Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before reaching out

What areas does Verde Design Group serve?

Verde Design Group is based in Encinitas, CA and serves residential, HOA, multifamily, commercial, hospitality, government, and institutional clients throughout San Diego County — including Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos, Escondido, and Vista — as well as select projects beyond California.

What is the difference between a landscape architect and a landscape designer?

A licensed landscape architect, like Verde’s principal Larry Sheehan (ASLA, LEED AP), is trained and licensed to handle site analysis, grading, drainage, permitting, and construction documentation in addition to planting design — providing technical oversight beyond aesthetic design alone.

What services does Verde Design Group offer?

Verde Design Group offers master planning, site analysis and inventory, conceptual design, design development, cost estimating and budgeting, construction documents, construction administration, construction observation, maintenance manuals and project turnover, and drone-based aerial site analysis and visualization.

Does Verde Design Group work with HOAs and municipalities?

Yes. Verde partners with private clients, HOAs, municipalities, multifamily communities, commercial properties, and institutional spaces, with project experience that includes government and community-focused work such as parks and common-area renovations.

Can Verde Design Group help with landscape and turf rebates in San Diego?

Yes. Verde Design Group coordinates turf-to-drought-tolerant conversion projects and manages rebate pre-approval and documentation for San Diego County programs, including SoCal Water$mart and San Diego County Watershed Protection rebates.

Does Verde Design Group design fire-smart landscapes?

Yes. Verde incorporates fire-smart design principles — aligned with CAL FIRE’s defensible space zones — into residential, HOA, community, and commercial landscape projects across high-risk areas of San Diego County.

What types of projects has Verde Design Group completed?

Verde’s portfolio spans commercial, community, government, hospitality, institutional and school, and residential projects — from small courtyards to large-scale resorts and master plans, including work for Hotel del Coronado, Westin Kierland, Callaway Winery, and Westfield Mission Valley.

How do I get started with a project?

Contact Verde Design Group at (760) 602-0144 or hello@verdedesigngroup.com, or submit a project inquiry through the contact form, to schedule a consultation with the design team.