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409 Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers

Professional landscaping anchors a house to the site, connects it with the environment and creates a welcoming entrance to a home. A Orange County landscape architect or designer works with living plants as well as building materials to design for future growth and maintenance as well as the present visual appeal. Landscape architecture is very regional, so look for a landscape designer in Orange County that’s familiar with the local climate and plant types that do well there. Start here to learn more about the landscaping services in Orange County that will help create your dream garden. More
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  • View Lot
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    Professional Landscape Architecture services throughout Southern California and beyond. At Studio H we strive t...

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  • Hanover Project
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    Irvine Landscape Designer Creating Exquisite & Timeless Environments

    Daydreams designs unique, fully landscaped residential, commercial, and hospitality environments. We use the lates...

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  • Beach Contemporary
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    Living Gardens Landscape Design is a boutique Garden Design firm known for creating 'Outdoor Rooms'. From Conceptu...

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    Click to callSan Clemente, CA
  • Newport Coast
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    4x Best of Houzz Winner
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    Southern California's Luxury Landscape Architect || Best of Houzz 4x!

    Mark Scott Associates has been creating elegant and functional landscape architectural solutions for over 20 years...

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  • Costa Mesa Native/Succulent Front Yard
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    Creations Landscape Designs is a full service landscape design company offering cost effective, sustainable, earth...

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    Click to callTustin, CA
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    Orange County's Premier Landscape Architects and Designers

    MDZA is committed to providing the highest level of professional Landscape Architectural and Planning design servi...

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    3 Reviews

    Landscape Design & Build; Hardscapes, Softscapes, Irrigation, Lighting and Audio. Pergolas, custom patio furniture...

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    Click to callNewport Beach, CA
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    27 Reviews

    Orange County's Experienced Landscape Designer | 3x Best of Houzz

    With 12 years of experience, we can transform your dated outdoor space into an eye-catching setting. We shape your...

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  • Item 1 of 5
    64 Reviews

    Welcome to the Morton Design Group! We are a landscape design and architecture firm specializing in three-dimens...

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    Click to callAliso Viejo, CA
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    10 Reviews

    Orange County's Custom Landscape Architecture & Design Studio

    Landcraft Studio is an environmentally conscious landscape design/build firm based in Orange County. As experts in...

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    Check Us Out https://vimeo.com/340994064 Landcraft Studio is an environmentally conscious landscape design/bu...

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    Free CLEARO3 Ozone Purification System
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    Orange County Premier Custom Pool Builder Turnkey Solutions Since '72

    We provide complete outdoor solutions including design and build of pools, as well as landscape installation. Talk...

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    64 Reviews

    Your Landscape Design & Build Expert - Awarded Best of Houzz 2015-2019

    Now we have a place to relax, BBQ, entertain friends, and garden.. Thank you, Western OD, you're the best! – Tom Sides

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    7 Reviews

    It’s been said, “home is where the heart is”. While that statement may be an old cliché, the sentiment behind it...

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    Click to callLake Forest, CA
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    Orange County's Creative Landscaping Architect

    We equate our role as garden designer to that of a masterful conductor who brings together various individual note...

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    11 Reviews

    OC's Landscape Design for Exquisite Outdoor Environments Best of Houzz

    We specialize in creating elite outdoor designs for homeowners with discriminating taste and who appreciate creati...

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    27 Reviews

    Specializing in master plans and construction drawings for homeowners, Wayne provides you with scaled drawings for...

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    Click to callTustin Ranch, CA
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    Orange County's Full Service Landscape Design and Construction Company

    Founded by Jill Price in 1986, Greener Living has received design and construction awards from the CLCA for outsta...

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    Orange County's Experienced Landscape Contractors - Best of Houzz!

    Our goal is to simplify the process for our clients. By having the capabilities to communicate directly with our i...

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    88 Reviews

    We are a southern California based design-build firm that specializes in master planning, landscapes, pools, & ind...

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    Click to callYorba Linda, CA
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    44 Reviews

    10x Best of Houzz Premiere Landscape Architecture Firm

    Studio H Landscape Architecture brings its passion for creative design solutions, innovative design details and qu...

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    5 Reviews

    OC's Leading Landscape Architect

    We specialize in creating unique and functional outdoor spaces which compliment architectural styles and site cond...

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    27 Reviews

    In Southern California, why not take every advantage of our climate? A garden destination. A well placed patio t...

