5 Best Garden Design Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Drought-tolerant, native-plant landscaping shows up again and again across these Los Angeles garden designers, which makes sense given how much of the city's water-conscious redesign work now leans on that approach. Between the businesses here, customers have left over 700 Google reviews, and every single one carries a rating of 4.7 or higher.

Short answer: Green Advisor Inc. carries the deepest review history at 4.9 stars across 279 reviews, with RainforestLA, Colibri Landscape & Design and Artscape Gardens all posting a perfect 5.0 at smaller review counts. Full backyard remodels involving decks, pools and hardscaping dominate this category more than simple planting plans, so expect a design consultation before any pricing conversation.

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1. Green Advisor Inc.
2. Flores Artscape
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5. Artscape Gardens
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LA's Garden and Landscape Designers, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Green Advisor Inc.	4.9 ★	279	Full backyard remodels	View ›
2	Flores Artscape	4.7 ★	157	Complex, multi-part landscaping	View ›
3	RainforestLA, Inc.	5.0 ★	96	Design-led hillside and backyard projects	View ›
4	Colibri Landscape & Design	5.0 ★	56	High-end, detail-focused design	View ›
5	Artscape Gardens	5.0 ★	45	Native, drought-tolerant landscaping	View ›

5 Best Garden Design Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Green Advisor Inc.

4.9279 Google reviews

Green Advisor Inc. is a Beverly Boulevard outdoor living contractor covering custom pools, backyard remodeling, landscape design, hardscaping and outdoor kitchens, working as an official Latham Fiberglass Pools installation partner. Its site describes a design-build process spanning 3D design, permits, construction and final installation under one roof.

What people praise

Handles pool, deck, patio and landscape design as one coordinated project
3D design presentation before construction removes guesswork
Named project leads praised repeatedly for honesty and clear communication
Deepest review history of any garden or landscape designer on this page

Worth knowing

One long-time client's later-year bathroom and electrical work drew a lower rating, though the landscaping itself was praised separately

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume279 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-scale name here, best suited to a full backyard transformation where the garden design is part of a bigger outdoor living project.

Website +1888-869-0987 Directions

7660 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Flores Artscape

4.7157 Google reviews

Flores Artscape is an Eagle Rock landscaping company covering concrete, decking, fencing, lawn care, irrigation and masonry, serving Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Reviewers describe both large, multi-element projects and simpler front-yard redesigns handled by the same core team.

What people praise

Handles large, overlapping projects like retaining walls, drainage and softscaping together
Designer input specifically praised for thoughtful, collaborative planning
Flexible scheduling around family or personal needs, like a baby's nap time
Over 25 years of operating history

Worth knowing

A handful of lower-rated reviews are on file alongside a strong majority of five-star feedback

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume157 · 93rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for a genuinely complex project involving drainage, retaining walls and multiple garden zones, with over two decades of experience behind the team.

Website +1323-666-3510 Directions

3959 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

RainforestLA, Inc.

5.096 Google reviews

RainforestLA is a Beverly Boulevard landscape design and hardscape company offering 3D design, low-voltage lighting, fencing and fire pits, run by an owner personally involved in every project. Reviewers describe hillside decks, drought-tolerant native plantings and full backyard renovations built around a detailed 3D design phase before construction begins.

What people praise

Perfect five-star rating held across every review sourced
3D design service lets clients see the finished look before committing
Owner personally present throughout the project, not just at the sales stage
Handles hillside decks, irrigation and native plantings together

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest names on this list, though sentiment is uniformly strong

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume96 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency10 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick here for a design-led project where seeing a detailed 3D plan before construction matters, with an owner who stays hands-on from first meeting to final walkthrough.

Website +1323-828-4178 Directions

442 Alandele Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Colibri Landscape & Design

5.056 Google reviews

Colibri Landscape & Design is a Sherman Oaks landscape architecture firm covering deck building, lighting design, ponds and full landscape design, marketed through a structured three-step process from consultation to 3D design to installation. Reviewers include both individual homeowners and general contractors who use the company as a subcontractor on larger builds.

What people praise

Structured, transparent three-step design process
Trusted by general contractors as a subcontracting partner on other builds
Attention to detail specifically praised on drainage, lighting and finishes
Perfect five-star rating across every review sourced

Worth knowing

Premium, design-led positioning suggests a higher price point than a basic planting service

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume56 · 83rd

Confidenceearly

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for anyone who wants a highly structured, design-forward process, and its use as a trusted subcontractor by other general contractors speaks to consistent execution quality.

Website +1818-730-7339 Directions

4949 Tyrone Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Artscape Gardens

5.045 Google reviews

Artscape Gardens is a Los Angeles landscape company covering carpentry, concrete, fencing and lighting alongside its core landscape design work, serving Pasadena, Glendale, Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Silver Lake. Its site and reviews both emphasize native, drought-tolerant plant selection as a specific specialty distinct from a generic lawn-and-flowerbed approach.

What people praise

Drought-tolerant and native plant expertise specifically praised across reviews
Handles hardscape, fencing and carpentry alongside planting design
Detailed daily updates during larger projects
Perfect five-star rating across every review sourced

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume45 · 73rd

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best pick for a genuinely native, water-conscious garden redesign, with reviewers consistently praising the plant knowledge specifically, not just the finished hardscape.

Website +1323-510-8305 Directions

4654 Carnegie St, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other garden and landscape designers we compared in Los Angeles. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from nearly 300 reviews carries more weight than the same score from a smaller sample. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does garden design cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

None of the designers on this page publish a fixed price list online, since cost depends heavily on project scope, whether hardscaping and structures like decks or pools are included, and plant selection. Full backyard remodels run considerably higher than a simple planting redesign.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The designers above cover a wide area, from Eagle Rock, Sherman Oaks and Beverly Boulevard out to Pasadena, Glendale, Highland Park and Silver Lake. Searching for a garden designer near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can book a consultation directly.

What to ask before you hire a garden designer

Do you provide 3D design or renderings before construction starts?
Is drought-tolerant or native planting a specialty, or a standard add-on?
Does the quote include hardscaping like decks, fencing or lighting, or just planting?
Who manages the project day to day, and how often will I get updates?
What is the timeline from design approval to finished installation?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these garden and landscape designers?

We started from every garden and landscape design business in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Why is drought-tolerant landscaping so common in LA garden design?

Water-conscious design has become a standard expectation across LA’s garden and landscape businesses, with several of the designers on this page specifically marketing native, drought-tolerant plant selection rather than treating it as a niche request.

Do these designers also handle decks, pools and lighting, or just plants?

Most of the businesses on this page combine planting design with hardscaping, decks, lighting and sometimes pool construction, so a full backyard remodel is often handled by one company rather than several separate contractors.

The bottom line

Green Advisor Inc. is the safe default for a full backyard remodel given its scale and review depth, while Artscape Gardens is the standout if native, drought-tolerant planting is the priority. Ask for a 3D design before signing off on any full-scope project.

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