Hillrise Design | Professional Landscapers in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely. This is a common challenge in our climate. We start by assessing your soil, drainage, and sun exposure. Our approach often involves redesigning irrigation zones for efficiency, selecting drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that thrive here, and improving soil health. For problematic turf areas, we might recommend replacing them with attractive, water-wise ground covers or permeable hardscapes that add function while eliminating water waste. Our goal is to create a beautiful, usable yard that's naturally suited to LA's environment and easier to maintain.

It means we approach your outdoor space with the same principles used in designing a home: focus on function, flow, and connection. Founder Matthew McKelligon's background in architecture informs how we plan. We consider how you'll move from your indoor living room to the patio, to the pool, and into the garden, ensuring each area has a purpose and a clear visual relationship to the next. It's not just about planting shrubs; it's about crafting cohesive outdoor rooms that are an intentional extension of your home's architecture and your lifestyle.

Yes, we are a design-build company. We create the initial concept and detailed plans for your project, and then our trusted network of local construction professionals executes the build under our direct supervision. This integrated approach, from deck design and earthmoving to final planting, ensures the finished result accurately reflects the design intent. It also streamlines communication, provides cost certainty, and allows us to solve any unforeseen challenges on-site efficiently, giving you a single point of responsibility from start to finish.