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    Orange County Landscape Design-Build Firm Best of Houzz 2015-2017

    We believe outdoor living spaces allow you to expand the functional area of your home beyond the confines of its w...

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    36 Reviews

    Ray Morrow Design is Southern California's most recommended, high end, go to Landscaper. He has been creating uniq...

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    Click to callNewport Beach, CA
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    Orange County's Leading Landscape Architect & Contractor

    Quality and professionalism is the very essence of Altera Group. Each member of our team prides themselves on work...

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    Broadway Botanicals specializes in designing and creating outdoor spaces to be enjoyed year round. By utilizing Su...

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    Click to callCosta Mesa, CA
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    Orange County's Functional Landscape Design Firm Best of Houzz 2017

    We believe that good space planning, aesthetic and durable materials along with quality craftsmanship are the ingr...

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    Scancelli Landscapes provides landscape and garden design services in Orange County, California. We will work with...

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    Click to callIrvine, CA
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    Orange County's Source For Outdoor Living Space Design & Install

    Armstrong Garden Centers specializes in landscape design and installation. With our large selection of popular pla...

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    LandFluent Landscape Architecture offers a range of landscape architectural services to a variety of clients, rang...

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    Click to callSan Clemente, CA
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    21 Reviews

    Orange County's Pool, Spa, & Landscape Experts Best of Houzz 2015-16

    Our goal is to provide you with a superior product at a minimum of inconvenience. We have built our reputation by...

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    18 Reviews

    Turning your vision into a beautiful reality

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    Click to callDana Point, CA
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    Orange County Landscape Designers | Creating Beautiful Custom Designs

    We provide exceptional landscape design solutions & services based on our core values of commitment to integrity,...

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Featured Reviews for Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers

Daydreams LLC
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Aug 28, 2017
“It has always been a pleasure working with Daydreams LLC., ever since our first collaborative project a couple years ago. Jesse is a natural designer whose work goes above and beyond the clients' expectations.”
Mark Scott Associates | Landscape Architecture
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Aug 27, 2012
“Mark Scott Associates is a one of the most qualified firms that I have worked with in Southern California. Mark is an exceptional designer with a great personality. I would recommend MSA to anyone looking to drastically improve their landscape.”
MDZA Landscape Architecture and Planning
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Mar 31, 2015
“MDZA is a professional, full service landscape architecture firm. I have collaborated with the firm on a number of projects and find them to be very creative, solution oriented and timely. They are acutely versed in hardscape and softscape design. Of particular note is their ability to understand the client's desires and needs and work within a defined budgetary framework.”
Cool Designs for Landscapes
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Aug 8, 2014
“We were fortunate to have Katie Cool redesign the landscape in our backyard two years ago. We continue to love her design and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the landscape as it has matured. So when we decided to rid our front yard of its lawn and use drought tolerant landscaping, we knew who to call. Katie once again proved to be just the right choice for the job. She is a creative, knowledgable and responsive professional. After listening to our particular needs and desires she created a unique design that exceeded our expectations. She also designed a privacy panel for the front porch using vintage glass blocks that she was able to find. The result is a cool design that looks original to our Midcentury Modern house. We love it. She is particularly effective working with the contractors during installation. She is on site for all critical decisions and manages the project to completion to ensure that her design is implemented according to her vision and our satisfaction. This works extremely well. After the job is completed, she follows up with visits to check on the landscaping and problem solve any issues. We are now left with the unfortunate realization that we have run out of yard space for Katie to transform and we will miss working with her. She is quite simply the best.”
Landcraft Studio
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Mar 14, 2018
“We completed our custom home in February of 2018 and our favorite part is of the landscaping. Drew was able to create a beautiful and cohesive design that incorporated all of the areas we wanted without compromising the flow of our yard. Our home has been published three different times and the backyard is always at the for front, as our home wraps around the pool and outdoor space. Even though it's been five years since our home was completed the design is still current and timeless. I have since changed some of the interior furniture and Drew and Danny helped me refresh my yard. I wouldn't do a project without them. They are truly the best! Robin Strickler”
Alderete Pools & Solar
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Jun 5, 2013
“As a design professional I have had the pleasure of working with Ray Alderete and the team at Alderete Pools for over two decades. Ray has brought my designs to life many times over and never ceases to amaze both myself and our clients. Ray Alderete has always exemplified the "best" when it comes to the art and science of pool building. His meticulous attention to detail and his stellar knowledge of structure, hydraulics and anything else related to exterior construction is unmatched. It is an honor to be affiliated with Alderete Pools as one of their design consultants. I highly recommend Ray and his team for the construction of your upcoming project.”
Western Outdoor Designs
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Nov 27, 2014
“Great company and great workmanship. They did the job very quickly and according to the contract. No issues from start to the end.”
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Jun 29, 2012
“Incredibly beautiful and unique designs and materials Breathtaking and serene outdoor space for a truly incredible home and outdoor living space. I love it”
Greener Living
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Apr 14, 2019
“Jill did a beautiful job with our pool hardscape and landscaping. She is very creative and energetic and I recommended her to a good friend. Things were done in a consistent and timely manner despite the challenges of an extremely rainy winter. She was very responsive when changes needed to be made. I would recommend that future clients be careful to confirm change orders beforehand, because we did have a couple of surprises, though in the long run the extra expenses were worth it.”
Paradise Designs Inc.
Orange County Landscape Architects and Designers
Feb 23, 2014
“Paradise Designs just completed my backyard remodel. I could not be happier! Our designer, Paul Daniels, listened carefully to our needs and came up with a plan that kept costs down and reused plants and pavers already on site. We had a tight budget but the finished result feels luxurious to me. I was very impressed at how easy Paul and his crew made the whole process. He was there often to oversee the project and his crew was polite and worked very quickly. They installed an automatic watering system, built a retaining wall and steps, created a combination paver/gravel patio and planted a wide variety of succulents and other low-water plants. It is beautiful and easy to take care of. We got a lot of bids but Paul's design was by far the best and I could tell in the interview process that he was a very knowledgeable professional. I am so thrilled with my new backyard. A friend who is a real estate agent asked how much we spent--when I told him, he said that we had just added twice that price to the value of our home. Better quality of life and increased home value? You just can't ask for more.”
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What does a landscape architect do?


