Sweet Smiling Landscape Design

Name: Sweet Smiling Landscape Design
Telephone: (805) 881-2701
Rating: 5

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Locally owned

8x Best of Houzz winner

Eco-friendly

Santa Barbara, California Award Winning Sustainable Landscape Design

Sweet Smiling Landscapes creates beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance your home's natural beauty while supporting California's unique environment. We specialize in custom landscape design, low-water and drought-tolerant landscaping, California native plant gardens, edible and productive landscapes, and Firewise landscape design to help homeowners enjoy functional, resilient outdoor living spaces year-round. Our expertise extends beyond aesthetics. We provide Firewise design and fire hardening consultations, helping homeowners create defensible space and select wildfire-resistant plants and materials that improve safety while maintaining curb appeal. Whether you're building a new landscape, renovating an existing yard, or preparing your property for wildfire resilience, we develop thoughtful designs that balance beauty, sustainability, and long-term performance. Inspired by a wide range of architectural styles, from contemporary and modern landscapes to charming cottage gardens and natural California settings, we create outdoor environments that complement the character of your home. Every landscape is designed with purpose, following the principles of sustainable design where each element serves multiple functions, including beauty, habitat creation, water conservation, erosion control, and seasonal interest. We believe that great landscape design begins with the right plants. California native and climate-adapted species require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance while providing valuable habitat for local birds, pollinators, and wildlife. By combining environmentally responsible practices with timeless design, we create landscapes that thrive in California's climate and allow homeowners to live in harmony with nature. Whether you're looking for sustainable landscape design, native plant gardens, edible landscaping, Firewise landscaping, fire hardening consultations, defensible space planning, or a complete outdoor transformation, Sweet Smiling Landscapes is dedicated to creating outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and built to last.

Awards

LEED Certified AIA Santa Barbara-Board Member Central Coast Green Building Council- Board Member EPA Watershed Wise Landscape Professional certification Santa Barbara certified green gardener Permaculture Design Certification BFA sculpture California Licensed Landscape Contractor C-27 1064728

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Business Details

Business Name

Sweet Smiling Landscape Design

Phone Number

(805) 881-2701

Website

www.sweetsmilinglandscapes.com/

Address

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 200,000

License Number

C-27 License # 1064728

Followers

26 Followers

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Services Provided

Landscape Design

Garden Design

Hardscaping

Landscape Plans

Patio Design

Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Custom Fire Pits

Gazebo Design & Construction

Design Consultation

Deck Design

Project Management

Drafting

Organic Gardens

Edible Gardens

Potted Plants

Edible Landscaping

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Areas Served

Venice

Pasadena

Ventura

Santa Barbara

Encino

Altadena

Goleta

San Fernando

Calabasas

Malibu

Marina del Rey

Montecito

Ojai

Mission Canyon

Toro Canyon

Summerland

Eagle Rock

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clonedzach

When we first met Natasha listened to what I envisioned for my yard. Quickly she and I met after we talked. Natasha showed me the design she created after our initial meeting .Read Full Review

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21 Reviews for Sweet Smiling Landscape Design

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5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

clonedzach

When we first met Natasha listened to what I envisioned for my yard. Quickly she and I met after we talked. Natasha showed me the design she created after our initial meeting . The design was extremely detailed, listed all plants, irrigation plans, hard scape plans, down to the measurement of the last little plant and location in yard. It was everything I wanted, that her and I had discussed and the creativity she had was very impressive. Her landscape crew was clean, extremely detailed and friendly. The crew and I talked at the end of each day on what was done and what the to be accomplished the next day in dentail. Natasha managed the process was frequently on site check the works progress, to make sure that the design was exactly as her and I had dsicussed and agreed. I could go on for quite some time on how excited I am to have worked with Natasha and how much I love my yard and what she turned it into. I would highly recommend her and get her booked as soon as possible. I have recommended here to all my friends. Not only is she creative, but she is a great person and honest.

June 6, 2024

David

Natasha did a great job designing a beautiful space that surpassed our expectations. She worked hard to coordinate with landscapers, and to get the project done on a quick timeline. I highly recommend her services!

July 10, 2023

R R

Natasha is an incredible artist. I am beyond happy with her executed vision for my landscape. It is beautiful, funky, stylish, creative, and soothing. Working with her was fun and lovely. She is so knowledgeable about her subject matter -- it's inspiring! I loved the process of choosing which plants would go in the landscape; she made that activity fun and engaging. She is professional and kind, so communicating throughout the process was a breeze. She was very patient and understanding when I had to delay the project a few different times, too. She's a real get and I feel very lucky to have worked with her. I am lucky to be able to see her stunning work permanently, as are my neighbors! They have been effusive in their praise of her work as well. Couldn't recommend her more highly!

