Casa Landscape Maintenance - Santa Barbara's Professional Landscaping Services
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Property Service Solutions
- Insect management - shrubs
- Shrub removal
- Landscape design
- Irrigation design services
- Shrub care
- Irrigation repair or maintenance
Q&A
How does Casa Landscape Maintenance handle the common Santa Barbara issue of drip irrigation clogging and mulch erosion?
Our approach is proactive and tailored to local conditions. For drip irrigation clogging, we utilize inline filters and regular system flushes to manage the fine sediments common in our area's water. We design systems with accessible flush valves for easy maintenance. To combat mulch erosion on our sloped landscapes, we recommend and install erosion-control netting for new installations and use heavier, coarser mulch materials that interlock better. During our regular maintenance visits, we check these systems and replenish mulch as needed to maintain both plant health and a tidy appearance.
What does your 'garden renovation' service typically include for a Santa Barbara home?
Drawing on over 30 years of experience, a garden renovation with us is a comprehensive process. It often starts with a new landscape design that works with our local microclimates. We handle the construction: removing old or overgrown shrubs, hauling away debris, and amending the soil with quality bulk materials. The renovation includes precise new shrub planting, an efficient irrigation system designed and installed by our certified specialist, and establishing a maintenance plan—whether weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly—to ensure your renewed garden thrives. It's a full-cycle service from concept to ongoing care.
You offer both disease and insect management for shrubs. How do you approach this responsibly?
As a state-licensed pesticide applicator, our priority is integrated pest management (IPM). This means we first correctly identify the problem through on-site diagnosis. Many issues can be resolved through cultural practices like improving irrigation, pruning for air circulation, or adjusting soil health—methods we emphasize. If treatment is necessary, we use targeted, environmentally responsible products and apply them precisely to minimize impact. Our goal is always to restore plant health using the most effective and least invasive method possible, protecting your garden and our local ecosystem.
Meet the Team
Casa Landscape Maintenance has been a trusted name in the Santa Barbara gardening community for over three decades. The business began when the current owner took over a small collection of accounts from a retiring family friend, combining that hands-on mentorship with formal education at Santa Barbara City College. This foundational training was enhanced by earning a California State Pesticide License and certifications in plant identification, irrigation system design, and irrigation specialist work. Today, the company applies this deep, local expertise to every project, from comprehensive garden renovations and landscape construction to meticulous weekly maintenance and precise shrub care. Whether it's a complex irrigation installation, managing plant diseases common to our coastal climate, or delivering bulk soil amendments, the focus is on practical, sustainable solutions that enhance and preserve the unique beauty of Santa Barbara properties.
























