--- title: "Molly Wood Garden Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/molly-wood-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~2080495989 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080495989.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Molly Wood Garden Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bd93f56f0f03ae60_0696-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1660 orange ave, costa mesa, California 92627, United States" latitude: 33.6483 longitude: -117.9155 phone: "(949) 548-1611" website: http://www.mollywoodgardendesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 650 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Molly Wood Garden Design Original Houzz profile: [Molly Wood Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/molly-wood-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~2080495989) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** costa mesa, CA - **Serves:** Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Since 1995, Molly Wood Garden Design has been creating award-winning outdoor spaces. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, our boutique firm has completed over 500 landscape design projects throughout Orange County, as well as properties in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Our design work has been showcased in numerous publications, and was most recently featured in Western Interiors 2009 Gold List as one the west coast’s most influential landscape designers. Our firms philosophy embodies the idea that landscape architecture and design, regardless of scale, has always been to create stylized nature. By embracing a site's opportunities and constraints every project can be shaped into an artful overlap of the man-made and natural, in which form follows function embracing the art and ecology of a site. Our team is made up of talented individuals who are dedicated to helping our clients realize their dream gardens. They are passionate about garden and landscape design, committed to thorough project management, and appreciate an attention to detail. Our retail showroom opened in 2008 and features new and vintage garden ornaments, exclusive furniture and fountains, interior and exterior plants and pottery, as well as other unique treasures. Molly Wood Garden Design provides complete landscape design services including conceptual landscape plans, construction documents, installation and final decoration. From concept to candle sticks, we create personalized outdoor spaces that successfully achieve the status of home additions. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Project Management ### Areas Served - Irvine - Costa Mesa - Newport Beach - Laguna Beach - Corona del Mar - Newport Coast ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Molly Wood Garden Design | | Address | 1660 orange ave, costa mesa, California 92627, United States | | Phone | (949) 548-1611 | | Website | http://www.mollywoodgardendesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 650 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/mollywoodgardendesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/mollywoodgarden - Blog — http://mwgd.blogspot.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Molly Wood Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/molly-wood-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~2080495989) - **Website:** http://www.mollywoodgardendesign.com - **Phone:** (949) 548-1611 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2012 Pacific Design Center Los Angeles Stars of Design recipient - 2019 Luxe Red Residential Excellence in Design Award for Regional Landscape Design and Outdoor Living - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2023), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — The Design Build Company, March 2015** > I was the designated landscape contractor to install a project in Rancho Santa fe, which Molly was the principal designer. This was unusual, since I am owner of TheDesignBuildCompany and a licensed landscape architect myself. But the project was fun from start to finish, Molly's energy and attention to detail along with her team - of plant design experts - all of whom were super easy to work with (as warm and delightful as the plants themselves). I hope to invite Molly to collaborate on a future projects someday - even though I consider myself no amateur in plant design and garden design, I really respect Molly's team approach, and learned some new tricks and new cutting edge plant selections while installing her garden design! **Comment from Molly Wood Garden Design:** > Thank you so much for your kind words - we enjoyed working with you, as well. Let's do it again! **★★★★★ — pfred00, Dec. 2013** > Wish you were on the east coast. Lovely design for a small space. > Looks affordable done as well. Use op pebbles are low priced but adds to the texture and casual feel. **★★★★★ — Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour, April 2013** > Molly Wood Garden Design has collaborated with the Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour on many projects. They are very creative and really bring the outdoor and indoor spaces together. ## Selected projects - [Napa Meets Newport](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-meets-newport-pj-vj~5761272) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 10 - [Ironwood Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ironwood-retreat-pj-vj~5761292) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 8 - [Crisp and Clean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crisp-and-clean-pj-vj~5761288) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 13 - [Nature Enthusiast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nature-enthusiast-pj-vj~5761263) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: I was so inspired by the nature that surrounds this property. It’s on almost three acres of land in Orange County, California! Located in an equestrian area called the Back Bay- an active estuary with all sorts of wildlife. I was also inspired by the idea of creating a garden that needs only supplemental water during the hottest months of the year once established. Photo credit by Marie Buck Photography - [Bonita Canyon Backyard and Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bonita-canyon-backyard-and-kitchen-pj-vj~2314777) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - [Modern Organic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-organic-pj-vj~655592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Clean lines and contrasting textures create a gracious outdoor living area at this weekend residence. The functional space brings a feeling of serenity from the use of natural materials and lush water-wise plantings. Outdoor dining is elegant yet relaxed with a shade sail to keep it cool on long summer days, while seating at the wood burning fireplace is inviting and intimate. - [Fresh and Clean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fresh-and-clean-pj-vj~655591) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: We fit this fresh and clean California garden into a narrow, L-shaped outdoor area. The grilling and fountain area are off the kitchen. As one looks to the right, another more expansive seating area invites you in. From there, the spa and chaise landing are revealed. Gravel, concrete seeded with sea shells and simple colored concrete are layered into clean hardscape textures. The limited plant palette does not crowd the narrow space. A very useful garden that expands the home's livable area and… - [Masculine Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masculine-modern-pj-vj~655027) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This landscape designed for a bachelor features a rim drain pool with spa, a cantilever “dock”, and a fire pit for maximum enjoyment of the breathtaking Newport Harbor views. The plantings require minimal water and maintenance. The colors are dark and masculine with the structure of graphic succulents contrasting the movement tall grasses. There is no sod on this property, water hungry grass was replaced with usable gravel and hardscape with planter pockets. - [Casual Family Compound](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-family-compound-pj-vj~654983) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: This outdoor space was created for an active family with two young children. The front driveway is softened with synthetic turf for ease of maintenance and water savings. Enter the gate and you are welcomed by a pool, chaise lounges and fire pit anchored by a canopy of trees for shade and shadows as well as dramatic night time lighting and ambiance. The outdoor room features BBQ with serving counter, a TV, ice maker, toy storage is all hidden behind cabinet doors. Several seating areas throughou… [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/molly-wood-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~2080495989) ## Ideabooks - [mollywood's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31806419/list/mollywood-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mollywood) ## Community Q&A **Q: Tree Question** *(in Photo Questions)* The trees by the fence (left side). What kind of trees are those? Thanks! A: Hi Ariana, Thanks for reaching out to us! Those trees are called 'Pittosporum tenuifolium' . **Q: Where can I get that tub ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this hot tub ? How can I purchase that ? A: Hi Vikas- thank you for reaching out to Molly Wood Garden Design! Scott with Gordon& Grant should be able to help you size and price the correct package & accessories. Find them here: https://www.gordonandgrant.com/ **Q: Front Gate** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know more about this gate. Was it custom built or bought? What is the paint color? Thank you! A: Hi Suzannah- thanks for your question. The gate was custom built for the client's home and, unfortunately, I can't remember the color. **Q: Would you mind sharing the color of the stucco?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looks perfect with the concrete counters. A: Hi Donna, thanks for reaching out. The stucco was colored to match the color of the client's house. Their general contractor selected and applied it. **Q: Bar Counter Material** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi Molly - what counter material was chosen for the outdoor kitchen? A: Hi Susanna- We used a honed concrete for the outdoor kitchen counter. Thanks for inquiring! **Q: Pool dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the approximate pool dimensions? Thanks in advance - love your work! A: Pool is 15'x37', spa is 8'x7'6" Thank you for your kind words! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*