Botanica Landscape Design

What Botanica Landscape Design does

Botanica Landscape Inc., operating in the South Bay of Los Angeles under founder and sole owner Dona Rawson since 1993, is a custom residential and commercial landscape design and build firm with a team of approximately 9 employees. The firm produces CAD-based landscape plans on 24x36 inch paper at scaled dimensions, with optional 3-D renderings and conceptual drawings, and delivers installation through an in-house crew of three journeyman landscapers covering planting, irrigation, low-voltage lighting, and water feature work. Specialist design modules include pools and spas (15+ years of founder experience), BBQs/fireplaces/firepits, water features, edible gardens, native and low-water landscaping (including MEWELO City plans), and family entertainment features such as treehouses, multi-sport courts, and play spaces.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model: landscape design plans are billed hourly at $200 (typically 7-10 hours per plan), a $1,600 deposit is required before work begins, out-of-area consultations are priced at $250 (creditable toward subsequent work), 3-D renderings are quoted per project, and invoices are issued monthly through Quickbooks. The go-to-market is sales-led, driven by inbound phone (Dona's cell and office line), email, and website contact forms, followed by on-site consultations for local projects. E-Design extends the offering virtually to clients outside the 15-mile South Bay service radius via Google Earth, online questionnaires, and photo-based communication, enabling global reach for the design-only line. Customer segments skew heavily residential (homeowners from Palisades to Palos Verdes) with a smaller commercial vertical (offices, schools, churches, and properties such as Green Forest Car Wash).

The firm is privately held with no institutional investors or parent company, generates no disclosed revenue, and relies on a single owner-operator structure that constrains scaling. Distribution is anchored to a Squarespace website plus organic social channels (Instagram, Houzz, Facebook, Pinterest), with a single referral partnership (Gemini 2 Construction) for masonry-adjacent scope. Underlying technology is conventional CAD plus 3-D visualization; no AI/ML, APIs, SDKs, or data assets are present.

Name

Botanica Landscape Design

Legal name

Botanica Landscape Inc.

Website

https://botanicalandscapeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Botanica Landscape Inc. is a founder-owned landscape design and build firm in Los Angeles's South Bay, founded in 1993, delivering custom residential and commercial landscape plans, 3-D renderings, and installation services alongside a virtual E-Design channel for remote clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Landscape Design Services
• Residential Landscape Architecture
• Outdoor Living Design
• Pool and Spa Design
• Landscape Installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Plans: Hourly billing at $200/hour for landscape design plans. Typical plans require 7-10 hours depending on size and scope. Includes conceptual plans and revisions. An $1,600 deposit required before beginning work.
2. Landscape Installation: Installation services without plans for clients who already have designs or know what they want. Billed after measurements and project scope assessment. Includes planting, irrigation, low voltage lighting, and water feature installation.
3. Pool and Spa Design: Pool and spa design services charged like regular landscape plans. Includes design for new pools/spas and renovation of existing pools. Can provide working drawings for clients to seek local pool builders.
4. 3-D Renderings: Digital rendering services offered as optional add-on after landscape plans are completed. Priced on a project-by-project basis.
5. E-Design (Remote Design): Virtual landscape design services for clients outside the 15-mile South Bay service area. Includes online questionnaire, Google Earth analysis, and remote consultation.
6. Consultation Services: On-site consultations for local projects. Out-of-area consultations priced at $250, which can be applied as credit toward subsequent work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Botanica Landscape Inc. is a Los Angeles-based landscape design and build firm that creates custom outdoor living spaces for residential and commercial clients in the South Bay region. The firm delivers scaled CAD landscape plans, optional 3-D renderings, and full installation services covering pools/spas, BBQs/fireplaces, water features, family entertainment features, edible gardens, and native low-water landscapes. A remote E-Design service extends its design-only plans to clients outside the local service area.

