Leonardo Chalupowicz Studio | Qualified Landscaping in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Company Overview
Leonardo Chalupowicz Studio is a Los Angeles-based landscape design and construction practice led by a licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Landscape Designer who is also a UCCE Certified Master Gardener. This unique combination of formal design training and deep horticultural expertise allows the studio to approach every project—from intimate edible gardens to comprehensive hardscape installations—with an integrated vision for beauty, function, and sustainability. We are dedicated to creating environments that are both beautiful and safe, specializing in designs that promote biodiversity. This is achieved by building rich, living soils and combining edible plants with native ornamentals to attract beneficial insects and birds, capture water, minimize waste, and enhance the well-being of homes and communities. Our process begins with a collaborative site visit, leading to a tailored design proposal and a clear construction plan, ensuring your vision is realized with professional care from concept through completion.
Questions and Answers
As a licensed Architect and Landscape Designer, how does your approach to a hardscape project like a patio or retaining wall differ?
Our dual expertise means we consider both the structural integrity and the living landscape as one system. For a patio or retaining wall, we don't just design for aesthetics and durability; we engineer it to manage water flow, support healthy soil ecosystems, and integrate seamlessly with the surrounding plant life. This holistic approach ensures your hardscape is beautiful, long-lasting, and a functional part of a sustainable garden.
My LA garden suffers from irrigation timer failures and plants are stressed by the heat. Can you help?
Absolutely. This is a common issue we address. Beyond simple timer repair, our irrigation design services focus on creating resilient, water-smart systems. We assess your soil and plant types to design zones with appropriate watering schedules, recommend efficient drip irrigation and smart controllers, and integrate drought-tolerant native and edible plants that are better adapted to our climate, reducing overall water dependency and heat stress.
Do you handle the full process from designing a native garden to maintaining it?
Yes, we provide complete service. It begins with a design that selects the right native and complementary edible plants for your specific site. Our construction team then expertly installs the garden, including any necessary earthwork, irrigation, and pathways. Finally, our maintenance services, informed by our Master Gardener certification, ensure your new landscape establishes successfully and continues to thrive with seasonal care tailored to Los Angeles conditions.
Key Services
- Greenscape design
- Design services
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Retaining walls
- Landscape construction or installation
- Irrigation design services
- Landscape design













