Business Details
Custom Landscape Design Services in San Diego
Sage Outdoor Designs is a San Diego-based landscape design firm specializing in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces. Founded and led by principal designer Kate Wiseman, the company combines strong design expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver customized solutions for residential properties. Services include two-hour consultations, expedited design plans, and comprehensive landscape plans tailored to client needs. Recognized for her work in local and national publications like San Diego Home and Garden Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens: Outdoor Rooms, Wiseman personally oversees every project, offering direct collaboration throughout the design process.The firm focuses on balancing practicality and beauty, with expertise in hardscape, planting design, and outdoor structures, serving the greater San Diego area including neighborhoods like Uptown, Claremont, and University City.
Services
Landscape Design
Consultations
Expedited Plans
Site Observation
Outdoor Living Spaces
Planting Design
Pool and Water Features
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized design consultations directly with principal designer Kate Wiseman
- Our designs have been featured in national publications like Better Homes & Gardens
- We provide scalable services from quick consultations to comprehensive landscape plans
- We combine creative design with practical problem-solving for functional outdoor spaces
- We serve San Diego neighborhoods with localized expertise in regional design challenges
Services
2-Hour Design Consultation
Affordable entry-level service providing immediate outdoor design guidance. During on-site visits, we offer practical recommendations, hand-drawn sketches, and planting plans. Ideal for small spaces like patios or focused improvements such as outdoor showers.
Expedited Plan
Accelerated design solution completed in one week for $3,500. Includes 12-15 design hours with 3 revision hours. Suitable for scaled projects requiring HOA-approved plans within typical lot sizes of 6,000 square feet.
Full Landscape Plan
Customized design starting at $4,000 for complete outdoor transformations. Covers structural elements like pools, hardscapes, and garden structures with detailed specifications for seamless contractor execution.
Planting Design
Specialized service integrating plant selection with overall landscape architecture. Includes curated plant lists, material references, and sourcing guidance for sustainable, aesthetically cohesive outdoor environments.
Site Observation
Post-design service providing on-site guidance during implementation. Ensures design integrity through material verification and construction process consultation for successful project completion.
People
Kate Wiseman
Principal Landscape Designer
Award-winning landscape designer with proven expertise in custom outdoor environments. Published nationally in San Diego Home and Garden Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens: Outdoor Rooms.
Questions
What landscape design services do you offer?
We offer three service options: two-hour design consultations for immediate guidance, expedited plans for quicker full designs, and comprehensive landscape plans for major projects requiring detailed documentation.
How are your design consultations structured?
Our 2-hour consultations include on-site assessment, design recommendations, and hand-drawn sketches. Additional time can be purchased up to four hours at $150 per hour.
Do you handle large-scale outdoor projects?
Yes. Our full landscape plans start at $4,000 and accommodate complex projects including pool installation, custom structures, and complete property transformations across all outdoor living elements.
Can you work with HOA requirements?
Yes. Our expedited plans and full landscape designs include scaled drawings that meet HOA submission requirements for approval processes.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks, PayPal, Venmo, or credit card payments processed through PayPal without physical card swiping capabilities.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego including neighborhoods like University City, Uptown, Claremont, and Allied Gardens for properties typically between 4,000-10,000 square feet.
