Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Design Services in Pasadena, CA
Canterbury Landscaping has been designing beautiful landscapes since 2006, specializing in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Our principal designer, Michelle Pekko-Seymoure, brings over 15 years of expertise in California Native and Mediterranean climate plants, having studied Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design at Cal Poly Pomona. We focus on personalized design processes that prioritize client input, using hand-drawn plans to ensure unique, nature-integrated solutions.Our work includes award-winning projects at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design and high-profile installations like Trader Joe's corporate headquarters. We emphasize water-wise landscaping, permeable hardscapes, and biodiversity to create sustainable environments that enhance clients' quality of life. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to listening and translating client visions into cohesive, thriving landscapes.
Services
Landscape Design
Native Plant Gardens
Hardscape Design
Water-Wise Landscaping
Outdoor Living Spaces
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Specializing in California Native plant design since 2006
- Principal designer with 15+ years' experience in Mediterranean climates
- Personalized hand-drawn designs tailored to client lifestyles
- Award-winning work featured at Pasadena Showcase House of Design
- Sustainable focus on water-wise landscaping and biodiversity
What people say
Dynamic and harmonious designs
Increased local wildlife presence
Exceptional listening skills
Water usage reduction
Award-winning artistic vision
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape design services focusing on client-specific needs and environmental sustainability. We create hand-drawn plans incorporating native plants and functional outdoor spaces. Our designs balance aesthetics with practical considerations like water conservation and wildlife habitat creation.
Native Plant Gardens
Specialized California native plant garden design that reduces water usage while attracting local wildlife. Our expertise ensures plant selections thrive in Mediterranean climates while maintaining visual appeal throughout seasonal changes.
Hardscape Design
Permeable hardscape solutions including patios, pathways, and seating areas using materials like decomposed granite and flagstone. We integrate functional elements with natural aesthetics to create cohesive outdoor living spaces.
People
Michelle Pekko-Seymoure
Principal Designer
Landscape designer with 15+ years' experience in California native plants. Cal Poly Pomona graduate featured at Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Specializes in creating sustainable, client-focused outdoor spaces that enhance biodiversity.
Ken Bilheimer
Founder
Landscape industry veteran with 40+ years' experience. Retired installer with expertise in residential landscapes. Former HGTV Landscapers Challenge winner and Pasadena Showcase House of Design contributor.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Alhambra, Pasadena, San Marino, and surrounding Southern California communities. Please contact us for availability in specific locations.
Do you handle installation or just design?
We specialize in design-only services, creating detailed plans that clients can implement with their preferred contractors.
What makes your designs unique?
Our hand-drawn plans emphasize native plants, water conservation, and personalized layouts that reflect each client's lifestyle and preferences.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We use permeable materials, drought-tolerant plants, and wildlife-friendly designs to create environmentally responsible landscapes that thrive in our climate.
Reviews (5)
Caleen D.
Oct 05, 2023
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We highly recommend Canterbury Landscaping. Ken, Michelle and crew were friendly people and so easy to work with. They met with us several times to determine our vision and develop a design. They had an extensive portfolio and plant book we got to comb through and pick out our favorites. They spent time in our yard determining how much sun exposure we had and guiding us towards plants that will thrive in our yard. They were easily reached for any questions or concerns. We love the final result and stayed on budget.
Matthew D.
Feb 10, 2021
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Rude. Had the misfortune to run into this company at a landscaping store. We went inside to buy a specific boulder and when we came out Canterbury was putting red stickers on many boulders. I mentioned that we were in the middle of purchasing this one specific boulder and the guy said it was now his. He didn't even really care about that specific boulder anyway. Was just tagging stuff fairly randomly.
He tagged some pretty ugly boulders too, considering all they had there. Kind of a jerk move if you ask me, especially when we explained politely. I wouldn't trust them with your yard with that bad taste. Bad energy. Bad karma. Don't bring these people into your life.
He tagged some pretty ugly boulders too, considering all they had there. Kind of a jerk move if you ask me, especially when we explained politely. I wouldn't trust them with your yard with that bad taste. Bad energy. Bad karma. Don't bring these people into your life.
Caleen D.
Oct 06, 2020
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We highly recommend Canterbury Landscaping. Ken, Michelle and crew were friendly people and so easy to work with. They met with us several times to determine our vision and develop a design. They had an extensive portfolio and plant book we got to comb through and pick out our favorites. They spent time in our yard determining how much sun exposure we had and guiding us towards plants that will thrive in our yard. They were easily reached for any questions or concerns. We love the final result and stayed on budget.
Alexander D.
Aug 27, 2020
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A wonderful experience! Working with Ken, Michelle, Javier, and their crew was a real blast. --They designed, irrigated, and planted our back and side yards, and completely transformed our space. Michelle worked very closely with us to come up with a beautiful, almost completely California-Native design that we couldn't be happier with. Her plant knowledge is astounding. She'd be happy to hear that the butterfly, dragonfly, and bird population is already up! Ken is very quick to respond to any questions and his experience is evident in his guidance. Javier and his crew are extremely professional and detail oriented. Really, everything went seamlessly. Thanks to everyone! Without you, I'd have been hoisted by my own petard. If we had another yard, we'd go with Canterbury again in a heartbeat.
Elizabeth S.
Oct 23, 2019
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We love Ken and Michelle. They re-landscaped two of our homes and we couldn't be more pleased. So many compliments from our neighbors. Easy and fun to work with!
