Silver Leaf Landscapes is a full-service landscape design and construction company serving Santa Barbara and Montecito. They specialize in custom design and installation, guiding clients through the entire creative process from concept to completion. Clients consistently praise the company for its attention to detail and ability to create beautiful, functional landscapes that feel like home. Lindsey, the lead designer, has been described as artistic and creative, with a talent for placement, color, and overall design. Customers appreciate his punctuality, adherence to budget, and effective communication. Many clients express their joy with their new landscapes, noting the transformation of their yards from neglected spaces to thriving environments. With a strong focus on collaboration and client satisfaction, Silver Leaf Landscapes is highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor spaces.
I’m a Realtor, and we hired Lindsey to help get a client’s backyard ready to list. From the very start, he brought both a professional and artistic eye to the project. Whether he was recommending we do more or, just as importantly, do less, his advice was always honest and rooted in what was best for the overall health and appearance of the yard, taking into account the natural sunlight, existing landscaping, and conditions.
Lindsey is thoughtful, incredibly knowledgeable, and has a great eye for what a space needs. He was also a pleasure to work with. Communication was always prompt and seamless, and he did a wonderful job transforming the yard, even while working… read full review
Apr 2026
5.0★★★★★
We worked with Lindsey Zero of Silver Leaf Landscapes on a large-scale hardscaping and landscaping project for nearly six months. Being designers ourselves, we had a concept for what we wanted and shared our ideas and reference materials with Lindsey, feeling confident that he could take our vision to the next level, and he did just that.
He is truly an artist and is hands-on every step of the way, taking great care of every detail, from initial demolition and grading to professional deck building, zone-specific plantings, irrigation, and lighting, which he fabricated himself. The highlights of his work included building a boulder-and-flagstone multi-level spa deck with… read full review
Oct 2025
5.0★★★★★
I worked with Silver Leaf Landscapes to make a very steep hillside usable for gardening, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I wanted space for food gardening but didn’t have room for planter boxes, and Lindsey came up with a creative solution that completely transformed the area.
He designed a deck at the top of the slope that feels beautifully integrated with the landscape, along with large pots for planting that make the space functional and easy to maintain. The result is both practical and really lovely to spend time in. Lindsey was thoughtful, professional, and easy to work with throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend Silver Leaf Landscapes.
