Sweet Smiling Landscapes, creates landscapes and gardens that are as artful as they are ecologically sound. Specializing in drought tolerant landscapes, edible gardens, California native plant design. Sweet Smiling Landscapes designs gardens and landscapes in the Santa Barbara and Ventura region, that are as artful as they are ecologically sound.
Grounded in the principles of sustainable landscape design, Sweet Smiling Landscapes turns gardens into living pieces of art that serve to improve the local ecology. Committed to designing gardens that are water-wise and fire-wise, I carefully consider the wants and needs of my clients with the specifications of their property.
Blending the elements of sustainability and natural aesthetics, I design beautiful spaces to allow my clients to fully enjoy the outdoor areas of their home. If you are interested receiving information about, ecology, sustainable horticulture, growing food, landscape design and up coming classes please sign up to be on our mailing list!
Grounded in the principles of sustainable landscape design, Sweet Smiling Landscapes turns gardens into living pieces of art that serve to improve the local ecology. Committed to designing gardens that are water-wise and fire-wise, I carefully consider the wants and needs of my clients with the specifications of their property.
Blending the elements of sustainability and natural aesthetics, I design beautiful spaces to allow my clients to fully enjoy the outdoor areas of their home. If you are interested receiving information about, ecology, sustainable horticulture, growing food, landscape design and up coming classes please sign up to be on our mailing list!
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Sweet Smiling Landscapes specializes in low water, California friendly plant designs and edible/productive landscaping. I find inspiration in many architectural styles, from high modern to country cottage design and everything in between. But regardless of the style of garden I am designing, I see plantings as more than a purely aesthetic decision.
As I am passionate about design and ecology, I love sharing my knowledge with others. I currently teach landscape drafting for Santa Barbara City College and I teach drought tolerant landscape design for water districts thought Southern California. Informing people and sparking their interest in landscape is a joy to me, and I am available for workshops, public speaking, and writing projects.
Reviews (8)
Suzanne R. McIlrath
Dec 02, 2021
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We hired Natasha with Sweet Smiling Landscapes to help us reimagine our backyard. The installation of our new space is just complete and we could not be more happy with the results. Natasha came up with a design that is not only visually interesting but also really practical. Natasaha was attentive in every aspect of the design process, from the drawing phase all the way through to the supervision she provided during the construction. I love the way she explained the science and logic behind all the decisions that were made. Not only do we have a beautiful space to entertain and relax, but I also
Taylor Ridge
Dec 06, 2020
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For so long our front yard was a weedy mess, however we were concerned about water use so I was not sure I wanted to take on a big landscaping project. After consulting with Natasha we realized we could have a beautiful garden without the water wastage. To top it off, working with Natasha was so fun too! She is both passionate and enthusiastic to share her knowledge. Every step of the way she explained to us the reasons for her decision and how they play a role in creating a sustainable garden. Our front yard is now full of low water herbs, produce as well as so many other beautiful plants. I love
Surf Happens
Jul 10, 2020
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We were tried of looking at a dead lawn in our front yard, but I was not sure what to do with the space. Natasha is very knowledgable about removing lawns in an environmentally responsible way. Beyond taking out the lawn she came up with a beautiful planting plan. She filled the space with drought tolerant plants and interesting edible plants. When I hang out with my sons while they play basketball in the drive way I love watching neighbors slow down and admire my garden.
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Cindy Anderson
Jul 08, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Natasha was wonderful to work with. She designed new landscaping at our home and was present from beginning to end. Her knowledge of the plant world, eye for beauty, and love of ecology worked together to create beautiful gardens and potted trees and herbs at our home. I look forward to working with her again. I highly recommend her.
Natasha was wonderful to work with. She designed new landscaping at our home and was present from beginning to end. Her knowledge of the plant world, eye for beauty, and love of ecology worked together to create beautiful gardens and potted trees and herbs at our home. I look forward to working with her again. I highly recommend her.
Alia Intably
May 21, 2020
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Last year we hired Sweet Smiling Landscapes to design our front yard. We had a dated lawn that we wanted to turn into a more beautiful and sustainable space. We were very happy with how Natasha listened to our wants and needs and developed a plan to meet both. Our front yard now has everything I want, is water efficient and we have bees!
Hayley Fedders
Jan 03, 2020
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Kiki Kiki
Dec 12, 2019
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I feel so lucky that I found Natasha of Sweet Smiling Landscaping to design my garden for me. I used to import home furnishings from Indonesia. I fell in love with the gardens in Bali. I kept some of the stone statues, lamps, and other garden accessories for myself. Whenever I returned home, and faced my pine-tree-dominated garden, I felt flat and empty. I loved the tropics where everything felt alive. I wanted that Bali feel for myself. Natasha also has a love of the tropics and has traveled extensively to tropical places, so she understood exactly what I wanted.
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Keeto
Nov 07, 2019
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Sweet Smiling Landscapes delivered wonderful results for our front yard transformation. Natasha and crew provided timely communication, straight forward quotes that were honored, and a broad spectrum of design and plant knowledge including native and drought tolerant landscapes. We love our new front yard and get so many compliments from pedestrians walking by, it makes people smile! We happily offer a 5 star review!
