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address: "3905 State Street, #7-401, Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States"
latitude: 34.4369
longitude: -119.7285
phone: "(805) 646-7199"
website: http://www.paulhendershotdesign.com
rating: 5
review_count: 49
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# Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/paul-hendershot-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~847261046)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Fillmore, Newbury Park, Montecito, Ojai, Channel Islands Beach, Los Angeles County, Santa Ynez Valley
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (49 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design.

## About

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Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. is a landscape design company in Santa Barbara, California that works closely with the client in creating gardens that emphasize the classic approach to landscape design. Great care is taken to unite the architecture of the home with that of the property and expanded views.

### 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
- 3D Rendering
- Drafting
- Organic Gardens
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Living Walls
- Construction Drawings
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oxnard
- Thousand Oaks
- Simi Valley
- Ventura
- Santa Barbara
- Camarillo
- Moorpark
- Santa Paula
- Port Hueneme
- Fillmore
- Newbury Park
- Montecito
- Ojai
- Channel Islands Beach
- Los Angeles County
- Santa Ynez Valley

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. |
| Address | 3905 State Street, \#7-401, Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States |
| Phone | (805) 646-7199 |
| Website | http://www.paulhendershotdesign.com |
| License Number | \#884509 |
| Followers on Houzz | 212 |

**Social profiles:**
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/PaulHendershot
- Blog — http://www.paulhendershotdesign.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/paul-hendershot-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~847261046)
- **Website:** http://www.paulhendershotdesign.com
- **Phone:** (805) 646-7199

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 49 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-9018147, Feb. 2025**

> We engaged Paul to design our backyard BBQ/Pizza picnic area. He worked very collaboratively with us on the design, and we ended up with the perfect outdoor space.   We don't go a week without taking advantage of our new picnic area.

**★★★★★ — HU-460643551, Jan. 2025**

> We bought a large property in Ojai in 2017 which needed a complete landscaping overhaul. Paul designed and installed a landscape scheme that I can only describe as incredible. Our home is historic and we wanted a design that was both fresh and yet felt organic to the home. Paul did that beyond our wildest dreams.

**★★★★★ — Elle R, Jan. 2025**

> Paul has exquisite style, taste and a deep knowledge when it comes to design. I had my heart set on working with him and I was right, he is a master! If you get the opportunity to work with Paul Hendershot, go for it!

**★★★★★ — David Whitaker, Jan. 2025**

> Paul brought a level of sophistication and design to our garden that exceeded my expectations and, he worked within the parameters and goals that we had set. It was great to benefit from his decades of experience.
>
> He came highly recommended from a friend and I have recommended him to friends of mine as well. Now I recommend him to you.

**★★★★★ — Jacquelyn Sonner, Jan. 2025**

> We had the pleasure of working with an incredibly talented landscape architect who truly brought our vision to life. He dedicated an entire weekend at our home, carefully considering our style and preferences while designing a stunning plan. His provided plans captured every detail perfectly, blending creativity with functionality.

**★★★★★ — willard boss, Jan. 2025**

> We hired Paul Hendershot Design to help us re-design our interior courtyard. Paul's design was simple, clean and elegant. What was once a boring space with no interest is now one our favorite spots to have our morning coffee. Paul's fees for the work were very reasonable. He was also a pleasure to work with. We'll use his design services again should the need arise.

**★★★★★ — Robert and Lisa Freed, March 2019**

> Working with Paul Hendershot Design has been a wonderful experience!
>
> Paul's designs are elegant and timeless.
> He transformed our front yard from exposed and undefined to our own private, peaceful sanctuary.
>
> His staff are professional and a pleasure to work with.
> We look forward to working with PHD again in the near future!

**★★★★★ — Suzanne Roll, March 2019**

> Paul's vision is beyond compare. He knows everything there is to know about plants, gardens, and design. His landscape design will make your garden and hence, your home look better than you ever could imagine. Paul communicates clearly. He is professional while being warm and kind.

**★★★★★ — Jo Saxon, March 2019**

> Nobody has a better eye than Paul Hendershot! He is a landscape genius and a pleasure to work with. He has created some of the most beautifully simple but elegant gardens (including ours) that I have seen. People stop by our house regularly to comment on the garden. He cares deeply about his work and his clients. Not only did we end up with the garden and outdoor entertaining spaces we’d hoped for, but we also ended up with a new friend in Paul.

**★★★★★ — Matthew Rowland, March 2019**

> We turned to Paul to help us with our landscaping after standing in a delightful, sycamore shaded garden he created for our neighbors. We needed a total reconsideration of an original conception for our property that had never quite worked. Paul did an amazing job of finding a new way forward for us that didn’t bust our budget.

