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address: "157 S. Alvarado Ave, Ojai, California 93023, United States"
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phone: "(805) 640-1827"
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# Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/green-goddess-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~92425737)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Ojai, CA
- **Serves:** Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai, Mira Monte, Oak View, Meiners Oaks
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Eco-friendly
- Woman owned
- 28 years in business

We are a design, installation and maintenance landscape contracting firm specializing in all aspects of Landscape Design and Build! When you invite Green Goddess Gardens into your garden, you are taking an active part in preserving our precious “planted” Earth. You will find yourself marveling and interacting daily with your new outdoor world.

Our extensive knowledge of water-wise plant material and efficient irrigation systems guarantee the viability of a landscape despite the probability of reduced water resources. We use organic methods whenever possible promising a vibrant, non-toxic outdoor environment. Simple water catchment systems are encouraged to capture precious rainfall along with Permaculture methods and soil building Biology creating better water holding capacity in your soil. 

Beautiful plant combinations of color, texture and aroma are our forte. We specialize in naturalistic landscapes and, with our broad horticultural background, we create beautiful gardens within any theme.

We integrate your needs and wishes with the possibilities and limitations of your unique property. Our dedicated installation and maintenance crews ensure continuous attention and support.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Custom Water Features
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Organic Gardens
- Pond Construction
- Shed Design & Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Dog Run Construction
- Construction Drawings
- Deck Building
- Fence Installation
- Soil health
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- Oxnard
- Ventura
- Santa Paula
- Ojai
- Mira Monte
- Oak View
- Meiners Oaks

### Typical Job Cost

$15,000 - 200,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Green Goddess Gardens, Inc. |
| Address | 157 S. Alvarado Ave, Ojai, California 93023, United States |
| Phone | (805) 640-1827 |
| Website | http://gggojai.com/ |
| License Number | C27 - 723727 |
| Followers on Houzz | 75 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GreenGoddessGardensOjai/
- Blog — http://www.greengoddessojai.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/green-goddess-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~92425737)
- **Website:** http://gggojai.com/
- **Phone:** (805) 640-1827

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- BS in Ornamental Horticulture Cal Poly SLO, Certificate in Permaculture Design, Best Landscape Company of Ojai Award for 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2020

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-979298586, Sept. 2023**

> True to her dedication to creating beautiful natural garden sanctuaries, Jessica and her crew gave me so many enjoyable vistas from raised vegetable and fruit tree garden, to rose gardens, to beautiful ornamental and native grasses. All have amazing seasonal color changes. Everything was handled very professionally. Jessica's knowledge of plant selection goes beyond the usual. She works with the topography, the house architecural style and maybe most importantly the character and desires of her client. Masterful!

**★★★★★ — KR PR, July 2023**

> The Green Goddess Garden Team has been taking excellent care of all our garden needs for the last 15 years. The work has included everything from generating the plans to implementation and all necessary maintenance work. The Green Goddess Garden Team did this for our previous home and now for our current home. Everyone on the Team is friendly, professional and  a pleasure to work with. Jessica Thompson has an amazing knowledge  of  plants and microclimates and an ability to see how it all comes together. We often get complimented on our garden and the thanks for that goes to the Green Goddess Garden Team.

**★★★★★ — Polly Nelson, July 2023**

> Jessica at Green Goddess designed and installed a completely new backyard landscape. Where there was once a green lawn and spherically trimmed bushes there is an exuberant array of plantings that thrive in our climate. Three separate ‘rooms’ were created - one for dining, one for viewing a mountain vista and one for viewing a lush garden from the french doors at the back of the house. Her team expertly cares for everything year round. We couldn’t be happier.

**★★★★★ — Polly Nelson, June 2023**

> Green Goddess Gardens designed and installed an entirely new landscape in our backyard four years ago. It was mostly a lawn with some bushes. We now have three separate yet cohesive spaces: a lush space anchored by fruits trees with a swale to capture rain, a lovely grilling and eating area plus a peaceful retreat with a view of the mountains. Great care was taken to make sure all the plantings were plants that will thrive in our our dry climate. Green Goddess has been caring for our landscape since the installation. They are expert at the bi-weekly and annual tasks that need to be done. They are also responsive to our requests.

**★★★★★ — 2 acre walking garden., June 2023**

> Green Goddess has been the designer and provided the maintenance crew of my 2 acre property for the 4 years I have owned land lived on the estate.
> Maintenance for the property includes everything from
> lighting and irrigation to planting and pruning of plants and trees.  They do very thoughtful, expert work that I place full confidence in.  Additionally, they do stone work and stone wall building that is second to none.

