Succulent Garden Professionals: Referrals
Need help? Scroll down to the comments for reader referrals, by area
Do you know someone skilled in succulent garden maintenance whom you've worked with and really like? Leave a recommendation here on my Referrals page. (Scroll down to the Comments.) And if you provide succulent garden maintenance yourself, tell us!
Help me connect professionals with homeowners to make this a great resource page. I'm counting on YOU!
Below: This is why people need succulent maintenance professionals. The agave (no doubt quite small at the time) shouldn't have been planted in that location in the first place...and now it needs to be removed.
IMHO this sad, mutilated agave and its pups should be put out of their misery.
Overwhelmed? Get Hands-On Help
I sympathize! If you can't get around to it, consider hiring someone skilled at succulent garden maintenance. A professional versed in the succulent scene will know ways to save you money on plants and materials; and can point out potential problems (like a century plant pup too close to a sidewalk).
Here's how:
In the Comments...
First state your city or region IN CAPS. Then give the service provider's name, contact info, website if any, and anything else that might be helpful.
Example: LOS ANGELES: Michael and Danielle Romero of Succulent Designs. CactusMike1@gmail.com. (323) 385-7802. Facebook: @SucculentDesignsLA.
Nothing posted for your area yet? Check back!
Disclaimer: This Succulent Maintenance Professional referral page is a forum for my website visitors. Recommendations in comments do not mean I'm endorsing a person or business. I take no responsibility for the veracity of the information provided. I'm not charging for this, nor do I expect compensation. If you feel that a comment is inaccurate or unwarranted, please let me know. -- Debra Lee Baldwin
Succulent Garden Maintenance: Tasks
Do these succulent garden maintenance tasks seasonally to keep your succulent garden healthy and looking good: Trim damaged or excessive growth
Prune succulents to show the beauty of the plants and keep them tidy. Use cuttings to
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LOS ANGELES: I highly recommend Michael and Danielle Romero of Succulent Designs. CactusMike1@gmail.com. (323) 385-7802. Facebook: @SucculentDesignsLA.
Michael and Danielle are GREAT, and work within your budget!
LOMPOC CA. Becky’s Creative Landscape & Design. Ca. licensed contractor 849110. Ph: 805.331.3483. Beckyslandscape.com
Beckys.landscape@verizon.net
NORTH LOS ANGELES: Mike Cusick, All Pro Landscape Management, Inc. mike@all-prolandscape.com
I met Mike when he came to my presentation at the Laguna Beach Garden Club last year. He drove two hours to get there (impressive)! He’s in Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley.
SAN DIEGO: I’ve known Melissa and Jon of CW Landscaping for years, and I very much admire their work ethic and design abilities, both in the landscape and containers. Their lovely designs are in all of my books. — Debra
Melissa says, “We absolutely do succulent maintenance for landscapes and container garden refreshing. We work all over San Diego, no limits.”
Website: https://cwdesignlandscaping.com
Email: cw.designlandscaping@yahoo.com
Instagram: @cw_design_landscaping
SOUTH REDONDO BEACH: I’m a Landscape Designer who uses mostly succulents and other drought tolerant plants. I also rework and refresh existing landscapes, containers, etc. and I agree that doing this seasonally is best. I have all of Debra Lee Baldwin’s books and am quite the fan! Am I really the first individual other than Debra Lee Baldwin to post a comment? @succulentdesignsbymary on Instagram.
I love following you in Instagram, Mary, and it was fun to meet at the Succulent Celebration. Thanks so much for posting!
I had Mary Roberts redo the succulents in my front yard planter and she did a great job! I highly recommend her!
Succulent Designs by Mary
succulentdesignsbymary.com
SAN DIEGO:
Garden Rhythms
(760)579-3497
http://www.gardenrhythms.net
email: steve@gardenrhythms.net
instagram:@gardenrhythms
Facebook:Garden Rhythms
We provide full scale landscape design and installation as well as periodic landscape maintenance all over San Diego County.
Steve McDearmon (Garden Rhythms) did an excellent job on our yard makeover. His vision, plant selection and placement were superb. Steve provided valuable guidance on boulder/gravel/stepping stone selection and showed us the importance of mounding as a key design element. Steve is professionally trained and has a wide network of plant and material resources. Steve stayed within our budget by offering creative solutions. I would highly recommend Steve McDearmon.