**★★★★★ — Jerry Dunn, March 2019**

> Highly creative and knowledgeable, and easy to work with, Paul Hendershot is a standout among landscape designers -- and we tried a few on the way to him (!). His love for the South of France is in perfect sync with California garden design. Thanks to his good taste and restraint, his designs are never faddy, fussy, or overdone -- instead, they're simple, classic, and timeless. Our garden looks wonderful. Plus, he's funny! A pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Stuart Glass, March 2019**

> Paul is an amazingly talented designer who is down to earth, flexible and easy to work with.  We feel privileged to have had him design our new front yard.  His office support individual, Alicia, is also amazing in every possible way she could be.

## Selected projects

- [European Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-country-pj-vj~653296)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 100
- [Provence in Ojai](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/provence-in-ojai-pj-vj~825564)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 83
  - Description: The landscape design for this Mediterranean style home in the U.S. incorporates European influences from countries such as France, Italy, and Spain.
- [The Escher-Stella Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-escher-stella-garden-pj-vj~6260067)
  - Location: Ojai, California
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: Landscape Design by paulhendershotdesign.com and in collaboration with Joel Freeman. Photos by Alicia Cattoni
- [The White House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-white-house-pj-vj~5824293)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 64
  - Description: A "The White Hosue" landscape design by Paul Hendershot Design Inc. PC \| Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
- [Hamptons in a Drought](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamptons-in-a-drought-pj-vj~5881360)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 74
  - Description: "Hamptons in a Drought" landscape design by Paul Hendershot Design Inc. PC \| Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
- [Palm Springs Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-style-pj-vj~5824134)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: 1-Year after installing a "Palm Springs Style" landscape design within the U.S. Paul Hendershot Design Inc. PC \| Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
- [White Flower House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-flower-house-pj-vj~5824224)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: A "White Flower House" landscape design after 1-year of installing. Landscape Design by Paul Hendershot Design Inc. PC \| Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
- [French Vegetable Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-vegetable-garden-pj-vj~621361)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [Moroccan House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moroccan-house-pj-vj~5529802)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 43
- [New 1-Year-Old Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-1-year-old-garden-pj-vj~3942722)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 76
  - Description: A new 1-year-old landscape design for a modern style home in California.
- [Terrace Tract Home Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-tract-home-garden-pj-vj~4494712)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: A distinctive European landscape design for a residential home.
- [Southern Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-style-pj-vj~621244)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
- [Grandma's House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grandma-s-house-pj-vj~3573665)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: A sustainable garden design that can withstand the California drought, while remaining vibrantly beautiful. paulhendershot PC \| Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
- [East Coast Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-coast-style-pj-vj~620187)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Family Compound](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-compound-pj-vj~621397)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 96
- [Old California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-california-pj-vj~2698487)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 41
  - Description: "Old California" style landscape design.
- [Ojai Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-modern-pj-vj~626133)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Ojai Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-country-home-pj-vj~626773)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Santa Ynez Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-ynez-ranch-pj-vj~626481)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Flowery Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flowery-garden-pj-vj~626316)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20

[See all 75 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/paul-hendershot-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~847261046)

## Ideabooks

- [Houzz Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115633182/list/houzz-features) — 1 idea
- [Beautiful Lawn Substitutes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47218080/list/beautiful-lawn-substitutes) — 37 ideas
- [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34667860/list/exteriors) — 127 ideas
- [Garden Entries](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34351092/list/garden-entries) — 68 ideas
- [Pathways and Levels](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34668154/list/pathways-and-levels) — 285 ideas
- [Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34720478/list/garden-design) — 309 ideas
- [Vegetable Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34329487/list/vegetable-gardens) — 83 ideas
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35152477/list/outdoor-living) — 202 ideas
- [Fountains](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34668397/list/fountains) — 143 ideas
- [Swimming Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34329958/list/swimming-pools) — 154 ideas
- [Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34329043/list/outdoor-fireplaces) — 41 ideas
- [Outdoor Cooking](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34667795/list/outdoor-cooking) — 11 ideas
- [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34351153/list/interiors) — 11 ideas

[See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/paulhendershot)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where is this tile from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The tile is beautiful, would love to know where it's from. Love all your work!

A: Hi! We didn’t do the tile.

**Q: SIMPLY GORGEOUS** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the name of the white exterior paint on this lovely home ?

A: We don’t know, as we weren’t involved in the home’s paint color decision.

**Q: Base?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the material for the base? Gravel?  DJ? Something new?

A: Sharon,
It is birds eye pea gravel.

**Q: Name of flowers on gentle slope, please.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Name of flowers on gentle slope, please.
Anne G.
goldsteinanne1@gmail.com
los angeles

A: Hi Anne, the lower slope is Azaleas and the upper is Datura Tree.

**Q: What is name of the Beautiful trees surrounding the pool?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Fruitless Mulberry

**Q: Type of round green plants?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello,
Beautiful landscape projects! 
I see you incorporate a variety of rounded green "bushes" in your projects what kind of different plants are these? How long until they get these nice big sizes - 5 gallon size used? Thank you.

A: You can put 2 to 3 buxus in one hole planted very close together. Clip them right away and you will have a nice size sphere in no time. Paul

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*