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December, 2022

I have been puzzling about what to do with my driveway recently and it occurred to me it was probably time to call in the big guns and reach out to you again. :)

- MH, Altadena

January, 2023

​It was our pleasure to work with you and we're so excited to see these plans come to fruition.  If we have any questions along the way, I'll be sure to let you know. :)

- JA, Altadena

October, 2022

Thank you for your fine work, we sincerely appreciate it! It was a great pleasure. 

UPDATE: Phase 1 of our landscape project is now complete. The plants are all tiny of course, but it's truly gorgeous all the same. I've attached a couple of photos, but they don't begin do it justice. Thank you for your beautiful design!

​- MLS, Granada Hills
November, 2022

We love all your great ideas! And we always love when you visit!  
- AL, Altadena

November, 2022

Your clients are really lovely and I enjoy working with them. And I enjoy working with your plans! I very much look forward to watching these gardens, and more, mature and grow.       - MK, Contractor


May, 2022

The plans are great. You have been a joy to work with!    

​- DM and JM, Tujunga 
May, 2022

WOW! The plans look absolutely beautiful, Maggie, THANK YOU! Your design is so fun and interesting to look at, I just can't wait to see the picture come alive!

- Angel P., Valley Village

​March, 2022
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November, 2021

We feel fortunate to have ‘found’ you!  
​You’re the best!

- Joy, S., Porter Ranch

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March, 2022

The project is installed! Come by sometime to "ooh" and "ahh". It was very good indeed [to work with the contractor, the forewoman, and her team.] [They] are very efficient and
​great to work with.     ​                                   - Ivy T., Altadena


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February, 2022
From the installation team: This is our favorite of your designs that we have installed so far! It looks really nice.   - Faith C., Pasadena

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July, 2021

Update:  You are a pro! We couldn't have dreamed up this plan in our wildest dreams. We just stand outside and stare at the front yard every day -- we love it so much and the peacocks are soooo happy. 

- Heather M., Los Angeles

May, 2021

Things are starting to look better! The herb garden has been born... You inspired me with your advice! 

- Jody B., North Pasadena

November, 2021

The Mindful Gardener did our yard. She is amazing! Our yard looks great, her price was so reasonable for the amount of work she did, and she taught us so much about plants and maintenance. Highly recommend her! 

- Alexis R., Altadena
August, 2020

[The design plan is] exactly how we envisioned it. We loved the choices you made with the plants and the layout. Everything is clear and concise. We do not have any changes to it. It's perfect. 

- Cecilia M., Sunland
May, 2020
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I just wanted to say that M and I absolutely LOVE your design! We looked at it and you completely got us and everything we wanted!

- Miranda S., Pasadena

August, 2020

​We are starting your landscape design project this summer and fall (getting the fence put in as we speak!). It's such a beautiful, thoughtful design. Thank you for creating it!

​- Heather M., Los Angeles
May, 2020

We reviewed the design package and we LOVE it!  My husband is beyond thrilled, it's everything he was imagining. We have no questions, we love it all.        

- Denise H., Pasadena

September, 2019
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April, 2020

Maggie was excellent to work with and I am extremely happy with the plans she created for me (they actually look so nice I plan on framing them). Before I met her I was a bit paralyzed by indecision, but after explaining to her my general intent, she came up with a beautiful plan for my yard and I am happily executing on the plans bit by bit (you can also take the plans to a contractor who can take care of everything for you). To describe the process, we spoke over the phon
e so I could explain to her what I was looking for (a design for my blank-canvas backyard of about 3,000 square feet). She then came over, measured and photographed the yard, did some tests with the soil, did an an analysis of how much sun each area receives, then created the plan. She also provided an information booklet with all the plants in the plan, with photos and helpful information (e.g. watering needs). My front yard is a lawn at the moment and if I every decide to change that I will be calling Maggie again.     - Peter K., Winnetka

October, 2019

We are so excited and grateful for the splendid vision you gave us. We can't wait to see it come true.
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                        - Jennifer E., Eagle Rock
June, 2019

Working with Maggie from the Mindful Gardener has been a real pleasure. Her extensive knowledge of her craft, the ability to listen to my needs and to put this into an outstanding design was amazing! I would absolutely recommend her without reservation.
                           
