Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Landscape Design & Maintenance in San Diego
Founded in 1983, Torrey Pines Landscape is an employee-owned, award-winning leader in landscape design-build and maintenance services. Our team of landscape architects, construction supervisors, and skilled craftsmen delivers custom residential solutions, specializing in masonry, planting, irrigation, and landscape lighting. With over 40 employees and decades of combined experience, we prioritize customer service and quality craftsmanship. Our design process emphasizes seamless communication, from initial consultation to project completion, ensuring client visions become reality. We serve San Diego and surrounding areas, offering comprehensive maintenance programs to preserve landscape investments.Our commitment to innovation includes water-wise technology and sustainable practices. Recognized for excellence, we maintain long-term client relationships through transparency, expertise, and a dedication to exceeding expectations. Our professionals provide ongoing supervision, troubleshooting, and seasonal upgrades to ensure gardens thrive year-round. We pride ourselves on ethical business practices, community involvement, and fostering a positive work environment for our team.
Services
Design-Build Services
Landscape Maintenance
Hardscape Construction
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Features
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in San Diego landscaping since 1983
- Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability and quality craftsmanship
- We implement water-wise installations using state-of-the-art management technology
- Our team includes certified landscape architects and construction professionals
- We provide comprehensive maintenance programs with seasonal upgrades and pest control
What people say
Terrific to work with
Superior artistic design skills
Best of the best
State of the art irrigation
Exceeded expectations
Services
Design-Build Services
Our integrated design-build process combines creative vision with technical expertise for residential outdoor spaces. From initial consultation to final implementation, we deliver tailored solutions including hardscaping, planting schemes, and lighting design. Clients receive detailed AutoCAD plans, transparent budgeting, and continuous project oversight to ensure their vision becomes reality.
Landscape Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance programs preserve and enhance landscape investments through expert care. Our services include irrigation management, pest control, seasonal plantings, and specialty treatments for rose gardens and fruit trees. Trained professionals use modern equipment and sustainable practices to maintain optimal garden health year-round.
Hardscape Construction
Custom hardscape solutions create functional outdoor living spaces with durable materials. We specialize in patios, walkways, retaining walls, and decorative concrete installations. Our craftsmen incorporate fire features, outdoor kitchens, and water elements to enhance property value and usability while ensuring structural integrity.
Outdoor Kitchens
Tailored outdoor kitchen designs combine aesthetics with practical functionality for entertainment spaces. We install premium cooking stations with custom cabinetry, countertops, and weather-resistant appliances. Projects integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes, featuring coordinated lighting and dining areas for optimal outdoor living experiences.
Fire Features
Custom fire features enhance outdoor ambiance with safe, code-compliant installations. Our offerings include fire pits, built-in fireplaces, and decorative fire bowls using premium materials. Each design considers spatial dynamics and client preferences to create inviting focal points that extend outdoor usability into evening hours.
People
Mark Southern
CEO & Registered Landscape Architect
With over 25 years in landscape architecture, Mark holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and New School of Architecture. He leads design innovation while balancing family life with outdoor activities and community involvement.
Carly Montagne
CFO & Secretary
Managing financial operations since 2005, Carly brings 30+ years construction industry experience. She balances fiscal responsibility with community service, overseeing operations while maintaining active family and volunteer commitments.
Lei Huey Jeanes
Landscape Designer
Specializing in 3D modeling and project management, Lei applies her Cal Poly education to create functional landscapes. She combines technical expertise with creative design for residential projects while maintaining family-oriented hobbies.
Harry Thompson
Founder & Past President
Established the company in 1983, Harry built a legacy of excellence through hands-on leadership. His design expertise and commitment to employee welfare created a foundation for sustained growth and industry recognition.
Questions
What areas do you serve for landscaping projects?
We serve San Diego County including Coronado, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad with both design-build and maintenance services.
How does your design-build process work?
Our process includes initial consultation, site measurement, AutoCAD planning, budget presentation, and phased implementation with continuous client communication from concept to completion.
Do you offer maintenance for existing landscapes?
Yes, our comprehensive maintenance program includes irrigation management, pest control, seasonal upgrades, and specialty care for established gardens and specialty plantings.
Are your professionals certified in landscape architecture?
Our team includes licensed landscape architects and construction professionals with decades of combined experience in residential design and sustainable landscaping practices.
Can you handle both small and large-scale projects?
We accommodate projects of all sizes, from minor upgrades to complete estate transformations, maintaining the same quality standards and personalized attention regardless of scale.