Product overview

Botanica Landscape Inc. is a landscape design and build firm offering a comprehensive suite of outdoor living services. The core offering consists of custom residential and commercial landscape design plans (including color drawings, 3D renderings, and conceptual drawings) with full installation services. Key service modules include pool and spa design, BBQ/fireplace/firepit installation, water features, and family entertainment features (treehouses, sports courts, play spaces). The company also provides E-Design services for remote clients and specializes in native/low-water landscaping compliant with MEWELO City plans. All services are custom-designed and personalized to each client's needs, with Dona Rawson serving as the primary designer across the entire portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscape Design Plans & Consultations Custom scaled landscape design plans for residential properties in the South Bay of Los Angeles, including color drawings, conceptual layouts, plant selection, hardscape elements, irrigation, and lighting plans formatted on 24x36 inch paper at appropriate scales. Targeted at homeowners from Palisades to Palos Verdes seeking personalized outdoor living spaces.
• Commercial Landscape Design Exterior landscape design services for commercial properties including offices, schools, churches, and business sites, with signage design and installation support. Delivered as scaled design plans with the same CAD-based process used for residential work.
• E-Design (Online Landscape Design) Remote landscape design service for clients outside the 15-mile South Bay service area, including out-of-state and international customers. Delivers complete landscape plans virtually using an online questionnaire, Google Earth property analysis, and photo/video communication in lieu of on-site visits.
• 3-D Renderings Optional add-on 3-D digital renderings produced after landscape plans are completed, giving clients a visual representation of the finished project during the conceptual phase. Priced on a per-project basis.
• Pool & Spa Design Custom swimming pool and spa design including new pool/spa design, renovation of existing pools, and working drawings clients can take to local pool builders. Styles include tropical oasis, contemporary lap pools, infinity edge pools, and spas.
• BBQ, Fireplace & Firepit Design Custom design of outdoor BBQ counters, outdoor kitchens with appliances, fireplaces, and firepits for whole-home entertaining, available in multiple styles and configurations.
• Water Features Design and installation of traditional rock waterfalls, pondless fountains created from vessels, and other garden water features for relaxation and visual interest.
• Family Fun Features Design and installation of custom outdoor entertainment features including treehouses, waterslides, climbing walls, multi-sport courts, bocci courts, mini golf putting greens, custom playhouses, and children's play spaces.
• Landscape Installation Professional landscape installation services performed by a crew of 3 journeyman landscapers, including planting, irrigation, low voltage lighting, and water feature installation for clients in the South Bay service area.
• Edible Gardens Design and installation of edible garden spaces for growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs as part of residential landscape projects.
• Native & Low-Water Landscaping Design and installation of native California landscapes and lawn replacement with low-water plantings, including specialized MEWELO City plan compliance for low water landscaping requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30 years of continuous operation since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gemini 2 ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMasonry contractor partnership for projects requiring specialized masonry work. Referenced in Instagram post for a front entrance project where Gemini 2 Construction handled masonry aspects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OLIN: Philadelphia-headquartered landscape architecture and urban design firm working on high-profile public and private projects. Comparable landscape architectural practice and design prestige positioning, but at significantly larger scale and broader project scope.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services provider offering landscape design, installation, and maintenance at scale. Comparable end-market (commercial landscape) but vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio than Botanica.
• TruGreen: National lawn and landscape care provider with residential focus. Adjacent residential landscape category but focused on recurring maintenance rather than custom design and high-end installation like Botanica.
• LandDesign: Multi-office landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban design firm serving residential, commercial, and public-sector clients. Comparable in design-driven landscape architectural practice but operates nationally at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Studio-MLA: Los Angeles-based landscape architecture and urban design firm with deep Southern California portfolio. Comparable on landscape architectural practice, regional SoCal market, and high-end residential and commercial design work.
• AMS Landscape Design Studios: Southern California landscape design firm offering custom residential design and installation. Comparable boutique scale, residential focus, and design-build service model in the same regional market.
• Yardzen: Online landscape design platform offering remote landscape plans matched to homeowners via a network of vetted designers. Directly comparable to Botanica's E-Design service and competing for the same remote homeowner customer.
• Tilly: Online landscape design service delivering custom landscape plans virtually with access to designers and contractor matching. Closely mirrors Botanica's E-Design model and pricing-tier approach for out-of-area clients.

Regional players

• Shades of Green Landscape Architecture: San Diego-area landscape architecture firm providing residential and commercial design with an emphasis on sustainability. Comparable in custom residential design philosophy and Southern California base, though operating in a different SoCal sub-market.

Emerging players

• LawnStarter: Online marketplace connecting homeowners with local lawn care and landscaping service providers. Partial overlap with Botanica in residential outdoor services but focused on recurring maintenance routing rather than custom design-build.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/botanicalandscapeinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/botanicalandscape
• Pinterestpinterest.com/botanicalandscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/botanica-landscape-design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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