The work of this outdoor professional includes most everything surrounding a home's exterior. A landscaping architect can even work with the home architect to choose the right spot for your Orange County house. From there the Orange County landscaper will develop preliminary concepts for your front or backyard design based on individual needs including the climate and activities that will take place, as well as layouts and planting plans. Landscape architects will also design any structures or outbuildings that will be added to the space. Any grading changes that will be added to the yard are also the responsibility of the architect. This includes any drainage modifications. An engineer can also be responsible for these tasks, but licensed California landscapers are fully capable. Like building architects, they will produce preliminary concept drawings as well as detailed construction documents and planting plans. Three-dimensional renderings and illustrative plans are all supplementary.

What does a landscape designer do?


A Orange County landscaping designer generally will have ecological, aesthetic and technical training, which helps them maximize the potential of your outdoor space. Keeping in mind both style and functionality, garden designers analyze your architecture and yard to produce a plan that may or may not include location and materials for walkways, patios, water features, fences, garden aspects and more. In addition, a landscaper in Orange County will carefully assess your geographic region to choose plants, trees and flowers that will flourish naturally, as well as address concerns such as drainage, screening and soil conditions. Certain landscape designers only help with the planning portion, while some may deliver the plans and then oversee a hired landscaping contractor. Others — typically following a design-build approach — take care of both the design and all aspects of the landscape architecture and construction.

Before you hire a California professional landscaper, consider the scope and emphasis of your outdoor project. Landscape architects, who typically hold advanced degrees in their field, are trained to develop comprehensive structural plans that include plants, hardscaping, water use, drainage and more. Landscape designers typically specialize in the aesthetic and horticultural, rather than structural, side of yard and garden planning. They might or might not have advanced training. Even within their fields, a garden designer may specialize in hardscape- or vegetation-focused designs. In some cases you might need to hire additional help to get the outdoor space you want. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of landscape architects & landscape designers: Landscape Contractors, Garden & Landscape Supplies, Tree Services, Gardeners, Lawn Care & Sprinklers, Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures.

Questions to ask prospective landscapers in Orange County:


  • Can you provide me with references?
  • How long have you been in the landscaping business?
  • What is your certification?
  • Do you have liability insurance?
  • How much do you charge, and what does that include?
  • What regions and climates are you skilled in?
  • Can you accommodate my special requests (such as ADA or LEED)?
  • What types of renderings will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When can you complete this project?
  • What do your services include?
  • Who will be working on the project design?
  • What happens when costs exceed budget, whether due to materials or labor pricing changes? What about changes made by the client or by the professionals — what kinds of situations would cause those costs to be incurred?
  • Can you provide me with a written estimate?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns that you know of or that might come up in the future with this project?

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