Business Details
Award-Winning Garden Design Services in South Orange County
Living Gardens Landscape Design is an APLD Certified boutique garden design firm based in South Orange County, California. We specialize in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that harmonize with our clients' lifestyles and home interiors. Our approach emphasizes sustainable 'California Conscious' design, incorporating low-water irrigation, drought-tolerant plants, and eco-friendly materials. We offer full-service landscape design from conceptual plans to HOA submittals, complemented by curated outdoor furnishings and accessories through Shop Living Gardens.Our team collaborates closely with clients to ensure every project reflects their unique vision and practical needs. With expertise in hardscape design, planting solutions, and 3D animated renderings, we guide clients through every stage of the design process. Our service areas span from Los Alamitos to Oceanside, CA, serving both residential and commercial clients. Founded by designer Sacha McCrae, our women-owned firm combines decades of experience in real estate and interior design to deliver exceptional outdoor living spaces.
Services
Landscape Design
3D Renderings
Outdoor Room Makeover
Planting Design
Remote Design Service
Highlights and features
- We are APLD Certified landscape design professionals with decades of industry experience.
- Our 'California Conscious' approach prioritizes sustainable, eco-friendly design solutions.
- We offer personalized 3D animated renderings to visualize your outdoor space before implementation.
- Our team provides curated luxury outdoor furnishings through Shop Living Gardens.
- We specialize in seamless integration of interior and exterior design elements.
Associations and certifications
- APLD Certified
Services
Landscape Design
Full-service landscape design from concept to installation. Our process includes scaled hardscape and softscape plans, lighting design, and HOA submittal preparation. We specialize in creating functional outdoor rooms that complement home interiors while incorporating sustainable elements like drought-tolerant plants and low-water irrigation systems. Our team ensures seamless integration of pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens with surrounding environments.
3D Renderings
Photorealistic 3D animated walkthroughs for design visualization. This service provides clients with immersive digital representations of proposed landscapes, including material finishes, planting arrangements, and lighting effects. Helps homeowners and contractors better understand spatial relationships and design details before implementation begins. Available as standalone service or with full design packages.
Outdoor Room Makeover
Complete furnishing and accessory redesign for existing gardens. Includes selection of luxury outdoor furniture, decorative lighting, pottery, and textiles from our curated catalog. Our designers create functional, aesthetically cohesive spaces that extend living areas outdoors. Service includes cost estimates and sourcing assistance through Shop Living Gardens.
Planting Design
Specialized plant material selection and placement plans. We curate drought-tolerant and climate-appropriate plant palettes with detailed specifications including Latin names, sizes, and quantities. Service includes cost estimates for implementation. Ideal for clients seeking to refresh existing landscapes without full redesign.
Remote Design Service
Conceptual landscape design for out-of-area clients. Includes hardscape layout, planting selection, and lighting plans delivered through virtual consultations. Our team creates customized designs for patios, pools, and outdoor kitchens using digital collaboration tools. Service includes Zoom meetings and digital design deliverables.
People
Sacha McCrae
Founder & Lead Designer
APLD Certified designer with 20+ years experience in real estate and interior design. Founded Living Gardens Landscape Design in 2000 after establishing successful design showroom in Spain. Specializes in creating cohesive outdoor living spaces that integrate with home interiors.
Lisa Delane
Chief of Operations
Operations expert with global design experience. Oversees Shop Living Gardens and manages client experience. Implements process improvements to enhance service delivery. Previously worked with celebrities and media productions in design capacity.
Chaya Belland
Design Assistant
Southern California native with passion for style and design. Supports material selection and furniture research. Assists in administrative tasks and collaborates with design team to ensure project execution aligns with client vision.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve from Los Alamitos to Oceanside, CA, with remote design services available beyond our local coverage area.
What is your design process?
We start with a free Discovery Call, followed by a paid consultation. We create conceptual plans, then develop detailed designs for implementation.
Do you offer virtual design services?
Yes, our Remote Design Service provides conceptual plans and design guidance through virtual consultations using Zoom technology.
What makes your designs sustainable?
We incorporate low-water irrigation, drought-tolerant plants, rainwater harvesting, and eco-friendly materials in all 'California Conscious' designs.
Do you provide outdoor furniture?
Yes, Shop Living Gardens offers curated luxury outdoor furnishings, including furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories.
Are you APLD Certified?
Yes, we are an APLD Certified boutique garden design firm specializing in high-quality landscape solutions.
