The Aldrich Company-Landscape Design

07/02/2024

We are featured in Village Properties "At Home With Village" E-newsletter!

"Founded by renowned landscape designer Alida Aldrich, The Aldrich Company has earned numerous accolades, including awards from Montecito Beautification, Santa Barbara Beautiful, and Best of Houzz (2015-2024). Featured in prestigious publications like Montecito Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, Alida has completed over 100 garden designs and installations.

Notable projects include the renovation of the Hilltop Fish Pond at the Santa Barbara Zoo and the gardens of historic estates like Casa del Greco and McGinity Gardens. With over 25 years of experience, Alida and her team offer comprehensive landscape architectural services, including conceptual designs, installation supervision, and maintenance oversight.

Alida's design philosophy emphasizes loyalty to the client's vision, architectural harmony, and a commitment to the principles of texture, shape, color and form. Her community involvement includes teaching at Santa Barbara City College, writing for the Montecito Journal, and serving on the Montecito Board of Architectural Review and the Santa Barbara Zoo's Building & Grounds Committee."

https://mailchi.mp/villagesite.com/village-properties-newsletter-8833916

03/06/2024

Excited to announce ANOTHER Best of Houzz award! The Aldrich Company is the the # 1 luxury landscape design firm in Montecito, Santa Barbara, Summerland, & surrounding areas.

12/19/2023

Another garden metamorphosis in Montecito. Click the link to view more Before and After photos!

https://aldrich-landscapes.com/TraditionalGardens.html

08/23/2023

We are thrilled to share that Alida Aldrich has recently become a part of the Santa Barbara Zoo's Committee for Building & Grounds!

It's an honor to join this dedicated team, united by our passion for the Zoo's mission of preserving the natural world and its precious treasures.

04/18/2023

Excited to announce another year in Best Design!

Best of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service, and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community.
https://www.houzz.com/pro/alidaaldrich/the-aldrich-company-landscape-design

04/12/2023

We’re proud to let you know about a review we just received on Houzz!
Nearly a decade ago, Alida designed and installed a lovely garden for our client living in Santa Barbara. Some weeks ago, she called looking for a 'springtime refresh’ to the original plantings. She was so happy with the result that she wrote a glowing review.

See this, and other complimentary, 5-star Houzz reviews - plus stunning photos of our landscape designs in Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Barbara by clicking below!
https://www.houzz.com/pro/alidaaldrich

Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens, Photo by Daryl Metzger

02/02/2023

Have an adventure in 2023 - take the road less traveled!
Take a look at our winter newsletter: https://conta.cc/3HSYk7G

We specialize in creating artistic - yet sustainable, cost effective gardens - with special attention paid to native and drought sensitive plantings.

We provide Conceptual Landscape Plans, Complete Working Drawings and Installation Oversight. Principal designer, Alida Aldrich, is a local designer with an “A" team of reliable artisans. Visit our website to see many of our graceful gardens. https://bit.ly/3DDAtGq

09/11/2022

The Aldrich Company has won a "Best of Houzz" once again for Design. Our Landscape Design firm, based in Santa Barbara, was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community

08/04/2022

Lawn Alternatives!
There is a growing movement to replace traditional, thirsty, fertilizer-hungry lawns with native grasses, groundcovers, and 'meadow' mixes. Here we'll explore several options for replacing your lawn and making your garden more attractive and sustainable. Click below to learn more

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08/18/2021

Another article in the Bloom'n Times column by Alida in the August 2021 issue of the Montecito Journal

It’s time to pull out the picnic basket, slip into your favorite pair of shorts, roll down the windows of the car, and head out for the beach, the park, or a mountain hike (speaking of which, the generous volunteers at the Montecito Trails Foundation publish a detailed map of our local mountain tr...

07/27/2021

Another stunning transformation by The Aldrich Company!
A very drab and lifeless entry drive is enlivened with flowering shrubs and perennials. A Redbud tree in full bloom contrasts beautifully as a focal point against the Indigo Salvias.

07/27/2021

Alida Aldrich will begin teaching again this fall! "Turn Your Yard into a Garden: Essential Landscape Design" starts October 9, 2021 and runs for 3 weeks online, two hours each week through SBCC Extended Learning.

Whether starting from scratch or renovating an existing garden, learn how to apply essential design principles from the initial daydreaming stage to the final garden installation.

Do you yearn for a graceful garden as a personal sanctuary to share with family and friends? Are you overwhelmed with th...