--- title: "Kathy Henry Exterior Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/kathy-henry-exterior-design-pfvwus-pf~58731150 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58731150.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kathy Henry Exterior Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5a237b140f709f91_2970-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Carlsbad, California 92010, United States" phone: "(760) 529-1712" website: https://kathyhenrydesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Kathy Henry Exterior Design > San Diego's Foremost Custom Outdoor Living Design-Build Firm. Original Houzz profile: [Kathy Henry Exterior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/kathy-henry-exterior-design-pfvwus-pf~58731150) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Sur, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Free consultation - Eco-friendly - Woman owned We believe that each and every project is unique. We strive to design functional spaces that are architecturally sound and in balance with the surroundings. We enjoy working together with the client to develop a plan that is unique to the personality of the family and how it functions. We function best with clients who share the same aesthetic and trust in the process, allowing for creative expression and freedom to transform the space, while meeting functional objectives. Principal designer Kathy Henry has a bachelor's degree in Communications and Landscape Architecture education from Mira Costa college. Kathy has been helping clients design landscapes since 2010 and has experience working for a large design-build firm. Kathy also has extensive landscape construction knowledge and now offers a build option, working with a licensed contractor, Rock & Rose Landscape Construction, with more than 20 years experience. From the first meeting to conceptualization to installation, your project is completed with a seamless approach. ### 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 - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Natural Swimming Pools - Dog Run Construction - Design and Build!!! Custom Bocce Ball Courts ### Areas Served - San Diego - Escondido - Carlsbad - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - La Jolla - Solana Beach - Cardiff By The Sea - Carmel Valley - Del Mar - Rancho Santa Fe - Del Sur - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kathy Henry Exterior Design | | Address | Carlsbad, California 92010, United States | | Phone | (760) 529-1712 | | Website | https://kathyhenrydesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Bloom-Garden-Design-221901931199644/ - X (Twitter) — https://instagram.com/bloomgardendesign?utm\_source=ig\_profile\_share&igshid=lvhlkaetwlk4 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-henry-7b629652/ - Blog — www.kathyhenrydesigns.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kathy Henry Exterior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/kathy-henry-exterior-design-pfvwus-pf~58731150) - **Website:** https://kathyhenrydesigns.com - **Phone:** (760) 529-1712 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in the San Diego Union Tribune Coastal San Diego Homes and Estates Magazine, May 2019 - https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/coastal-homes/story/2019-04-19/landscaped-levels-in-carlsbad - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Rebecca Evangelou, Sept. 2023** > Kathy did an amazing job on transforming our front yard. A perfect balance of modern and cottage garden, which is was our vision. **★★★★★ — HU-878779022, Sept. 2023** > Kathy helped us convert the landscape of our neglected track home into a modern spanish style gem that is the envy of the neighborhood! She listened carefully to our wish list and was able to integrate our personal style with her own clean and modern aesthetic to create something unique, beautiful, and timeless. Kathy sourced the most beautiful tiles for the custom fountain she designed for us in the backyard and recommended a Spanish style floor tile we used liberally and couldn’t be more pleased with. A stucco wall and our own set of Spanish steps lead up to our front door, and our landscape is filled with drought resistant plants that complement our Mediterranean vibe. Throughout the design process, Kathy continued to make adjustments and improvements to ensure we had the best possible design. It’s been a year since our project was completed and we continue to feel like we are living at a resort! We highly recommend Kathy for any project. **★★★★★ — 5fergies, Sept. 2022** > Kathy was great to work with over the course of our backyard project which included pool, hardscape, all new plants and 16' fireplace and pergola. She had excellent ideas and customized her plans to fit with our desired look. We wanted low water, low maintenance and resort like feel. She helped achieve all of the above, She was great at communicating and suggested a terrific contractor to do the work. Would definitely use