                                                                                 ​ - Susan R., Farnsworth

August, 2019

Fantastic work on our landscaping! Thank you!
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- M. McGrath, Altadena
May, 2019

​My wife & I just received our landscaping design plan and we absolutely love it!! From start to finish Maggie was an A+, couldn’t have had a better experience, HIGHLY recommend!                                 - Peter P., Hope Heights

May, 2019

We could not be more pleased with our design. You captured exactly what we wanted and really knocked it out of the park.        - P. Perez, Altadena
June, 2019

I hope you saw how well our plants are doing!  We have already gotten some delicious figs and our native flowering plants and hop seeds are thriving!  Thank you again for all your patient help and support for our garden.  ♥️                            
                                                                                               - M. Fried, Eagle Rock

October, 2018

​I cannot tell you what a pleasure it's been working with you!  So easy, fun and the result is more than I could've hoped for!  I have a plan now and you've made that plan not only beautiful but doable for me to take on, which is one of the joys I've been looking forward to.  I'm going to make this property a real garden oasis!  I will never be able to thank you enough - but I will be able to send you pic after pic of the progress so apologies in advance for those forthcoming emails ;)      
​                                                       - Dana V-E., Altadena
February, 2019

The Mindful Gardener provided me with a great landscape design for my front and back yard. I moved here 6 years ago to a mostly drought tolerant yard and didn't really know how to take care of most of these plants. Until I met Maggie, I was searching the web and local gardens (ie Huntington, Arboretum) for similar plants. Maggie provided me with a complete list of my plants and how to take care of them depending on water needs. . She also provided me with suggestions on new plants and ground coverings. Since I love plants and nature, this was an incredible wealth of resources for me. And now I have a guide that helps me take good care of my old as well as new plants. I highly recommend Maggie.                        
                                                                                - D. Dalton, North Pasadena

June, 2018

Can't recommend Maggie highly enough! Working with Maggie was wonderful. Her knowledge and inspired designs were exactly what we were looking for when we decided to fill our yard with native plants. She worked with us step by step to create a design that included everything we were hoping for. We're planning to do most of the install ourselves, but she also gave us loads of tips on how to get started and how to keep it all going as things begin to grow. If we had another yard to landscape, we'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
​- Alex D., Eagle Rock
May, 2018 
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The
 Mindful Gardener did a design for us using all drought tolerant and natives and we love it. If that’s what you’re looking for then by all means get in touch with her. She’s great to work with and she’s local! We opted to do the install ourselves (we’ll see) but she (and crew) can handle doing the whole project. You can find her here on NextDoor, too. - Ted S., Altadena


May, 2019 
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P.S. Things are really thriving back there. I love your design!
- Ted S., Altadena

June, 2018

​Ahh! This looks amazing! So exciting to think about!!!
 These plants are so lovely! I love the fragrant and flowering ones!
​- Alex D., Eagle Rock
​October, 2018

​I love, love, love the look of the plants!
​Thanks so much!  
- Jenny L.H., Altadena

June, 2018

We had such a great experience working with The Mindful Gardener Landscape Design. Maggie is extremely knowledgeable and has a fantastic and flexible design sensibility—she was strikingly inventive in reconciling the quirks of our yard and our own conflicting desires for it! Her designs came out lovely, layered, and captured exactly what we we wanted—and her fluency in natives and drought-tolerant plants made refinements and substitutions a breeze. Working with Maggie is truly a pleasure, and there's a generosity of spirit that comes through in her designs. - Merrill F., Altadena

April, 2018

Thanks for your beautiful and creative design, your wonderful work!!!
​- Ryan B., Altadena
April, 2018

WOW!!! Everything is beautiful. Love the boulders, the small planter by the pool, the new plants. Fantastic! Thank you!
- Lisa, S. B. La Canada-Flintridge
April, 2018

​WE'LL HAVE YOU OVER TO CELEBRATE HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR YARDS!!! OMG! We adore what you have done and we adore you!  ​Thank you for a magical experience!!  - Jenn & Jim L., Altadena

March, 2018

I certainly had a positive experience working with you, Maggie. You're clearly knowledgeable about plants. You listened to my needs (low maintenance, low water) and are very thorough in the information you provide to help me make informed decisions about which plants to use in my yard. I think to jump into a landscaping project without consulting a landscape designer first is a mistake many people make. It may seem like an additional expense, but is really the best investment one can make to ensure they have a garden that they will enjoy for years to come. This is true especially for those who don't know much about plants (like me). I thought your fees are quite reasonable. And you are always upfront about projected cost so I can stay on track with budget. I would certainly recommend your service to other people. - L.J., San Marino

