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# Donna Lynn - Landscape Designer

Original Houzz profile: [Donna Lynn - Landscape Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/donna-lynn-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~562147755)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland, california
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2022), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

Working in Santa Barbara and also providing Online Landscape Design for California, Arizona and Texas that provides areas for outdoor living and simple solutions for growing edibles. Plant palette design, including native plant palettes, focuses on providing year 'round color and interest as well as food and nectar sources for hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. Rain water harvesting possibilities are explored during the design process, as well. Virtual imaging in 3D or photo format is used as a visualizing tool during design development meetings that are conducted online, via web conferencing. 
Areas served: California and Arizona

### Services Provided

- Garden Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- 3D Rendering
- Drafting
- Edible Gardens
- Artificial Living Walls

### Areas Served

- Santa Barbara
- Goleta
- Montecito
- Mission Canyon
- Toro Canyon
- Summerland
- california

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Donna Lynn - Landscape Designer |
| Address | based in, Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Phone | (805) 729-6000 |
| Website | http://http:lynnlandscapedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 288 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://virtualhomeandgarden.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Donna Lynn - Landscape Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/donna-lynn-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~562147755)
- **Website:** http://http:lynnlandscapedesign.com
- **Phone:** (805) 729-6000

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2022), for Design.

## Selected projects

- [Riviera Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riviera-hillside-pj-vj~6088390)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: An unused slope on Santa Barbara's Riviera becomes home to a drainage wash, native grasses and colorful perennials, as well as areas for fruit trees. A new patio with sandstone finish and a stucco wall as well as sandstone wall and steps were added.
- [Family Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-landscape-pj-vj~2252960)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Westlake Village Family living with pool and pool slide, outdoor kitchen, dining area, fireplace, basketball hoop, koi pond, orchard
- [Santa Barbara Landscape by Donna Lynn, lynnlandscapedesign.com](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-landscape-by-donna-lynn-lynnlandscapedesign-com-pj-vj~29387)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: In addition to a landscape plan that included hardscape, planting and lighting, I was to hired to consult on all design decisions pertaining to the outside of the house and outdoor living areas, including: house colors, light fixtures, pool colors and textures, furniture, fabrics and pots.
- [Montecito Country by Landscape Designer Donna Lynn, lynnlandscapedesign.com](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-country-by-landscape-designer-donna-lynn-lynnlandscapedesign-com-pj-vj~29327)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: The 3 1/2 acre property surrounding a New England style home was transformed into a series of country gardens with traditional as well as Mediterranean elements.
- [DIY Garden by landscape designer Donna Lynn, lynnlandscapedesign.com](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diy-garden-by-landscape-designer-donna-lynn-lynnlandscapedesign-com-pj-vj~48085)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: DIY garden ideas that include repurposed planters and the use of color to energize and personalize outdoor living areas, including giving new life to worn objects with exciting paint colors.
- [CA Landscapes by landscape designer Donna Lynn - lynnlandscapedesign.com](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ca-landscapes-by-landscape-designer-donna-lynn-lynnlandscapedesign-com-pj-vj~47226)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Examples of various California landscapes.

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/donna-lynn-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~562147755)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what is that in the table ..? a charcoal BBQ ? looks amazing !** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It's a gas firepit

**Q: Source for the candle holder, please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: the candle holder was found at a flea market. Any candle holder for cylinder candles would work.

**Q: What are these ferns & will they hold up in Zone 8?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Just wondering the kind and if they are evergreens for the year?

A: The ferns are Microlepa strigosa - Japaneses Lace Ferns , yes they are evergreen. According to a Google search , they will live in zone 8a and 8b. Sorry about the delay. I have also used them as a sort of hedge.

**Q: Plantings near wooded area** *(in Photo Questions)*

What kind of sunlight do hydrangeas need?

A: Hi. It depends upon where you are and your unique site conditions. You might consider consulting with with a landscape professional who works in your area. Best of luck :)

**Q: What is the name of the green shrub behind the pot?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum' - Dwarf Karo

**Q: Ground cover** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is this ground cover? Which growing zones will it accept? Is it difficult to control?

A: Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata' - False Lamium is planted around the edges, Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' - Pink Pewter Dead Nettle in the center. Both have a winter hardiness to 0 degrees. They spread to form a mat cover  - best to plant them in a contained area.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*