Kathy in future projects and reccomend to others. **★★★★★ — Christina Zamoff, June 2021** > We fell in love with a neighbor's backyard remodel and knew we had to hire the same designer, Kathy Henry Exterior Design, to design and build the backyard of our dreams! We have a small backyard and wanted to include a pool, spa, built-in bbq with refrigerator and a sitting area with a fire table. We were amazed at Kathy's ability to make all of these features work so beautifully and creatively in our space. We loved the multiple design options she gave us to choose from. We relied on Kathy's guidance for every level of detail and step along the way. Our project had some stops and starts (by our own choice) due to the pandemic and Kathy and the landscape contractor she partners with were always flexible and easy to work with. She was also extremely patient with us as we changed our minds a few times regarding design choices and she worked with us until we achieved the perfect final product. Kathy really understood our style and it shows in every last detail from the pool tile to the furniture to cement color and every single plant in the ground. Kathy and her team are amazing! **★★★★★ — Becky and Chris Meyer, May 2021** > Kathy did an incredible job transforming our front yard from boring, aging, and overgrown to unique, modern, and sophisticated. Kathy really went above and beyond to bring our ideas to life. She oversaw every detail, made the process so easy for us and was such a pleasure to work at every step. We are amazed and thrilled with the result and highly recommend Kathy to anyone who wants a beautiful new outdoor space. **★★★★★ — Alli Warner, Nov. 2020** > Our backyard renovation turned out amazingly. Our vision for the space truly came through thanks to Kathy’s ability to listen to what my husband and I wanted and bring it to life through her design work. We also partnered with Kathy’s contractor, Juan (Rock & Rose Landscaping), and his team did a wonderful job - kept an amazingly clean job site, were very thorough and detailed and we were extremely pleased with the construction process. Kathy and Juan make an amazing team from Project start to finish and I would gladly work with them again on a future project. **★★★★★ — Patty Wicks, Aug. 2020** > Kathy helped us design a beautiful outdoor experience that included a BBQ unit and countertop, pergola for dining and a custom fire pit with bluestone and top cast concrete for the patio. Other design elements included a planting and lighting plan. She worked well with the contractor for timely completion of the project. I contacted Kathy after I saw a landscape article in a local magazine about one of Kathy's projects and I liked several of the elements and decided to contact her. She met with my wife and I to discuss what we thought we wanted to see as a end result. She took our input and came back with a design that we liked and with some minor changes, approved the project. She recommended we contact a local contractor who was also able to provide valuable input about infrastructure needs and adjustments to the design to meet code requirements. **★★★★★ — james francis, June 2020** > We couldn't. have asked for a better partner for our project than Kathy. She listened intently to our requirements, came up with innovative solutions and followed through at every turn. She referred us to an excellent contractor and pool company and helped us coordinate the complex. construction challenges of a small site. She has an excellent attention to detail, particularly with regards to plants. Kathy was instrumental in turning our vision for a modern yet comfortable outdoor space into a true extension of our home. Can't recommend her highly enough! **★★★★★ — Nicole Ernest, June 2019** > Working with Kathy has been a complete pleasure. She definitely knows the landscape architecture world. Her communication was spot on. Knew exactly what I wanted and came up with the most perfect design for our backyard. Everything was done on a timely manner and she was constantly checking in with me on new ideas. She put together a wonderful presentation which really gave me an idea on what our design would be. I would 100% recommend using her for any landscape architecture job. **★★★★★ — HU-67686552, May 2019** > I bought a new construction home in the Carmel Valley area and was required by the HOA to promptly install landscaping. I hired Bloom Garden Design to help with the project. Kathy was great to work with - we worked together collaboratively to transform a raw dirt lot into a real patch of heaven on earth. Retaining walls, porches and patios, pavers, flagstones, boulders, decomposed granite pathways, outdoor fireplace, separate fire pit, hammock, vegetable boxes and trellises, fountain, Mediterranean plants, olive and citrus trees, and a beautiful lawn. The final product was truly remarkable - peaceful and beautiful. Several years later, I sold the home. Within a day of listing it online. For full asking price - more than any similar home in the