Employee-Owned | Over 135 Years of Local Horticultural Expertise
Rooted in California Since 1889
Armstrong Garden Centers has been the trusted authority on California landscapes. Today, our Landscape Design service brings that expertise directly to you, listening first, then combining deep horticultural knowledge and local insight to create a landscape that’s not just beautiful, but designed to thrive. We’re committed to your success, season after season.
Fantastic! Created a beautiful design that met all our needs!
We had a great experience and couldn't be happier. Our neighbors are also so thrilled and compliment us all the time!
Thank you!
We’re loving our new backyard! Karen was wonderful to work with and designed a space we’ll enjoy for a long time. Ron and his team did such a great job on the actual hard scape and planting. From initial consult to finish in less than 3 months.
Armstrong has just completed my second renovation in 20 years.
This is the way to redo your landscape! Armstrong has the complete team to design, deliver, and install - all you have to do is water!!
HOW IT WORKS
Secure your professional consultation by purchasing our design package online or in-store. We’ll reach out within 48–72 hours to pair you with a local expert who specializes in our specific Southern California microclimate.
Our Landscape Designers will meet you on-site for a personalized, up to 60-minute consultation. As employee-owners, they are invested in your success, listening first and then assessing soil, sun, and drainage to create a plan rooted in horticultural expertise and tailored to your vision.
Review a hand-drawn, planting diagram and a curated plant palette tailored to your home, including a full project estimate. Turn your Landscape Design fee into a plant credit with purchase of $2,500 or more in plants and materials.
From the first design conversation to the final plant in the ground, our experts handle every detail with horticultural knowledge and local expertise to create a landscape you will love for years to come and a process you can feel confident about.
Book your professional home visit for $599, and when you’re ready to start planting, we’ll credit the design fee toward your project with any plant and material purchase of $2,500 or more. It’s our way of helping you invest in a landscape you’ll love for years to come.
High-impact curb appeal designed for low water, drought tolerant landscapes.
Appeal
Be the envy of the neighborhood. Enjoy front and backyard transformations.
Timeless backyard retreats inspired by the mediterranean coast.
Meet our team
Our landscape design team brings decades of horticultural expertise and hands-on experience designing landscapes specifically for California’s unique climate. Our professional, certified, and employee-owned designers are committed to your gardening success, specializing in drought-tolerant, climate-appropriate landscaping and functional outdoor living spaces. Deeply rooted in the communities we serve, we have helped create thousands of beautiful Southern California landscapes designed to thrive for years to come.
Caitlin Girkins
Designs beautiful, functional spaces made for everyday living.
Arturo Carvajal
Trusted expert helping customers confidently create their dream gardens.
Julia Chimento
Designs personal, livable outdoor spaces that feel like home.
Karen Paliska
Creates water-wise gardens that bring birds, butterflies, and life to your space.
Trish Neeson
Designs thoughtful, well-balanced spaces with 20+ years of expertise.
Jeff Miele
Plant health expert designing landscapes that grow better year after year.
Shari Gift
Transforms challenging spaces into beautiful, functional landscapes.
Yulia Ward
Creates peaceful, personalized outdoor retreats you’ll love coming home to.
Gary Chapman
Experienced designer delivering creative, on-time, and on-budget results.
Samantha Sinowitz
Master Gardener creating relaxing outdoor spaces that feel like an escape.
Julia Higgins
Designs natural, artful landscapes that connect you with the environment.
Megan Marrero
Creates practical, beautiful gardens that are easy to maintain.
Matt Keyes
30+ years of experience designing landscapes that truly fit your space.
Jennifer Stockland
Designs creative, easy-to-live-with landscapes rooted in experience.
Laura Weaver
Desert landscape expert creating beautiful, year-round outdoor spaces
Top Landscape Service Questions
Where do you provide landscape design services?
We provide professional at-home landscape design visits throughout Southern California, typically serving a 15-mile radius around our local Armstrong Garden Centers. Our designers are experts in the specific microclimates and soil conditions of:
- Orange County: Serving Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Anaheim Hills, and San Juan Capistrano
- Los Angeles County: Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Westchester, Santa Monica, Claremont, and Long Beach
- San Diego County: Serving Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, and El Cajon
- Inland Empire & Foothills: Serving Temecula, Murrieta, Riverside, and Thousand Oaks
How does the $599 design rebate work?
When you purchase our Landscape Design Home Visit, the full amount is credited back to you as a rebate toward your project. Spend $2,500 or more on plants and materials at any Armstrong Garden Centers location to redeem your plant credit toward your project.
Can you design drought-tolerant or water-wise gardens?
Yes. Our expert landscape designers specialize in water-wise transformations. We create beautiful, sustainable, eco-friendly landscapes that follow local water restrictions while maintaining high curb appeal for California homes.
Do your designers understand HOA requirements?
Absolutely. Our designers have extensive experience working within HOA guidelines across Southern California. We provide the scaled planting diagrams and plant palettes often required for architectural review committee approvals.
What is the difference between a Garden Consultation and a Landscape Design?
A Garden Consultation is a 60-minute, in person diagnostic visit for existing plants.
Our Landscape Design Service is a comprehensive professional package that includes an on-site analysis, a hand-drawn design plan, and a customized plant palette for your new installations.
Start Your Project
Every dream garden begins with a professional plan. Partner with a local Armstrong designer today to create a custom roadmap for your yard. Book your $599 home visit now and receive the full amount back as a rebate toward your future plant purchase. Let’s grow something beautiful together.
Transform your outdoor space with a comprehensive 4-hour professional design package. Includes a customized design plan, a curated plant palette, and a $599 rebate toward your project to bring your vision to life.
Revive your existing landscape with a targeted 60-minute consultation session. Includes personalized expert advice on pest and disease control, pruning techniques, and a custom care plan to keep your plants healthy.
Maintain a picture-perfect yard with a professional year-round care program. Includes specialized seasonal feeding, proactive weed control, and expert soil nutrition to ensure your landscape thrives in every season.