Need to identify L.A. landscaper

August 9, 2011 11:49 AM

I have a large level-ish lot toward the top of Laurel Canyon, with a pond, waterfalls, and mature landscaping that, due to a fire, has been ravaged. Does anyone have suggestions for a top-notch landscaper who understands water features (pond/waterfalls), is an expert in the latest, most water-efficient irrigation systems, and can provide an estimate of what it will cost to bring my formerly glorious yard back to life. I appreciate any and all references/suggestions.
posted by zagyzebra to Home & Garden (5 answers total)

The folks at Van Ness Water Gardens may be just what you're looking for or be able to refer someone who can help.
posted by buggzzee23 at 11:53 AM on August 9, 2011

Do a dedicated search in the Los Angeles Times site under the Home section. The have run features on a number of designers who specialize in water, landscaping, home design.
posted by effluvia at 1:49 PM on August 9, 2011

I'm a shoot my friend an email see if he specializes in this..
posted by phaedon at 3:56 PM on August 9, 2011

Response by poster: Effluvia - Not sure how to do a dedicated search...just tried typing landscaping in the search bar and the first article is "Dennis Hopper Venice property is back on the market." I used the search engine from the home section, too.
posted by zagyzebra at 6:47 PM on August 9, 2011

Best answer: I just visited the site and typed in "Green Home Designs" and got over ten pages of articles. A few I thought were relevant to your query:

"An Unobtrusive show Case in Malibu" by Darrell Saatzman

"Water Efficient Home in Mt Washington" by Susan Carpenter She has actually written a series of articles on home installations she has installed herself. You can drop her a note online and ask her for recommendations.

"Boxy Stucco Eyesore No More" by Lisa Boone.

I hope these are helpful!
posted by effluvia at 11:03 PM on August 9, 2011