July 5, 2023

Maureen Tresnak

Our hillside home with very steep slopes presented a significant problem from a landscaping perspective. Sweet Smiling Landscapes was up for the challenge. She not only designed plantings that were low maintenance, but to achieve slope stabilization. She also created a beautiful herb and vegetable garden that is a sophisticated, lovely and useful spot on our property's only flat terrain. And she also selected and potted dozens of gorgeous Talavera pots for our patios and deck that "thrill, fill, and spill", perfectly accenting our home's modern Spanish style. Natasha was a pleasure to work with and we are very pleased with the results!

June 22, 2023

Daniel Mercer

We really enjoyed working with Natasha on her creative front & back yard designs. Her knowledge of plants is simply amazing & she listened to our requests for a total landscaping remake. Natasha communicates well her ideas & she loves her work, which was evident throughout this project. We highly recommend Natasha as a landscape architect. She cares greatly about the environment & the satisfaction of her customer.

May 31, 2022

Suzanne R. McIlrath

We hired Natasha with Sweet Smiling Landscapes to help us reimagine our backyard. The installation of our new space is just complete and we could not be more happy with the results. Natasha came up with a design that is not only visually interesting but also really practical. Natasaha was attentive in every aspect of the design process, from the drawing phase all the way through to the supervision she provided during the construction. I love the way she explained the science and logic behind all the decisions that were made. Not only do we have a beautiful space to entertain and relax, but I also feel like I have a deeper understanding of the ecology in my garden.

November 25, 2021

mel_brian

We hired Natasha to draft our landscape design and project manage the installation. She listened to and responded wonderfully to our aesthetic priorities as well as budget in the design process and provided invaluable and affordable service in the installation process. Her choice of plants and the architecture of our stepped pathways are super beautiful. She has been fair and ethical in her project approach and management and was fun and easy to work with. I highly recommend her without reservation!

December 4, 2020

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Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. I am happy the way it came out, I am glad you are as well

Tammie Wrocklage

Natasha was great to work with. She listened to our wants and needs, steered us in the right direction when some of our wants would not have worked well with our needs. She's very knowledgeable with plant selections and proper location. She delivered a beautiful design which really fulfilled the dream we had for our front yard. She was hands on during installation to make sure all went according to plan.

June 13, 2020

Cindy Anderson

Natasha was a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge about the plant world, her vision for beauty, and her love for ecology worked together to create a beautiful design of new gardens and potted trees with herbs at our home. We love what she did and highly recommend her. I look forward to working with her again.

June 9, 2020

Jean David

We were tried of looking at a dead lawn in our front yard, but I was not sure what to do with the space. Natasha is very knowledgable about removing lawns in a environmentally responsible way. Beyond taking out the lawn she came up with a beautiful planting plan. She filled the space with drought tolerant plants and interestting edible plants. When I hang out with my sons while they play basketball in the drive way I love watching neighbors slow down and admire my garden. Thank you Natasha!

May 15, 2020

Alia Taylor

Last year we hired Sweet Smiling Landscapes to design our front yard. We had a dated lawn that we wanted to turn into a more beautiful and sustainable space. We were very happy with how Natasha listened to our wants and needs and developed a plan to meet both. Our front yard now has everything I want, is water efficient and we have bees!

May 8, 2020

suejett

When my husband and I had completed a renovation of the interior our 1977-built home, we turned our attention to the outside. Despair. The front and back gardens were in shambles. Most of the plants were in terrible shape - old, struggling and frankly out-dated. Thankfully we found Natasha and Sweet Smiling Landscapes. Natasha transformed our outdoor spaces. Where formerly there had been sad, exhausted plants haphazardly stuck between patches of parched earth, there are now thriving trees and plants, carefully selected by Natasha for their beauty- whether for their texture or their flowers . Not only are our gardens a pleasure to look at but they are now alive with bees, butterflies, birds and my favorites, the hummingbirds. Working with Natasha was rewarding from our first consultation through to the last planting. She listened to us, gave us choices, was always patient and congenial. And under budget!

December 4, 2019

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I feel so lucky that I found Natasha of Sweet Smiling Landscaping to design my garden for me. I used to import home furnishings from Indonesia. I fell in love with the gardens in Bali. I kept some of the stone statues, lamps, and other garden accessories for myself. Whenever I returned home, and faced my pine-tree-dominated garden, I felt flat and empty. I loved the tropics where everything felt alive. I wanted that Bali feel for myself. Natasha also has a love of the tropics and has traveled extensively to tropical places, so she understood exactly what I wanted. She explained to me that some of the plants I had so loved in Bali were unable to grow in my Southern California climate, but there were many tropicals which would give the same feeling. She took great care placing each plant according to the light and other considerations. And the real kicker is that my water bill did not go up. When people come to my house now, they are so impressed. Magical is the word I most often hear. More importantly, when I stroll through the garden, I feel like I am on vacation. Perfect way to begin and end a stressful day. I highly recommend Natasha.

