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San Diego Landscape, Built for the way you live Outdoors

Complete outdoor spaces - from gardens to gathering areas - thoughtfully designed and built to blend nature, architecture, and everyday living.

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Welcome to CG Garden Design

We specialize in San Diego landscape design and build services that begin with the garden - alive, calming, and deeply personal. From swaying grasses to serene water features, our gardens are designed to awaken the senses and reconnect you to nature.

But we don’t stop there. We create complete outdoor living spaces - including custom patios, walkways, outdoor lighting, fire features, pergolas, and built-in grill and pizza islands - crafted to bring beauty, function, and comfort to the way you live outdoors

Outdoor Living, Redefined.

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What Sets us Apart

Collaborative Vision

Every great landscape begins with you. We take the time to listen, understand your vision and design with purpose - so your outdoor space feels like a natural extension of your home and lifestyle.

Timeless Craftsmanship

A landscape is more than a design-it’s a living, evolving space. We craft outdoor environments that are enduring as they are beautiful, enriching your lifestyle today and for years to come.

Dedicated Project Focus

We believe in doing things right, not just fast. That’s why we take on one project at a time, giving it the attention and craftsmanship it deserves-so the final result is nothing short of exceptional.

What our clients says

  • “The End Result Was Nothing Short of A Masterpiece”

    Throughout the entire project, Charllote and her team were attentive, accommodating, and genuinely dedicated to bringing our vision to life. They demonstrated remarkable attention to detail, and the end result was nothing short of a masterpiece.

    Bradley Johnson

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  • "Charlotte Exceeded Our Expectations"

    Charlotte exceeded our expectations. Her design and vision transformed our outdoor space. Her attention to detail and follow up are exceptional. She and her team made our outdoor space magazine worthy. We will be hiring her for phase 2 of our outdoor project.

    J W

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  • “She listened to my family's desire as well as mine while making her design"

    Charlotte , the owner is absolutely amazing. She gave me more than a beautiful backyard , but a new found love of gardening. She listened to my family’s desires as well as mine while making her design. Charlotte is such a fountain of knowledge, organized, hard working and is extremely pleasant to work with . I feel like I got a beautiful yard , an education, and friend. She was worth every penny.

    Michael Flippin

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  • "Very committed to entire project from start to finish”

    Our garden has transformed into a place of solace for us and entertainment for all that come to visit us. Our children have also learned the joy of gardening, harvesting and enjoying the freshest fruits and veggies that they have cared for. As a family we now enjoy our backyard more than we ever have. The return of investment is truly priceless. Thank you Charlotte!!

    Mark Medina

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  • “Working with her will leave you with a beautiful garden and a wealth of knowledge”

    Charlotte is an artist and a hard worker. She engages her clients in a side-by-side effort to teach proper plant care techniques and ensure all stakeholders are involved as her design takes shape in your garden. Working with her will leave you with a beautiful garden and a wealth of knowledge.

    Gina Spears

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  • “Her design and tireless hard work created a functional and yet, tastefully artistic, garden"

    Charlotte made it possible for us to have a garden of our dreams! She was amazing to work with. Her design and tireless hard work created a functional and yet, tastefully artistic, garden for all year round enjoyment.

    Sze Hoay Ding

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  • "She made it absolutely beautiful and a joy to look at everyday"

    Charllote did such an amazing job on our yard over a year ago! She made it absolutely beautiful and a joy to look at every day! I really appreciate the care and the time she took to help me love and care for my backyard. Thank you, Charllote

    Elaine Tang

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  • “My garden looks beautiful and gives me so much pleasure. It exceeded my expectations”

    Charllote did my entire garden starting with one side. I was so happy with the result that she designed and executed the garden landscaping on all four sides! My garden looks beautiful and gives me so much pleasure - all on a budget. It exceeded my expectations.

    Tanaaz Timblo

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  • "Beautiful backyard year round"

    Charlotte is amazing to work with. Her designs are creative and can apply a layered green oasis even in a small backyard area. She's helped us incorporate berries, fruit trees, herbs, and raised beds into our yard along with evergreen trees and shrubs for beautiful backyard year round.

    Amanda Ernst

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Landscape Design

Every landscape tells a story, and yours begins with a vision. Our bespoke hand-rendered designs are more than just blueprints-they are careful study of your space, your lifestyle, and the way nature moves around you. From winding pathways to peaceful retreats, we create outdoor environments that feel natural, intuitive, and deeply connected..

Garden &

Living Landscape

A Thoughtfully designed garden is more than just plants - it’s a living, breathing space that enhances your home, evolves with the seasons, and enriches daily life. From vibrant flowers and edible gardens to sensory experiences and year-round beauty, every element is designed with purpose, harmony and connection in mind.

  • Sensory Garden

    A garden that invites you to feel, smell, and listen-where textured foliages, fragrant herbs, and soothing sound of rustling leaves create a deeply immersive experience.

  • Backyard Orchard

    A backyard orchard brings nature’s bounty right to your home-offering fresh, sun-ripened fruits while creating a lush abundant garden experience.

  • Children's Garden

    A garden designed with little explorers in mind-where hands get dirty, curiosity thrives, and every harvest is a lesson in growth and wonder.

  • Spring Blossoms

    Experience the beauty of spring right at home. The vibrant flora uplifts your space and your mood. They are like endorphins made visible.

  • Winter Interest

    A garden designed for year-round beauty. Textures, evergreens, and seasonal hues create a living landscape that remains captivating even in the coldest days of the year.

  • Flowers

    An enchanting collection of blooms, curated for their color, fragrance, and timeless beauty - bringing harmony and life to your outdoor space.

  • Kitchen Garden

    A thriving kitchen garden brings fresh flavors to your home-where vibrant greens, herbs and vegetables are harvested with love and purpose.

Explore Living Landscapes

Walkways, Fire features

& Gathering Spaces

A great outdoor space isn’t about how it looks - it’s about how it flows, how it feels, and how it brings people together. Thoughtfully designed pathways guide the way, creating a natural rhythm in your landscape, while patios, seating areas, and gathering spaces invite connection, relaxation, and shared moments. Whether it’s an intimate fire pit setting, a garden path that encourages exploration, or a timeless stone patio that anchors your space, we create landscapes that feel like home - beyond the walls of your house.

Outdoor Lighting

The right lighting doesn’t just illuminate - it transforms. Thoughtfully placed lights brings warmth to pathways, highlight the beauty of your garden at night, and create an atmosphere that feels both elegant and effortless. Whether it’s a soft glow of the patio or the shimmer of water reflecting the light, we design lighting that extends your landscape’s magic long after the sun sets.

Water Features

Water has a way of drawing us in - it moves, it soothes, it transform a space. Whether it’s the soft trickle of a fountain or the immersive beauty of a pondless waterfall, we design water features that feel natural, inviting, and perfectly at home in your landscape. Beyond their beauty, these elements also attract pollinators and song birds, bringing life, movement, and a deeper connection to nature in your outdoor space.

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Finished Spaces That Inspire Harmony

Every project we complete is designed to feel effortless-like it was always meant to be there. From lush gardens that move with the wind to intimate spaces for gathering, our landscapes are built for the way you live blending natural beauty with comforts of home.

Your outdoor space has endless possibilities. Let’s bring your vision to life with a design that feels natural, harmonious, and uniquely yours. We’d love to hear your ideas and help you create something truly special.