HB Landscape Design LLC

HB Landscape Design creates outdoor environments that integrate architecture, landscape, and art. The business works from design through completion on projects involving planting, hardscape, patio and pergola construction, and landscape lighting.

The company emphasizes sustainable, eco-friendly plants suited to Southern California's climate, including drought-tolerant species for low-maintenance gardens. Custom design guides each project, developed in close collaboration with homeowners.

Open Monday through Friday 9 AM–6:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM. Reaches areas across Southern California including Los Angeles, Burbank, Malibu, Brentwood, Bel Air, Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Lake Forest, Manhattan Beach, Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Studio City, Pasadena, Calabasas, Laguna Niguel, and Santa Barbara.

In California, landscaping contractors must hold a state license. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) classifies landscapers under license type C-27, Landscaping Contractor. Before you hire, verify that your contractor's license is current and in good standing by searching the CSLB's online license checker at cslb.ca.gov.

Building permits for landscaping projects vary by location and scope of work. Los Angeles has its own building department with specific requirements; check with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) about your particular project. Many design and planting jobs proceed without permits, but hardscape work involving structures, electrical systems, or irrigation may require approval. Ask your contractor whether permits apply to your plan.

When you've found a contractor, get a written contract that spells out the scope, timeline, and costs. Discuss whether the project needs permits and who obtains them. Ask to see proof of a current state license and confirm the license number matches what you find on the CSLB checker.