August 17, 2019Last modified:August 17, 2019

Joshua Curry Photography

Natosha of Sweet Smiling Landscapes, has an extensive background in landscape design. Her background in art in design is an added plus when creating her designs. Natosha's understanding of horticulture and permaculture she developed from formal training and first hand experience on the job has given her the knowledge to meet the needs of clients. Her passion and amazing personality makes the design process flawless for the client to create an outdoor space that is truly a personal oasis.

January 29, 2019

Dominique Clayton

I recently moved in to a condo that had an outdated atrium. Natasha helped me come up with a plan that made it more stylish and fit better with the decor in the rest of my house. It was a very small space but the furnishings and plantings she picked helped make a big impact.

May 22, 2018

MARY REILLY

I hired Natasha to design my front yard. There were two considerations to deal with: low sun and drought conditions. Because of Natasha's extensive plant knowledge and her design ability, the yard is amazing! When it came time to design the back yard, I asked Natasha to help. I had removed a swimming pool, so on one hand she had a "blank canvas" ; but on the other hand, the yard was a small, track house rectangle. I wanted a low water, low maintenance space for entertaining. And make it beautiful, please. Natasha outdid herself for this project! It is simple, but spectacular. I was also on a budget which Natasha handled so well. It was such a pleasure working with someone of her caliber!

March 7, 2018

Down To Earth Landscapes, Inc.

I had the opportunity to work with this wonderful, talented landscape designer. Her designs speak for themselves. She is very detailed in every phase of the design. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a quality landscape design.

November 28, 2017

Green Goddess Gardens, Inc.

Natasha Elliott has work me with providing designs for several of my projects. She is a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable and committed to sustainable design. She is very creative and has a real sense of creating beautiful and practical spaces.

November 6, 2017Last modified:January 29, 2019

Jenny Keet

We worked with Natasha of Sweet Smiling Gardens this summer to create a drought tolerant front yard. We really appreciated the broad spectrum of ecological landscape elements she offered along with being friendly, timely and processional. We love the outcome and look forward to working with her on our backyard!

September 6, 2017

lexiefaust

I was first drawn to Natasha from Sweet Smiling Landscapes when I saw her work on Barcelona Drive. She has this ability to artistically design landscapes that pleasently match and compliment a houses natural aesthetic, while also keeping true to its regions natural setting. She also has an absolute passion for growing what she calls food-forests and she creates them with an artists mind/eye - a great marriage for all types of properties no matter the size. Her work has water-intent and sustainability as a top priority, but does not sacrifice quality and beauty along the way. On top of that, she is a pleasure to work with and a fascinating person. You may even invite her in for tea/wine (whatever your pleasure) because, even when her projects are complete (which mine are not yet - still have some cutting-edge drip irrigation I really want to look into further), you still want her around!! I'd highly recommend her!

September 5, 2017

Yvonne's Interiors

I first hired Natasha of Sweet Smiling Landscapes to do my own home. In the course of doing interior design jobs, I am also requested to do landscaping. I was so pleased with the work she did, I hired her for other jobs, including several water-wise gardens. Natasha was knowledgeable, efficient, honest, and very creative. I will continue to hire her over and over again.

September 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in aesthetically adventurous, regenerative landscape design. Our projects often focus on drought-tolerant, California native plant designs, and edible gardens. We also offer sustainable hardscape design, outdoor kitchen design, water harvesting, and Firewise landscaping to create beautiful, ecologically sound, and resilient outdoor spaces for your home.

Yes, we provide full-service landscape design. This includes everything from initial design consultations and drafting detailed landscape plans to comprehensive project management. Our holistic approach ensures that we can guide your project from concept to completion, creating a beautiful and environmentally friendly space.

Absolutely. We create detailed landscape plan drawings, including comprehensive planting designs. Our focus is on drought-tolerant and California native plant designs, ensuring that the plants selected are not only beautiful but also ecologically sound and well-suited to our regional climate.

Yes, we design various outdoor living spaces. Our services include sustainable hardscape design, custom fire pits, deck design, patio design, and outdoor kitchen design. We aim to create functional and beautiful extensions of your home where you can relax and entertain.

Designing drought-tolerant and sustainable landscapes is at the core of what we do. We specialize in regenerative landscape design, low-water, California-friendly plant designs, and Firewise landscaping. Our goal is to create artful, ecologically sound gardens that are water-wise and improve local ecology.

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