February, 2018

Maggie utterly transformed our front yard into an oasis! When people come to visit, without exception, they comment on the beauty of your garden and patio. We simply love the space, Maggie's design work, and working with her. She is extremely knowledgable and loves what she does. We learned a ton about plants (we knew nothing) and were amazed when spring arrived and our garden (planted in October) bloomed into full splendor! Please feel free to PM me if you want more info. I love talking about the Mindful Gardener's work!!!   - Dani B. from Mariposa Ranch, Altadena 

January, 2016

Maggie was a joy to work with, as she created a design that really suited our vision for the yard.  We were pleased with all aspects of the project (grass removal, hardscape, irrigation, and plants), and would recommend them to anyone looking for great landscaping services. - Emily N., Pasadena
March, 2017

Maggie is a wonderful designer.  She took the time to listen to what we were looking for, and encouraged us to email her photos.  She took all of our needs into account when designing our landscape.  Maggie [is] very knowledgeable about the plants native to our region. - Natalie E., Altadena

November, 2017

I hired Maggie to design and Lupe to re-landscape my back yard with drought tolerant plants. They did a beautiful job, and everything was quick, easy, and very reasonable. They arrived on time, never failed to show up, and cleaned up every speck of dirt and plant material. When a few plants died in the big heatwave, Lupe replaced two large plants and hauled away the dead plants. Would use again in a heartbeat! - Susan C., Los Angeles

October, 2017

​I had Lupe and Maggie design and re-landscape my entire front, side, and back yards. Maggie is great to work with and she captured exactly what I was going for in her design. Lupe was very good about accommodating my schedule and if there were any problems or design issues, she made sure to get them taken care of right away. Everything turned out great and I am very happy to have worked with them both. - Kip K, Altadena

June, 2017

We wanted to formally thank you for the terrific landscape design that you developed for our hillsides. We have been challenged in making our hillsides look good while also being drought tolerant. We had tried certain California Native plants, but failed. You solved our challenge. You quickly studied our property, conducted specific soil tests, and recommended a specific Purple Sage cultivar that is growing quickly and looks great. We specifically appreciated your recommendation for mulch – a specific type for the hillsides and a lower-cost type for other flat areas of our landscaping. The mulch has reduced our water usage much more dramatically than we thought possible. Thank you again for a great job. - Jane and Bob A., Sherman Oaks

August, 2017

The new landscape plan looks good! Thank you so much for ​being so prompt and for doing such a good job!  - Alma T, Glendale
July, 2017

The overall project really looks nice.  Maggie's choices are great in terms of plants and design.
​- Craig B, Pasadena
June, 2017

I just can’t say enough about how wonderful, Lupe, Maggie, and the team were to work with. They always came on time, did a beautiful job, and cleaned up every speck after they were finished.
​– Susan C, Altadena

December, 2016

Maggie is very knowledgeable about plants and soil and did an excellent job redesigning our garden using existing plants along with new ones.  We recommend [her] highly.
​- Junko C., La Canada-Flintridge
October, 2016

Lupe, Maggie and the crew turned out a most professional work product.  The price was right and the plant choices were lovely!
​- Susan J., San Marino

​October, 2015
 
Maggie has a great eye for beautiful plants and vast knowledge of native California drought tolerant species. We removed all the grass from the front yard, and Maggie came up with a beautiful design involving some flagstone paths and a large variety of sages and flowering plants. She also designed small succulent gardens (I LOVE THESE!) to flank the steps leading to the backyard! We replaced the backyard grass with a more drought tolerant species, so that the kids would still have a yard to play in. - Marie C., Pasadena  

September, 2016
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Maggie is a plant genius.  Her design was great.  The end result is good and I do like it a lot so far.
​- J. N. Los Angeles
December, 2015

Maggie was very knowledgable about native and drought tolerant plants and helped us to define our design preferences. She was also flexible in working with our existing plants and stones. - Courtney H., Pasadena
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The Mindful Gardener Landscape Design
Specializing in California Native & Drought Tolerant Designs 
​Serving Northeast Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley   
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Maggie Haase maggiehaase@gmail.com 818-720-6972
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Certified California Native Plant Landscaper
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