Welcome!

You have found the website of Dani Behr, Landscape Designer. You can find information here about me, the services I offer, and Frequently Asked Questions about my Pasadena-based practice. You can also explore samples of my work and resources for potential clients. Thank you for visiting!

A rendering for clients of a firewise Zen garden on a narrow site. The garden features potted native maple trees, a small deck for yoga, traditional Japanese stone lamps, and a moon gate covered in aromatic vines.

What can a landscape designer do for you?

  • Use landscape to defend your home from wildfire.

  • Reduce your water use.

  • Cool your indoor and outdoor spaces, reducing energy costs.

  • Improve the air quality on your property.

  • Create habitat for insects and animals.

  • Select the best sites for desired plants.

  • Determine the best materials for hardscaping.

  • Identify and provide care instructions for the plants you have.

  • Give you reasons to spend time outside.

  • Solve problems like soil toxicity, pests, sound pollution, storm drainage, light pollution, allergens, privacy, and security.

  • Design a plan for circulation so that people can move comfortably throughout the space.

  • Advise the best order and timing of construction projects.

  • Offer experience-based recommendations for making outdoor spaces suitable for kids, pets, and family members with reduced mobility.

  • Ensure a great view through every window in your home.