**★★★★★ — Bob Berkow, June 2023**

> My wife and I recently moved to Ojai from midtown NYC. Needless to say we knew little (well maybe nothing) about landscaping or taking care of a garden. Upon a recommendation we decided to ask Jessica and the Green Goddess Gardens Team to help us completely landscape our front yard and organize, enhance and simplify our back yard. The team also put compost and mulch down throughout and planted a new tree to go with the new landscaping in our front yard. Jessica is a pleasure to work with. The Green Goddess team were a pleasure to work with as well. Jessica is knowledgeable, communicates well, is a good listener and took the time to educate my wife and I about what the team was doing and how we could continue to take care of the gardens. Now, several weeks after the initial planting, and with all the plants growing nicely, we are thrilled with the work. One other point is that the team leaves for the day with everything absolutely cleaned up . . . The mark of good workers. Jessica stopped by a couple of days after the work had been completed to make sure that all was doing well . . . Which it was. After seeing her work and the outcome of her work, we are extremely happy and can recommend her and the team without hesitation. Not only have our gardens grown but, thanks to Jessica sharing knowledge, we have as well.

**★★★★★ — Lizanne Falsetto, Nov. 2016**

> Jessica brings a unique perspective to the work she does. It includes a profound and detailed knowledge of the living materials that are part of her designs. Environmental, regional climate and maintenance issues all get due consideration in her designs. She has a focus that is clear and imaginative whether the spaces she is asked to work in are vast or small. She demonstrates the patience and recognition of not leaving the small and unseen for granted. Jessica and her team have been a joy to work with and one who is willing to put the client’s needs first while stretching the client’s vision and knowledge by her enthusiastic and incredible vision.

**★★★★★ — gptopping, May 2015**

> Green Goddess crew are terrific workers. They are quiet, no radios, no blowers, and they initiate
> work like looking for palm tree babies and mole and gopher tunnels. Often they come back days later and trap the sites.  They keep up on yard work like I would myself. The best part of having them come to the property is that they come and as a team work the yard. Cleaning up, cutting, fertilizing, and they take my suggestions on top of their usual plan. One day the crew head noticed a branch in the pepper tree that was snapped in a storm but had not fallen. It was a danger to us. They did what they could with the branch at the time, alerting us, and then the next time they came with heavy equipment to   disposed of it. I was grateful for the warning and for the labor.
> Jessica Johnston leads the business with expertise and creative skill. I am grateful for her and her
> crew for the care and the skill to keep our yard healthy at this time of dire drought.

**Comment from Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.:**

> My last name is Thompson, not Johnston - otherwise its great!

**★★★★★ — tinkergirl38, May 2015**

> I have been very happy with this company over all. They are honest , affordable, knowledgeable. We are in the middle of a drought here in California and have been impressed with there ability to work within this environment , be conscious of our water conservation but still maintain my lawn.

**★★★★★ — Alexandra Gifford, May 2015**

> Green Goddess Gardens has worked for us for several years now. The owner, Jessica Thompson, helped us bring a 100 year old property back to its glory days and designed new gardens, walls, walkways, gates and such.  Her team now maintains the property and does a top notch job always attending to the little details.  We highly recommend Green Goddess Gardens to anyone in the Ojai Valley and region looking for a landscape designer.

**★★★★★ — sbernston, May 2015**

> Green Goddess has been maintaining our landscaping at 408 Bryant Circle in Ojai for approximately 8 years. During that time our building has never looked better. Drive by and check it out, Jessica and her crew have constantly improved the look of our building. We definately recommend Green Goddess!
> Steven Bernston
> Managing Partner,
> Ojai Valley Business Park, LLC

**★★★★★ — abaldwin1, May 2015**

> We were having trouble finding enough time to keep up with the yard work.  Not looking for a "mow and blow" company, we were looking for more.  Green Goddess not only fills this need but we also hired them to help with the redesign of our yard.  I love to garden and Jessica was very easy to work with to incorporate specific ideas I had.  We are very pleased with the beautiful results!