neighborhood had been sold for. And the landscaping - the most beautiful in the neighborhood - was what sealed the deal. **★★★★★ — Rock and Rose Landscape, May 2019** > I am the owner of Rock and Rose Landscape. I have installed many landscape designs created by Kathy. I find her landscape designs elegant and unique. Her designs are easy to read and I hear nothing but compliments from her clients. Kathy is a 10+ and I recommend her professional design skills to anyone who wants a well thought-out outdoor living space. **★★★★★ — gabecalzada, May 2019** > Kathy has a wonderful eye for making spaces look larger and maximizing plant selection full effect > > She is respectful of budgets and truly helps her clients vision come to life. > > She provides guidance on which design work best with area conditions > > Pleasure to work with and have no reservations on recommending ## Selected projects - [Alverton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alverton-pj-vj~7289774) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This backyard in Bressi Ranch was in dire need of a makeover with a dilapidated, elevated deck dividing the entire yard. The homeowner wanted a pool with spa, a fireplace, dining area. Our team demolished the entire yard and started from scratch, installing a stone fireplace, wood pergola and concrete patios with turf in the joints. Jasmine trellis lines the fences to soften the vertical lines. A custom kitchen that includes a Green Egg bbq, was installed adjacent to a dining area with a beautif… - [Tidewater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tidewater-pj-vj~7253165) - Location: Encinitas, California - Photos: 32 - Description: This coastal home in Encinitas needed a space to accommodate a busy young family of four. The space was small, but we were able to capture as much space as possible by designing and installing a built in seat bench and custom fire pit. This Mediterranean style home received beautiful hexagon cement/terracotta tiles by Arto. The custom kitchen and bbq area were clad in a vertical brick like pattern. A custom water feature acts as a main focal point from the house creating a zen-like atmosphere. N… - [Spruce](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spruce-pj-vj~2048623) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 42 - Description: This home in Olde Carlsbad was built on one large slope, front and back! The slope in front was retained with old railroad ties and dusty, over-grown junipers. The back had a dilapidated deck and crumbling retaining wall. The home owner had numerous designs from contractors, but never felt her vision was being captured. After meeting with the client and going over what the needs were for the space (play area for kids, fire pit, jacuzzi, large bbq area with seating and dining area, putting green… - [Reynolds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reynolds-pj-vj~6885893) - Location: Carlsbad, California - Photos: 13 - Description: Coastal Carlsbad Mediterranean style home gets some massive curb appeal that includes new front steps with Spanish tiles and new concrete steppers. We removed one palm and old shrubbery that was blocking the front entry and exposed the opportunity to add a new walkway out to the sidewalk. We assisted the client in choosing new paint colors, address numbers and new lighting. It went from dated peachy beige to a brightened up traditional creamy white. Drought tolerant planting palette with succule… - [Ridgecrest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridgecrest-pj-vj~7289865) - Location: Ridgecrest, CA - Photos: 2 - [Rudder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rudder-pj-vj~6369565) - Location: Carlsbad, California - Photos: 15 - Description: This Carlsbad homeowner was wanting to re do his entire backyard and was even considering filling his outdated pool rather than update it and resurface it. It was a very small yard with crumbling flagstone decking. They were shown how unused space could be better utilized by using built-in seat wall and bbq and an ipe deck to house some lounge chairs. It's a tight fit, but it turned out beautifully and as they're college aged daughter said, "I'm obsessed!" Needless to say they are happy with the… - [Four Peaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/four-peaks-pj-vj~960364) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: New construction can be difficult when trying to add character -- especially when your client is an artist and loves color! This property utilizes spanish tile in varying patterns on the risers. Arto concrete tile is in the entry and courtyard. The hexagon tile in the courtyard and fountain creates a retreat right off of the artist's studio. In the back, we were able to create a modern spanish kitchen garden that includes concrete, feed troughs for veggies, meyer lemon trees, rosemary, lavender,… - [Historic Mission Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-mission-hills-pj-vj~1759216) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This