This is terrific, Diane. Can’t wait until it fills in and I can come and take photos!
SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY: Schnetz Landscape, Inc. Design/Construction/Gardening Services. High-end. Superb in every regard!
SOUTHERN CA
Scott Jones
mobile: 619 302 1550
email: plantproco@att.net
website: http://www.plantscomprehensive.com
I work all over San Diego county and beyond. My main influence in landscaping with succulents and cactus is Michael Buckner; and of course each project has its own customization. And, I very much appreciate all that you’ve contributed as well.
Thanks!
SAN JOSE
I am looking for someone in the San Jose area. Would like some advice on an agave I have and other front yard issues.
I live in Fort Collins, CO. Our HOA is looking for someone.
WALNUT CREEK: Linnea Lion of LION-ARTED. linnea.lion@gmail.com. (925) 689-6891.
I have been assisting homeowners with their in-ground and container succulent gardens for over three years. I worked in the Ruth Bancroft Garden Nursery in Walnut Creek for four years as a sales associate, public speaker, video narrator and speaker, succulent dish garden designer and instructor. Several of my succulent designs are featured in more than one section of my website: Succulent Dish Gardens; Themed Container Plantings; Before and After Succulent Dish Gardens; Floral Design; a couple in Vignettes; and one in Landscape Design.
Linnea – do you know anyone in Sacramento?
Hello Kathryn,
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with anyone in the Sacramento area who designs with and maintains succulent gardens. I am familiar with and have met a gentleman who resides in Davis who is a succulent aficionado who also has a BLOG dedicated to succulents and more, Gerhard Bock. If you contact him via his BLOG he might know of someone in your area: https://www.succulentsandmore.com/
Another suggestion is to visit nurseries that have a focus on succulents and ask if they have any recommendations, such as:
The Prickly Pear
Plant nursery with a purpose
816 U St, Sacramento, CA 95818
Sacramento, CA
Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Sun · (480) 717-8452
https://thepricklypear.com/
“Mona taught us how to properly care for our new little succulents.”
I hope this helps!
Thanks Linnea! I think very highly of RBG and anyone associated with them. — DLB
This is definitely a need – I operate an online training for people who want to start their own succulent plant business – this is so in demand right now, across the continent!
Thanks Jacki! It would be great if supply met demand. I imagine it won’t be for several years, though. Who knows, maybe someone will franchise the concept!
CHULA VISTA – Contact Frank Ohrmund for succulent garden installation and maintenance. Company is called Waterwise Botanicals IM
619-397-5300.
THOUSAND OAKS
http://www.succulentsbyvreeke.blogspot.com
Lori Vreeke created a succulent paradise of color, beauty, and harmony for a new drought tolerant landscape in my backyard! She planted succulent tapestries highlighted with ribbons of red lava rock,
California gold stone, and rubble. Lori is very knowledgeable with plant selection, maintenance, potted arrangements as well as installation of drip irrigation. Her succulent garden designs are outstanding!!!
I loved working with her and highly recommend Lori!
THOUSAND OAKS/VENTURA COUNTY
http://www.succulentsbyvreeke.blogspot.com/
Lori Vreeke has installed and designed many succulent landscapes. She has also worked with Laura Eubanks on several projects. She has a great eye for design. Check out her fabulous blogspot above.
That’s what I’m talkin’ about, Mary Ellen! Thank you!
PLEASANTON/DUBLIN/LIVERMORE TRI-VALLEY /BAY AREA Contact Sarah V Lee 510.220.7894 for succulent garden design, installation & maintenance, specializes in lawn conversion projects. IG: @succulentcornermom
SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY
Jean Nordstrom Landscape Design. Specialize in drought tolerant perennials and succulent gardens.
Installation and maintenance provided. Contact info: (760) 809-9336. Email jenseedz@aol.com
Website: https://www.jeansgardens.com
Jean is doing an outstanding job tuning up our succulents in the front yard. (She’s actually outside now spreading Mulch!!!)
She has great attention to detail coupled with insight into relocating plants so the can flourish.
You can’t go wrong using her services.
