Hummingbird Design, LLC

Hummingbird Design, LLC Using holistic design solutions to help restore parched SoCal landscapes and water thirsty lawns int

In 1986 I received a BFA in Photography from New York University. After graduating I began working in NYC at House & Garden magazine, a Condé Nast publication, under the editorship of Anna Wintour. I continued my graphic design career there for 13 years designing for, House Beautiful magazine, Calvin Klein and North American Bear Co. In 1995 I moved to Los Angeles and began to realize how meanin

gful it was to work in the garden and decided to combine my love of design with gardening. In 2007 I began my journey learning the ins and outs of the garden design business. For the next 8 years I designed, planned and supervised the installation of all varieties of waterwise and drought tolerant gardens. In 2010 I received my Permaculture Design Certificate from Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. In 2015 I created Hummingbird Design, LLC to explore my voice as a Garden Designer within our California drought. It is my goal to design gardens using Native California and Mediterranean plants and succulents as many of these plants are adapted to drought and create a much needed habitat for native wildlife. Covering any bare soil with a thick layer of mulch is essential and mimics the forest floor. This all important addition allows soil to thrive and become alive and able to absorb water be it from drip irrigation, hand watering or rain. I love to create beautiful gardens that are water wise, habitat friendly, low maintenance and sustainable even within our drought.

I am writing to demand that you immediately pause the removal of trees from PUSD campuses as part of your soil remediati...
06/18/2026

I am writing to demand that you immediately pause the removal of trees from PUSD campuses as part of your soil remediation project. I do not support the removal of these trees. The approach by Superintendent Blanco and Mr. Dunning should be more closely examined prior to ex*****on. There have been many soil remediation projects due to the Eaton Fire, none of which have required tree removal. To the contrary, tree roots help sequester contaminants, aiding in soil remediation. Additionally, these mature trees, some of which are over 100 years old, provide invaluable shade, air quality, and water quality benefits. It will take decades of growth and maintenance to recreate the benefits that these trees already provide.

Our trees are an asset to the District, and I would like to see them preserved and protected.

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Most people hear “buckwheat” and think grain, pancakes, or maybe one tough shrub they’ve seen along the highway. Native ...
05/24/2026

Most people hear “buckwheat” and think grain, pancakes, or maybe one tough shrub they’ve seen along the highway. Native buckwheats are something else entirely. The genus Eriogonum includes dozens of North American natives that thrive in sun, handle heat, and quietly support an enormous amount of insect life.

The agapanthus are blooming early this year in LA! Usually they start around July 4th. I remember this because they remi...
05/24/2026

The agapanthus are blooming early this year in LA! Usually they start around July 4th. I remember this because they remind me of fireworks. 🎆

The beautiful gift of living in LA. 🍇
05/20/2026

The beautiful gift of living in LA. 🍇

This beautiful house in South Pasadena has the perfect roof for a rain chain. I tied into already existing rocks just ad...
04/20/2026

This beautiful house in South Pasadena has the perfect roof for a rain chain. I tied into already existing rocks just adding a swale/dry riverbed to help slow the runoff and direct water away from the house and into the garden.

This house is so beautiful. My clients called me to help because of a mature giant “running” bamboo that is super thirst...
04/20/2026

This house is so beautiful. My clients called me to help because of a mature giant “running” bamboo that is super thirsty and popping up everywhere in the existing lawn. The bamboo will have to be removed and replaced with a low water privacy hedge.

04/13/2026
Let’s make the most of the space you have! Removing all the creeping fig and giving the walls a new white wash. Adding a...
04/09/2026

Let’s make the most of the space you have! Removing all the creeping fig and giving the walls a new white wash. Adding a shade element is key and some lattice for privacy with delicious smelling jasmine. The client wanted “tropical” and this will deliver the vibe with tropical looking plants that love our harsh arid summers. .

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La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

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+13232098728

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