very special, historic home in Mission Hills had a lush, green lawn. During the extreme drought, this client wanted to remove the lawn, and replace with drought tolerant plants. Other yards in the area had attempted this, but didn't do so successfully. In an attempt to still make it look interesting and lush, we put in flagstone steppers, boulders, and really packed in the plants, but still allowing room for their growth. We didn't want it to look like a desert so we utilized a few flowerin… - [Sustainable Wildlife Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-wildlife-garden-pj-vj~962852) - Location: Oceanside, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This home had a dying lawn and a dated tree ring around a melaleuca that had roots sprawling in all directions. The lawn was replaced with drought tolerant plants, stacked flagstone seat wall and flagstone steppers with dymondia planted between. The homeowner wanted butterflies & hummingbirds to be attracted to the yard. Sage, lavender, rosemary, kangaroo paw were put in the front while the backyard slope was planted with more butterfly loving plants like milkweed, lantana, butterfly bush etc. T… - [Carmel Valley New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-valley-new-construction-pj-vj~5703687) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This new construction home in Carmel Valley includes a California Room, lush grass for the kids to play and an rustic fire pit in the back corner. Veggie beds with decomposed granite line a side wall and there's screening for trash cans since there was no where else to hide them. The client wanted to use pavers and we chose to keep the architecture consistent by choosing the same stone that was used in the front of the house for the tv wall. We used a reclaimed mantel that the television sits on… - [Carlsbad Contempory Cape Cod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlsbad-contempory-cape-cod-pj-vj~924215) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This 80's house was begging for a new entry. The client was set on pavers, so we added some interest with poured in place concrete steppers, seat wall and a water feature. It's a great way to add contemporary flair to traditional pavers. The lawn was replaced with drought tolerant plants such as Agave 'Kara's Stripes', Aeonium 'Sunburst', Leucadendron 'Salignum', Echeveria 'Afterglow', Pittosporum 'Harley Botanica' and Coprosma 'Evening Glow' replace dying lawn. - [Southampton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southampton-pj-vj~79832) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This Carlsbad residence had boxy shrubs and lawn. We removed the lawn and replaced with drought tolarant plants such as Kangaroo Paw 'Orange Cross', Westringia, Senecio, Leucadendron, Salvia Clevelandii and various succulents. - [Mission Valley Lawn Removal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-valley-lawn-removal-pj-vj~79830) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 4 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/kathy-henry-exterior-design-pfvwus-pf~58731150) ## Ideabooks - [bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8177175/list/bath) — 16 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127438583/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23242968/list/stairs) — 49 ideas - [settees](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24130446/list/settees) — 11 ideas - [walkway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4745379/list/walkway) — 22 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kathenry) ## Community Q&A **Q: California Classics Hardwood Floor - Mediterranean Sebastian - Photos?** *(in Flooring)* Does anyone have this flooring installed in their home? Looking for real photos! Thanks! A: Looks beautiful **Q: Should the wood floors exactly match the wood stairs??** *(in Building a Home)* Yay or nay ? And if not can you post photos where this works? My gutt tells me they should but I'm just trying to see where I can cut some costs as we're already so over budget on our Reno. A: I know this is an old post, but I found this pic because this is the same color as my stairs. **Q: Reward Flooring Costa Collection European Oak Vela** *(in Flooring)* Has anyone used this flooring I’m having a hard time finding reviews or photos. Thank you In advance 😀 A: Thank you!!! Love it!! **Q: beautiful bricks** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find these bricks? A: Hello. Thank you. These are cement/concrete tiles from Arto Brick. Hope this helps. Kathy **Q: Bravada hardwood - Symphony** *(in Flooring)* Has anyone installed Bravada's Symphony hardwood line? I'm considering Opus, Crescendo, or Baroque. A: Chris, how is the Dundee holding up? Any chance you can post more pics? **Q: The pavers are a very nice color and touch!** *(in Photo Questions)* What color and who makes the pavers? A: Looks like Bluestone full range stone pavers/stone tile --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*