--- title: "Shirley Bovshow — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/shirley-bovshow-pfvwus-pf~251731224 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~251731224.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Shirley Bovshow" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bbe374e90e78ee2f_2546-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Woodland Hills, California, United States" latitude: 34.1683 longitude: -118.6059 phone: "(818) 914-5331" website: http://EdenmakersBlog.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 491 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Shirley Bovshow Original Houzz profile: [Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/shirley-bovshow-pfvwus-pf~251731224) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Woodland Hills, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Canoga Park, Granada Hills, Sherman Oaks, West Hills, Chatsworth, Tarzana, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Calabasas, Pacific Palisades, Agoura, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Lake Balboa, North Hills, Winnetka, Malibu, Topanga, Mission Hills, Hidden Hills, Panorama City, Reseda - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Shirley Bovshow is a nationally recognized garden designer, garden television host, and principal of EdenMakers Garden Design, based in Los Angeles. Shirley's landscape projects have earned her, "Best of Houzz Design" four years in a row for her lawn-less landscapes and edible garden designs. Shirley appears as the Garden Lifestyle Expert on the "Home & Family" show airing on the Hallmark channel and was host of the Discovery channel makeover show, "Garden Police." Hallmarks of Shirley's design work include "multi purpose" design, edible landscapes, sustainable landscapes and use of repurposed materials in the garden. "I partner with the best, award-winning landscape contractors. Southern California Landscape is my preferred partner for all landscape construction and major projects. See their work at www.SoCalandscape.com." Visit Shirley's blogs: EdenMakers Blog http://EdenMakers.com Foodie Gardener http://FoodieGardener.com ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Design Consultation - Project Management - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Living Walls - Potted Plants ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Woodland Hills - Northridge - Encino - Canoga Park - Granada Hills - Sherman Oaks - West Hills - Chatsworth - Tarzana - Porter Ranch - San Fernando - Calabasas - Pacific Palisades - Agoura - Agoura Hills - Oak Park - Lake Balboa - North Hills - Winnetka - Malibu - Topanga - Mission Hills - Hidden Hills - Panorama City - Reseda ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 30,000 Cost for design and project management only. Not installation. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Shirley Bovshow | | Address | Woodland Hills, California, United States | | Phone | (818) 914-5331 | | Website | http://EdenmakersBlog.com | | Followers on Houzz | 491 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/EdenMakers - X (Twitter) — http://www.Instagram.com/shirleybovshow - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleybovshow - Blog — http://www.edenmakersblog.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/shirley-bovshow-pfvwus-pf~251731224) - **Website:** http://EdenmakersBlog.com - **Phone:** (818) 914-5331 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified in Landscape and Nursery Practices - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Lin Ludwig, Nov. 2016** > I truly enjoyed working with Shirley! She was warm and friendly, and she listened to me. Our first visit was at my house, where she took photos and an assessment of the property. We spent about about an hour and a half or so discussing ideas, walking the property, and just making some preliminary choices. Next, we met at her office where she handed me a folder which contained photos of my property with color coded circles as markers for possible plants. I loved that and refer to it often. Also, was a list of plants that were categorized into groups depending on their use and placement in the design. I had asked for referrals, and she had a few of those as well. After the office visit, we went to the nursery. There, we walked and talked, and I was able to see the plants she had recommended and choose others that I liked as well, taking notes in my folder. My project is still in the works. I have been working one step at a time as my budget allows. I use my folder and depend on it as a support tool! Shirley's consultation was thorough and has been essential to me. **★★★★★ — rileybankhead, Sept. 2013** > Shirley helped me transform my hillside into an oasis. She really inspired me and got me started on a very large project that turned out better than I imagined. My hillside yard is the envy of Laurel Canyon! > > I am very hands on so she collaborated with me with out a hitch. She has a great eye and knows her plants. She is also fun and light we had a great time. I recommended her to my sister and she was very happy as well. I would continue to recommend her. **★★★★ — Paula Ely, Oct. 2012** > Shirley