San Gabriel Valley / Phil Stillwell / phil2000@pacbell.net
Hello Debra, I am currently a licensed general contractor in the San Gabriel Valley. I am not a landscape contractor but have been considering starting a cactus and succulent landscape business here to service this very niche. I have several years of experience in my own yard and several other small side projects using cactus, succulents, low water gardening and landscape. Could you recommend any reading or other resources on starting and running such a business? Really enjoy your blog and Thanks for your help!
Hi Phil — What a great question!
Anyone who wants to start a business like you describe obviously needs a good working knowledge of cacti and succulents, and how individual varieties and ornamental companion plants thrive or struggle in a specific region. The San Gabriel Valley seems ideal, and not many landscapers there specialize in succulents. Unless I’m out of the loop, it seems the market is wide open.
SAN DIEGO
Rande Witbeck
SEA GREEN SCAPES
858-945-3300
https://seagreenscapes.com
email: randewitbeck@gmail.com
instagram: @seagreenscapes
Specializing in succulent garden design and installation and offering maintenance services all over San Diego County. Also offering succulent staging services to the real estate sector!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Hello! My name is Michael Romero, owner of Succulent Designs. We are based in the L.A. area, but travel all over for Landscape designs, installations and maintenance. Specializing in cactus & succulent care and culture as well as California Friendly Plants in landscapes and container gardens. Contact me at 323-385-7802 cactusmike1@gmail.com
SAN DIEGO (North County)
Roxanne Kim-Perez
http://WWW.SingingGardens.com
Roxy@SingingGardens.com
(858) 860-6642
Instagram: @singinggardens
I specialize in succulent garden design, container design, and Zen garden. My inspiration for succulents came from a client who shared your first book “Designing with Succulents”. Since then I have been a sucker for succulents. I am in the process of developing an East meets West – Dry Zen Garden.
INLAND EMPIRE–RANCHO CUCAMONGA Pat Gonzales of DLS Landscape
email sogwop@gmail.com
phone (909) 982-5965
Pat and his assistant have cared for my Los Angeles Times-featured xeric garden in San Antonio Heights for several years now. They are knowledgeable, responsible, and tidy.
San Carlos/San Diego
I would love to find someone to help plant succulents in my garden in San Carlos..Noni Naughton, nonibill@gmail.com
SAN DIEGO/ESCONDIDO: We would highly recommend Rande Witbeck of SEA GREEN SCAPES
858-945-3300
She worked with us to replace our entire pool area landscape (3 large beds, 2 small). Super energetic, knowledgeable, and consultative. She listened intently and brought our ideas to reality. She was able to use many plants we already had and add lots of special ones. Rande and her team showed up when they said they would and worked hard. An exceptional experience for us!
https://seagreenscapes.com, randewitbeck@gmail.com, instagram: @seagreenscapes
Hi Jil — I’m so happy to hear this, and not at all surprised. Rande is definitely up-and-coming. Btw, if you’ve yet to see it, her new website is perfection.
ORANGE COUNTY
Anyone know of a succulent designer in Orange County that can do tapestry work also as well as full succulent landscaping? Thank you in advance!
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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FALLBROOK, CA
Roger Boddaert
Landscape designer specializing in xeriscape landscapes of all types, including cacti and succulents.
Also:
— I am a certified I.S.A. arborist (#3638) and treat trees with special attention. Trees are the bones of any landscape and give us so much in benefits!
— I am a licensed California nurseryman, an oak tree advisor for the California oak foundation, an Arbor Day award recipient of sustainable landscapes, and an urban forester, lecturer and garden author.
— If you want the best in horticultural care for your plantings, custom landscape designs to fit your needs and wish list, give me a jingle.
760-728-4297
bogitt@aol.com
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Thank YOU, Toby! I’m glad you found it valuable!
LOS ANGELES: I recommend Picture Build. Their maintenance guy Daniel is very knowledgeable.
picturebuild.com (818) 751-2690
WOODLAND HILLS: We have around 15 beautiful pots filled with succulent plants. We have them maintained once a year. Our specialist who has maintained them for us moved out of the state so we need to find another specialist. Would you be able to recommend someone? Thank you for your help.
Bay Area/SAN CARLOS
I live in the Bay Area in San Carlos and am looking for someone to design in my front yard in 4 areas. nonibill@gmail.com.