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/acanthus-design-denise-woolery-pfvwus-pf~151122863)

## Ideabooks

- [Campbell ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52424727/list/campbell-ideas) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/acanthus)

## Community Q&A

**Q: landscaping** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the plant growing on the wall where the steps are?
Thank you.

A: It is an espalliered apple tree.

**Q: paving material** *(in Photo Questions)*

is this natural flagstone or manufactured pavers?

A: this patio is made of Arizona Flagstone set on concrete dollops.

**Q: Replace lawn?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can the thyme and flagstone be placed right on the old grass? Besides watering,what maintenance is needed?

A: Good option!

**Q: What are the coral and pink wall colors?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what are the coral and pink wall colors?

A: I don't know what paint company or color the walls are as the owner chose them.

**Q: Shaped planting** *(in Photo Questions)*

Lovely Image

the brown flax is that the shaped planting framing the pool !
I wondered if this is an alternative to clipped/shaped box hedge

very nice work
Laara

A: no, I did not use brown flax.  The plants around the spa above are Eugenia 'Teenie Genie' with 'Little Ollie' olives at the corners, to be shaped into balls.  In the distance on the upper left of the photo is a Penisetum rubrum grass.

**Q: I see the Zone for Santa B is similar to ours in Florida.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me what flowering shrubs are in your plantings?

A: They are 'knock out' and 'iceberg'roses.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*