designed a beautiful drought-tolerant garden for us to replace our front lawn, and brought in an excellent contractor to execute her plan. Only negative was her frequent lateness for appointments, but we are extremely pleased with our final product and her respect for our budget. Our garden is now the talk of the neighborhood!! **Comment from Shirley Bovshow:** > Thanks for your honesty Paula. I have worked on becoming more punctual and can say that comments like this hold me to a greater accountability! > > It was a pleasure designing your yard and am thrilled that we were able to transform your yard from a non-descript water dependent lawn into a low water showplace! > > Stayed within the budget too. > Shirley Bovshow **★★★★★ — aviks, Oct. 2012** > Shirley is absolutely wonderful!!! She is creative, thoughtful and has an amazing design sense. Working with her on our project was a joy!!! When our friends and neighbors come by, they always compliment both of our yards. Our house looks great!!! **★★★★★ — nancysnoopy, Oct. 2012** > Helped design and create a hillside garden. > > Shirley is very easy to work with. She has a great eye for design, detail and is very respectful of ones budget. > > She also helped my sister create a wonderful garden. > > I would highly recommend her to any of my friends or family without hesitation! ## Selected projects - [Eden Maker Design: Drought Tolerant Hillside Garden with LA City Views!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eden-maker-design-drought-tolerant-hillside-garden-with-la-city-views-pj-vj~1500625) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This beautiful and functional hillside garden overlooks the city of Los Angeles and serves as an entertaining area as well as productive edible garden with fruit trees, terraced areas for strawberries, grapes and other fruits. A small recirculating stream meanders down the hill and is framed by colorful, low water grasses, succulents and Mediterranean and Australian plants. The plants were selected for year-round interest, low water needs, low maintenance and heat tolerant. This hillside garden… - [Flat to Multi-Level Garden Transformation by Shirley Bovshow of Eden Makers Blog](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flat-to-multi-level-garden-transformation-by-shirley-bovshow-of-eden-makers-blog-pj-vj~104179) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This backyard was your typical boring tract lot. It was rectangular and flat with a dying lawn and plants that hugged the perimeter fence like wall flowers with no charm at all. I transformed it into a multi- level yard with various hidden destinations so that the yard is not revealed completely at first glance! Low water plants and lot's of openings within the garden to reveal a large sky. Designed by Shirley Bovshow. Landscape construction: Southern California Landscape. - [Deck Garden Makeover With Drought Tolerant Plants by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deck-garden-makeover-with-drought-tolerant-plants-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~194069) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Deck garden makeover by garden TV designer and host, Shirley Bovshow for the "Home & Family" show, seen on Hallmark channel and taped at Universal Studios, Hollywood. The new garden features all drought tolerant plants that can take full sun. The deck garden is planted in recessed containers instead of directly in the ground making the garden portable and easy to change. Important details of deck design include vertical garden features, narrow space plants, repurposed materials and open deck spa… - [French Flower Market Garden & Potting Area by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-flower-market-garden-and-potting-area-by-shirley-bovshow-of-edenmakersblog-pj-vj~65331) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: I designed a unique cutting garden and potting area for a plant lover who made weekly trips to the farmers market for flowers. The custom plant cutting table folds down when not in use and has holes for the metal flower buckets. Painted yellow to match the repurposed, antique dresser now used as a potting table. Marine varnish protects the two pieces from water. More information on http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=262 - [Studio City Lawn Less Front Yard by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-city-lawn-less-front-yard-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19345) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Hillside: Hanging Meadows by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-hanging-meadows-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19346) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Wasted Space: Narrow Side Yard by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wasted-space-narrow-side-yard-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19349) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [A Hiker's Garden in Los Angeles by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-hiker-s-garden-in-los-angeles-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19351) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Edible Front Yard: