Business Details
18 Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design Services in San Diego
Sage Outdoor Designs specializes in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces tailored to residential properties. Founded in 2008 by principal designer Kate Wiseman, our firm combines expertise in landscape architecture with a deep understanding of construction materials and local horticulture. We offer personalized design consultations, expedited plans, and full-service landscape design for projects ranging from small gardens to comprehensive outdoor renovations. Our approach emphasizes creative problem-solving, client collaboration, and delivering designs that harmonize with architectural styles and environmental considerations. With a background in both botany and landscape architecture, Kate brings a unique perspective to each project, ensuring designs are both beautiful and practical.Our work has been featured in national publications and recognized with multiple industry awards, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We serve the greater San Diego area, providing site-specific solutions that address individual client needs while adhering to budgetary constraints. Our process begins with an on-site consultation to understand client preferences, followed by detailed design proposals and contractor referrals to ensure seamless implementation. By maintaining relationships with local suppliers and contractors, we streamline the design-to-construction process for our clients. Our focus remains exclusively on residential projects, allowing us to specialize in creating outdoor spaces that enhance homeowners' lifestyles.
Services
Residential landscape design
Design consultations
Outdoor living spaces
Pool and water features
Planting plans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in residential landscape design.
- Our principal designer holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree.
- We provide site-specific designs tailored to San Diego's climate.
- Our work has been nationally published and award-winning.
- We maintain direct client collaboration throughout the design process.
Services
Residential landscape design
We create customized outdoor environments for residential properties, integrating hardscaping, planting schemes, and functional elements. Our designs address climate considerations, property dimensions, and architectural styles while maintaining budget constraints. Clients receive detailed plans that guide contractors through implementation.
Design consultations
Two-hour on-site sessions provide actionable recommendations for specific outdoor areas. Services include sketching design concepts, creating planting plans, and offering material selections. Ideal for smaller projects or homeowners seeking professional guidance before DIY implementation.
Outdoor living spaces
Specialized design services for functional outdoor rooms featuring patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and shade structures. We optimize spatial layouts for entertaining and daily use while ensuring seamless integration with existing architecture.
Pool and water features
Comprehensive design for swimming pools, spas, fountains, and water walls. Our plans incorporate safety requirements, material selections, and surrounding landscaping to create cohesive aquatic elements that enhance property value.
Planting plans
Customized plant selections based on climate, soil conditions, and maintenance preferences. We create layered planting schemes that provide year-round interest while ensuring appropriate spacing and growth patterns for long-term sustainability.
People
Kate Wiseman
Principal Landscape Designer
Kate Wiseman founded Sage Outdoor Designs in 2008 after working in landscape architecture firms and a design-build company. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona and a Botany degree from UC Berkeley, combining scientific knowledge with design expertise.
Questions
What services does Sage Outdoor Designs offer?
We offer 2-hour design consultations, expedited plans, and full landscape design services for residential outdoor spaces including pools, gardens, and outdoor living areas.
Do you work with homeowners associations?
Yes, we assist with preparing plans for HOA approvals and can guide you through the permitting process for city or county submissions.
How are design fees determined?
Our fees vary by service type: consultations start at $500, while full landscape designs begin at $4,000, depending on project complexity.
Do you build the landscapes you design?
No, we specialize in design only but provide contractor referrals to ensure quality implementation of our plans.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the greater San Diego area, including communities like University City, Allied Gardens, and Claremont.
What makes Sage Outdoor Designs unique?
Our principal designer combines landscape architecture expertise with construction knowledge, offering personalized designs that balance aesthetics with practicality for San Diego's climate.
