"A garden is the greatest reflection of the people who live within it."
18
Design Awards
240+
Estate Clients
600+
Projects Completed
$85K
Avg Project Value
Studio expertise
Our
services
From first sketch to seasonal stewardship — we manage every detail of your outdoor legacy.
Bespoke Garden Design
CAD-rendered masterplans tailored to your architecture and lifestyle.
Hardscape Fabrication
Hand-laid stone, custom pergolas, fire features, and water elements.
Luxury Planting Design
Curated specimen trees, topiaries, and seasonal color rotations.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Fully furnished kitchen, lounge, and entertainment areas.
Lighting Architecture
Low-voltage art lighting that showcases your garden after dark.
White-Glove Maintenance
Dedicated crew visits, detailed care logs, and seasonal refreshes.
Selected work
Portfolio
2023 — 2024
2023
Casa Cielo — Rancho Santa Fe
2.4-acre formal garden, reflecting pool, rose parterre, bespoke water feature
Project investment: $420,000
2024
Villa del Mar — La Jolla Shores
Blufftop infinity terrace, sculptural agave garden, specimen olive grove
Project investment: $285,000
2023
The Whitmore Estate — Del Mar
French parterre, boxwood allées, croquet lawn, custom pergola dining
Project investment: $340,000
Transformations
Before & after
Estate Garden Transformation
Before
After
Blufftop Redesign
Before
After
Client words
"Meridian transformed our property into something we never thought possible. Every detail was considered, every plant chosen with intention."
Catherine R. — Rancho Santa Fe
"The team understood our vision before we could articulate it. Working with them was effortless and the result is extraordinary."
James & Priya W. — La Jolla
Credentials
Certified excellence
Every project is led by licensed designers with deep expertise in horticulture, construction, and estate stewardship.
The people
The Studio
Alexandra Renoir
Principal Designer
APLD Certified
James Whitfield
Master Craftsman
Natalie Park
Horticulturist
Certified Horticulturist
Diego Varela
Project Manager
Begin
Start the
conversation
We accept a limited number of new projects each season. We would love to hear about yours.
(858) 555-0202 · studio@meridiandesignbuild.com