Outside InStyle

Katrina designed a COVID backyard space for us - a place to hang out and find some peace of mind. A deck, pergola, hot tub, plantings. She did an amazing job. She can look at the space you have available and transform it to suit your particular tastes and needs, The wood structures (deck and pergola) are design masterpieces - lovely, sturdy, and functional. She has broad and detailed knowledge of regional, drought-resistant plants. The landscape/construction people she drew into the project were all first-rate. She was a pleasure to work with, start to finish. Can't go wrong with Katrina ...

Katrina provided invaluable guidance during our extensive landscaping project. She patiently listened to our ideas and helped us explore possibilities. Her insights made the process accessible and I especially valued her ability to communicate with various subcontractors. Her plant suggestions were spectacular and she has an eye for working with the existing terrain to achieve an organic, but clean look. She was able to explain the process and move us through each phase. She understands beauty and the importance of structural work. Before working with Katrina, I was overwhelmed and unclear, but Katrina's clarity and expertise helped me shift my perspective. She made the process fun and joyful.

If you are seeking a landscape designer with a knowledge of native plants, impeccable design taste, and an environmental conscience, Katrina of Outside InStyle will more than fill that bill. Ten years ago, she transformed our large corner front yard in Los Angeles from a conventional thirsty lawn to a beautiful, unique, drought tolerant landscape. The design includes a beautiful array of plants, an inviting path of decomposed granite, a recirculating water feature, a swale to capture rainwater, rock formations, and strategically placed pavers. Our landscape has attracted admirers in our neighborhood since its installation. Katrina supervised a minor facelift a few years after the original installation and now, after almost a decade, some replacements and amendments are needed again. She is directing the current update as well.

I give Katrina the absolute highest recommendation possible. We looked at several landscape designers to work on our front and back yard, but from the moment we sat down to discuss the project with her, it was clear that Katrina was going to be the best one to fulfill our collective vision. She is the consummate professional as well as an outstanding human being, and worked tirelessly to ensure that our goals were met. I couldn’t be happier with the amazing work she did!

Katrina goes beyond professionalism in every way. She has a great eye, listens, collaborates and does the work with pride and detail. She did a desert landscape for us at our house in Cathedral City Cove. The end result went beyond our expectations. We were very happy working with her and highly recommend her.

Katrina is fantastic to work with -- creative, knowledgeable, and dedicated. She took some half-formed ideas and created something beautiful, long-lasting, and low-maintenance for our front yard, which is exactly what we wanted. She even was able to re-use some existing hardscape elements to save money and time. We love the way our yard turned out!

Katrina is amazing. She listens to your needs and creates absolute magic. I used to cringe when I approached the property, but now, I look forward to viewing it. When discussing my vision for said property, I wanted water saving, drought tolerant plants to fit my budget and Katrina ran with it. Using her horticultural knowledge and creative design acumen, she transformed my vision into a reality. She was with me from the design, through the planting, and still checks on the plants. She is a true professional and takes pride in her work. I highly recommend Katrina.

As a General Contractor who has worked with various professionals over many years, I can speak to Katrina’s work ethic and the integrity said work ethic demands. Those who have worked with her know she expects only what she would expect from herself; therefore, the job environment has always been one of camaraderie and mutual trust. The “health” of her job site allows for the client’s product, the realization of the design, to be installed with a shared goal. That goal is always the same and is realized only when the client is more than happy—and proud of their new Landscape Design.

Karina Combs landscape rock star! A pure delight working with Karina and here team. She transformed my garden into my own private Shangri La. Her ideas were innovative, cost effective and I was so pleased with the end result

I loved working with Katrina & her company... they were very professional and efficient... they were able to pull out all the weeds and dead trees and replaced with a tranquil & zen environment, completed with a outdoor living space filled with exotic plants. I would use her again and recommend her services to others.

I'm so happy to have found Katrina and her team. She understands exactly what you need, always with the budget in mind. And you can rest easy the job will be done right. Because of her knowledge of plants combined with a beautifully creative mind, I have recommended her to all my friends and colleagues. I have already scheduled her for my next job!

We love Katrina! She turned our neglected front and back yards into beautiful drought-tolerant gardens. She listens, she keeps her eye on the budget, she’s creative, and she’s easy to work with. And now that everything is done, she comes by to check on the maintenance. We recommend her highly.