Transform Your Yard Into a Thoughtful, Beautiful Outdoor Space

Based in Long Beach, Sage Coast is a landscape design studio creating sustainable, water-wise outdoor spaces using native and climate-adapted plants. We design landscapes that blend function, beauty, and ecological impact—tailored to Southern California living.

Recent Projects

  • A landscaped backyard garden with four Adirondack chairs arranged around a fire pit on a gravel patio, surrounded by colorful flowering plants, trees, and mountains in the background.

    We transformed a steep slope into a usable gathering space with erosion control, native planting, and natural materials.

  • A modern front yard with a white house, two black Adirondack chairs on a small deck, a curved gravel pathway, desert plants, and a tiled walkway.

    Modern curb appeal with architectural plants, bold textures, and low maintenance—designed for Southern California living.

  • Colorful landscaped garden with a stone pathway, lush flowering bushes, a large tree with white blossoms, and a green house with white trim in the background.

    This front yard transformation replaces lawn with a colorful, low-water plant palette and a welcoming path that guides you home.

  • Outdoor patio featuring a hot tub, stone pathway, wooden pergola, outdoor furniture, and blooming plants.

    A multifunctional backyard retreat with room to relax, dine, and soak—all framed by climate-adapted planting.

  • Colorful desert-style front yard with various plants, shrubs, succulents, a stone pathway, a bench, and a house entrance with a wooden door, set against hills in the background.

    A playful, coastal Mediterranean front yard with flowing forms, layered planting, and sculptural accents.

Explore Our Work

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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Our Process

We guide you from your initial vision to a clear, buildable landscape design. 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 the scope and complexity of your space and provide a quote for the design package that fits your project.

For smaller, planting-focused areas, we may recommend our Garden Design Package—a streamlined service for simple updates that don’t require full 3D/2D planning.

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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.

Green shrub with silver-edged leaves growing in mulched garden bed

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 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, can 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 ordering, coordinate delivery, and assist with on-site placement to ensure the design is executed as intended.

  • Installation Oversight: Need a second set of eyes during the build? We offer limited oversight to help answer questions and keep things on track.

Learn more about our design packages, what’s included, and how we guide your landscape transformation—big or small.

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