gardens shaped by California’s native beauty.
Sow Home is a Southern California landscape design studio specializing in custom gardens shaped by California’s native beauty. We create thoughtful, low-maintenance outdoor spaces that invite connection, relaxation, and everyday enjoyment.
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A clear and fully considered landscape vision complete with concept, detailed drawings, and visuals.
“It has made a tremendous difference to me in the enjoyment of my home. This was a great investment.”
Contact for project pricing.
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A focused two-hour session (in person or virtual) to walk your property, answer questions, and provide expert guidance. You’ll receive a written summary of recommendations to help you move forward with clarity.
“It was such an inspiring afternoon.”
$500
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Seasonal design oversight to keep your landscape refined and thriving. We collaborate with you or your gardener to guide pruning, plant health, and thoughtful adjustments throughout the year.
“It’s so helpful for me to be a able to give [the gardeners] precise instructions since I really don’t know what needs to be done and when.”
$2,000 annually
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![A mood board featuring landscaping ideas with images of a garden fountain, a house with a driveway, a backyard with a stone patio, a dining area under a pergola, and a backyard garden with pathways and seating, annotated with descriptions of plants, hardscape elements, and design tips.]()
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Concept Planning
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![A plant palette chart displaying pictures and information of various plants including their names, sizes, and descriptions. The plants include Festuca californica, Muhlenbergia rigens, Elymus condensatus, Carex praegracilis, Olea europaea 'Wilsonii', Platanus racemosa, Penstemon spectabilis, Salvia clevelandii, Salvia apiana, and Layia platyglossa.]()
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Plant Palette
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![A material palette showing six different textures of landscaping materials labeled from left to right: Santa Barbara Sandstone Cobble, Fine Shredded Mulch, Flagstone Patio, Del Rio Gravel 3/8, Flagstone Stepping Stones, Western Red Cedar Planks, with descriptive text beneath each image explaining their use in landscaping and pathways.]()
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Material Palette
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![Landscape design plan showing various plantings, trees, a residence with a deck, garage, office, shed, and pathways, with labels indicating types of plants and landscaping features.]()
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Planting Plan
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![Landscape design plan showing a residence with garage, office, shed, flagstone deck, trees, shrubs, mulched areas, pathways, and a natural landscape area.]()
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Hardscape Plan
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![A detailed landscaping plant schedule chart with sections for trees, vines, grasses, shrubs, herbs, and their respective planting palettes, sizes, and images.]()
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Plant Schedule
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![Catalog page displaying selections of fixtures and outdoor items, including up lights, path lights, a fountain, and a fire pit, with images and specifications for each.]()
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FF&E Selections
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![A row of single-story houses with gray walls, brown roofs, and attached garages, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and purple bushes under a partly cloudy sky.]()
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Renderings
OUR PROCESS01. Discovery Call
A relaxed conversation to understand your project.
02. Site Visit
An on-site walkthrough to see the property and talk through ideas.
03. Proposal
A clear outline of scope, deliverables, and fees.
04. Design Concept
The high-level landscape feel and direction.
05. Design Plans
Detailed drawings, renderings, and specifications.
06. Project Support
Ongoing guidance during installation.
Shannon Porteous
owner and principal designer
Shannon is a Southern California native who loves to capture the magic of this area in each of her projects in a way that feels relaxed and organic. Shannon is inspired by the intricacies of nature, earthy textures and tones, and the fusion of home and garden. She enjoys getting to know each of her clients and designing spaces that support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
CLIENT WORDS