Tudor Style Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edible-front-yard-tudor-style-garden-pj-vj~19352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Pool Makeover by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-makeover-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19353) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Chef's Garden in Los Angeles by Shirley Bovshow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chef-s-garden-in-los-angeles-by-shirley-bovshow-pj-vj~19356) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Small Tract Home Backyard Makeover: Recycled Materials, No Lawn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-tract-home-backyard-makeover-recycled-materials-no-lawn-pj-vj~19575) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/shirley-bovshow-pfvwus-pf~251731224) ## Ideabooks - [Great Design/Function](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2891322/list/great-design-function) — 55 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shirleybovshow) ## Community Q&A **Q: Pink muhly grass on a slope?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can pink muhly grass grow on a slope? A: Yes, you can plant muhly grass on a slope. **Q: Stones** *(in Photo Questions)* How much do these stones weight? A: The flagstones are very heavy.. 3"inches thick and about 3 feet by 3 feet. **Q: Also, is the ground cover you have the plants planted in mulch?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this. Can you tell me the name of the rocks you used to line the edge and any of the plants you used in this landscape. Also , is the ground cover you have the plants in mulch? A: THank you. Salvia gregii, seneccio, arctoctis, nemesia, blueberries, artichoke. Finely shredded redwood mulch. **Q: Is that a retaining wall system or are they natural stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is recycled concrete from an old patio. Acid stained to look like stone. **Q: Energy efficient grow lighting** *(in Growing under Lights)* We are probably going to buying a nice heavy duty heated propagation mat (ex - 12" x 10') (redi-heat from Farmtek), along with the recommended thermostat, for new seedlings and indoor vegetable gardening. ~$320. Would you suggest something else? Similarly, when it comes to the lighting, I'm thinking about something like the linked. DH wonders if we can't buy a more basic fixture, and the lamps we want. (Linking to the same website). What would you use, to light a 12" x 10" line of plants? https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/prod1;ft\_lights\_fixtures-ft\_greenhouse\_lighting;pg111521.html A: Hi Oldbat2be! I wrote a blog post about the best kind of lights to use to start seeds. I don't think you need to spend $320 to get started if you have a basic light setup for seedlings as well as a heat mat. Take a look at the article and let me know if you have any questions. http://foodiegardener.com/grow-lights-for-beginners-start-plants-indoors/ Shirley Bovshow **Q: Let's get to know each other March 1, 2015** *(in The Kitchen Table)* Its been a really long time since we did this and I think since we have so many new people we need to know something about each other. I'll begin and everyone else can follow. If you have a photo to add that would be great! You can see all our photos here: Our Photos Hi everyone, I'm JoAnn, I live in North Fla. I've been a widow since 2011, I live with my Shorkey dog (shihtzu/yorkie) I did have a big blue & Gold parrot but I recently let my son take her. She needed a man in her life. I do all kinds of crafts, I like to read, I love the beach and all things beachy. I spend way too much time on the computer if I am not watching too much TV. I work part time as a Merchandiser for American Greetings, that's putting up and taking down the greeting cards and all that goes with it. I started the KT Gathering place back in 2010, you can see it from the photo link above. Lots of pages & information to look at. Its all about us KTer's. I usually begin these "Swaps" we have been having. If you want to get to know everyone here tell us a bit about yourself or just ask. Come on now your next! A: Hi All, I'm Shirley and I'm a professional landscape and edible garden designer in Los Angeles. I love my job and appear as the "garden lifestyle expert" on the "Home & Family" television show which airs on the Hallmark channel weekdays at 10am pst. I was the co-host and designer for the landscape makeover show, "Garden Police" on Discovery, and appear regularly on HGTV. Crafting from the garden is one of my many passions as well creating garden art from repurposed materials. I enjoy meeting new and experienced gardeners as well as those who are toying with the idea but haven't gotten their hands dirty yet! I have a couple of blogs:EdenMaker focuses on garden design, container gardens and garden art. Foodie Gardener is my blog for edible garden design and tips for growing food. I'm here to help out when I can and offer some inspiration for those who are interested. Thanks for your time reading this. You can see some of my landscape projects here on Houzz. Just press my name and photo! Shirley Bovshow --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*