Transform Your Yard Into a Thoughtful, Beautiful Outdoor Space

Sage Coast is a Long Beach–based landscape design studio creating custom outdoor spaces with California native and climate-adapted plants. We design water-wise front yards, backyards, and gardens for homes in Long Beach, the South Bay, and Orange County—blending beauty, function, and sustainability for Southern California living.

Our Recent Landscape Design Projects

  • Silver Lake hillside backyard design with native plants, erosion control, and gravel seating area.

    Silver Lake Hillside Backyard – We transformed a steep slope into a usable gathering space with erosion control, California native planting, and natural materials.

  • Lakewood modern front yard design with agave, drought-tolerant planting, and geometric paver path.

    Lakewood Front Yard – Modern curb appeal with architectural plants, bold textures, and low maintenance design for a coastal-inspired home.

  • Long Beach drought-tolerant front yard with native plants, permeable stone pathway, and river rock storm water retention feature.

    Long Beach Garden Makeover – Replaced a traditional lawn with a colorful, water-wise plant palette and permeable pathways for improved curb appeal and reduced maintenance.

  • Orange, CA backyard design with hot tub, dining area, and drought-tolerant planting.

    Orange Backyard Retreat – A multifunctional backyard with a hot tub, dining space, and lounge area—framed by climate-adapted planting for year-round beauty and low water use.

  • Long Beach coastal Mediterranean front yard with layered drought-tolerant plants and sculptural agave.

    Long Beach Mediterranean Front Yard – A playful, coastal Mediterranean-inspired design with flowing forms, layered planting, and sculptural accents for a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape.

Explore Our Work

Native Plant & Drought-Tolerant Design Ideas

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The Heart Behind Sage Coast

Every design we create begins with a conversation. Founder Jordan Smith brings a unique blend of creativity, environmental values, and clear communication to each project…because great landscapes are built on both vision and connection.
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How We Design Your Perfect Outdoor Space

We guide you from initial ideas to a build-ready landscape design that fits your style, site, and budget. Here’s what working with Sage Coast looks like:

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1. Free Initial Consultation

We start with a complimentary on-site consultation. During this visit, we:

  • Walk the space together and discuss your goals, aesthetic preferences, and budget.

  • Take photos and site measurements.

  • Assess your project scope and recommend the right design package.

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2. Design Development

If you decide to move forward, we get to work. Using your site conditions, aesthetic preferences, and our deep knowledge of Southern California plants and materials, we create a tailored design concept.

We consider layout, sun exposure, slope, spatial flow, and overall functionality to make sure your space works beautifully in real life, not just on paper.

Design concepts are typically delivered within 2 to 4 weeks.

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3. Design Presentation

You’ll receive a thoughtfully prepared design package that includes:

  • 3D Concept Visuals: Rendered views or a walkthrough video to help you visualize the space.

  • 2D Plans: Labeled hardscape layout with key dimensions and one round of plant and material suggestions suited to your site and style.

Purple and yellow wildflowers among greens, with purple flowers having spiked centers and petals, and a small yellow flower with a dark center.

4. Client Review & Revision

We meet to review your design together, walking through every element so you feel confident and informed.

Minor tweaks based on this conversation, such as small adjustments to planting or materials, are included. Major changes, like alternate layouts or full rework, will be quoted separately.

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5. Project Support & Add-On Services

We always connect you with trusted contractors to help bring your design to life.

Need extra help after the design is complete? We offer additional support options, including:

  • Consulting Services: Get expert guidance on choosing materials, finishes, or landscape features such as pavers, retaining walls, trellises, and more.

  • Plant Project Management: We can handle plant sourcing, substituting, and ordering; coordinate delivery; and assist with on-site placement to ensure the design is executed as intended.

Ready to Transform Your Yard?

Schedule your free consultation today and start planning a landscape that’s beautiful, functional, and built for Southern California’s climate.

What Our Clients Say

  • Rebecca from Long Beach:

    “I feel SO fortunate to have found Sage Coast!! Jordan created a backyard design that expanded beyond what we ever could have imagined. Her knowledge, skills, and commitment to the use of native plants and sustainable gardening is rare to find, yet so essential to preserve our SoCal climate and work sustainably within this ecosystem! Jordan also is great to work with. She's down to earth, professional, and very responsive. I highly recommend the specialized design services she provides!!!”

  • Gabriela from Long Beach:

    “Jordan helped us with a totally revamped front yard landscaping design for our newly purchased home. Our yard was full of weeds, mismatched plants, and some other plants that we actually wanted to keep. We were really struggling with coming up with a vision for our yard and didn’t know where to start. The curb appeal of your home is so important and we were looking for someone who could design and visualize something for us…”