“Denise is highly creative, knowledgeable, fun, and easy to work with. She draws on an expanse of experience from her love of European elegance and rural California practicalities. She has created a lovely, timeless space for us, on time and within our budget. We love to enjoy it every day and wholeheartedly recommend her.”
— Glynnis M.
“Our projects require complex and innovative design solutions—solutions that include engineering and permitting reviews, as well as delivering beautiful work products. Aqua Dulce Gardens has provided creativity and professionalism for every one of our projects, including intimate residential gardens to larger ornamental landscape solutions. I couldn’t give a higher recommendation for a Landscape Architect.”
— Milton J., Surf Development
“My husband and I have been working with Denise on a massive 10 acre landscaping project, so needless to say, we know her pretty well at this point and would confidently recommend her. We were so impressed by her creativity and thoughtfulness, every recommendation was so well thought out. She incorporates your feedback and taste as well as logistical requirements. And her taste is impeccable (right down to her personal aesthetic. We also very much appreciate the way she presents the plans, they are always clear to read as well as beautiful and really allow you to start visualizing the project. We will certainly choose Denise for any future projects!”
— Sonia E..
“ I was looking a creative landscape designer to work with me on what I considered would be a small side yard update to the entry of a short term rental on our property. Denise turned out to be just that person; very creative and with the technical and design skills needed to help me pull it together. And, she was willing to brainstorm about realistic possibilities within our budget. Initially I felt that a drawing featuring all the various elements, plus a plants list, was all I would need from her, and that I could then do the rest myself. However her initiial drawings were terrific and her proposal included the kind of professionall guidance that I hadn’t thought of. She had professional contractors at her disposal to walk our jobsite and provide proposals when I couldn’t do it myself due to illness. Our job has begun on schedule and Denise checks in as needed to see how it’s coming and keep things on track. I’ll write a second review when the job is complete. However her skiills, guidance, and creativity will bring beauty and functionality to our project. I have no doubt it will be the peaceful oasis we imagined!”
— Meagan T.
“I have worked with several landscape architects and designers over the years on my various homes and projects. I have never had a bad experience, but my association with Denise has been particularly fruitful and enjoyable. Denise is talented and personable. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful and diligent. She takes the time necessary to get things right, but she has never been behind schedule. I have my own ideas, and Denise listens to them, but she is the designer and she is able to articulate her ideas and plans very effectively both verbally and visually. While she is the overall chief of the Lincoln Street project we are working on now, she makes me feel listened-to and as though we are collaborators. That is a rare and special talent because some designers have egos that don’t let them take other ideas seriously. She is emphatic when she feels it is important but never rudely or arbitrarily. I take her talent and experience seriously and she takes my needs and desires seriously as well. I feel like we have mutual respect. She is excited about her work and about this project and her enthusiasm is contagious. She works well with the subs and is on the site for installations and when important decisions must be made. I highly recommend her.”
— Ken G.
“Denise was a real find for me. She showed strong interest in my landscape project and turned me on to a great guy who prepped the yard for planting. She obviously knows the plants that will thrive in my area of the county. Denise also has an eye for beauty while at the same time carefully crafting a design that stays within my budget. The project is still in process. Thankfully, Denise is patient and guiding me to the finish line.”
