About Me

Dani sitting on the stump of a parent tree surrounded by saplings - a "fairy ring"
Dani touring gardens on the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

I am a landscape designer and gardener with a passion for designing spaces that get people outside. I have a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University Pomona and I’m an associate member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

My work is primarily residential and focuses on native plants, water management, and using landscape to defend homes from wildfire. I am enthusiastic about managing soil health through testing, amending, and irrigation. While I have extensive knowledge and experience working with native California plants, I also enjoy plants from Mediterranean climates that match ours, such as those found in South Africa, Australia, and southern Europe. I always leave my clients with the knowledge they need to maintain their gardens and help their spaces thrive.

In addition to my design work, I am an avid gardener who enjoys being outside with my dogs, growing my own food, and spending time with my family. I spend my spare time volunteering at a local food bank where I design, build, and maintain their garden.


Dani touring the JAACC garden in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Dani working at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design