## Selected projects

- [Ojai Boulder and Water-Wise Succulent Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-boulder-and-water-wise-succulent-garden-pj-vj~1700755)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Green Goddess Gardens transformed the entrance of this home by adding striking, large boulders and designing and installing a low-water landscape. The landscape features a variety of interesting aloes, agaves, succulents, and other colorful, water-wise plants that cascade over and around the stones.
- [Ojai Mixed Mediterranean Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-mixed-mediterranean-retreat-pj-vj~523088)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 44
  - Description: This property began as a 10 acre commercial citrus and avocado orchard. Green Goddess Gardens converted 2 of these acres into a private botanical garden featuring a blend of California native and mixed Mediterranean plants. The Green Goddess team installed the irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting and drainage swales, decomposed granite pathways, and lighting. They also built a bocce court, patio, and completed custom stonework throughout the property, including in the new outdoor kitchen. Gr…
- [Santa Barbara Style Rose and Lavender Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-style-rose-and-lavender-entrance-pj-vj~6570737)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Green Goddess Gardens redesigned the entry of this home, which included resurfacing the hardscaping with a beautiful new stone, removing an old lawn, and creating a more accessible entrance with a circular driveway. The Green Goddess team also installed a striking new fountain. The new landscape features mature olive trees, white roses, purple lavender, sage, and catmint for a fragrant, flowering, low-water front yard.
- [Venice Beach Tropical Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-beach-tropical-oasis-pj-vj~2796926)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Green Goddess Gardens was hired to completely reimagine the landscape around this Venice Beach bungalow. The Green Goddess team removed everything surrounding the house, starting with a clean slate. We then installed new fencing, decks, and stepping stone paths. We also designed and installed a waterfall and pond feature that feels like a natural creek running through the garden. The landscape features a variety of tropical and edible plants, including lychee fruit, bananas, and palms, creating…
- [Lawn to Native Landscape Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lawn-to-native-landscape-transformation-pj-vj~6999135)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Green Goddess Gardens was hired to remove a lawn and replace it with a California native and low-water garden. The Green Goddess team installed all of the pathways, created a fire pit area, and designed and installed the landscaping and irrigation. Where there was once a dull, water-hogging lawn is now a thriving and colorful landscape that attracts butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators. Green Goddess Gardens also helped the client troubleshoot issues with their vegetable garden boxes…
- [Daly Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/daly-road-pj-vj~6999144)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Saddle Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saddle-lane-pj-vj~6999146)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Upper Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-sanctuary-pj-vj~6999150)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [McLeod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcleod-pj-vj~523948)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 19
- [Gifford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gifford-pj-vj~647497)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Stone pillars, semi tropical, drought tolerant landscape, stone work, boulders, brick work, blending old with new
- [Various Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-projects-pj-vj~90373)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: Assortment of southern california gardens, drought tolerant, aromatic, fragrant, and cut flower. Drainage swales capture surface water for slower percolation for summer moisture.
- [Barskin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barskin-pj-vj~523924)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Changing a small property surrounded by concrete to a lush, edible, cool place to hang out in
- [Richardson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richardson-pj-vj~2799236)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Hoos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoos-pj-vj~2784911)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Christine's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/christine-s-pj-vj~2785001)
  - Location: Ojai, CA
  - Photos: 17

[See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/green-goddess-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~92425737)

## Ideabooks

- [BBQ](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141280874/list/bbq) — 1 idea
- [Lounge Sets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105166915/list/lounge-sets) — 4 ideas
- [lamps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87561047/list/lamps) — 20 ideas
- [fire pits](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89240632/list/fire-pits) — 6 ideas
- [paths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63177445/list/paths) — 9 ideas
- [Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71835160/list/mediterranean) — 1 idea
- [grasses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52311925/list/grasses) — 13 ideas
- [gravel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51699464/list/gravel) — 5 ideas
- [bamboo/tropical](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63175641/list/bamboo-tropical) — 7 ideas
- [outdoor kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52468279/list/outdoor-kitchens) — 20 ideas
- [desert](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52311654/list/desert) — 9 ideas
- [dry creek beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52311353/list/dry-creek-beds) — 5 ideas
- [Fountains](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19243671/list/fountains) — 4 ideas
- [Wooden gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26325301/list/wooden-gates) — 8 ideas
- [gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18817137/list/gates) — 8 ideas
- [sergioxx's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4635224/list/sergioxx-s-ideas) — 2 ideas

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sergioxx)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Plant type** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you tell me the name of the plant with the white flower heads located in the front as well as I believe is in the mid and background

A: Ozothamnus diosmifolius "Pink" from San marcos growers in Goleta Ca.

**Q: What type of plant is this?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Echium candicans 'Star of Madeira' and Tagetes limonii

**Q: Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Is that DG as a mulch or just the native soil? Love your combo of pebble/stone mixing, very naturalistic

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*